So, you're going on a road trip and experiencing the fantastic outdoors in an RV. There is not many things better than being on the open road in an RV and whether ya choose an RV Resort or campground or maybe you go boondocking or "Wild RV Camping", there remains a common factor in all of these trips. You have to pack.
While there are several things that you will need to pack for this trip and that list depends on how many are going, what the ages of the travelers are and, how far you're going and, for how long, some travel items are pretty much the same no matter what the other details are for your road trip. So we created this RV Road Trip Checklist.
Kitchen Supplies
Cooking utensils
Stackable mixing bowls
Pots and pans
Measuring cups and spoons
Knives and a cutting board
Food and canned goods (unless you want to stock up once you’re there)
Aluminum foil and food storage containers
Dish soap
Sponges/Scrubbers, towels, and pot holders
Trash bags
Bedding
Sheets and blankets
Pillows
Towels and washcloths or shower puffs
Hygiene
Toiletries
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper and tissues
Shower house bag and flip flops
Laundry detergent
Activities Items & Gear
Flashlights and headlamps
Refillable water bottles
Clothes (be sensible)
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Camping chairs
Deck of cards
Outdoor rug
Smart phone or tablet
Fishing gear, hiking boots, bikes, or other outdoor gear
Tools & Emergency Items
Black Tank Chemicals
Axe
Tire Changing Tools
jumper cables
the WHITE water hose
Water filter
4″ diameter drain hose with couplings
chock blocks and a block kit for leveling
a Level for checking levels of course
This should help you get started on your RV Road Trip with the needed items that sometimes get overlooked and forgotten.
Get Your Pre-Trip RV Checklist
Now that you know what to pack, you want to make sure that the RV is fit and ready for the trip. The last thing you want is to be stranded out in the middle of nowhere. We created a thorough Pre-Trip Checklist that you can download and keep handy for your next road trip whether it's a weekend getaway a 2 week vacation or a 6 month excursion across the country.