Suggested Packing List

For the novice R.V.’er, this list is compiled with the necessities in mind.  The R.V. Necessities portion of this list proved indispensable on your first trip on the open road and therefore we felt should be mentioned.  The other lists are just basic camping gear no trip would be complete without.  We hope it helps.  Happy motoring!

R.V. Necessities

ü            Wood for leveling – 4-6 1ft. lengths of 2’X4’ will do, of course if your motorhome is equipped with leveling jacks you won’t need the wood.

ü            Garbage bags – small grocery bags and one or two large green bags.

ü            Broom & Dustpan

ü            Simple toolbox – one of each type of screwdriver, adjustable wrench, rubber mallet, utility knife etc…

ü            Tire pressure gauge – you might want to get one designed to check dual tires.

ü            Tarp – put up between two trees gives you more space and helps keep you dry if it rains.  Can be used to keep firewood, lawnchairs etc. dry overnight.  Even if you have an awning, a small tarp can be useful.

ü            Tent style anchor pegs – for tarp security.           

ü            Lengths of rope (bungee cords) – for clothesline and securing gear while traveling.

ü            Barbecue lighter – makes lighting pilot flames, stove burners and campfires a lot easier.  

ü      BBQ and /or cooking utensils 

ü            Rubber kitchen gloves – for dumping sewage tanks and handling sewage hose.

ü            Oil and Windshield washer fluid.  

ü      Extension cord (the heavier the gage the better) you never know how far your hydro hook-up will be at the camp site

Camping Gear for the Frugal Packer

MISCELLANEOUS

ü            First Aid Kit – should include bandages, antiseptic, antibiotic ointment, pain relievers, etc…

ü            Facial Tissues

ü            Flashlight – you never know.

ü            Shovel, Axe – for fire pit building and firewood splitting.

ü            Portable battery operated radio

ü            Toilet Paper

ü            Maps & Campsite Guides 

ü    Lawn chairs

ü            Motorhome Ownership, Proof of Insurance & manuals.  ( we provide)

Kitchen

ü            Two or three pots and lids in various sizes.

ü            Frying Pan

ü            One Plate & Bowl per person

ü            One set of cutlery per person – Lrg. spoon, sml. spoon, fork, butter knife, steak knife.

ü            One glass per person– plastic preferred

ü            One mug per person– again indestructible

ü            Can Opener – preferably one that will open both cans and juice tops.

ü            Cork Screw – if you wish to imbibe

ü            Ladle, tongs, flipper, wooden spoon, slotted spoon.

ü            Large plastic salad, mixing bowl

ü            Foodsavers – for keeping leftovers

ü            Cutting knife – for salad fixing’s, vegetables etc…

ü            Cutting board

ü            Dish Soap, Hand Soap

ü            Dish Cloths & Towels

ü            Basin – small Rubbermaid style plastic basin.  Comes in really handy for washing all sorts of things, including little feet and can be used to flood your firepit.  It can also be used to transport your kitchen gear when unpacking.

ü            Toaster, Kettle/Coffee Pot – these items are nice to have.  Although you can just boil water in a pot.

PERSONAL

ü         Sleeping bag and/or sheets and blankets – sleeping bags are a lot less hassle and easier to store.

ü         Pillow

ü         Clothes and personal toiletries

ü         Cards and/or games

ü         Camera

ü         Binoculars

ü         Fishing gear, Golf Clubs, sporting equipment

ü         Sunscreen – even in winter it can prevent a bad burn on your face on the trails or on the water.

**Nothing ruins a good trip more than being uncomfortable or in pain. **

ü         Wet weather attire – raincoat or poncho, rubber boots

ü         Journal – a great way for kids to remember the trip  

This is of course only a guide.  Everyone does have his/her own unique way of packing for a trip. The R.V. necessities section is a must for the novice R.V.’er.