RV Packing List

RV essentials for function and fun!

The Universal RV Packing list includes camping essentials checklists, food lists, personal gear, reminders and suggestions for planning easy rv meals. All of the rv essentials... and it's free!

Checklists for rv packing. You can have it all... including the kitchen sink.

Make the vacation more fun and less stressful with our organized rv checklist that covers every aspect of your holiday!

I think we can all agree that packing and unpacking the rv and stressing about whether we're forgetting something important is the least fun part of RVing.

We're here to put the fun back in rving by offering our checklists for the rv.

Our list includes food, safety and first aid items along with essentials for campfires and pure fun. If your rv trip will include stays at beach areas check out our beach trip checklist too.

Add and subtract items from our rv packing list to make it your rv checklist.

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RV Packing List ~ Cleaning and Sanitation

• Large and small garbage bags
• Dish cloth, towels, scrub pad
• Plastic washing bin
• Towels, face cloths
• Laundry soap
• Rags, shop towels
• Soap, shampoo, dish soap, laundry soap, pre soak.
• Cleaning solution (we use vinegar a lot)
• Hand sanitizer, hand wipes
• Tissues, bathroom tissue
• Short handled broom and dustpan
• Short handled mop/bucket

RV Packing List ~ Cooking and Campfires

• Axe
• Barbeque, camp stove, grill for campfire cooking
• Fuel for BBQ, stove, charcoal
• Cooking utensils (flippers, grabbers, stirrers etc.)
• Pot, pan, griddle
• Coffee pot, teapot
• Firewood
• Firestarter, fat sticks
• Long handled lighter, matches
• Newspaper or other non-glossy paper
• Weiner sticks, popcorn popper
• Other campfire cooking tools
• Skewers
• Flame resistant gloves
• Oven mitts, pot holders
• Table cloth, weights or clamps
• Plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, go cups
• Knives, forks, spoons
• Knife, knife sharpener (or self sharpening)
  
• Toothpicks
• Mixing bowl
• Bottle/can opener, corkscrew
• Cooler, Ice
• Timer
• Plastic containers, zip lock bags
• Foil, plastic wrap, wax paper
• Napkins, paper towels
• Can and bottle cozies
• Wine glasses (for us, stainless steel wine glasses are rv essentials)

RV Packing List ~ Food

• Salt, pepper, sugar, spices
• Mayo, mustard, ketchup
• Butter/margarine
• Salad dressing, dip
• Flour, sugar
• Baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch
• Cooking/Salad oil
• Peanut butter, jam, syrup
• Coffee, tea, cocoa, cream
• Pickles, olives, hot peppers
• Bread, rolls, hotdog/hamb. buns
• Eggs, cheese, milk
• Sour cream, yogurt, cottage cheese
• Bacon bits, parmesan, croutons
• Oatmeal, cream of wheat, corn meal, etc.
• Cold cereal
• Pancake mix
• Marshmallows, popcorn, campfire food
• Tortillas
• Tuna, ham flakes
• Kraft dinner, noodle/rice side dishes
• Limes, lemons
• Corn on the cob
• Potatoes, yams, carrots
• Pasta, spaghetti, instant noodles
• Hot dogs, hamburgers
• Watermelon, grapes, oranges, etc.
• Lettuce, cucumber, green onion, celery
• Purple cabbage, radishes
• Onion, garlic
• Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower
• Mushrooms (canned or fresh)
• Tomatoes, peppers, avacados
• Chicken, pork, beef, fish
• Bacon, sausage, ham
• Canned beans, soups, spaghetti sauces
• Fruit cups, pudding cups
• Taco kit
• Marshmallows, grahams, chocolate
• Peanuts, nuts, chips, etc.
• Sliced meats
• Granola bars, cookies
• Juice, soft drinks
• Beer, wine, coolers
• Liquor, bailey's, mix, ice

Mix up a batch of marinated vegetables and some muffins to help with rv meals while you're getting set up. The marinated vegetables are great raw or wrapped in foil and roasted on the BBQ or campfire.

Just in case, we always carry a can or jar of spaghetti sauce and a package of pasta as emergency rations. If we are delayed for some reason or have unexpected guests it comes in very handy.

RV Packing List ~ Games and Recreation

• Life jackets
• Swimsuits, fins, goggles, towels
• Canoe/kayak, inflatable dinghy, paddles
• Tubes, noodles, boogie boards, float toys
• Bicycles / wagon
• Dominoes, cards, dice, board games, etc.
• Bocci, frisbee, horseshoes, croquet
• Volleyball, badminton
• Baseball/glove/bat, basketball, soccer ball, football
• Kite, remote control toys
• Compass, maps
• Mirror
• Foot pump for inflatables
• Fishing gear, licence, bait
• Golf clubs, tennis racquets
• Hammock

RV Packing List ~ RV Living

• Large piece of outdoor carpet
• Lantern, fuel, mantles
• Heater, fuel
• Flashlights, headlamp
• Smoking materials
• Insect discouragers
• Folding table & chairs
• Batteries
• Scented candles
• Water jugs
• Camera, GPS, cell phone
• Swiss army knife, multi tool
• Warm clothing, wool socks
• Binoculars
• Rain gear, umbrella, gum boots
• Duct tape, gorilla glue, WD40
• Small sewing kit, safety pins
• Solar outdoor lights
• Solar panel
• Fire extinguisher
• Toilet paper, paper towel
• Small shovel
• Music - ipod,satellite radio, etc.
• Musical instruments
• Whistles
• Travel clock
• Clothesline/pins
• Water, water filter
• Bedding - pillows, sleeping bags, blankets.

RV Packing List ~ First Aid

• Emergency phone numbers, poison control
• Flashlight, extra batteries
• Pen/pencil, paper
• 1 First aid booklet
• 1 Barrier device (breathing)
• 5 Pair non-latex gloves




• 2 Burn dressings
• 5 Gauze pads 4X4 and 2X2
• 2 Pressure dressings
• 2 Eye patches
• 1 Abdominal pad
• 2 Roller gauze
• 1 Adhesive tape
• 1 Pair scissors
• 1 Pair tweezers
• 5 Triangular bandages
• 10 Alcohol wipes
• 2 Each hot and cold packs
• 1 Space blanket
• 10 Steri strips, butterfly bandages
• Bandaids (various shapes and sizes)
• Antibacterial hand gel
• 1 pocket mask

RV Packing Lists ~ Medical

• Prescription medication
• Epi pens, Inhalers
• Glasses, Reading glasses, contacts, sunglasses,
• Eyeglass repair kit, extra eyeglasses
• Hearing aid repair kit

Reminder

Don't forget epi pens and inhalers!!!

Always pack a little more medication than you expect you'll need in case of travel delays or loss/damage to meds.

• Ear plugs, hearing aids
• Toothpicks, brush, paste, floss
• ASA (aspirin)
• Antacid (tums)
• Benadryl
• Eye drops
• Ear drops
• Aloe Vera, soothing lotions
• Sunscreen, bugspray
• Pain relief, Tylenol, Motrin, etc.
• Vitamins, herbal preparations
• Cold medication (day and night)
• Immodium, metamucil
• Water purifying tablets
• Antibiotic cream (polysporin, neosporin)
• Hot water bottle

Before you leave home check out our list of things to do before you leave on vacation.


For a checklist of personal items like clothing, electronics and cosmetics, go to vacation packing checklists.

If there's something you think should be included on our rv checklist let us know.


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Check the fluids, tires, belts, glass and batteries - fill the water, fuel and propane tanks and... Have a Great Trip!

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