RV Packing List

Packing for an RV Vacation can be hairy. We're here to help.

Looking for checklists for an RV vacation? We've got 'em and a lot more. Menus, first aid kit, vehicle safety and on and on....

An rv packing list can make your vacation more fun!

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 help with that.

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

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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


• 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

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 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 Pancake mix 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 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


• 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





Don't forget epi pens and inhalers!!!






RV Packing Lists ~ Medical




• Prescription medication


• Epi pens, Inhalers


• Glasses, Reading glasses, contacts, sunglasses,


• Eyeglass repair kit, extra eyeglasses


• Hearing aid repair kit


• 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






Always pack a little more medication than you expect to need in case of delays.






Print our list then highlight the items you'll be packing and add anything you must have that hasn't been included here.






Check the fluids, tires, belts, glass and batteries fill the water and propane tanks and
have a great trip!




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 Here


For the road trip portion of your trip and a vehicle safety list try this page


Printable version of this page




Take along some scented candles (in a safe holder) and some wine glasses. We like stainless steel glasses for camping and boating.








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