RV Packing List



The Universal RV Packing list includes camping essentials, food lists and suggestions on how to pack a whole life into the confines of your RV.

Camp in Comfort Wherever You Are



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

We can help with that.

Whether you're heading out for the weekend or the rest of your life, we have the lists that'll turn your RV into a self sufficient traveling caravan loaded with home comforts.

Here's a Universal RV Packing list that includes camping essentials checklists, food lists, personal gear and first aid needs.





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

Portable Propane Gas Grill , camp stove, grill for campfire cooking

, 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 (or Fatwood )

) Weiner sticks, popcorn popper

Other campfire cooking tools

Skewers

Flame resistant gloves (We LOVE the Ove' Glove )

) 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

Ice Chest , Ice

, 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)

Do you use the OVEN in your RV? Yes No Once or twice

Here's what you said to the above question!

61% - Yes

- Yes 23% - No

- No 16% - Once or Twice

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, avocados

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.

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





RV Living



Large piece of outdoor carpet

Lantern, fuel, mantles

Heater, fuel

Flashlights, headlamp

Smoking materials

Insect discouragers

Compact table

Folding chairs

Batteries

Scented candles

Water jugs

Camera, GPS, cell phone

Swiss army knife, multi tool

Warm clothing, wool socks

Lightweight 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

Lightweight folding shovel

Road Trip Music - ipod, satellite radio, etc.

Musical instruments

Whistles

Travel clock

Clothesline/pins

Water, water filter

Bedding - pillows, sleeping bags, blankets.



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.

Bocce Set , frisbee, horseshoes, croquet

, frisbee, horseshoes, croquet Volleyball, badminton

Baseball/glove/bat, basketball, soccer ball, football

Kite, remote control toys

Compass , maps

, maps Mirror

Foot pump for inflatables

Fishing gear, licence, bait

Golf clubs, tennis racquets

Hammock



RV Packing List - First Aid

Emergency phone numbers, poison control

Flashlight, extra batteries

Pen/pencil, paper

1 First aid booklet

1 Barrier device (breathing)

4 Pair non-latex gloves (2 different sizes)

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

2 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

, extra eyeglasses Hearing Aid cleaning 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 of/damage to meds. Earplugs , hearing aids

, hearing aids Toothpicks, brush, paste, floss

ASA (aspirin)

Antacid (tums)

Benadryl

Eye drops

Ear drops

Toothache drops

Aloe Vera, soothing lotions

Sunscreen, bugspray

Pain relief, Tylenol, Motrin, etc.

Vitamins, herbal preparations

Cold medication (day and night)

Immodium, metamucil

Water purification tablets

Antibiotic cream (polysporin, neosporin)

Hot Water Bottle



Going Shoreside Camping?

If your rv trip will include stays at beach areas check out our beach trip checklist too.

Browse through our RV checklist and add and subtract items to make our rv packing list your personal list.

For a checklist of personal items like clothing and toiletries, go to our Family Vacation Packing List

Documents, electronics and clever miscellaneous items are found here vacation packing checklists.

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

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

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