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RV Camping Checklist: 8 Must-Haves You Don't Want to Forget to Pack


RV Camping Checklist

Taking an RV vacation can create memories that will last a lifetime. More and more people are getting open to this idea, as 65 million Americans plan to take an RV camping trip in 2023.


If this is your first time taking an RV trip, you may not know everything that you need to pack. These are eight items that you should have on your RV camping checklist.


1. First Aid Kit


One of the most important items that you should have on your RV trip is a first aid kit. That is because when you are driving an RV, you are likely going to be staying in unfamiliar campgrounds.


From there, you never know what can happen. Because of this, you want to be prepared for as many scenarios as possible.


While a first aid kit will not be able to treat serious injuries fully, it can hold you over until you get medical attention, and it can help treat minor injuries. You can use things such as band-aids, bandages, antibiotics, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and more.


2. Travel Documents


Something essential you need to bring with you is your travel documents. On an RV camping trip, you are likely going to be driving domestically, so you may not think of this at first.

However, you will need your passports if you want to take your RV north of the border.


Even if you are staying in the United States, you still need to have documents such as your license, registration, and proof of insurance. If you are renting an RV, you may need to pick up some of these documents from the person you are renting from.


Regardless, make sure you keep these travel documents in a safe place when you are on the road.


3. Wheel Chocks


This next item is for the RV specifically. You have to remember that when it comes to an RV, you are dealing with a big and sensitive vehicle. So, you need to take as many proactive measures as possible to prevent accidents.


Wheel chocks do exactly this because they can help prevent accidental movement in your RV. This is especially the case if you are parking your RV on an angle and not on flat land.

You are encouraged to take proactive measures to protect your RV, and putting wheel chocks on your wheels is when one of the best proactive measures that you can do.


4. Flashlight


Considering that you are likely going to be camping with your RV, it is a good idea to bring a flashlight with you to have at night.


You can't always rely on your RV lights to be enough. There may be a power outage in your RV, and if that happens, you are stuck in pitch-black darkness.


Also, you may need to wander the campsite at night for whatever reason. If you do this, a flashlight can help you get to where you need to go and prevent you from running into any barriers or obstacles along the way.


5. Cooler


Similar to the flashlight, a cooler can be good if you run into unexpected situations with your RV. An example can be dealing with a power outage.


In this situation, your refrigerator would not be running, and you would need somewhere to keep your frozen foods cool. A cooler can be a great alternative as long as you have a bag of ice or two to go along with that.


If you are camping, a cooler can be a great thing to bring with you if you want to walk further into the campground as well.


6. Backup Generator


You have to remember that not every RV is going to have a reliable generator. Or, if it does have a generator, there is a chance that it can stop working if your RV ends up having power issues.


Additional research may be required if you need a backup generator. That is because you have to know what size RV you are going to have and if the generator is adaptable to that RV. Also, the research will help you get a better idea of how much power is required for your generator.


7. Emergency Road Kit


There is a chance that your RV may break down in the middle of the road. While you may be able to call for help, that help may not come for several hours, depending on your location.

Considering that 69 million Americans have vehicle breakdowns per year, you should not think you are immune from this happening to you.


You need to have ways to get yourself out of those situations if you are on your own. So, make sure you have an emergency road kit to deal with these types of situations.


A road kit should include items such as extra batteries, jumper cables, emergency flares, a tire pressure gauge, and more.


8. Fire Extinguisher


Finally, you have to remember that you are traveling in a moving vehicle. That means it can be sensitive to things such as fires. Considering that an RV is powered by gas, the last thing you want is a fire getting out of control and blowing up the entire RV.


Have a fire extinguisher to put out any potential fires that can happen on your campsite, inside while you are cooking, in the engine, and more.


Create Your RV Camping Checklist


These are just eight of the items that should be on your RV camping checklist. You want to make sure you are prepared for emergencies by having items such as a backup generator, emergency road kit, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and more.


You also need to find places to park your RV along the way. Message us to discover what our luxury RV resort has to offer.

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