Doing last-minute packing for a camping trip is often the greatest barrier to getting out and enjoying the outdoors. Forgotten essentials can turn what would have been a great trip into an uncomfortable and disappointing experience. Camping USA’s RV Camping Checklist will help you get on the road with all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable trip.
RV Camping Checklist
- Fill Potable Water Tank before leaving or near destination
- Empty and clean all grey and black water holding tanks and lines
- Fill Propane tanks
- Test electrical systems
- Make sure Batteries are fully charged
- Test heating and Cooling systems
- Map, compass, and GPS devices GPS systems
- Enter destinations into GPS navigation systems
- Extra oil, coolant, and other vehicle fluids
- Jumper cables
- Roadside emergency kit RV emergency kit
- Check Trailer lights and hitch if towing
- Fresh water hose
- Sewer lines / Grey water lines
- Wheel Chalks
- Leveling system of some kind RV leveling kits
- Fairly complete tool kit Travel Tool kits
- Shade or awning device
- Campground reservation information
- Carbon Monoxide/Carbon Dioxide Sensors (for inside camper or RV)
- Campground membership cards
- Spare Keys for vehicle doors and hitches
- Weather Radio
- Tow Rope or Chain
- Air Compressor
- Tie-downs and straps
- MONEY, credit card, ID
- List of important phone numbers
- Duct tape and/or electrical tape
- Camp Chairs and Table Camp Chairs
- Axe, hammer, saw, shovel
- Canoe or boat Canoes
- Camera w/good battery and extra film
- Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
- Binoculars Binoculars
- Gas lantern (and/or electric) Camp Lantern