Essentials For Your RV

• Freshwater hose
• Garden hose
• Water pressure regulator
• Sewer hose and fittings
• Rubber gloves
• Electrical cords and adapters
• Wheel chocks
• Levelling blocks
• Level
• Flashlight
• Batteries
• Matches
• Butane lighter
• First aid kit
• Toolkit
• Fire extinguisher
• Toilet chemicals
• Clothes hangers
• Garbage bags and ties
• RV toilet paper
• Extra fuses and bulbs
• Tire gauge
• Non-slip cupboard liner
• Electric flyswatter
• Broom and dust pan
• Hand wipes
• Aluminum foil
• Plastic wrap
• Re-sealable storage bags
• Food storage containers
• Pail/bucket
• Emergency roadside kit (flares, etc.)

Non-Essential But Nice To Have 

• Travel and campground guides
• Road maps
• Beach towels
• Air mattress
• Air pump
• Travel alarm clock
• Axe
• Extension cord
• Duct tape
• Zap straps
• Bungee cords
• Trash and recycling containers
• Multi-tool or pocket knife
• Sewing kit
• Safety pins
• 2-Way radios
• String/rope
• Clothes pins
• Insect repellent
• Citronella candle
• Sunscreen
• Folding shovel
• Artificial turf/mat for campsite
• Picnic table cover
• Binoculars
• Sewer hose support
• Battery/crank operated radio
• Awning tie-downs
• Umbrella
• Lantern
• Awning lights
• Portable campfire
• Games and playing cards
• Paper and pen or pencil
• Portable BBQ or grill
• Small propane bottles
• Folding table
• Portable battery pack
  
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Outside Your Rig

• Ensure all items in exterior compartments are secure
• Lock all exterior doors
• If you are traveling with a bike rack, ensure your rack and bicycles are securely attached
• Disconnect power cord, water hoses, and other cables and store them securely
• Drain and store sewer hose
• Drain holding tanks as required (a good rule of thumb is to leave enough fresh water you'll need between destinations)
• Ensure sewer drain valves are closed
• Roll-in and secure awning
• Pack up all outside items (mats, chairs, grill, etc.) and ensure they are securely stored
• Close front and/or rear window shutters
• Turn off gas water heater
• Put jacks up or store portable jacks
• Remove and store wheel chocks and levellers
• Check air pressure in all tires and adjust as required
• Check the lug nuts on all wheels to ensure they are in good condition and secure
• Check all engine fluid levels
• Check all your lights (brake, signal, etc.)

When hitching up check the following:

• Hitch/towing system  
• Breakaway cable 
• Sway bars 
• Spring bars
• Check your electric brakes
• Check campsite to ensure it's clean and no items are left behind
• Pull up and secure steps

Inside Your Rig

• Secure all loose items (toaster, dishes, coffee pot, etc.)
• Place travel bars inside refrigerator and lock door
• Turn off water pump
• Turn off water heater
• Secure all doors, drawers, and cabinet doors
• Lower roof antenna/satellite system
• Lower roof vents
• Switch refrigerator to gas operation, or turn off your appliances and the gas supply at the tank or bottles
• Turn off air conditioner and furnace
• Put in and secure the slide-outs
• Close windows
• Secure blinds and drapes
• Shut off all gas pilot lights

Perform a final walk-around outside of your rig to ensure you haven't missed anything.

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