RV Supplies Checklist
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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PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST
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.
Day Hike checklist
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Daypack
- Compass and/or GPS
- Food, snacks, and/or bag lunch
- Water
- First aid kit
- Fire starting kit
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Camera
- Toiletries
- Rain jacket
- Long sleeve shirt
- Sun hat
- Flashlight, headlamp, or lantern
- Shovel
- Rope or straps
- Whistle
- A permit (if required)
Extended Hike Checklist
Extended Hike
- Quick-drying nylon pants or shorts
- Short-sleeved shirts
- Fleece or wool pants
- Two pair long underwear
- Underwear
- Poncho or other rain gear
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
- Fleece gloves
- Bandanna
- Hiking boots/shoes
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
Camping Gear
- Back pack
- Pack cover
- Tent and rain fly
- Ground cloth
- Sleeping bag
- Compression sack
- Sleeping pad
- Stuff sacks for clothes, food, etc.
- Stove and fuel
- Cook set
- Drinking cup
- Garbage bags
- Pot scrubber
- Water filter or purification tablets
Personal Items
- Toilet paper
- Shovel
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towel
- Brush
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Head net
- Whistle
- Pocketknife or multi-tool
- Watch
Essentials
- First aid kit
- GPS or compass
- Headlamp and flashlight
- Fire starter kit
- Food
- Water
Other Items
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Playing cards or other games
- Fishing license and tackle
- Large fixed-blade knife or folding saw