Whether you’ve made many trips in your RV, or you’re planning your very first trip, there’s a lot to remember about what to do and take with you as you head away from home in your home on wheels. We’ve made lists of “road essentials” for you, from the kinds of personal items you might miss if you leave them behind, to equipment that makes traveling in an RV more convenient and comfortable.
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RV Vacation Last-Minute Checklist: 12 Things You Can’t Get on the Road
Whether you’re king (or queen!) of the road, or embarking on your first trip in an RV, it’s always a good idea to check (and double-check) that you have the essentials that you can’t buy or replace on the road.
Ready . . . set . . . wait, where’s my glasses? Before you go, you might want to take a look at the following checklist of items, which you can print out or download. It’s a list of things you’d better take with you. Sure, you can always stop and buy these items (if you’re near a store), but wouldn’t you rather have them on hand, and know where they are?
Broken-in hiking boots
Cell phone (or sat phone if you’re heading into the wilderness)
Computer or smartphone for going online and checking email
Credit or debit cards (and some cash in case you can’t find an ATM)
Driver’s license
Eyeglasses/contacts (including prescription sunglasses)
Favorite toys for kids and pets
House keys (and a set left with a friend)
Insurance documentation (for your car and RV, and any health insurance cards/information)
Prescription medications and copies of prescriptions that may need to be refilled on the road
Passport, if going into Mexico or Canada
Your spouse, if you have one
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Packing Checklist for Your RV Vacation
When you’re on the road in an RV, you’re also at home . . . so you should take a look at this list to see what household items you should take along in the RV, as well as RV-specific pieces of equipment that you’ll need to enjoy the comforts of home in a campsite or RV park.
___Aluminum foil (heavy-duty)
___Amperage adapters
___Antenna cable
___Baking soda (for refrigerator odors)
___Batteries (for gas-leak and smoke detectors, and flashlight)
___Bedding (fitted bottom sheet, flat upper sheet, blankets, and mattress cover that fit the beds in your vehicle)
___Binoculars
___Bowls (made of something other than glass)
___Bubble wrap
___Bungee cords
___Burner igniter
___Camera and memory cards
___Can opener (electric or manual)
___Charcoal grill, charcoal, and lighter fluid
___Clothes and outerwear suitable to driving and your destination
___Coffeemaker
___Cooler (portable)
___Cutting board
___Dish towels
___Duct tape
___DVD player and favorite DVDs
___Extension cords
___First-aid kit
___Flashlight (and batteries)
___Folding table
___Games and puzzles
___Glasses and mugs
___Gloves (both work gloves and disposable ones)
___Insect repellent
___Laundry basket or bag
___Laundry detergent, bleach, and fabric softener
___Leashes for pets
___Leveling ramps (if not built-in)
___Maps (even if you have GPS); topographical maps if you are doing extensive hiking or spending time in the backcountry.
___Mat (for outside door)
___Matches/electric lighter
___Measuring cups and spoons
___Music (favorites on CD, MP3 player/iPod or your computer)
___Outdoor chairs
___Pans
___Paper towels
___Personal toiletries (razors, soap, toothbrushes, and cosmetics)
___Plastic bench covers
___Plastic tablecloth
___Plastic wrap
___Plates
___Portable vacuum cleaner
___Pots
___Resealable plastic bags (varying sizes)
___Rubber bands
___Sewer hose
___Sewing kit
___Spare fuses, batteries, and bulbs
___Spices
___Spirit or bubble levels
___Sunscreen
___Tablecloth clamps
___Teakettle
___Tension rods
___Tire gauge
___Toaster
___Toilet chemicals
___Toilet paper
___Tool kits, basic and auto
___Towels and washcloths
___Umbrellas
___Utensils (both cooking and eating)
___Water hose and connecting devices
___Whisk broom
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Source:http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/rv-vacations-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html
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