RV Checklist

[Kaycee11]

I just bought me my first RV and want to make sure that I have everything I will need for the deer lease. I don't want to get down there and realize that I forgot something important. Any advice is greatly appreciated

[careybirdwell]

Don't have a said list but I would make sure everything works like it should before you take it there.

[the-butcher]

All the stuff to cook clean up store things blankets sheets pillows and make sure to do a dry run at home first and be sure everything works.

[stayfit]

Assuming you have electricity. Extra fuses. Generator if you don't
Tool kit, tire patch kit, plug in air pump.
Mouse traps - do search for mice in RV's
Leveling boards or plastic blocks
I like to use an electric heater vs. the heater in the trailer.
Sleeping bag for when power goes out.
Insulation for water hose when temp drops below 32 degrees.
Antifreeze for leaving the trailer in really cold weather to avoid broken pipes
Toilet chemicals - assuming you have septic system
Phone number of Mobile RV repair guy to ask questions if you are not handy.

[berto]

pack it like you pack your house. Thats what we did and still needed stuff.

[bearintex]

As was said, do a dry run at a local campground or even in your own driveway. Your needs will manifest themselves quickly.

[careybirdwell]

First Aid Kit

[bosshawg]

It is basically a second house. Storage will up quick. After the first trip you will realize what you forgot. We just bought our first this summer and we are still getting everything together we need it seems.

[Lee230]

two ton floor jack and good 4-way for the flat that will happen. Carpet samples or precut some indoor/outdoor carpet you can easily pull up and shake out. extra light bulbs for you 12 volt lights if you have to dry camp. blue sanitizer for your black water tank. electric heater and small fan to cover up the inverter hum!! Have fun!!

[clintb]

It's simple. What ever you have at home you should have in the trailer in a smaller scale

[cwbow]

TP

[smokeless]

Normally I would say have a four way lug wrench. This week I had a blowout on my 5th wheel. The 4way wouldn't go on the lugs. My rims are aluminum and the holes are backset. Thankfully I had my 1/2 inch drive socket set with a breaker bar.

[Gunnyart]

Following. Just bought my first as well.

[bbqfan5909]

What I keep in my camper:
Paper plates, plastic forks/knives, paper towels, trash bags, tin foil, matches, extra drinking water, broom, spray bleach, sleeping bags, pillows, space heater, back up cloths, pots and pans, first aid kit, bug bombs, seasoning for food, phone charger, floor jack...thinks that is it!

[bearintex]

Instead of wheel chocks, get the expandable wheel locks that go between your tires. It will greatly improve the stability when you are set up.

Order you a bunch of these to replace all your bulbs with, especially if you have to dry dock anywhere.

A simple tool kit, electrical and duct tape, a mix of small pieces of 2x and 1x lumber to use to put under the tires to level the trailer. When you set up, pay attention to where the condensate from the AC will drain. On mine, I like to set it up where it drains to the back driver's side. Either side on the front and you fight the drip while getting in the front storage hatches, and to the passenger side in the rear, the drip interferes with the outdoor kitchen.

Make some bucket lights, there is a thread in the DIY section here about it. Carry an assortment of extension cords and adapters for various supplies (30A, 50A, etc). For your routine camping at a campground, (assuming you have a 30A trailer) get a 50-30A adapter and plug into the 50A where available. I can't tell you how many times I have had trouble with the 30A breaker on the poles.

Seriously, though, the best way to figure out what you need in your trailer is to simply use it. Make the first couple trips to somewhere there is a store nearby you can pick up the "I can't believe we forgot that" item you WILL forget.......