Last Updated on September 9, 2022 by Douglas
Packing for a trip can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Packing for an extended period of time can be even more so. Here are some tips on what to pack in your travel trailer to make your trip easier.
Keep in mind that you will need to pack clothes, toiletries, food, and other essentials based on the length of your stay. For example, if you are staying for two weeks or less, then you will need to bring enough clothes and toiletries for that amount of time. If you are staying longer than two weeks, then you will need to bring enough clothes and toiletries for the duration of your stay as well as food items that last long term storage such as canned goods or dried goods.
What items do I need for my travel trailer?
Drinking Water Hose. Sewer Kit. Surge Protector. Generator. Electrical Adapters. Water Pressure Regulator. Tire Pressure Gauge. Duct Tape.[1]
What should I pack for a 1 week RV trip?
sewer hose. black tank chemicals. drinking water hose. water pressure regulator. electrical cord and adapters. surge protector. extension cords. wheel chocks.[2]
How do you maximize storage on a travel trailer?
Use Camping-Specific Household Items. Eliminate Useless Items. Have a Place for Everything. Use Your Wall Space. Use Divided Organizers inside of Drawers. Hang Items On the Inside of Cabinet Doors. Install Drawers Under Tables.[3]
What should you not pack in your RV?
Canned food. Seriously, you’ll never eat all the emergency supplies you’re tempted to hoard in your RV. Electronic items. This includes laptops, tablets and video game consoles. Kitchen appliances. Keep your meals simple. Fresh water. Firewood.[4]
What should a first time RV camper know?
Don’t get poop on yourself. Remember your toolkit. Pack sufficient cookware. Use leveling blocks. Get into your campground before dark. Download camping apps. Use RV toilet essentials. Wake up early, watch the sunrise, take a nap.[5]
How do I pack my first RV trip?
Flashlights and headlamps. Refillable water bottles. Clothes (be sensible). Sunscreen and insect repellant. Camping chairs. Deck of cards. Outdoor rug. Smart phone or tablet.[6]
Can you use regular toilet paper in an RV?
RV enthusiasts Russ and Tina DeMaris say they’ve found that most conventional toilet paper is okay for RV use. They even developed an at-home test: Fill a jar with water and put a couple of sheets of your favorite brand of toilet paper inside, then put the lid on and shake it.[7]
What’s the best toilet paper for RV?
Aqua-Soft Toilet Tissue. Firebelly Outfitters RV Toilet Paper. Scott Rapid-Dissolving Toilet Paper. Camco RV Bathroom Toilet Tissue. Boat and RV Toilet Paper. Grentay RV Toilet Paper. Nature’s Call Bamboo Toilet Paper.[8]
Where do you hang coats in an RV?
If your RV has a coat closet you are good to go but if it doesn’t, consider hanging a coat rack on an empty wall. We hung this one from Ikea to the right of our front door. It keeps jackets and hats out of the way and easy to find.[9]
How do you not overpack on a camping trip?
Another way to avoid overpacking is to give yourself the time you need to pack. (The alternative is to wait until the last minute.) This can cause you to feel rushed and tempted to just throw everything in and sort it out at camp. The other risk with this is that you can — and will — forget key items.[10]
Do you need special dish soap for RV?
One of the best parts about using Dawn dish soap in RV black tanks is that it’s an environmentally-friendly soap. It doesn’t contain phosphates and can be broken down by bacteria. This means that it’s a safe and biodegradable soap to use, even if you’re cleaning/dumping your tank in a strict or natural environment.[11]
Is owning a travel trailer worth it?
The short answer is no. With the exception of some in-demand vintage models, the value of an RV depreciates over time. An RV is an investment in a lifestyle, but you can mitigate the expense by renting it out when not in use through a third-party rental site like Outdoorsy or RVshare.[12]