What to Bring When Renting an RV or Park Model
Planning ahead can help you avoid unexpected expenses as well as potential disasters on your RV adventure. If you’ve never rented an RV before (or even if you are a veteran RV traveler) our checklists can help you avoid forgetting to pack items you and your family will need while you are out on the road. Some of the rentals will have some of these items but use this checklist to ensure you have everything you need for a great time!
We’ve broken the list down into categories below to help you stay organized when you rent an RV.
RV Bed, Bath, and Beyond
| • First Aid Kit | • Nail clippers | • Deodorant |
| • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss | • Sunscreen | • Soap |
| • Sleeping bags and blankets | • Hair brush or comb | • Shampoo |
| • Pillows, sheets, and pillow cases | • Toilet Paper for RVs | • Boots |
| • Towels | • Feminine hygiene products | • Gloves |
| • RV Holding Tank Chemicals | • Laundry hamper | • Sunglasses/Safety Goggles |
| • Insect repellent | • Laundry detergent | • Rain Suit |
| • Jackets | • Rope and clothes pins | • Swim suits |
| • Extra socks |
RV Kitchen Supplies
| • Can opener | • Measuring cups | • Matches |
| • Coffee pot and filters | • Paper towels, plates, and bowls | • Dish detergent |
| • Storage containers | • Aluminum foil | • Pot holders |
| • Cooking pot set with pot lids | • Zip lock bags | • Salt and Pepper |
| • Knives | • Trash can and bags | • Mop and broom |
| • Serving bowls/utensils | • Sugar or substitute | • Cutting board |
| • Scrub pads/sponges | • Corkscrew |
RV Miscellaneous Items
| • Folding table and chairs | • Water jugs and 12 volt transfer pump | • Playing cards and games |
| • Fishing equipment | • Outdoor rug | • Pocket knife |
| • Road Map | • Alarm clock | • B-B-Q Grill, charcoal, and lighter |
| • Ice Chest | • Hatchet | • Snake bite kit |
| • Insurance information | • Books/magazines | • First aid kit |
| • Flashlight | • Bungee cords | • Any medications you are currently taking |
| • Surge Protector | • Zipties | |
| • Water hose and nozzle | • Pens, pencils, crayons and paper |
RV Tools and Equipment
| • Emergency road kit with triangle reflectors & flares | • Dustbuster/small ShopVac | • Small electric drill & bits |
| • Tarp | • Electrical tape | • Wheel lug wrench |
| • Extra bulbs, fuses | • WD-40 | • Duct tape |
| • Fire extinguisher | • Fuses | • Battery jumper cables |
| • Hydraulic jack for weight of your vehicle | • Basic tool box with items like hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, socket set, measuring tape | • Compass |
| • Leveling blocks, boards & chocks | • Jumper cables | • Tire gauge, pump, and patch/plug kit |
| • Sewer hose with hookup fittings | • Battery charger packs for cellphones | • Cables/cords/boxes for charging electronics |
Help Us Out!
Notice any essential items for an RV trip that we didn’t list? Help out your fellow travelers and add them to our list below in the comments section.