RV Road Trip Essentials

retro green VW van

So you’ve decided to rent an RV and go on a road trip. The whole thing is planned out. You know where you’re going and all the sites you want to see. The last thing to do before hitting the road is making sure that you pack everything that you’ll need for your adventure.

RVs are a fun and convenient way to travel. They offer you a lot of extra room and give you the comfort of having a bed, a kitchen, and a living space.  Whether you’re living out of an RV for a couple of days or for a couple of months, it’s important to bring all the supplies that you’ll need while in your RV. Planning ahead will ensure that your trip goes smoothly and that you are ready for any scenario that you might encounter on your travels.

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Food

Make sure you have enough food and water for the length of your trip.

  • Reusable Water Bottles & Travel mugs
  • Food/Snacks
  • Cooler
  • Utensils
  • Bowls/Plates
  • Pots & pans
Face & Body

retro RV parked at the beach

  • Sunscreen
  • Aloe Vera
  • Lip balm
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Soap
  • Sanitizing Wipes
  • Bug Spray
  • Lotion
  • Nail clippers
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Headphones
  • Downloaded podcasts
  • Books on tape
  • Road trip playlist
  • Chargers
  • Movies
  • Magazines
Emergency

retro first aid kit

  • Paper map (Just in case your GPS stops working)
  • Cash
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight
  • Extra clothes
  • Advil
  • Prescription medications
  • Swiss army knife
  • Notebook and pen
Other 

toy car sitting on a map

  • Bedding
  • Sunglasses
  • Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Sleeping bags
  • Gum
  • Towels
  • Backpack
  • Hair ties
  • Paper towels
  • Tissues
  • Trash Bags
  • Toilet Paper
  • Ziploc Bags
  • Camera
  • Reusable grocery bag

Now that you have thought about what you need to bring in order to have a fun RV trip, you can take the next step and book your delivered RV rental. Click here to see our many RV options.

Happy travels!