What Do You Need To Stock A Travel Trailer? (These 7 Essentials)
When answering the question, “What do you need to stock a travel trailer”, I like to keep it simple.
In this blog post, we will discuss the essential items you will need to stock a camper or travel trailer, as well as some optional accessories that may come in handy on your next RV adventure.
In a hurry? Here’s the condensed answer to the question “What do you need to stock a travel trailer”?
- RV Accessories (eg. wheel chocks and septic tank chemicals)
- RV Kitchen Essentials and Cooking Supplies (eg. a cutting board and garbage bags)
- Bedroom Items (eg. linens and pillowcases)
- Food Staples (eg. spices and condiments)
- Toiletries and Personal Items (eg. sunscreen and bug spray)
- Games and Entertainment (eg. baseball gloves and cards)
- Outdoor Gear (eg. camping chairs and matches)
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What Do You Need To Stock A Travel Trailer? (In-Depth)
This RV packing list will provide you with the basics that every RV should be equipped with before heading out on the road (and a few things that are ‘nice’ to have)!
RV Accessories
- Bungee cords (these are handy for hanging tarps and such).
- An extension cord
- Generator (unless you’re going “off-grid” or to a campsite with power).
- Wheel chocks
- 4 ft level (for levelling your trailer).
- Duct tape (it always comes in handy).
- Septic tank chemicals
- A water pressure regulator (if you’re going somewhere with water hookups).
- Tire pressure gauge
- RV power adapter (if you’re going somewhere with power).
- Charcoal air-purifying bags (these are great for keeping your RV fresh.)
- A flashlight or lantern
- A fire extinguisher (which your travel trailer should be equipped with).
- A sewer hose
- A potable water hose
RV Kitchen Essentials And Cooking Supplies
- Dishcloths, towels and soap
- Deep skillet or camp cooking set
- Reusable cutlery
- Non-glass plates and cups (we never pack anything glass in our trailer).
- Storage containers or Ziploc bags (for leftovers.)
- Paper towel
- Nesting bowls (we like this set as it comes with a lot and doesn’t take up too much space).
- Potable water or water purifiers
- Garbage bags
- A serving tray (for bringing things outside).
- A can opener
- A cutting board (unless you prep everything at home, which I like to do).
- Pot holders
Bedroom Items
- Sheets and pillowcases (for each bed that will be used).
- Lightweight blankets or sleeping bags (depending on the weather).
- Clothes hangers
- A collapsible laundry basket
Food Staples
- Salt and spices (I like spice mixes like this one that are easy to carry and they pack a lot of flavours).
- Condiments (I like to buy camping-size bottles and just re-fill them as I need to).
- Coffee or tea (along with whatever you take it with).
- Snacks (you’re camping, you have to have snacks)!
- Bring only the food that you intend on eating for the trip (stocking up the trailer can add unnecessary weight to your unit when towing).
Toiletries and Personal Items
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray and After-Bite (in case you get bit).
- Shampoo and conditioner (I like to buy 2 in 1 to limit bottles).
- Bar soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- RV toilet paper (or at the least, septic-safe toilet paper).
- Anti-bacterial hand soap
- Basic first-aid kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Medications and/or supplements you take (I like to bring a small pill organizer with just what I need for the trip).
- Appropriate clothing for the weather (layers are good but don’t bring your entire wardrobe).
- Rain gear and boots
- Extra socks and underwear
- A hat (to protect you from the sun if necessary).
- Sunglasses
Indoor And Outdoor Games + Entertainment
- A deck of cards (you can play so many games with a simple deck).
- An E-reader (if you like to read. Then you can bring 100’s of books without taking up a bunch of valuable space).
- Baseball gloves (and a ball), a Frisbee, a football or other games you like to play (just don’t bring everything)!
- A favourite board game (again, don’t bring them all).
- Tablet or laptop (if you must watch tv and will have an internet connection).
Outdoor Gear
- Matches or a bbq lighter
- Portable BBQ (if you like to grill your food).
- Lawn chairs
- A foldable table
- Tarps (in case you need some shade or protection from the rain).
- Weiner sticks (or other campfire cooking accessories).
- A fire-safe kettle (if you’re a coffee, tea or hot beverage drinker).
- A hatchet or axe (only bring your own firewood if you’re going somewhere where there’s no risk of spreading a disease or somewhere that it’s banned).
- Firestarter (like old newspapers or cardboard boxes).
In Conclusion
I hope this list answers your question. With a few essential pieces of camping gear and some creative add-ons, you’ll be ready for your first camping trip.
In this blog post, we’ve discussed the necessary items for setting up your camper trailer as well as optional accessories for enhancing your trip.
With the right preparation, you can travel with ease and confidence knowing that you have all the amenities you’ll need. Curious about what you shouldn’t pack? We’ve covered that too!
