First Time RV/Motorhome Owner Essential Accessories Stock Up Checklist

A lot of RV checklists are available online to help ensure you’re fully stocked up for your first trip. But many of them seem to list everything you might possibly want (if I have never done a puzzle at home, I’m probably not going to start on my next RV trip). Or included things I’ve never heard of and so definitely wouldn’t be able to use even if I had them (what is a “pie iron” anyway?) This list is much more pared down to what you probably need. You definitely will want other things, but these are essentials you won’t want to forget. http://orthowestonline.com/buy-zithromax-online/

I made this list when stocking up our new RV (yes, we finally got a new one!) over the course of a couple of weeks as I kept realizing more things I was missing. http://orthowestonline.com/generic-cialis/

Here’s the RV!

This list works in general for any kind of RV but is specific to a class B with 30 AMP power. I’ve included links to what we’ve purchased (where applicable).

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RV equipment:

• for filling the fresh water tank:
  • 50 ft fresh water hose (for filling from home)
  • shorter (25 ft) fresh water hose (for traveling with); here’s a 4 ft fresh water hose
  • water filter (to use when filling the tank)
  • water pressure regulator
  • disposable gloves
• for emptying the black/gray water tanks:
  • sewer hose – your RV may come with one, but you may want to get a different length or one with different functionality. For instance, this one includes a transparent elbow and dump station gasket
  • separate elbow/dump station adapter – this is what we ended up using because our RV came with a hose that fit perfectly in the provided storage area (a transparent elbow would be better, but this is the one we found that fit our hose)
  • flushing hose (this can be any garden hose, but it should be marked as for use only for sewer use or be a different color to distinguish it from your fresh water hose; this isn’t needed if you have a macerator system)
  • you might also need sewer feet (to get a good angle for gravity) and a sewer hose cap (during storage).
  • Someone in the comments was asking about a “donut” (aka a “sewer hose seal”) that I used with my previous Roadtrek macerator and here’s an example of that if you need something to keep the sewer hose firmly in place when dumping.
• electrical:
  • surge protector
  • 15 to 30 AMP adapter – this lets us plug in at our house
  • 50 to 30 AMP adapter – this lets us use 50 AMP hookups (in case a site with a 30 AMP hookup isn’t available)
• for the toilet:
  • RV toilet chemicals
  • RV toilet paper
• other:
  • leveling blocks
• We use these handy, labeled bags for easy (and clean!) storage

Bedding and towels:

• sheets, comforter, and pillows (we also have this super comfortable Tempur-Pedic mattress topper that we store folded in half behind the sofa). You can get a lightweight comforter like this one or quilt and lightweight pillows and then store it, the sheets, and the pillows in a stuff sack. It takes seconds to pack everything away and creates a small footprint to store!
• Quick dry towels in multiple sizes (we use these for all kinds of things: showers, hand towels, dish towels, outside table cloth…)

Kitchen:

• pans (we have a cast iron skillet and a cast iron pot with pour spout; this cookware is also works great for any cooktops, including induction, and can stack for easy storage and here’s a stainless steel set)
• cooking utensils (there are options with all kinds of accessories)
• plates, flatware, and napkins (you could get a metal set like this one or individual metal plates and collapsible silicone bowls and cups)
• Disposable cutlery and plates for those times when it’s inconvenient or not really possible to wash dishes
• kitchen sponge (we use this one and bring a reusable stasher storage bag to store it in)
• dish soap
• measuring cup
• mixing bowls (we use a couple of these collapsible silicone ones)
• cutting board (we have a couple of these thin plastic ones) and knives if you don’t have a kit that comes with these (and if need a colander, you can find a collapsible, lightweight one)
• trash receptacle and extra trash bags
• Ziplock type bags (we use these reusable silicone ones)
• Lightweight toaster
• Collapsible silicone kettle for boiling water

Pantry:

Obviously, this will vary, but some staples we started with are:

• salt and pepper
• olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• canned beans and rice
• nuts and protein bars
• pancake mix (just add water!) and syrup
• instant mashed potatoes, pasta, and marinara sauce
• tea bags and instant coffee

You can check out my post on food to road trip with here.

Bath/toiletries (we keep a travel toiletries bag):

• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss
• Skincare of your choice
• First aid kit
• Soap and shampoo (you could use castile soap for an all in one option)

Electronics:

• USB cords (for charging phones)
• HDMI cable (for connecting laptop to TV to watch movies)
• Roku for using wifi to watch shows on the TV
• Flashlight

For lounging outside:

• packable rug
• chairs
• table (small and large)
• head lamps

For organization:

• These felt storage bins are great because they are lightweight and can squish to fit odd size cabinets or other areas
• A broom and dustpan (your floors will get dusty!)

When heading out:

• Fill water jug (we use this Dometic container with this dispenser)
• Stock refrigerator
• Full water bottles and coffee/tea travel mugs
• Clothes, coats, and boots (remember clothes for lounging!)
• Don’t forget retainers! (OK, this is only for those of us who had Invisalign)

I’ve created this handy Amazon list with all of the above products so you can easily add the ones you need (I used Amazon’s affiliate links so I might get a commission if you buy stuff). Am I missing anything?