{"id":4063,"date":"2021-03-10T15:49:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T15:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/funtownrvcom\/?p=4063"},"modified":"2021-12-01T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T15:00:00","slug":"the-ultimate-rv-camping-checklist-for-first-time-campers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-rv-camping-checklist-for-first-time-campers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate RV Camping Checklist for First-Time Campers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/03\/The-Ultimate-RV-Camping-Checklist-for-First-Time-Campers.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate RV Camping Checklist for First-Time Campers\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/03\/The-Ultimate-RV-Camping-Checklist-for-First-Time-Campers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/03\/The-Ultimate-RV-Camping-Checklist-for-First-Time-Campers-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/03\/The-Ultimate-RV-Camping-Checklist-for-First-Time-Campers-1024x536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV camping is indescribably fun, but it can also be a nightmare if you\u2019re unprepared. So if you\u2019re new to camping or just want to find out things you didn&#8217;t know you should, this RV Camping Checklist will make sure you at least know the basics of what you should have in your RV camper before you hitch-up for your next adventure. This is The Ultimate RV Camping Checklist for First-Time Campers<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The \u201cEasy-to-Forgets\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wallets &amp; Purses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit \/ Debit Cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines, Epi-Pens, or Prescriptions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where is the Dog \/ Cat?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone Car Charger\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campsite Reservation Info \/ Confirmation Codes &#8211; A good rule of thumb is to screenshot a copy and send it to someone you are camping with so you have an extra copy available.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Necessities<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battery Jump Box<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propane Tanks (Filled)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Toiletry Chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle Battery Charger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspection Sticker is Up-to-date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra Tire Pressure Gauge Packed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batteries for Misc Items such as Flashlights \/ Lanterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tire Pressure Gauges Checked (Including your Spare)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double Check Connections to Vehicle (Rear-view cameras \/ Brake lights)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floor Cleaning Supplies (Vacuum \/ Broom &amp; Dust Pan \/ Mop)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gray Water Portable Holding Tank has been Dumped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Slideouts Retracted and Windows Closed\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV Friendly Toilet Paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumper Cables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garbage Bags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flashlights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Toiletries<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bath Soap<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Soap<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shampoo &amp; Conditioner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair Brushes \/ Combs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toothbrushes &amp; Toothpaste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blow Dryer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aloe Vera Lotion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Electronics\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cell Phones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cell Phone Chargers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cameras + Camera Battery Charger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptops \/ Ipads etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Wifi Hotspot<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Safety<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Jackets\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bug Spray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Aid Kit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Sanitizer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bikes \/ Helmets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Linens<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towels, Towels, Towels &#8211; You never know when you are going to need extras.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pillows &amp; Pillow Cases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blankets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dish Towels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Kitchen Supplies<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skillets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterproof Matches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spatulas\/ Cooking utensils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating Utensils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt &amp; Pepper\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plenty of Food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/03\/the-ultimate-rv-camping-checklist-mark-IV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here for a PDF version of The Ultimate RV Camping Checklist for First-Time Campers<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you are an experienced camper or brand new to RVing we hope this checklist provided some value to you or possibly even to a friend. 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