RV Camping Packing List

Packing for any vacation is often a challenge, especially when you are on the road with a camper van or RV with lots of different activities and adventures ahead of you. The most important camping rule is less is more, and what is not necessary to bring stays at home!

Read on for our packing list for camping and insider recommendations for preparing for your road trip. The great news is you can save space packing because your roadsurfer motorhome is fully equipped for the adventures that lie ahead. We have prepared a guide on how to pack for your trip below:

Preparing for Your Road Trip

Anyone who has ever been on the road with an RV or camper van knows that nothing is more annoying than having too much luggage with you! Our roadsurfer tip: Only pack the essentials! You can buy everything you need on the road if you feel you are missing anything.

The good news is that if you pack for a trip with one of our RVs, you can leave some things at home as we have your essentials covered. We summarized what you need on your camping packing list so that you are road trip ready!

Important Items
Clothing
Toiletries
Travel First Aid Kit
Cooking
Nice to Haves
Trip Types

Important Documents

Identity card
Driving license (International if necessary)
Debit and credit card
Cash (but not too much)
Foreign health insurance
Health insurance card
Vaccination card
Toll pass (EZ-pass, FasTrak, SunPass etc)
Diving certification/ sailing license
Student ID

Clothing

T-Shirts and long-sleeved shirts
Pants and shorts (or zip-off trekking pants)
Sweater
Jacket/fleece jacket
Sneakers/running shoes
Flip-flops/sandals
Pajamas
Underwear, socks
Hat/cap
Sunglasses
Backpack for day trips
Sack for dirty laundry

Optional:

Hiking shoes & socks
Hiking poles
Rain coat & pants
Rain boots
A nice outfit for dinner
Helmet for bike tours
Packing cubes
Dry bag

Toiletries

Toilet paper
Small shovel (if you don’t have a toilet nearby)
Travel detergent & clothesline
Bar soap, shower gel, shampoo (solid soaps/shampoos are much smaller and easier to transport)
Sunscreen & after sun
Deodorant
Comb/brush & hair ties
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Earplugs & sleeping mask
Travel hairdryer
Hand towel
Lip balm
Nail care set

Optional:

Menstrual cup, tampons, etc.
Razor
Contact lenses & care products

Your First Aid Travel Kit

Bug spray and bug bite cream
Allergy tablets, diarrhea medication, stomach drops
Personal medication
Mosquito or insect bite repellent
Headache tablets
Band-aids and disinfectant spray/cream

Cooking

What to Bring:

Cooler bag
Thermos flask & drinking bottle
Environmentally friendly dishwashing detergent
Dish sponge & tea towel
Trash bags
Tupperware containers or beeswax wraps
Kitchen roll

Food:

Water
Coffee, tea
Milk / milk powder / soy milk / oat milk or similar
Oil & Vinegar
Salt, pepper and sugar
Noodles
Rice
Sauces
Snacks like dried fruits, trail mix

Nice to Haves

Sleeping bag + pillow
Fitted Sheets (bring your own or include it in your booking)
A small tent (Can be used as storage space, too, e.g. for child seats)
Air mattress (Also great playground for the kids!)
Washing line (Even if you don’t wash, a rope is versatile item to have)
Camping chairs (2 are already included)
Camping table (included)
Picnic blanket
Gas or kerosene lamp, tea lights (For long nights)
Bread/meat knife
Salad bowl
Pocket knives
Thermos flask (+ coffee filter)
Camelbacks (perfect for hiking)

Hiking Poles
Garbage bags
Diapers
Aluminum foil
Sink/sponges/cloths/towel for dishes
Kettle
Extra tarp /sun sail
Rain Jacket/Fleece Jacket
Food and drinks for the first days and the first trips
Travel guide / Camping guide
Torch
Wool or fleece blanket
Rubber mallet

Packing List for Different Adventures

Camping with a Tent

Sleeping bag & pillow
Sleeping pad
Tent footprint
Rubber mallet
Head lamp
Flashlight and/or lamp for the tent
Mosquito net

Camping with a Dog

Pet passport depending on the country you are traveling to
Dog bed/basket
Travel carrier
Leash
Food and water bowl
Dog food
Dog poop bags, possibly a shovel

couple sitting on a campervan by the sea

Camping by the Sea

Beach towel
Swimwear
Beach/swimming shoes
Parasol or beach shelter
Snorkel set or swimming goggles

campervan driving on a snow covered road, mountains in the background

Camping in the Snow

Ski pants and jacket or snowsuit
Warm sweater
Long underwear
Gloves
Beanie
Snow goggles

Optional:

Skis, ski boots & helmet
Sleds
Snow chains for your vehicle

Three children sitting and playing on a field with a campervan in the back

Camping with Children

Water floaties
Swim diaper
Sand and bath toys

Essential Camping Equipment Included in Your Rental

roadsurfer kitchen box with kitchen utensils

Your roadsurfer camper is equipped with various features depending on the model, such as a built-in kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and toilet, or an outdoor shower, along with a trailer hitch or a pop-up roof. You have the flexibility to choose the model that best fits your needs. Additionally, all campers are supplied with a kitchen box containing plates, cups, cutlery, pots, pans, and wooden spoons. This means all you’ll require for cooking are your provisions, along with a tea towel and eco-friendly washing liquid for cleanup. Furthermore, a compact, foldable sink is provided, or you might have selected a model with a built-in sink.

Here’s what you can expect in your kitchen box:

4 deep plates
4 shallow plates
4 cups
4 glasses
Cutlery
Children’s crockery
Set of camping pots and pans
Espresso maker
Peeler
Cutting board

Small sharp knife
Cooking utensils (ladle, cooking spoon etc.)
Can opener
Corkscrew/bottle opener
Salad servers
Salad spinner (bowl, sieve)
Colander
Washing up bowl
Lighter

Optional Extras to Add to your Booking

campervan facing a lake and mountains, open trunk with cozy blanket, campingtable and fairy lights on the open awning

Your roadsurfer camper van already includes some additional equipment, but you can easily include other items to your booking as needed:

A gas bottle 6 lbs (drop out)
External power cable and 2 adapters fresh water hoses (drop out)
Cool off in the shade with the awning
Keep things tidy with the broom
Stay on the right track with the mobile navigation device

→ Optional Extras

Home Security Checklist

If you plan an extended vacation, it’s beneficial to inform friends or neighbors. They can assist by tending to tasks like watering plants and ensuring your well-being.

On your departure day, run through these points: