Complete Campervan Packing List for Your Holiday

Packing for your holiday is often a challenge, especially when you are travelling with a motorhome or campervan. Anyone who has ever been on the road with a campervan knows that nothing is more annoying than having too much luggage and unnecessary items with you! The most important van life rule is: Less is more, and what is not necessary stays home! Read on for our complete campervan packing list for camping and insider recommendations for preparing for your road trip. The great news is you can save space whilst 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 a campervan or motorhome 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 camper vans, you can leave some things at home as we have your essentials covered. We’ve summarised what you need on your camping packing list so that you are road trip ready!

Important documents
Clothing
Toiletries
Travel first aid kit
Cooking
Nice to haves
Trip yypes

Important travel documents

Identity card
Driving licence (International if necessary)
EC and credit card
A sensible amount of cash
Foreign health insurance
Health insurance card
Vaccination card
Vignettes/Toll tickets
Diving certification/ sailing licence
Student ID

Clothing

T-Shirts and long-sleeved shirts
Trousers and shorts (or zip-off trekking trousers)
Sweater
Jacket/fleece jacket
Trainers/running shoes
Flip-flops/sandals
Pyjamas
Underwear, socks
Hat/cap
Sunglasses
Backpack for day trips
Additional bag for dirty laundry

Optional:

Hiking shoes & socks
Hiking poles
Rain coat & trousers
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 and clothesline
Bar soap, shower gel, shampoo (solid soaps/shampoos are much smaller and easier to transport)
Sunscreen and after sun
Deodorant
Comb/brush and hair ties
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Earplugs and 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, diarrhoea medication, stomach drops
Personal medication
Mosquito or insect bite repellent
Headache tablets
Band-aids and disinfectant spray/cream

Cooking

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

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 as a playground for the kids!)
Clothesline (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 knife
Thermos flask (+ coffee filter)
Camelbacks (perfect for hiking)

Hiking Poles
Rubbish bags
Diapers
Aluminum foil
Sink/sponges/cloths/towel for dishes
Electric 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 travelling 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
Swimmers
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 trousers 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 nappies
Sand and bath toys

Essential camping equipment included in your rental

roadsurfer kitchen box with kitchen utensils

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

Get cooking with the 2.8kg gas bottle
Stay powered with the external power cable
Refill your water tanks with the collapsible canister
Relax in the shade with the awning and camping table and chairs
Keep your home on four wheels clean with the dustpan and hand broom
Never get lost with the navigation device

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Home security checklist

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

On your departure day, run through these points: