February Newsletter
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February 23rd, 2023
General Essentials to Pack in an RV
- Electrical hookup cords
- Sewer hose
- Auxiliary cable for TV connection
- Mobile hotspot for reliable WiFi or other signal boost equipment
- Emergency kit, just in case — better safe than sorry. This might include simple tools to help on the roadside should you suddenly get a flat tire, but also road flares, warning triangles, and first aid supplies.
- Tool Kit — Even if you don’t consider yourself especially handy, having a few basic tools on board might help you fix small things in a pinch. A pocket knife, hammer, wrench, and pair of screwdrivers are a good starting point. Duct tape and WD-40 may come in handy as well.
- RVMinders are a simple, affordable slap-bracelet-style accessory that will keep you from ever driving off without pulling up the leveling blocks or sewer hose again. Talk about a life saver!
RV Living Essentials
- Clothing for every weather condition (bathing suits, shirts/tanks, sweatshirts, cargos, etc.)
- Running/ hiking shoes, sandals
- Bedding including sheets, covers, pillows, and blankets. Sleeping bags can also be beneficial to bring.
- Window coverings, if your rig doesn’t come with them
- DVDs, books, or other indoor entertainment items
- Personal electronics, like laptops and cell phones, cameras, and their chargers
- Cleaning supplies including sponges, trash bags, hand vacuum, wet mop, etc
- Space heater or fan
RV Kitchen Essentials
- Dishes
- Cups
- Silverware
- Bottle opener/ Corkscrew
- Can opener
- Cooking utensils and vessels — large spoons, pots, roasting pans, cookie sheets, metal skewers for the campfire (this will depend on what you’re planning to prepare; here are some easy RV-friendly recipes)
- Cutting board and knives
- Dish Towels
- Paper towels and napkins
- Coffee mugs and coffee
- Reusable water bottles
- Extra drinking water — even if you’re going to be camping in a site with full hookups, it’s never a bad idea to have extra potable water on board
- Other food items, although it can be beneficial to wait until you get to your destination to go shopping. We recommend bringing some non-perishables such as cereal, canned goods, breakfast bars, beef jerky, nuts, and instant cook foods (mashed potatoes, oatmeal, etc)
RV Bathroom Essentials
- Toiletries — (Hair brush/ ties, toothpaste/ toothbrush, shampoo/ conditioner, body wash, lotion, razor)
- Prescription and preventative medications; facial tissues
- Bath and hand towels/ wash cloths
- RV-friendly toilet paper — Regular toilet paper can easily gum up your RV’s delicate sewer system, resulting in a mess you don’t want to have to clean up.
- RV toilet chemicals
RV Camping/ Outdoor Essentials
- Outdoor camping furniture like folding chairs
- Large outdoor ground covering for under the awning
- Flashlights and headlamps
- Extra LED lights
- Citronella candles and/or bug spray
- Umbrella
- Outdoor games and activities
- Portable hammock
- Binoculars
- Beach towels
- Rope
- Fishing gear
- Compass and maps
RV Pet Essentials
- Pet ramp — for easy entrance & exit
- Pet food
- Doorway screen
- Portable pet bed/ cot
- Collapsible bowls
- Portable fence or tie-out with stake
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