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I just read an article in one of the magazines that listed 40 must-have things.  I am not sure I agree on all 40.  The list included pets, GPS, and other personal-choice things.  Those things with which I agree are already included here.  They were here before I read the article.  So I think my list is good.  I was thinking of coloring must-haves but I think you can figure them out.  If not before you leave, shortly after.  You really do need to count on multiple stops at the Wal-Marts.

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The first list contains supplies that you should always have in stock.  A supply is something that you have that you use and need to buy more.

The second list contains equipment that you need.  Equipment is anything that you need only replace when they break or are lost.

These lists are to make sure you have not forgotten anything.  I expect you have the normal household collection of clothes and kitchen equipment.

I have another page with descriptions of some of the items:  Supplies and Equipment.


Truck

Supplies

  • Air Filter, Engine
  • 12-volt bulbs (1156 (Tail) / 1157 (Brake) or equivalent) or whatever else your RV uses for brake, backup, and perimeter.
  • Car Wash
  • Fuses, Spare, Chassis (2 fuse boxes)
  • Car Wax
  • Fuses, Spare, body
  • Clothes, Towels
  • Gas Filter, spring clamps (Ford, at least)
  • Gas can
  • Oil filter, generator
  • Gloves, Latex
  • Oil, Motor (at least 2 quarts)
  • Oil Filter, Engine
  • Sta-bil, gas additive, generator
  • Tape, Duct
  • Transmission fluid, Dexron (red, for levelers)
  • Tape, Electric
  • Water, Distilled (for 12v batteries)
  • Tire Wet
  • Windshield Wiper blades
  • Lithium Grease
  • Windshield Wiper fluid
  • 3-in-1 Oil
  • WD-40
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  • Grease, White-Lithium (Hitch ball, etc.)

Equipment

  • Brush, Body Wash
  • Air pump/compressor, serious 110v. (Any 12v pump will burn out on one RV tire.)
  • Basters (Battery water, Oil)
  • Bucket, Large (Car Wash Brush fits inside)
  • Flares, Emergency
  • Brush, Wheel Cleaning
  • Flashlights
  • Charger, Battery, Trickle
  • Fuse tester
  • Hose nozzle (Cleaning)
  • Jumper cables
  • Hose, Green (Cleaning)
  • Ladder
  • Padlock, spare tire chain
  • Volt/Ohm meter
  • Plastic sectioned boxes for junk
  • Windshield Squeegee
  • Tire Pressure Gauge (good one)
  • Wheel Chocks (2)
  • Triangles, Emergency

Tools  (For ALL Sections)

  • Files
  • Wrench, Adjustable end, 8” and 10”
  • Measuring Tapes
  • Screwdrivers, slot and Phillips
  • Hammer, claw
  • Screwdrivers, Jewelers
  • Hammer, 3 lb. sledge
  • Wrench, Oil Filter
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Setup and Utility Connections

Supplies

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  • Tape, Teflon (water hose connection)

Equipment

General

  • Leveling Blocks
  • Awning, Stakes (extra heavy duty)
  • Tire Covers
  • Awning, Packing Straps w/ratchet
  • Window Screens
  • Carpet, Large Outdoor, stakes
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  • Door mat, mud-brush

Sanitary Connection

  • Hose Clamps, 4" inch
  • Hose (extra heavy duty)
  • Hose Doughnut
  • Hose, spare (extra heavy duty)
  • Hose Connector end
  • Support system, Hose
  • Hose Threaded end
  • Transparent sewer connector, 45-degree
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Drinking Water Connection

  • Filter, Inline
  • Hose, White for Drinking (2)
  • Pressure Control
  • Hose, connector elbow (maybe)
  • Pressure Gauge
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Electric Connection

  • Plug adaptors (20A->30A, 30A->20A)
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  • Cord, Electric, 30-amp, 20-feet, extension

Satellite Dish Connection

  • Compass
  • Cable, 2-50 feet
  • Dish Support
  • Connectors, cylinder
  • Meter, Locator
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Awning

  • Stakes, Large (2 or 4)
  • Packing straps (2 or 4)
  • Lights, String
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General purpose, Outside

Supplies

  • Sun Block
  • Hats, Western, baseball, whatever

Equipment

  • Funnel
  • Cords, Bungee
  • Padlocks
  • Extension cord: 50-foot, 3-prong, 16-gauge
  • Rope, yellow
  • Radios, 2-way, 1-set
  • Ties, Cable
  • Rubber Knee Pad (ala Gardening -- at lest 1)
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Picnic

Supplies

  • Charcoal (?)
  • Lantern, spare mantles
  • Firewood
  • Propane, cylinders

Equipment

  • Camp Lantern
  • Chairs, Collapsing
  • Grill Screen
  • Grill, Propane or Charcoal
  • Lights, Outside
  • Table, Collapsing

Driver Area

Supplies

  • Drinking water
  • Quarters, Rolls (tolls)

Equipment

  • CDs, Cassettes
  • Campground Directory
  • Clock
  • Card wallets (for membership cards}
  • Compass
  • Charger, 12v, Cell phone
  • Hats
  • Wand, 18” long for pushing buttons on rear camera.
  • Maps, Atlas
  • Window shields, inside (waffled reflectorized foil)
  • Sunglasses
  • Hats

  • GPS Unit

Papers, Office, File

Supplies

  • Envelopes
  • Eye glasses, Spare
  • Notepads
  • Office supplies, General
  • Printer paper
  • Post-it notes
  • Tape: Cellophane
  • Stamps, Postage

Equipment

  • Books, for reading
  • Bins, Plastic, Storage, Small
  • Clocks, Alarm?
  • Calling Card, Phone  (I Sam’s or Costco for 3.4¢/minute).
  • Computer, Laptop (?)
  • Cell phone, service: free roaming and Long distance
  • File Box, Plastic
  • Folder, Hardboard: Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Insurance, Health Insurance, Prescriptions
  • Paper Shredder
  • Lockbox: Vehicle Title, Credit cards (duplicate or excess), Birth Certificate, Social Security Card
  • Passport
  • Office things, General (stapler, pens)
  • Sewing kit
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General Purpose, Inside

Supplies

  • Bleach
  • 12-volt bulbs, Spare (1156 or equivalent) and whatever else your RV uses.
  • Bug Repellant
  • Aluminum foil
  • Bug Spray
  • Batteries: 9v (detectors), D (large flashlights), AA (small flashlights, controllers), AAA (controllers)
  • Fuses, Spare
  • Fly Paper, strips (not hanging – they stick to things when moving)
  • Pine-Sol
  • Hand cream (you are outside more than you are used to)
  • Towels, Paper
  • Paper plates and plastic silverware
  • Trash bags, White

Ziploc Bags, all sizes

  • Windex or Vinegar
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  • Hose clamps, various size for hoses, pipes, plumbing

Equipment

  • Baster, Turkey
  • Bags, Grocery store. These are good for household trash and fit smaller wastebaskets.
  • Blanket, for sofa
  • Bottles (2), Drinking Water, 5-gallon w/pump
  • Brooms
  • Containers, plastic, Tupperware-type
  • Calendar
  • Cords, Extension  (Include a 3-prong)
  • Dustpan
  • Filter, Air, HEPA -- to keep the desert dust down (?)
  • Duster, feather
  • Heaters, Space, 1.5KW max. (RV parks hate them)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Inverter, for charging: toothbrush, electric razor, cell phone
  • Flashlight
  • Keys, Spare (full set)
  • Fly Swatter
  • Silverware, plastic
  • Pillows, Throw
  • Thermometer, In-Outdoor
  • Plates, Paper
  • Vacuum cleaner. I recommend a canister for getting into tight places.
  • Rugs, Throw
  • Wastebaskets, Small

Bedroom

Supplies

  • Clothes, Warm
  • Blanket, Extra for when it gets cold.  It does get cold.
  • Clothes, Work
  • Moth protection (cedar shavings, moth balls)
  • Quarters, Rolls; Laundry
  • Soap, Laundry; bleach, conditioner

Equipment

  • Flashlight
  • Bins, Storage, Plastic, Large (Extra clothes, picture albums, junk)
  • Linen, 2 sets
  • Clock, illuminated, 12V
  • Pillows
  • Hanpers, Plastic (metal make noise)
  • Towels
  • Laundry Hamper, Wheeled

Toilet

Supplies

  • Toilet Paper, RV
  • Toilet Paper, Normal (?)
  • Vinegar
  • Toilet Chemicals (not formaldehyde)

Equipment

  • Flashlight
  • Toilet Brush, Holder
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  • Toilet wand w/hose

Bathroom

Supplies

  • Alcohol
  • Anti-mildew spray (bleach)
  • Antihistamines
  • Shampoo, Conditioner
  • Imodium
  • Soap, Hand, anti-bacterial (?)
  • Laxative
  • Supplies, Sundry, cabinet
  • Peroxide
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Equipment

  • Plugs, Drain, rubber, (Sink, bath)
  • Plugs, Drain, perforated steel (Sink, bath)

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Written:  2003          Updated:  June 18, 2004          Back To Top