Campervan packing list
We can’t count how many times we’ve set off on a campervan trip and quickly realised we’re missing some vital kit. So over the years we’ve compiled a list of campervan essentials that we and our friends have routinely forgotten.
Here it is – our essential campervan packing list, split out into handy sections so you can learn from our mistakes.
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- Campervan cleaning essentials
- Campervan cooking essentials
- Campervan bathroom essentials
- Campervan essentials for setting up camp
- Other campervan essentials
- Campervan maintenance essentials
- Campervan essentials for dogs
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Campervan cleaning essentials
- Washing up liquid
- Washing up bowl
- Sponges and cloths
- Tea towel
- All-purpose surface cleaner
- Kitchen roll
- Dustpan and brush
- Bin bags
- An old towel or rag (to dry your floor)
- A laundry bag
Campervan cooking essentials
- Fuel for cooking (whatever you use)
- Lighter / matches
- Cooking oil
- Bottle opener / corkscrew
- Sharp knife
- Bread knife
- Chopping board
- Colander
- Frying pan
- Saucepan
- Kettle
- Salt and pepper
- Cutlery
- Bowls and plates
- Mugs
- Tea / coffee
- Coffee press
- Utensils:
- Spatula
- Serving spoon
- Ladle
- BBQ tongs
- Tin opener
- Peeler
- Portable BBQ (+ coals and firelighters)
Campervan bathroom essentials
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitiser
- Insect repellent
- Painkillers
- Antihistamines or other medication
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Bath towel
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Razor (if that’s your thing)
- Hairbrush (if you need one)
- Sanitary products (for the ladies)
Campervan essentials for setting up camp
- Camping chairs
- Windscreen covers
- Chocks
- A gazebo or awning (especially if it’s going to be wet or you’re in a group)
- Windbreak (if that’s your thing)
- Camping table
- Lantern or outside lighting
- Portable speaker
Other campervan essentials
- Earplugs
- A rucksack
- Some flip-flops or crocs (for walking about on the campsite)
- Refillable water bottle
- Waterproof coat
- Woolly hat
- Warm layers
- Charging cables
- Deck of cards, or other games
- Wellies or boots
Campervan maintenance essentials
- Spare engine oil
- Windscreen washer fluid
- Adjustable spanner
- Screwdriver
- Electrical tape
- Gaffa tape
- Jump leads
- Tow rope
- Warning triangle
- Jack kit
- Functioning spare wheel
Campervan essentials for dogs
- Lead
- Something to secure them while travelling (harness / secure crate)
- Poo bags
- Dog towels (at least 2!)
- Dog food
- Their own water bottle and bowl for days out
- Dog bowls for the van
- Ground spike (to attach a lead to)
- Cooling get mat