- May 20, 2021
- Posted by: Rob Gillespie
- Category: Helpful Information

Why have we created The Campervan Packing List? We have all been there when setting off on holiday. Halfway to the airport or campsite and BANG, anxiety kicks in. Did I pack my licence? Where is my passport? Did I turn the cooker off?
Its all too common so we have compiled ‘The Campervan Packing List’ of what we believe to be the absolute essentials. Things anyone and everyone should be taking with them on every camping/caravanning and motorhome holiday.
Obviously some of these will be included in your motorhome rental package, be sure to ask for a full list of those, then you can quickly check them off.
If you are unsure about any of the items you may need, there are plenty of advice forums out there, our particular favourite is: https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/
Camper Van Essentials List
Please feel free to copy/paste or print the below list.
Paperwork & Money | Check | Electricals | Check | Morothome Essentials | Check |
Breakdown service/AA | Alarm clock | Awning | |||
Cash | Batteries | Barbecue & utensils | |||
Credit card | Camera + charger | Bowls & Plates | |||
Debit card | Earphones/headphones | Bucket | |||
Driving license | iPad/Tablet + charger | Camping chairs | |||
Emergency contact numbers | Mobile phone + charger | Camping table | |||
Health insurance details | Navigation system + charger | Coasters | |||
Insurance papers | Power bank | Coffee/tea/sugar/milk | |||
Motorhome documents | Power strip, adapters and extension cords | Cookware | |||
Passport | Radio | Coolbox | |||
Registration certificate | USB cable | Cooling blocks | |||
Spare keys! | Corkscrew + bottle opener | ||||
Toll badges | Personal Care | Check | Cups/glasses | ||
After-sun | Cutlery | ||||
Weather Permitting | Check | Bug spray + relief | Cutting board | ||
Anti-freeze spray | Deodorant | Dish soap | |||
Antifrost screen cover | First aid kit | Disposable gloves and disinfectant | |||
Backpack | Glasses/contact lenses + spare | Drinks | |||
Campervan heater | Hairbrush | Dustpan and brush | |||
Fleece blanket | Hairdryer | Firepit + wood | |||
Ice cube tray | Lip balm | First aid kit | |||
Ice scraper | Make-up | Flashlight | |||
Insect repellent | Medicine | Food | |||
Lip balm | Nail clippers + nail scissors | Games | |||
Mosquito net | Painkillers | Hammock | |||
Tick remover | Perfume | Hand towel | |||
Travel fan | Plasters | Hand-held vacuum | |||
Razor + shaving cream | Jerry can | ||||
Wardrobe | Check | Shampoo (+conditioner) | Kettle | ||
Closed shoes | Shower gel | Lamp | |||
Coat | Soap | Laundry basket | |||
Flip flops | Suncream | Lighter/matches | |||
Flip flops for on the campsite | Tiger balm | Maps | |||
Gloves | Toilet paper | Measuring jug | |||
Handbag | Toothbrush | Music | |||
Hat/beanie | Toothpaste | Pans | |||
Pyjamas | Washcloths | Picnic blanket | |||
Rain clothing, an umbrella | Wet wipes | Pillowcases | |||
Raincoat | Pillows | ||||
Rucksack | For Fun | Check | Pocket knife | ||
Scarf | Bikes | Rubbish bin + bags | |||
Spare warm/cold clothing in case | Board games | Safety vests | |||
Sunglasses | Books/e-reader | Salt, pepper & more herbs | |||
Sweaters | Cards | Sandwich bags/tupperware | |||
Sweatpants and warm socks for the evening | Colouring/sketchbook + pencils | Scissors | |||
Swimsuit | Diary | Scouring pads | |||
Towels (swimming + washing) | Football/Volleyball/Basketball | Sheets | |||
Walking shoes and socks | Game console | Soap + soap dish | |||
Hula hoop | Spare blanket | ||||
Kite | Spare light bulbs | ||||
Newspapers/magazines | Sponge/scrubbing brush | ||||
Toys/floaties for the swimming pool | Tea towel | ||||
Thermos | |||||
Tin opener | |||||
Toilet chemicals | |||||
Warning triangle | |||||
Washline + pegs | |||||
Water bottle |
Contact Us About Anything Campervan Related
Simply contact our team today and let us know what you are looking for. We are more than happy to talk you through the essentials. Although everyone is different, you may want to create your own list. Our team is on hand to get you booked in and on your way.
Call us on 01132 899 281, email sales@indigocampervanhire.co.uk or chat with our team online for an instant response.