A Complete camper packing list
The most comprehensive camper packing list on the internet… maybe! This is your one stop shop to ensure that your campervan packing list has everything you need on it.
The beauty of a motorhome or campervan is that actually you can leave a lot of stuff in it 24/7 to reduce the time to pack up before heading off.
In fact, anything non perishable can live in the van, and if you buy duplicates of accessories you have in the house to leave in the van it also reduces that chances of forgetting stuff (e.g. don’t take your dustpan and brush each time, buy the van its very own dustpan – exciting stuff!).
You don’t need all of the items included in this list, we certainly don’t, this is just designed to cover all eventualities.
Below is our complete list, and here is our FREE Motorhome Packing List that we use as a tick sheet for each time we’re packing up to go for items that don’t live in the van. Feel free to take a copy and modify it for your own requirements.
If you’re new to motorhome or campervan life read our complete introduction to & top tips for motorhome life here.
Once you’ve got your essentials sorted out then make sure you check out our Top Motorhome Accessories for those extra bits and bobs to make your trips extra special and our complete guide to motorhome cooking essentials!
Motorhome camping gear
Items in bold are links to our favourite products
To leave in the van
- Camping chairs
- Camping tables
- Bbq
- Firepit
- Coal/Logs
- Kindling
- Ground Sheet
- Citronella candles
- Mosquito Spray
- First Aid Kit
- Elsan Fluid
- Magic Hose & Adapters
- Water Carriers
- Silver Screens
- Chocks/Levelers
- Grip Mats
- EHU cable
Motorhome power and lighting
To leave in the van
- Mini Power banks
- 240v power banks
- Torch
- Head Torch
- Lanterns
- Charging cables & spare AA/AAA batteries
- Battery Fairy Lights
- Candles
- Lighter/Matches
Motorhome cleaning Essentials
To leave in the van
- Surface spray
- Dustpan and Brush
- Karcher Window Vac
- Kitchen Rolls – Multiple!
- Washing up Liquid & Greenie
- Hand Soap
- Hand Sanitizer
- Bin Bags
- Carrier Bags
- Pegs
To bring each time
- Towels/Bath mat for the side door
cooking Essentials for your Motorhome
To leave in the van
- Stack-able pots & pans
- Utensils
- Gas Toaster
- Gas Kettle
- Chopping board(s)
- Correlle Plates, Mugs, Bowls etc.
- Cutlery
- Cooking Oil
- Tinned and Canned Goods
- Pasta/Rice/Cereal (in air tight containers)
- Salt/Pepper, Herbs and Spices
- Beer/Wine/Spirits/Soft drinks
- Tea/Coffee/Sugar/Sweetener
- Condiments (ketchup etc.)
- 720 Hot drink flasks
- Water bottles
- Water filter jug
- Tea Towel
- Heat Proof Mat
- Collapsible Tupperware
- Collapsible collinder
- Collapsible washing up bowl (also great for storing recycling)
To bring each time
- Fresh fruit and veg
- Eggs, Milk, Butter
- Bread
- Meat
- Drinking water
- Refrigerated Condiments (mayonnaise etc.)
entertainment in your Motorhome
Motorhome security
To leave in the van
- Steering lock/Clutch Claw/Wheel Clamp
personal items
To leave in the van
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shower gel/Shampoo
- Deoderant
- Toilet roll
- Sun cream & After sun (during summer)
- Bike Locks
- Flip-flops/Crocs
- Short Wellies
- Microfibre towels
- Baby Wipes
To bring each time
- Clothes
- Shoes
- Coats
- Hats/Gloves
- Pyjamas
- Thermals
- Specific Activity Equipment (e.g. wetsuits)
- Sunglasses
- Travel Mugs
Motorhoming with your pets
To leave in the van
- Dog bed
- Leads
- Harness
- Seatbelt lead
- Food/Water Bowls
- Portable Dog Water Bottle
- Light-up collar
- Poo Bags
To bring each time
- Food
- Treats
- Towels
- Dog Coat
- Dog Fleece/Jumper
miscellaneous Motorhome Essentials
To leave in the van
- Pillows
- Duvet
- Blankets
- Maps
- Road Atlas
- Satnav
- Warning Triangle
- Highviz jackets
- Basic tool kit
- Collapsible bucket
Motorhome essentials Summary
And there you have it – the most comprehensive camper packing list on the internet… maybe!
Also check out the best apps, websites, maps and books for campervan life, or how to keep warm in a campervan or maybe our dedicated winter packing list.
Got a pooch in tow? We’ve got your road tripping with dogs covered as well!
Finally after all the prep work you’re gonna want to check our somewhere to go as well – take a gander at our Destination Guides!
Is there anything you wouldn’t be without on your travels? Let us know in the comments and we’ll add it to the list and credit you!
Now get packed up and Go Explore!
