Top Motorhome trip planning packing list

Once you have planned a trip with your motorhome, keep some pointers in mind not only to have a safe and hassle free travel, but also to keep the vehicle safe and sound. One of the prime things that you should not forget is going for a motorhome insurance; there are many agencies that offer insurances, for example this one offers a good trust pilot review. However, apart from this vital aspect you also need to consider many more factors for your trip. Here are few things that you should be including into your packing list when doing your motorhome trip planning.

Warning triangle

It is always recommended that you carry your warning triangle in the motorhome so that you remain clearly visible to others in case you get stranded during emergencies. In many countries, a warning triangle is a legal compulsion while travelling in motorhomes.

Fire extinguishers

This is an essential element of motorhomes; it is available in a variety of forms and shapes to suit your needs. Make sure you have one in your vehicle for safety from fires. Also keep a fire safety blanket to extinguish cooking oil fire.

Tool kit

This is an absolute essential item in a motorhome; you never know when you would land up with mechanical breakdown. Thus always keep a professional tool kit in the motorhome.

LPG gas bottle

You will have to carry this in order to use your fridge, heater, oven, hob, and water heater. Keep a leisure battery as well putting on the power lights and water pump.

Leveling ramps and chocks

You will need this until you plan to go ahead with hard-standings to keep your motorhome parked safety, if you are pitching on uneven grass, then these ramps and chocks are essential. Buy a good anti-theft alarm for your vehicle, while you are away.

Awning

This is a vital element of outdoor camping and especially motorhome trips. You can select an awning size that is double the size of the motorhome; check that you have comfortable zipped doors and other associated features.

Step

Most motorhomes have built in retractable steps for easy in and out movement; if you don’t have one then buy it separately.

First aid kit

It is always best to be prepared for any kind of accidents with a first aid kit. For minor emergencies make a first aid box which includes bandages; plasters; gauze dressings; sterile eye dressings; antiseptic cream; disposable sterile gloves; digital thermometer; safety pins; insect repellent; scissors; tweezers; alcohol-free cleansing wipes; pain relievers; cream to relieve insect bites; aloe vera cream for sunburn; basic medicine for head and stomach ache, diarrhea or irregular bowel movements, and clean and sterile water.

Other essentials

Keep a wind up torch handy as you won’t need to change batteries often. Pen and note papers, whistles, important contact numbers, driving license, motorhome insurance papers etc should always be present in the vehicle. Keep an emergency roadside map of the area you are traversing and try to cover most of the road before it gets dark. ATM cards, cheque books, and other monetary essentials should not be forgotten. A weather radio receiver would also be a useful tool.

Hope these motorhome trip planning tips would help you to achieve an enjoyable trip. – Travel Feeder

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Cecil Lee

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