Do a check of your campervan
If you didn’t get around to preparing your campervan in spring, giving everything a good check over before you go anywhere will help prevent anything going wrong. Essentials to double check are your lights, battery and tyres for the journey, and any smoke or gas alarms to keep you safe once you’re there.
Campervan holiday document list
- Driving Licence
- Insurance Information
- Campervan documents
- Passport (If you’re going abroad)
- Emergency contact’s details
- Breakdown service details
- Spare keys
Campsite campervan checklist
- Camping chairs
- Camping table
- Spare / picnic blankets
- Torch
- Travel first aid kit
- Insect repellant & bite cream
- Allergy / digestion tablets
- Personal medication
- Phone / device chargers
Campervan cleaning essentials
- Dish soap
- Washing up bowl
- Cloths / sponges
- Rubbish bags
- Anti-bac spray / wipes
- Dust pan & brush
Toiletry checklist for campers
- Toilet roll
- Deodorant
- Hand soap
- Shower gel
- Shampoo / conditioner
- Sun cream / after sun
- Travel clothes line
- Towels
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Hairbrush / comb
- Hair tools
Cooking and kitchen campervanning essentials
- Lighter / Matches
- Fuel for the stove
- Portable stove / BBQ (If you don’t have a kitchen built-in)
- Cooking pots / pans
- Cups
- Glasses
- Plates
- Bowls
- Cutlery
- Scissors
- Tin opener
- Bottle opener / corkscrew
- Spatulas / large spoons
- Kettle
- Coffee / tea / sugar / milk
- Cutting board & knives
- Kitchen roll & towels
- Salt / pepper
- Condiments
Sleep essentials for your campervan
- Pillows / duvet / sleeping bag
- Blankets & pillow cases
- Fitted / flat sheets
- Window coverings
- Sleep mask
- Reading book
Extra campervan entertainment ideas
- Bikes
- Games
- Books
- Kids toys
- Kites / Frisbies / Bat and balls
- Footballs
- Cards
- Colouring / puzzle books
Extras, depending on the type of your campervan trip
Camping with kids:
- Entertainment (See extra campervan entertainment ideas above)
- Nappies / swim nappies (For little ones)
- Baby wipes
- Extra water
- Sand / water toys / floaties
- Comforters / teddies
Camping with a dog:
- Pet passport (If you’re travelling abroad)
- Dog bed
- Travel carrier
- Lead
- Food and water bowls
- Dog food & treats
- Poop bags
- Toys
Camping by the sea:
- Beach towels
- Swimsuits
- Beach suitable shoes
- Beach umbrella / shelter
- Snorkels / goggles / water toys
Camping in the snow:
- Ski clothes
- Warm jumpers
- Thermal layers
- Gloves & hats
- Ski boots / skis / snowboards / helmets
- Sleds
Home checks to do before you leave
- Close windows
- Lock up sheds and garages
- Turn off electrical items that won’t be in use
- Give a relative, close friend or neighbour a key to check on the house
- Set the house alarm
- Lock up the front and back doors
We hope you’ve found our campervan holiday checklist useful, download a copy of our checklist ready for your next adventure.