Essential Motorhome Trip Items

Personal Essentials

Don't forget your personal medication, ensuring you have an ample supply for the duration of your trip. Keep your passports, driving licences, and any required identification handy. Remember to bring money, cards, and keys for your motorhome and other belongings. For an example of preparing for a longer European journey, you can also read about our UK to Croatia motorhome trip → .

Travel Documents

Carry important travel documents, such as passports, driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents, EHICs, campsite information, tickets, and your itinerary. Before travelling, it's also worth checking that your motorhome insurance → provides the cover you need for your journey. A map can also be a valuable tool for navigating your route and exploring the area.

Your phone can also be a useful travel tool. Our guide to the best motorhome and campervan apps → includes apps for navigation, finding campsites, aires and overnight stopping places while you're travelling.

If you're preparing for a trip to France, our guide to touring France in a motorhome → covers documents, driving regulations, toll roads, campsites and other practical information for your journey.

Clothing and Gear

Pack clothing suitable for the expected weather conditions and planned activities. Consider bringing devices like phones, tablets, and cameras, along with spare batteries and chargers to keep them powered. Don't forget toiletries and any special items you need for personal care.

Food and Entertainment

Plan your meals and bring necessary food and drinks for your journey. Having a good supply of non-perishable food makes preparing meals easier. Entertainment items like books and board games can make downtime more enjoyable.

Outdoor Activities

If you plan to explore on two wheels, bring pedal cycles and associated equipment. For water adventures, consider an inflatable kayak or SUP board along with the necessary gear. Washing detergent, a torch, mallet, string, washing line, pegs, and duct tape are versatile tools that can come in handy in various situations. For more equipment ideas, our essential motorhome accessories guide → covers useful items for safety, comfort, power, maintenance and everyday motorhome travel.

Pet Supplies

If you're traveling with pets, ensure you have all the necessary supplies to keep them comfortable and cared for throughout the trip.

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Written by Nicky Michelmore→