# Caravan trip packing list — fully prepared before you hit the road

On a caravan trip you carry your home with you, but arriving at the campsite to find a missing hookup part or kitchen item is a nuisance. Share the list through a room code with your travel companions, so it's settled from the start who brings what. No sign-up needed.

**In short:** For a caravan trip, first get vehicle papers, an electric hookup cable, a water hose, levelling blocks and gas equipment ready. A fire extinguisher, first aid kit, kitchen utensils, camp chairs, bedding and a torch are also needed. For electricity, water and gas connections, follow your vehicle's manual and ask a service centre about anything you're unsure of.

## What's on the list

### General

- Registration, licence and insurance papers
- Electric hookup cable and adapter — check your vehicle manual
- Water hose and fittings — drinking-water safe type
- Levelling blocks
- Wheel chocks
- Fire extinguisher — check the expiry date
- Gas and smoke alarm — test that it works
- First aid kit
- Warning triangle and hi-vis vest
- Gas cylinder and hob — the type for your vehicle
- Pots, pans and kitchen utensils
- Plates, cups and cutlery
- Camp chairs
- Folding table
- Torch and headlamp
- Bedding and blankets
- Toilet chemical — the type for your vehicle
- Cool bag — can wait

### Pantry staples

- Food and drinking water

### Personal care

- Towels and toiletries

### Cleaning & household

- Bin bags and cleaning supplies

## Tips

- How to connect electricity, water and gas differs between vehicles; read your vehicle's manual before the first trip and ask a service centre about anything you're unsure of.
- Before setting off, check tyre pressure, oil and lights; load evenly and keep heavy items low down.
- On arrival, park on level ground, steady the vehicle with levelling blocks and only then make the connections.
- Secure frequently used items (torch, first aid, extinguisher) where they are easy to reach so they don't slide around while driving.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do you get electricity in a caravan?

Campsites usually offer a hookup point, which needs a cable and, if necessary, an adapter that suits your vehicle and the site's system. For the correct connection and safety, follow your vehicle's manual.

### Why do you need levelling blocks?

A level vehicle matters for comfortable sleep and for some types of fridge to work properly. Steady the vehicle with blocks and keep within the limits given in the manual.

### What should you do about gas and fire safety in a caravan?

Make sure the fire extinguisher and the gas and smoke alarm are in place and working, use gas equipment as the manual says and ventilate when using a hob or heater. If you suspect a gas leak, don't use the equipment and contact a service centre.

### Can I change the list?

Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.

### Do I need an account?

No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.

### How long is the list kept?

As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.

### Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.

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[Start a room with this list](https://ortakliste.app/en/list/caravan-trip-packing-list) — 21 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.