What NOT To Pack In Your RV

Packing your RV can be a challenge. You won't have access to all the convenient items in your home and you'll need to be thoughtful about what you bring along on the road. It's hard knowing what RV gear you should really take and what you should leave behind.

Below, we cover the most common areas that people tend to overpack. If you have any questions or want to look at RVs for sale, visit Broadmoor RV. We proudly serve those in the Tri-Cities, Yakima, Seattle, Spokane, and Walla Walla, Washington as well as Portland, Pendleton, and La Grande, Oregon.

Too Much Food

Food is an RV essential. You may not have access to restaurants near your campsite. Plus, cooking is cheaper and tends to be healthier. While it's prudent to bring more food than you expect in the event your trip gets extended, you want to avoid excessive packing. All those canned goods and other items take up much-needed space and add extra weight.

An easy way to avoid overpacking is to plan out your meals. Think about what you will want to make and what ingredients you'll need. You can double recipes to get lunch the next day to cut back on the amount of time you spend in the kitchen, too!

Too Many Kitchen Gadgets

RV essentials don't often mean fancy kitchen gizmos. Sure, it's nice at home to enjoy your cappuccino maker, bread machine, smoothie maker, and so on. But do you really need to bring all those bulky appliances out on the road with you? It takes up too much space and weight in your RV. Plus, it's better to keep your cooking simple anyways with your basic RV gear: pots, pans, and utensils.

Too Many Clothes

When packing your RV, you'll have to consider what articles of clothing to bring along. It's tempting to pack anything and everything just in case. After all, weather is unpredictable and you might end up changing your itinerary and doing a different activity that requires a different wardrobe.

Yes, plenty of RVing tips tell you to be prepared. But you want to be strategically prepared, not grab anything and everything and stuff your trailer full of items that won't ever get worn.

Start by checking the weather. If you know it's going to rain, you can bring waterproof clothing. If you know it's going to be cold, you can bring extra layers. Beyond that, stick with your basics. Bring walking shoes, hiking shoes, and sandals if you'll be visiting the beach. Pack a few shirts, pants, and maybe a sweater or two. Keep in mind you can always wash your clothes on the road and that can often be easier than bringing multiple items to only wear one time.

Too Many Valuable Items

Packing your RV with hot-ticket items can often serve to capture the attention of potential thieves passing by. If they glance in your window and see you've got gaming systems, laptops, and so on, they may have just gotten the incentive they need to break in. The fewer valuables you bring, the less your RV will be a target. Leave behind the fancy jewelry, expensive electronics, and other items that really aren't RV essentials.

We hope you found these RVing tips helpful! For more tips or to look at RVs for sale, head on over to Broadmoor RV. We proudly serve those in the Tri-Cities, Yakima, Seattle, Spokane, and Walla Walla, Washington as well as Portland, Pendleton, and La Grande, Oregon. Stop by today!