Peter Laczko Insurance Inc. has compiled a list of the essentials for recreational living. For the sake of length and time, the musts for any RV life are grouped as follows:
- The Kitchen: Cookware, dishware, silverware, storage containers, cooking utensils, sandwich bags, garbage bags, baking soda, vinegar, seasonings, coffee/tea pot (or maker), micro blender, mini chopper, foil, wax paper, mixing bowl, can opener and skewers.
- Linens: Bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows), towels (bath, hand, kitchen, etc.), oven mitts, pot holders, and bath mat.
- Miscellaneous: Fire extinguisher, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, dish soap, and toiletries (shaver, toothbrush, mouthwash, hair brush, shampoo, and conditioner), work gloves, rubber gloves (when emptying black and gray water), cleaning wipes, rags/shop towels, window cleaner, ant spray, moth balls or cedar chips, binoculars and playing cards.
- Survival: Matches (waterproof), eye glass repair kit, umbrella, hats, road flares, bug spray, citronella, maps, GPS, compass, field guides, hunting knife, batteries, flashlight, solar charging system, roadside emergency reflective vest, fishing line, bottled water, water purification tablets, and a rain poncho.
- Tools: Bungee cords, toolbox (including a hammer, nails, screws, soldering gun, wrench, socket set, wire cutters), duct tape, white hose (meant to use on refilling water tank), folding shovel, ax, caulk/caulking gun, and goggles.
- Equipment: Tankless portable air compressor, bicycle, walkie-talkies, portable folding chairs and table, cordless drill, folding step stool, ladder, broom, dustpan, portable vacuum, digital AV adapter, extension cord, and hand saw
- First-Aid: First-Aid kit (full size) plus aspirin, antacid, Benadryl, sunscreen, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus oil.
Using cast iron cookware can be used inside, and out on the BBQ, but too many pieces can be less that kind with regards to the gas economy. All that is left to pack is food, clothing, recreational equipment and portable entertainment. Two items often forgotten until needed are a sewing kit and hand-crank radio.
Long term living would tack on other items such as an iron and ironing board, and bringing along pets is another list.
The most essential for RV living is to have proper insurance coverage, and Peter Laczko Insurance Inc. can help you there.
