The Ultimate Guide – What To Pack In A Touring Caravan Or Motorhome

We know that packing for a holiday can be stressful, so we’ve put together this guide of what to pack in a touring caravan or motorhome for you to cross off as you pack. Of course, every family is different, so you might not need everything that’s on this list, and there could be things you’d like to add. We know that flags are controversial, so that one’s definitely optional! With over 50 years providing memorable family holidays on the Jurassic Coast, we’ve tried our best to include everything we could think of, so that you can avoid rushing to the nearest supermarket on your first night, when you just want to relax. You can either bookmark this page to look back at when it’s time to pack, or click the link below to download a PDF with the list on.

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Touring Essentials:

Towing Mirrors
Tow Bar
Electric Hook Up (plus adapter if it’s necessary)
Awning / Sun Canopy and Poles / Pump
Sturdy Pegs
Tie-Down Straps
Mallet
Peg Puller
Levelling Blocks
Wheel Clamp
Hitch Lock
Small Toolkit (screwdrivers, wrench, zip ties, duct tape, allen keys etc.)
Gas Cylinder
Groundsheet
Draught Excluder Skirt
Spirit Level
Wind Break
Gazebo (check your campsite’s policy first)
Doormats
Steps
Camping Chairs
Cushions
Camping Table
Heater
Lights
Torch & Batteries
Flag & Flagpole (if that’s your thing!)
Water Container & Hose
Waste Water Container
Pitch Reserved Sign (for motorhomes)
Clothes Airer/Washing Line & Pegs
Picnic Rug
Extension leads
Charging Cables
Fan
ID, Bank Cards & Cash
Laundry Detergent
Bags For Life & Storage Boxes
Sat Nav
Local Walking Maps
Caravan / Motorhome and Car Insurance Documents / Breakdown Cover
Download Your Park’s App (if they have one, if not you’ll need to get a park map and note down any contact numbers you might need)

Kitchen:

Washing Up Bowl
Washing Up Liquid
Sponge / Dish Cloth / Scrubbing Brush
Drying Rack
Tea Towels
Hand Wash / Soap
Cleaning Spray
Cutlery & Crockery
Glasses & Mugs
Picnic Set
Chopping Board
Pots & Pans
Kettle
Oven Trays
Cooking Utensils
Oven Gloves
Bottle Opener & Corkscrew
Ice Cube Tray
Cool Blocks
Cool Box
Bins (to separate rubbish and recycling)
Bin Bags
Food Storage Boxes / Bags
Water Bottles
Tin Foil
Cling Film
Scissors
Fire Blanket
Place Mats & Coasters

Outdoor cooking:

BBQ
Fire Pit (check your campsite’s policy first)
Coals / Gas / Logs
Matches
Small pieces of wood for levelling

Food Basics:

Oil (your choice)
Butter
Salt & Pepper
Herbs & Spices
Sauces
Squash
Dried Pasta
Rice
Coffee / Tea Bags
Sugar
Cupboard Snacks

Bathroom:

Cleaning Spray
Toilet Cassette
Toilet Brush
Blue / Pink Toilet Fluid
Toilet Roll (quick dissolving rolls specifically for cassette toilets are recommended)
Hand Wash / Soap
Hand Towel
Towels & Swim Towels

Toiletries:

Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Mouth Wash
Hair Brush
Shower Gel / Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Medication
Painkillers
Plasters
Make Up
Feminine Hygiene Products
Deodorant
Perfume / Aftershave
Sun Cream & After Sun
Bug Spray
Tissues
Nail Clippers

Bedroom:

Sleeping Bags / Duvets
Pillows and Pillow Cases
Sheets
Blankets
Hair Dryer (travel sized / low power is best)
Airbed & Pump, or Roll Mat (if anyone’s sleeping in the awning)

Entertainment:

Phones / Tablets / Laptops
Books / Games / Pack of Cards
TV, Cable and Antenna
DVDs / CDs / Radio
Personal Hobbies
Camera / Binoculars
Football / Frisbee / Boules
Bikes, Locks, Helmets & Bike Rack
Watersports Equipment & Wetsuits
Beach Tent
Bucket & Spade

Clothes & Shoes:

Seasonal Clothing (lots of layer options)
Waterproofs
Walking Boots
Flip Flops or Wellies (for quickly walking to the park facilities)
Swimwear

Children & Babies:

Games, Toys & Puzzles
Colouring Books and Pens/Pencils
Small Play Tent
Car Activities
Car Seats
Nappies, Changing Mat, Cot, Baby Food
Childs Medication

Dogs:

Collar & Lead / Harness
Bowls
Food & Treats
Poo Bags
Toys
Bed (familiar from home)
Ground Stake

Find Out More About Our Parks

Pitches for touring caravans and motorhomes are available at 4 of our Parks in Dorset, each with their own features and characteristics. For a family-friendly holiday with stunning sea views and a wide range of facilities, choose Highlands End, with an on-park bar & restaurant, soft play, swimming pool, sauna & steam room, foot golf course and SPAR Store. If it’s proximity to the sea you’re after, choose Golden Cap, which has pitches just a few hundred metres from the beach at Seatown, plus its own SPAR store and fishing lake. For a more quiet and peaceful countryside retreat, while still being within 1 mile of the beach, choose Graston Copse in Burton Bradstock. If you want to be close to some of Dorset’s most famous landmarks and attractions, Sandyholme could be the perfect Park for you with easy access to places like Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, The Tank Museum and Monkey World.

If you’re wanting to stay over Winter, Highlands End and Golden Cap have pitches available all year round.