Visit a thrift store or discount store to pick up a cheap set of dishes, cookware and silverware.
Purchase a second set of salt and pepper shakers, spices, tin foil, plastic wrap and dish soap rather than toting along the ones you keep in your home kitchen. This will help you avoid forgetting items during your camping trip.
Pick up an inexpensive set of dish towels and dish cloths, or bring some from your home kitchen.
Purchase small appliances such as a microwave and electric coffemaker for convenience cooking.
Stock the RV bathroom with limited supplies. No fancy creams or makeup, please! Bar soap, shampoo and conditioner are the basics.
Purchase a second set of toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss to keep in your RV.
Pack your least favorite bathroom towels. After all, you are roughing it.
Pack sleeping bags that are good for cold weather.
Bring pillows from home. Having your own pillow will help you sleep better.
Include a favorite stuffed animal or blanket if a small child will be joining you. It will help her sleep better.
Pack charcoal and wood for cooking outside.
Bring lawn chairs for sitting around the campfire.
String a clothesline to hang wet bathing suits and towels.
Pack a plastic tablecloth to cover up the grungy picnic tables at your campsite.
Stock battery-operated lanterns, flashlights and extra batteries for night time.
Buy plenty of bug spray and sunscreen.
