The Ultimate Campervan Essentials Checklist
You may believe that your dependable VW camper has everything you need, but doing some research and locating the 'must have' campervan basics and accessories could prove useful to your journey. We're campervan specialists, and we're here to help you find the essentials for your campervan adventure.
Campervan essentials for the campsite
Awnings
Firstly, if you’re searching for more comfort and space during your campervan trip an awning can be a great investment. Not only that, but they’re also great for these reasons:
-They can reserve your pitch while you go out to explore
- Great for extra space to cook underneath
- Helpful to store your items such as muddy footwear
- Provide additional shelter from rain
You could go for a separate tent but the benefits of a van awning over a tent are:
1) You are completely protected from the rain when moving from the van to the awning
2) In really warm weather, you can leave the side door of the van open for improved air circulation
Our partner Camper King offers awnings suitable for use with VW T5, T6, and T6.1 Volkswagen campervans.
Camping Table
If you don’t want to eat all your meals inside your VW campervan and want to get a real taste of the picturesque scenery, having a folding camping table will give you lots more flexibility and open that option up for you. Our go-to is the Brunner Titanium Axia 4 Folding Camping Table which is one of the most lightweight, versatile and portable camping tables on the market. Camper King also has other size camping tables available depending on the size of your group.
Camping Chairs
Any kind of chair is a camping essential and probably the first thing anyone thinks of when it comes to going camping aside from a tent. Whether it’s an inflatable chair, sofa or a foldable camping chair there are tonnes to choose from on Camper Kings site, but all are designed for ultimate convenience, practicality and space-saving ability-which is so important when it comes to travelling in a limited space.
Campervan Hook-Up Cable
To have the ultimate flexibility while camping, a good-length electric hook-up cable is another essential. We recommend getting a cable of about 25m in length and don’t forget to consider an adapter just in case you’re travelling to Europe.
Camping Torches/Lanterns
Investing in a portable camping lantern or a torch can be very useful; you can use the lantern on your table if you’re eating outside in the evening, want to read before bed or generally place it in your awning. A torch is great if you’d like to go for a night walk or just need to find something.
Campervan essentials for the kitchen
Camping Kettle
You don’t want to be boiling your water for your tea or coffee in the same pan where you’ve just made last night's dinner. With this in mind, Camper King offers various camping kettles of different sizes depending on your needs, check them out.
Camping Stove
The majority of campervans are equipped with a two-hub gas burner stove, but if you’d like to cook a BBQ out in the sun or are making a funky-smelling dish, then these portable BBQs and stoves are a great option.
Camping Plates and Bowls
You’ve cooked your delicious meal, now you just need something to eat it. If you’re not keen on plastic, these serving plates and bowl sets come in various sizes and will last longer in the long term.
Cooking Equipment
From tongs to sandwich toasters and fold-away colanders, Camper King's range of campervan cooking equipment is designed to make cooking simpler and easier.
Campervan essentials for the bedroom
Sleeping Bags
Of course, you can take your own bedding and sleeping bags aren’t necessarily essential, but if you want to make the most of your space then lightweight sleeping bags that you can pack down are always a good option. If you want even more comfort, Camper King also offers beds and mattresses from all the major brands including bundle Beds, Easy Camp, Outwell, and Vango.
Other miscellaneous items such as thermal privacy blinds, a compact hairdryer and a multi-socket USB charger are all other great items to take on your trip too.
So if you’re planning on taking a campervan trip and you’re not sure what to take, we hope this essential guide helped.
And if it’s the other way around and you’re searching for a campervan to begin your trip, check out our selection of T6, T28, T30 and T32 Volkswagen Transporters.