Twenty-five essentials for RV pet parents — tap to check, tap pencil to edit, and add your own.
The non-negotiables
Pet food — 2-week supply, plus treats and chews
Collapsible bowls and a spill-proof travel water bottle
Leash, harness, and updated ID tags with your cell number
Not the home landline — full-timers especially
Familiar bedding, blanket, and a favorite toy from home
Waste bags, litter setup (for cats), and grooming basics
Peace of mind when you step away
mywaggle pet monitor — installed, app paired, alerts testedWAGGLE
Confirm temperature and motion alerts are pushing to your phone before you leave the driveway
GPS tracker on collar (AirTag, Tractive) and a cell signal booster
Pet meds with 30-day buffer plus a pet first aid kit
Rabies certificate, vaccination records, microchip number, recent photos
Keep digital and printed copies
Vaccines, microchip, travel & health certificates, and insurance — keep proof on hand for parks, campgrounds, and border crossings.
Before the wheels turn
Tires inspected — pressure, tread, age, and the spare
RV tires age out before they wear out
Fluids topped off; brakes, propane, and generator tested
Tanks: fresh water filled, gray and black emptied
Slide-outs and awnings retracted; loose items secured inside
Leveling blocks, wheel chocks, surge protector, water and sewer hoses
4G security camera for RV interiorWAGGLE
A 4G unit keeps watching even when campground WiFi is flaky or off entirely
What keeps you legal and online
Driver's license, vehicle registration, RV and auto insurance
Roadside assistance card (Good Sam, AAA RV, or Coach-Net)
Health insurance, Medicare card, printed emergency contacts
Mobile hotspot, signal booster, and power banks for every device
RV-specific GPS plus a paper atlas backup
Garmin RV and CoPilot RV avoid low bridges and weight-restricted roads; phone GPS does not
Take care of the driver
Personal meds with 30-day buffer plus a written medication list
Reading glasses (with a backup pair) and a human first aid kit
Fire extinguisher current; smoke, CO, and propane detectors tested
3 days of drinking water (1 gal per person and pet, per day) and non-perishable food
Cash in small bills, flashlights, and a NOAA weather radio