Before leaving home...

There are lots of forums that will help guide you through the do's and the don't before each trip but here's my short list:

• Check all smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers.
• Check the tire pressure.  There are remote monitoring devices out there that make it easy to keep an eye on the tires and help you be proactive and prevent issues.
• Check and refill propane tanks (I usually take a spare).
• Check that the refrigerator cools and that the AC/heat will come on (it's not fun to get hours from home and realize you have no heat or AC or spoiled food).
• Check roofs and awnings (look for leaks, soft spots, etc.).  Keep some roof leveling sealant on hand.

​​My gear for each trip:
TOOL BAG!  This is a must have and my basic tools include: extra fuses/fuse puller; screw drivers; allen wrenches; flashlight or headlamp; wire strippers/side cutters; adjustable wrench; multi-meter; tire repair kit; screen repair tool; knife; multi-tool (the guts of my tool bag are pictured above)
Other gear:  

• Wrench to adjust your hitch (I also take an adapter to remove my hot water heat plug)
• Cheap cordless drill (I have one specific to the camper) and jack adapter
• Hand-held level or stick on levels
• Sewer hose adapter and support  (I take a gallon ziplock to store the hose adapter so that it doesn't touch other items.  You should also take gloves for sanitation dump station.
• Leveling blocks
• Walkie talkies (this is handy for when the kids go to the playground or for help backing someone into a site at night - your cell phone also works for this).
• Mosquito coils
• Spare tire and lug nut wrench
• Spare propane tank
• Propane fire pit (some campgrounds don't allow for actual campfires so this a great back-up heat source or for ambiance).  I use this one.
• Extension cord (because you never know when you may an extra)
• Hatchet for cutting kindling 
• Fire starter logs, matches, grill lighter
• Extra fire extinguisher (I keep one in the truck, one just inside the camper (that you can grab without going all the way into the camper, and one in the outside kitchen - if applicable).  This is important...when you need a fire extinguisher you need to be able to get to a usable one very quickly (I have personally had to use one while on a camping trip).
• Marshmellow/hotdog roasting kits an smores kits
• Camping chairs, outdoor table and table cloth
• Mat for base of steps
• Shoe bucket to keep by the steps under the camper (keeps the camper much cleaner)
• Sunscreen and bugspray
• TV cable cord (some sites have basic channels or cable)
• Water hose supplies:  extra 25' or 50' water hose (I usually take 3:  one for the camper water supply, one for the outdoor sink/table, one as a spare) and pressure regulator, and T-fitting
• 5 gallon bucket (for whatever)
• Garbage bags
• Rainy day supplies (art supplies, movies, etc.)
• Collapsible garbage bags (2 - one for recycling)
• Wooden blocks for camper jacks (4)
• flag holder for an outside paper towel holder

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