Must Have Items to Keep in Your RV Medical Kit and Roadside RV Emergency Kit

Let's face it - your RV emergency kit may one day mean the difference between life and death for you or someone in your family. Hopefully, you never encounter any significant emergency. Of course, we all hope that every RV trip will go pretty smoothly. But that's not always the case for everyone all the time. Here are a few suggestions to help you build out your emergency kit for your RV. We have them in three categories: medical, roadside, and miscellaneous. Items to Keep in Your RV Medical Kit The great news is that many RV-size medical kits come pre-assembled. Of course, you can choose to put it together yourself, but buying a pre-made kit will have many of these things included. Small bandages (like band-aids) - These are the bread and butter of any medical kit since they help with everything from minor scratches to big cuts. Large bandages - These are for covering large wounds or wrapping something like a twisted ankle. Antibacterial cream - Helps to prevent infections and heal wounds faster. Alcohol Swabs - Used for sanitizing or cleaning off a wound. Hydrogen peroxide - Excellent for killing germs. PainKillers such as aspirin - Helps to dull the pain and make it more tolerable. Feel free to add any other items you feel would be useful to have. These are just the essentials! Roadside Items for Your RV Emergency Kit These items are meant to get you back on the road. Unfortunately, RV accidents happen, so it pays off to be prepared with a few things to get you back on the road quickly. Jack and tire repair kit - If something happens to one of your tires, ideally, you can fix it yourself instead of waiting for help. You never know how long it may take for help to arrive. Tow rope (enough to pull your RV, such as 6,500 lb capacity) - You never know if you'll need someone's help to pull you out of a sticky situation. Keep a tow rope on hand just in case of an emergency situation. Tarp - Usually, tarps help keep things dry in the rain, but you can also use them for other things. Since it folds up small, there's no reason not to keep one around. Utility knife - Great for helping make sure you have just the right tool for the job, no matter what's going on. Jumper cables or a car jumping kit - Batteries can die! While a good Samaritan who stops to help you may have jumper cables, it's better to have them yourself, so you know they're around. Reflective triangle - An inexpensive but effective way to catch the attention of drivers. You can also use traffic cones, but they're much more expensive. While there are other types of products out there, these are the main ones we suggest you keep around. Are there any other items you like to keep in your RV emergency kit? We'd love to hear your suggestions!