What to Buy for a Motorhome Camping Weekend

A motorhome camping weekend needs more than food and fuel. Plan for shared meals, changing weather, outdoor seating, campsite lighting and guests arriving at different times. This shopping list covers the practical supplies for cooking, eating, sleeping, washing up and setting up a shared camping area. Check your participant numbers before shopping, then separate chilled food, dry goods and equipment so loading and arrival setup are easier.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 36
Beer tablesqty 4
Bar stoolsqty 6
Tableclothsqty 8

Camping

Camping tentsqty 3
Ground tarpsqty 6
Tent pegsqty 40
Guy ropesqty 20
Sleeping matsqty 4
Blanketsqty 4
Lanternsqty 8
Foldable sinksqty 4
Clotheslinesqty 2

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 2
Gas cylindersqty 2
Barbecueqty 2
BBQ toolsqty 2
Large cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6
Pliersqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Bottle openersqty 4
Coolersqty 6
Ice packsqty 24

Tableware

Platesqty 40
Bowlsqty 40
Mugsqty 40
Drinking glassesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 40
Serving traysqty 6

Lighting

String lightsqty 6
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 2
Bucketsqty 4
Reflective vestsqty 6
Flashlightsqty 6

Communication

Walkie-talkiesqty 4
Route mapsqty 10
Name stickersqty 40
Pensqty 10
Directional signsqty 10
Signs on standsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Broom setsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Cleaning spongesqty 6
Washing-up basinsqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
Toilet brushesqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Bread - 12 loaves
- Pistolets - 40 pieces
- Croissants - 36 pieces
- Rusk - 3 rolls
- Muesli - 2 kilo
- Yogurt - 6 liter
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Salami - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Strawberry jam - 2 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 2 packs
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Bacon cubes - 2 kilos
- Vegetarian bacon bits - 1 kilo
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Mushrooms - 2 kilos
- Zucchinis - 6 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Mixed salad - 2 kilos
- Potatoes - 8 kilos
- Rice - 4 kilos
- Pasta - 4 kilo
- Hamburger buns - 40 pieces
- Hamburgers - 40 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 12 pieces
- Chicken skewers - 40 pieces
- Vegetarian skewers - 12 pieces
- Sausages - 36 pieces
- Tomato sauce - 8 jars
- Peanut sauce - 3 jars
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Cooking oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 500 grams
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Curry powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Bouillon cubes - 2 boxes
- Peanut butter for satay sauce - 2 jars
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Peanuts - 2 kilo
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Bananas - 4 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Oranges - 4 kilo
- Still water - 60 liters
- Sparkling water - 24 liters
- Cola - 12 liters
- Cola Zero - 12 liters
- Orange soda - 8 liters
- Iced tea - 8 liters
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Beer - 120 cans
- Alcohol-free beer - 36 cans
- Red wine - 8 bottles
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Tonic water - 6 liter
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Ice cubes - 12 kilo
- Charcoal - 12 kilos
- Firelighters - 2 boxes
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 pack
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Cleaning cloths - 12 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Paper napkins - 6 packs
- Matches - 4 boxes
- Batteries - 2 packs

Tips

Plan roughly two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person per hour. Add extra water for cooking, washing hands and hot-weather conditions.
Allow one plate, cup and set of cutlery per person, plus at least 10% extra for breakages and late arrivals. Pack bottle openers where the shared kitchen can reach them.
For each camping place, provide a ground tarp, tent pegs, guy ropes, a sleeping mat and a blanket. Pack spare pegs and at least two extra lanterns because small camping items are often left behind or misplaced.
Use one cooler for drinks and another for food if possible. Chill perishable food before departure and pack enough ice packs to keep both coolers cold through the first day.
Set up one kitchen station with gas burners, gas cylinders, large pots, pans, cutting boards and serving spoons. Check the gas supply before leaving and bring separate barbecue tools if a barbecue is planned.

Frequently asked questions

How much food do I need for a motorhome camping weekend?: Plan three main meals per person for each full day, plus breakfast and snacks. Add around 10% extra portions if attendance may change or some guests arrive without confirming dietary requirements.
How many camping chairs and plates should I bring?: Bring one chair and one complete place setting per registered participant, plus 10% spare. For 20 people, that means at least 22 chairs, plates, cups and sets of cutlery.
When should I buy food for a motorhome camping weekend?: Buy dry goods and drinks two to three days before departure. Buy chilled and frozen food the day before, then load coolers as close to departure as possible so they stay cold during travel.
How many coolers and ice packs do I need?: Use at least two coolers for a group weekend: one for drinks and one for food. Allow roughly one large ice pack per cooler compartment and prepare extra packs if travel or setup will take more than four hours.

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