We rented a 25-foot RV from Cruise America in Bakersfield and drove to Death Valley. We would have preferred a 19-foot RV but it was not available in Bakersfield. We decided to drive a small sedan as well because it's difficult to drive on some of the gravel roads in Death Valley in an RV.
There is a large external storage compartment, where we kept our lawn chairs and grill. The storage space already had a table.
The cab is comfortable but beware that there are no USB ports to charge your phone while you drive.
The bed over the cab is roughly a queen. It can be difficult to crawl in and out in the middle of the night. I recommend bringing fitted sheets, if you don't get the bedding package from Cruise America. Flat sheets don't stay put.
Dining area.
Extra seat behind the passenger seat.
The kitchen has a large sink, 3-burner stove and microwave. There's plenty of storage.
Next to the sink is a 2nd bed. This one is roughly a full-size bed.
The refrigerator is a good size and the freezer is roomy.
There is a closet next to the refrigerator. Be sure to bring your own hangers.
Small sink next to the closet. There is a medicine cabinet and additional storage under the sink.
Toilet with separate shower.
Here's our packing list:
Extension cord
Rubber gloves (for use with connecting sewage hose)
Camplight
Portable BBQ
Picnic tablecloth (weighted if you can find it; otherwise, bring clips)
Lawn chairs
Trash bags (I like plastic grocery bags—easier to tie to door handle)
Electric tea kettle/coffee maker. If you will not have electricity, it's better to bring a tea pot.
Pots, pans
Wooden spoon, ladle, spatula, tongs
Cutting board
Serrated knife/chef’s knife
Potato peeler
Sieve/colander
Dish towels, dish soap, sponge, hand soap
Pot holder
Paper plates, glass bowls (usable in microwave)
Mixing bowl
Storage containers
Storage bags
Plastic wrap/foil
Can opener, bottle opener, corkscrew
Lighter
Knives, forks, spoons
Mugs, cups, wine glasses
Paper towels, napkins
Oil, salad dressing, ketchup/mustard/steak sauce
Salt & pepper
Drinking water
Sheets, blankets, pillows
Towels, hand towel, face cloth
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Shampoo, soap
Toilet paper (RV safe)
Bath mat
Squeegee
RV toilet treatment drop-ins (drop one in toilet after emptying toilet waste)
Doormat & Command strips to hold it in place
Shop towels
Broom
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellant
Hand sanitizer
Duct tape (for emergency repairs)
Slippers
Hangers
2022 01 17
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