Geoffrey Fairchild/Flickr Creative Commons
Do any of you folks reading this own an RV or trailer where the kitchen is just too darn big? Show of hands? Anyone? Anyone? Yep. Nobody. If your kitchen is too big, then maybe you’re just too small, ha!
I thought today I could give y’all a few tips on how to keep that kitchen/galley area organized and cook-friendly, because there is a lot of activity in that small a space.
Needless to say, since we’re dealing with a limited amount of space, we can only bring a limited amount of cooking gear out on the trail with us. Since some folks are part-time RV’rs, one thing that will help simplify life out on the road is to dedicate one set of pots, pans, plates, cups, and cutlery for permanent use in the RV. If you can do this, it prevents that forehead slapping moment when you’re camped in Flagstaff, AZ, and you suddenly realize that your skillet is back home in Waco, TX, for example. That same concept holds true for the spices and condiments you use most regularly — store them permanently out in the RV and they’ll be waiting for you when you open the pantry at the campground.
Also, if you’re only using the RV or trailer part-time for weekend getaways and camping activities, stocking it permanently with all the non-perishable items helps ensure that you forget less when you leave the house. Stock the pantry with all the canned fruits and veggies, rice, pastas, energy bars, cooking oils, beans, coffee, teas, etc. If you’re able to do this, all you need to bring with you when you’re ready to leave the driveway is the fresh ingredients like your meat and fresh vegetables, milk, eggs, etc.
Hopefully these common-sense concepts will help make those occasional RV trips less stressful, and the trips to the grocery store less frequent, allowing you to enjoy the campsite more. If you have any tips, please feel free to leave a comment below, and please visit us at PPL Motorhomes for all your RV needs.