Grocery Shopping for Your RV
03-27-2018
Author: in Food
Taking a long trip to the middle of nowhere means you will definitely want to stock up on groceries beforehand. After all, the closest grocery store is likely to be pretty far away once you hit your destination.
That said, stockpiling food in an RV is tricky business. The refrigerators in these rigs are typically pretty small, and the pantries aren’t always a whole lot bigger. Therefore, you will need to think outside the box.
Switch to Half Gallons
We learned early on that full gallons of milk just don’t fit well in an RV fridge. For this reason, I highly recommend purchasing in half gallons. Think you’ll go through more than a half gallon of milk before returning to the store? Consider purchasing boxes of milk to store in your pantry. While this milk isn’t usually great for drinking, it works just fine for cooking.
Skip Convenience Foods
If RV refrigerators are small, the freezers in these rigs are minuscule. Therefore, we find it’s best to skip the frozen pizzas and chicken nuggets and opt for real, unfrozen foods instead. Not only does this practice help clear out our freezer space, it also helps ensure we eat a healthier diet, making it a win-win.
Freeze Your Meat
You know all that extra freezer space no longer occupied by frozen fries and fish sticks? Why not fill it with meat instead? RV refrigerators sometimes have a hard time keeping up with the heat in summer, and when too much is packed into the fridge, it doesn't always work very well. By storing your meat in the freezer you can ensure it stays just as cold as it needs to be.
Forget the Cans
Canned foods are heavy. While you will need to purchase some canned goods, try to find alternatives when possible. For instance, fresh fruits and veggies can take the place of canned versions, and dry beans can replace canned.
Create Storage for Produce
Of course, if you’re going to purchase fresh fruits and veggies in place of the canned versions, you will need a place somewhere to store that food. This is where a hanging fruit basket can come in extremely handy. In fact, you may want to purchase two for extra measure.
Expand Pantry Space
If you find your pantry is not quite big enough for everything, you might want to consider choosing a second food storage area. This could be under your dining seat(s) or it might be a cabinet. Whatever you choose, be sure to store everything in stackable containers for the most efficient use of space, and consider using shelving to create extra places to put things.
These simple tips can help you store enough food for your entire wilderness adventure, meaning you can say goodbye to civilization for a good, long time and set out to reconnect with nature.
That said, stockpiling food in an RV is tricky business. The refrigerators in these rigs are typically pretty small, and the pantries aren’t always a whole lot bigger. Therefore, you will need to think outside the box.
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Fortunately, there are ways to store a week’s worth of food in an RV. Want to learn more? Read on to learn some of my favorite tips for grocery shopping while staying in an RV.Switch to Half Gallons
We learned early on that full gallons of milk just don’t fit well in an RV fridge. For this reason, I highly recommend purchasing in half gallons. Think you’ll go through more than a half gallon of milk before returning to the store? Consider purchasing boxes of milk to store in your pantry. While this milk isn’t usually great for drinking, it works just fine for cooking.
Skip Convenience Foods
If RV refrigerators are small, the freezers in these rigs are minuscule. Therefore, we find it’s best to skip the frozen pizzas and chicken nuggets and opt for real, unfrozen foods instead. Not only does this practice help clear out our freezer space, it also helps ensure we eat a healthier diet, making it a win-win.
Freeze Your Meat
You know all that extra freezer space no longer occupied by frozen fries and fish sticks? Why not fill it with meat instead? RV refrigerators sometimes have a hard time keeping up with the heat in summer, and when too much is packed into the fridge, it doesn't always work very well. By storing your meat in the freezer you can ensure it stays just as cold as it needs to be.
Forget the Cans
Canned foods are heavy. While you will need to purchase some canned goods, try to find alternatives when possible. For instance, fresh fruits and veggies can take the place of canned versions, and dry beans can replace canned.
Create Storage for Produce
Of course, if you’re going to purchase fresh fruits and veggies in place of the canned versions, you will need a place somewhere to store that food. This is where a hanging fruit basket can come in extremely handy. In fact, you may want to purchase two for extra measure.
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Expand Pantry Space
If you find your pantry is not quite big enough for everything, you might want to consider choosing a second food storage area. This could be under your dining seat(s) or it might be a cabinet. Whatever you choose, be sure to store everything in stackable containers for the most efficient use of space, and consider using shelving to create extra places to put things.
These simple tips can help you store enough food for your entire wilderness adventure, meaning you can say goodbye to civilization for a good, long time and set out to reconnect with nature.
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