RV Newbie Series: RV Kitchen Must Haves
Welcome to our RV Newbie Series!
A little intro to us: We are Travis and Carrie Cassity A.K.A. Wandering Routes. We have been traveling by RV together for over 18 years!! We started back in 2003 in a tent trailer and we have since owned a few travel trailers, a hybrid trailer, a Class C motorhome and now a Class A Motorhome.
We sold our home in Utah in October 2020, along with most of our belongings to travel Full Time in our Class A Motorhome. We travel with our 2 kids, Rylie (10) and Tripp (9) and our Labradoodle pup, Piper.
Today we are talking about Kitchen must haves for the RV Newbie, Weekend Warrior or Full Time RV traveler. These are items that we have purchased or added to our RV that we use religiously and consider them all RV Must Haves! We have tried all different things over the years and ended up with this list of items we consider necessary for the perfect and organized RV kitchen set up.
Instant Pot
This is our number 1 must-have item. We have owned an Instant Pot for years and we hardly used it when we lived in our “Sticks and Bricks” home. Now that we Full-time RV it has become a staple. It is the best for fast, one-pot meals. We love that there are so many options and it only requires washing ONE pot for easy cleanup! Easy clean-up is so important when you are RV-ing!
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Air Fryer
The Air Fryer is an excellent tool to have in an RV. It is perfect for quickly cooking Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts and Vegetables to the perfect crisp. It also comes in handy for heating up frozen foods like French fires, corndogs, onion rings, pizza rolls, etc.
Corelle Dishes
Want real dishes in your RV that are stylish and made to last? Corelle is the answer. These dishes are perfect for RVs. They are thin and light so they don’t take up much space but they are also incredibly strong! They hold up well to all the shaking and bumps that happen while driving down the road. Our Corelle Dishes stack so nicely and the whole set takes up no more space than a stack of paper plates would.
Unbreakable Plastic Glasses
We use these unbreakable “wine” glasses for Everything- Water, Milk, kid’s drinks, and occasionally even wine. They are truly unbreakable. We started RVing with real wine glasses and they All BROKE! The mess just isn’t worth it. These are the only glasses you will need in your RV. They are pretty, look like real glass, and are super durable. The best of both worlds!
Spice Jar Set
These spice jars are perfect for our RV Kitchen. We keep them in the drawer right next to the stove, making cooking a breeze. It is so nice to open the drawer and see the label on top of each jar, and it has sped up the prep process immensely.
Yeti Tumbler
We Love our Yeti Tumblers! They are the best for keeping drinks Cold or keeping them Hot. We use these non-stop. The lid makes them perfect for camping (keeps the bugs out) I can leave it in a hot car or outside on the picnic table for hours and it remains cold! The BEST!!
Air Tight Storage Containers
No one wants ants in their cereal bowl!! These are more important in an RV than you may realize. When you are RVing your food is exposed to a lot of different conditions and insects. These truly help keep your food fresh and keep the critters out! We keep Pasta, Oats, pancake mix, cereal, and stuff such as that in ours. It has made a world of difference in keeping our food fresh!
Under Cabinet Paper Towel Holder
Every RV needs one of these! We have had one of these in our last several RV’s. Counter space is highly coveted in any RV and this is one of the best tools to free up some counter space!
Nesting Bowls with lids
We use these at almost every meal. Nesting bowls that all fit inside each other are key to saving space. We use these for food prep and leftover storage. They only take up the space of one bowl when stored in a drawer or cabinet.
Soap Dispenser
This double soap dispense sits on our counter by our kitchen sink 24/7. It does not move while we are traveling. it holds dish soap, hand soap and a sponge. Saves a ton of counter space making it perfect for your RV.
Toaster
Our most used kitchen gadget is our toaster. We use it every morning for breakfast. It makes breakfast a breeze. Toast, Ego Waffles and Begals are our camping go to breakfasts. Easy! Don’t forget the Toaster!!
Pull Out Shelf Cabinet Organizer
When you are in a small space figuring out ways utilize all the space is key. These pull out shelves come in all shapes and sizes and work perfect to utilize deep rv cabinets where things tend to get lost and buried.
