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Nancy & Jonathan → New RVillagers Group!: January 7, 2019Since my husband & I are both new to RVing, I have some questions: 1. How do you pack breakables, like dishes, glasses, bottles of wine, for traveling? 2. What are the five most important add-ons to get for a 5th wheel? Already doing the slide cover.... moreSince my husband & I are both new to RVing, I have some questions: 1. How do you pack breakables, like dishes, glasses, bottles of wine, for traveling? 2. What are the five most important add-ons to get for a 5th wheel? Already doing the slide cover. 3. What five things would help us the most as we start our new travel adventures? (We have traveled a lot via air and cruise - time to see the USA)
Brenda & GeorgeJanuary 7, 2019One thing we added was a washer dryer with pan. Laundry is expensive on the road and I dont like using washers someone else has used for who knows what. And depending on your love for TV, you might want to add satellite. Also, the camera for the rear ... moreOne thing we added was a washer dryer with pan. Laundry is expensive on the road and I dont like using washers someone else has used for who knows what. And depending on your love for TV, you might want to add satellite. Also, the camera for the rear of the coach. less
Nancy & Jonathan January 7, 2019
Thank you Brenda & George. I thought about a washing machine. We do not have a lot of space, but I will look into the washer / dryer options.
GipseyjoeJanuary 7, 2019
Definitely the rear camera.
Kay and Russ Wallace January 7, 2019We carry our wineglasses in a wine box. The separation keeps them from breaking. We drink mostly box wine, but we do have one case of bottle wine. Coffee mugs travel nicely in the cupboards as will most dishes. We put a paper towel between the cover and t... moreWe carry our wineglasses in a wine box. The separation keeps them from breaking. We drink mostly box wine, but we do have one case of bottle wine. Coffee mugs travel nicely in the cupboards as will most dishes. We put a paper towel between the cover and the casserole dish and carry it in a cupboard with no problem. The biggest problem will be finding easily accessible places to store things. My microwave doubles as a breadbox. My oven stores pots and pans. Happy trails. We hope to see you on the road. less
Nancy & Jonathan January 7, 2019
For now, I am going to try to use whatever extra stuff I have at home, so we are not making a huge investment in all the things we need day to day on the road. After we decide we love this lifestyle, then I can invest in whatever I like!
Solo JoeJanuary 7, 2019I highly recommend getting unbreakable dishes and glasses. No worries when you're traveling, reduces weight in the RV, no worries if you drop something at the sink. For must have glass items, I use non-skid shelf liner for cushioning. Most important add-o... moreI highly recommend getting unbreakable dishes and glasses. No worries when you're traveling, reduces weight in the RV, no worries if you drop something at the sink. For must have glass items, I use non-skid shelf liner for cushioning. Most important add-ons? I have slide covers and wish I didn't. Very noisy when the wind kicks up. I would not travel without my bottle jack. Sometimes it's much easier to change your own flat than wait hours for roadside assistance. I also carry a large canvas drop cloth. Comes in handy for all sorts of things but takes up little space when folded. less
Bill & ConnieJanuary 7, 2019
We carry very little glassware. Tervis glasses, wine glasses and mugs. Glass and RVs do not mix well
LarandSus January 7, 2019I have my 2 wine glasses in a drawer with my dish towels. Dishes are Corelle stacked in a drawer. Cups and glassware are in a drawer separated by an Ikea drawer divider. Cupboards and drawers are lined with the grip type shelf liner. I mostly drink box wi... moreI have my 2 wine glasses in a drawer with my dish towels. Dishes are Corelle stacked in a drawer. Cups and glassware are in a drawer separated by an Ikea drawer divider. Cupboards and drawers are lined with the grip type shelf liner. I mostly drink box wine but have one or two bottles in a divided wine store bag. Also use museum putty for the two breakable decor knick knacks. less
TheClearyClan January 7, 2019We bought a large roil of bubble wrap. We cut pieces to put between nested glasses, cups, dishes, etc. You can reuse the pieces over and over again.
If you lift the grate off the stove and place a dishtowel over the burners then put... moreWe bought a large roil of bubble wrap. We cut pieces to put between nested glasses, cups, dishes, etc. You can reuse the pieces over and over again.
If you lift the grate off the stove and place a dishtowel over the burners then put the grate back on it will cut down on the clanging noise while you're on the road.
You'll also learn about loose stuff. It'll be all over the place when you park. Also watch for stuff falling out of cabinets, refrigerator and freezer.
The purpose of the slide topper is to keep leaves, twigs and other stuff off the top of your slide. Otherwise that stuff will get pulled into your rig when you retract the slides. This will also eat away at the weather stripping that keeps the rain, wind and bugs out. Like an election, choose the one you dislike the least.
Rob & ToniJanuary 7, 2019Agree with non skid shelf liners. We also added dish organizers from Walmart (wire racks). We have Corelle set, but use plastic cups/wine glasses. For our cabinets, we use a plastic serving spoon through door handles to prevent opening while traveling. As... moreAgree with non skid shelf liners. We also added dish organizers from Walmart (wire racks). We have Corelle set, but use plastic cups/wine glasses. For our cabinets, we use a plastic serving spoon through door handles to prevent opening while traveling. As for must haves, My wife says Instant Pot which uses electric instead of our propane. I would say tire pressure monitors and RV GPS. Monitors will help you know there's a problem quickly, and google a great, but RV GPS will keep you off roads with low bridges, power lines, ect. less
Brenda & GeorgeJanuary 7, 2019
Do you use an app for RV GPS?
LarandSus January 7, 2019
We used the Garmin RV770 not an app. To us, it's critical. It also let's is input length, height and weight to keep us out of trouble with bridge heights and road weight restrictions and has the option of selecting non RV mode.
Kay and Russ Wallace January 7, 2019
I use the Good Sam Rand McNally RV GPS because it lets me put in the weight and height of my rig and doesn’t route me down roads that exceed my limits. It also allows me to use it it non-RV mode when I am not towing.
Mike and Donna Wagner January 7, 2019
Answering #1 - we lay our wine bottles down in a cupboard after slipping each one inside an old heavy-duty cotton sock. Works great, no breakage, no rattles, and the socks have a second life, and they don’t wear out again while being wine socks - LOL. ~Donna
Okietravellers January 7, 2019Don’t know if it was that we had older units. We had a 2004 TT & a 2010 fifth wheel, I used gripper liner in shelves but only containers to put dishes in. I used my Mikasa dinner ware, serving bowels & all. The glasses were packed back in box came in. Not... moreDon’t know if it was that we had older units. We had a 2004 TT & a 2010 fifth wheel, I used gripper liner in shelves but only containers to put dishes in. I used my Mikasa dinner ware, serving bowels & all. The glasses were packed back in box came in. Nothing never chipped or broke. Only reason not using them now as we skinnyed up. My two cents worth less
Carlos & MoriahJanuary 7, 2019Don't pack breakables at all. My wife and I started traveling together in cabin boats before RVs (floating RVs that take a pounding). I've been RVing and boating most of my life. Breakables just never go on board. Plastic plates, p... moreDon't pack breakables at all. My wife and I started traveling together in cabin boats before RVs (floating RVs that take a pounding). I've been RVing and boating most of my life. Breakables just never go on board. Plastic plates, plastic cups, and even plastic stemless wine glasses from Bevmo (which also work great as whisky glasses). Wine bottles are hard to break, and hand towels are fine cushioning, or you can buy the mesh sleeves they sell just for that. less
K&R MillerJanuary 7, 2019We use corelle for dishes, on edge in a box with other things tight enough that they don't rattle. Ditto for glassware including stemless wine glasses. Wound up having to drive over a curb once and that left some things on the floor but was th... moreWe use corelle for dishes, on edge in a box with other things tight enough that they don't rattle. Ditto for glassware including stemless wine glasses. Wound up having to drive over a curb once and that left some things on the floor but was the only time we had any issues, and without any special packing, wrapping, etc. I've installed slide out bins in the food storage cabinets. Again, bottles are packed upright with everything else there and no problems. For GPS we use a Garmin RV660. It will input height, width, length and, like Regan said, Trust, but verify! less
Nancy & Jonathan January 8, 2019
I'm going to have to start writing all this down. Thanks for all the great info. Didn't know Garmin made a GPS for RVers. I love my Garmin. I don't have the type of phone to use "Apps" - still a bit old fashioned that way.
Mike and Donna Wagner January 8, 2019Nancy & Jonathan - I found out in our RVing experiences that I really need and constantly use “apps” - to plan trips, to avoid bad weather enroute, to find camping, to find fuel and food, etc. etc. So I did give up my flip phone a couple of years ag... moreNancy & Jonathan - I found out in our RVing experiences that I really need and constantly use “apps” - to plan trips, to avoid bad weather enroute, to find camping, to find fuel and food, etc. etc. So I did give up my flip phone a couple of years ago and have never regretted it. In fact, the apps are so important I even got an iPad so that I could have a bigger screen. I navigate on the road with Google on the iPad, so that I can make adjustments along the way for traffic or fuel needs. We also have the RV Garmin GPS - but it is not nearly as flexible for on-the-go adjustments. ~Donna less
Alway's RollingJanuary 9, 2019we use small bungee's on cabinet handles to prevent any door's from flying open, and I use thin Styrofoam, board cut to size, put in front of cabinet=door, & between items, like dishes,glass bowl's, etc. to protect myself when 1st opening, in case of shif... morewe use small bungee's on cabinet handles to prevent any door's from flying open, and I use thin Styrofoam, board cut to size, put in front of cabinet=door, & between items, like dishes,glass bowl's, etc. to protect myself when 1st opening, in case of shifting items,wanting to attack me. less
Jackie HensonJanuary 8, 2019
I went to Joannes and bought squares of felt to lay between my Corelle plates and stacked bowls. Also use t-towels between glasses.
LarandSus January 8, 2019
I use felt squares between my pans to protect the coating and keep them from clanking. Think I got mine at Wal-Mart for about 25 cents each.
Nancy & Jonathan January 8, 2019My husband has an I-Phone and an iPad, so I guess we will be OK on the road. Also have a box of styrofoam that was around my quilting frame my husband gave me for Christmas. All of your comments got me thinking that I might be able to use some... moreMy husband has an I-Phone and an iPad, so I guess we will be OK on the road. Also have a box of styrofoam that was around my quilting frame my husband gave me for Christmas. All of your comments got me thinking that I might be able to use some of it in the RV instead of having to send it to the dump. Have some nice sheets of it that might work as cushioning or dividers. less
TheClearyClan January 8, 2019
For those of you who are using cellphone or tablet apps for GPS routing be careful. Most do not allow for the weight, hight, length, width and propane restrictions of some roads.
Bob
TheClearyClan January 8, 2019
A few years ago I walked into Home Depot and bought a couple of these wine glasses. It looked like one of the displays with an item you will never see again (I have not seen them again).
Bob
MTSassiJanuary 9, 2019
The rubberized shelf liner will become your friend. It can be put between stuff and also under stuff to keep it from sliding around.
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