Scampers Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hi all, Well we up-sized from a 19' Escape fiberglass TT to a new Holiday Rambler Invicta. Wife is trying to figure out best way to have dishes (Corning ware) set for travel In the TT they were in a cabinet under the sink in a corrugated box with cardboard dividers between the varied plate sizes and bowls. There are only 2 of us so the set of 4 works well. We are not used to this much space. Nice cabinet over the sink with a movable shelf. Clearly we do not want dishes rattling around. Under the sink is another cabinet. More than enough space for the Instant Pot and blender/food processor. Pots and pans will go under the stove easily. So any suggestions for coffee cups, dishes and bowls welcomed. We have about a week before our first short shakedown trip here in Mich. Then in mid Nov we head to the SW from Michigan and will not return likely until the end of May. We are planing on a combination of boondocking (Death Valley and Quartzsite) and commercial campgrounds. Likely a SKP park or two. We know small trailers very well but this big rig... will take us some time. Aslo what do most find useful for the "basement" storage? Milk crates or something to keep stuff in place. Cheers all, Bat Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Jay Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Rubberized shelf liner. Most cabinets have a positive lock to keep the contents imprisoned. With a Mid kitchen, we keep plates and cups and bowls over the sink. Never lost one yet, but we only have about 80,000 miles in trailers and 40,000 in motorhomes over 13 years. Others may have more experience. The one to watch is the silverware drawer, as worn catches can allow that drawer to go on a wild ride on some corners. Enjoy your new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Yes, to the rubberized shelf liner but then we just stacked our Corelle with no dividers and it rode just fine in our motorhomes. Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Shelf liner in the bottom of the cabinet and dishes stacked normally for us. No issues in many years and several 5th wheels. Coffee mugs just sit on the shelf in the cabinet with the shelf liner also, but not stacked. I do keep expansion bars in the door openings behind the closed doors to keep things from pushing up against the doors and trying to fall out when you open them, but they probably aren’t a necessity. Something like these in the appropriate size for the opening. Camco 28" Double RV Refrigerator Bar, Holds Food and Drinks in Place During Travel, Prevents Messy Spills, Spring Loaded and Extends Between 16" and 28" - White (44073) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006IX7WY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_5KmpFb2CEQQBK Quote 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 We just put them in a cabinet, nothing in between. There is so much other noise in a MH you will never notice plates rattling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 As others stated.... rubberized shelf lining and then just put the dishes on it .... no dividers needed. Having dishes eye level is a lot easier than putting them in a low cabinet. Cups/glasses - not stacked and just on the shelf. Even our wine glasses rode well when turned upside down. If you find you have a lot of excess space in a cabinet and worry about things sliding around during travel you could always store some rolls of paper towels or toilet paper in there to use up the space. . or perhaps even some linens. We never had excess space while full-timing. 😅 Enjoy your new home! Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 In my van I stored Corning pie plates in a drawer below the counter because they were too wide to fit in an upper cupboard. Again with rubberized shelf paper lining the drawer but no other cushioning. For knives I found knife-safes that clamped over the blades so I could put my sharps in with the other silverware. Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Forschner-BladeSafe-8-Inch-10-InchKnife/dp/B000MF47B6/ref=sr_1_4?crid=5KSIT6BQES42&dchild=1&keywords=knife+safe+storage&qid=1597868454&sprefix=knife+safe%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-4 Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scampers Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Tnx all, Great suggestions. We added the rubberized shelf liner and seems good. Now we need to figure out what to do with all the extra space. 😉 Mostly the "basement" will be empty, aside from my plein air easel, panels and p;painting supplies. Moved from our travel trailer were a patio mat, 2 chairs and small table and tools. Based on the safety seminars at the Tucson Escapade years back best not to overload these area and increase weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 As long as you keep weight in mind there is no problem in using the basement storage and you will probably be surprised by how quickly that space gets used. You also need to keep weight distribution and proper balance in mind as you fill that storage space. You probably used to keep a lot of things in your Ford Explorer that could now move into that basement storage space. I suggest that you take the motorhome to the nearest truck stop and get it weighed so that you know the weight on each axle before you put too much into the basement as the axle weights will help you to know where the extra weight carrying capacity is. Your RV should have a decal that lists the GVWR, GCWR, and axle weights to use in your planning and loading. In most gas chassis there is a lot of large basement storage at the rear, but much of the extra weight carrying capacity is on the front axle, so keep that in mind as you choose what to put in which storage bay. I found that my tools needed to be in the storage bays nearest the front and things that were large and bulky but light in weight were put into the storage located behind the rear axle. At the first opportunity you should get the RV weighed on all 4 corners (individual wheel weights) so that you can make sure it is close to the same weight from side to side. As I look at the floorplans for your RV, I note that the kitchen is all on the driver's side so be careful to balance that as the coach is probably a bit heavier on that side, as ours was. If so you can usually offset that by putting heavier things on the passenger side in your storage spaces. The location of your potable water and waste tanks will play into the load balance as will the location of your propane tank. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 7:21 PM, sandsys said: Yes, to the rubberized shelf liner but then we just stacked our Corelle with no dividers and it rode just fine in our motorhomes. X2. Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) On 8/22/2020 at 6:35 AM, Scampers said: Tnx all, Great suggestions. We added the rubberized shelf liner and seems good. Now we need to figure out what to do with all the extra space. 😉 Mostly the "basement" will be empty, aside from my plein air easel, panels and p;painting supplies. Moved from our travel trailer were a patio mat, 2 chairs and small table and tools. Based on the safety seminars at the Tucson Escapade years back best not to overload these area and increase weight. Give it time, you'll soon be asking; where did all this stuff come from? Many long-time RVers must put their MH on a diet(house cleaning) every year to get rid of stuff they haven't used in a year or two. Edited August 31, 2020 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scampers Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Having lived int eh "jungle" in Central America for 25 years we did not have TV or anything beyond what we needed for our conservation work and daily needs. So we will not likely fill the new MH with over the top "Stuff. As it is this thing came with 2 more TVs than we wanted/needed but no option NOT to have them. We may remove the one in the bedroom and use that space for something else. Always amazed seeing the pile of "toys" some rigs have piled outside their rigs, many seem never to be used. OTH if folks are full-timing they do need to carry everything with them even if they only use it infrequently. Tnx again for all of the good tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Scampers said: Always amazed seeing the pile of "toys" some rigs have piled outside their rigs, many seem never to be used. OTH if folks are full-timing they do need to carry everything with them even if they only use it infrequently. We once saw a RV in the desert pulling a large sailboat; loaded with lobster traps and other misc. stuff. We talked to him and it was a "just in case" thing. He hadn't had it in the water in over 7 years!!! Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 37' fiver. I stack the dishes by type (bowls, small plates and plates) in a cabinet over the sink with pieces of thin rubberized mat between each type. We only keep plates for four plus extra bowls. I put extendable shelf rods between sections of the shelf. I put the U-shaped child-cabinet locks on the doors. So far nothing has broken or popped out during the 9.7 travel earthquake. Quote Jinx and Wayne 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 8/31/2020 at 11:09 AM, Ray,IN said: Give it time, you'll soon be asking; where did all this stuff come from? Many long-time RVers must put their MH on a diet(house cleaning) every year to get rid of stuff they haven't used in a year or two. We too try to reduce every year (at the end of the winter layover) We also do a Smart Weigh each year. We seem to be narrowing down the don't need stuff and keeping the gold. I finally found a grill that I like!!! This year COVID, together with Amazon, are stressing that system and crap is building up.😂 Quote Jinx and Wayne 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo18 Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 You could also try wicker baskets big enough for plates. Small ones for cups and saucers. Frankly, I started out with dishes, but soon dumped them for paper plates and paper bowls. Much easier and don't break if they fall. Also do not need to be washed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boutdone Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 I lined my drawers with rug matting and in between the pots and dishes. keeps everting in it's place and prevents breakage and clanging. https://www.wayfair.com/Symple-Stuff--Gardiner-NonSlip-Rug-Pad-0.25--WOUH2111-L197-K~W002100484.html?refid=GX444280957852-W002100484_1844826820&device=c&ptid=837082746196&network=g&targetid=pla-837082746196&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=13285703&fdid=1817&PiID[]=1844826820&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8JjTz-7R6wIVEb7ACh3rvA3-EAQYBSABEgLMafD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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