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When it comes to packing the RV for upcoming travels, whether it’s for six days or six months, it’s important to make a packing list and check off items as they are gathered and stored in the RV. Each item should be considered for its usefulness and necessity, because our
RVs have limited space – even the big ones. That space fills
Reduce the weight and clutter of your recreation vehicle by following these suggestions.
1. Don’t stock the kitchen with bulk foods. It’s tempting, and it makes sense: If you buy in bulk and plan to be on the road or at a campsite for a longer period of time, you can skip trips to the store by having what you need on hand. But canned food gets heavy and takes up a lot of space. Have some things on hand to grab at a moment’s notice but it’s a better technique to plan your meals a few days at a time – and shop for those things just before they’re needed. This ensures that food won’t be left for long in your cupboard or pantry and it will save you some weight.
2. Don’t outfit (everything) with storage enhancers. There are storage enhancers galore for any RV available on the market. They’re not all necessary though. If you find you need a little more space here and there, that’s reasonable; but not every
in a hurry, especially if your time in the RV is of a longer duration or you’re a full-timer.
There are so many things you need to remember to bring, but there are also things you don’t need to take along because they aren’t necessary, useful, or you can manage
as you go.
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cabinet, drawer, and cubby needs to be outfitted for maximum storage ability. This just encourages over packing, which adds more clutter and more weight.