Fridge organizing - Event Date: 27 Jun 2015 - 27 Aug 2015

Hi!

A thermometer that you can move from place to place helps decide where stuff goes.

We have found that every time you open the refrigerator the temp goes down a lot and it takes a while to come back up.  so we try to minimize the open door time by grouping common things that are used together in a clear plastic container.  thus, the lunch meat, cheese, may/mustard pouches  and wraps are together in one box.  also, all of the salad things(lettuce, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, etc)  are in another container.  Breakfast foods are the same way.  We have tried to compartmentalize everything as much as we can. We have found lots of clear plastic containers at the grocery store and Walmart that are perfect depth for the refrigerator.

Another strategy is to use the refrigerator only for food that needs to stay cold.   At home, there are a lot of things in the refrigerator that don't really need refrigeration.  Choose your items thoughtfully and take only what you think you need-not a lot of extras. All beverages and a lot of vegetables go in the ice chest which lives just outside the door of the pod.

As others have said, start the refrigerator at least 24 hours before you load it and make sure that everything you put in there is already frozen or cold.

hope this helps.

Vann

A thermometer, mentioned above, is essential.  Get one of those wireless models which will allow you to keep an eye on the temperature from your TV on long trips, or so you can sit it on the counter in the pod while in camp.  They are inexpensive.