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Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 9:57pm

LOL, there isn't a system/part you haven't modified. :-)

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Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 7:45pm

We too use a plastic basin, put than I had to find a stainless steel sink to put it in.

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Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 6:56pm

I second a removable wash basin which fits inside the sink. I got a rubber one with big handles at Ikea. Good for dish washing on normal trips, and for winter trips I've used it to catch all of my water (hand washing and tooth brushing) so I can chuck it in the bushes.

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Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 2:06pm

Thanks for all these suggestions. I have taken a lot of your advice -- ordered a set of nesting pots (the Cuisinart ones aren't available any more but I got some on Amazon - Magma brand), found some rectangular corelle dishes at Walmart that just fit in the cabinet and will also carry paper plates. I like the idea of the small basin to fit in the sink -- I will look for one. Thanks again.

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Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 11:57am

We also have some of those very thin plastic oval plates. Seem to work fine and don't have to worry about them breaking. I would also suggest getting a plastic bin that fits inside of the sink. We fill it with soapy water, wash the dishes and use the sink to rinse them in. We store the bin inside the sink while traveling. Makes it easier to wash and rinse. Safe Travels.

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Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 10:53am

We were also frustrated that 9" plates wouldn't fit in the upper cabinet. We found oval-shaped plates at Walmart last week. They're pretty thin, but they're light and reusable and came with a nice-sized small bowl. They can be microwaved and they fit really well in the cabinet over the sink.

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Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 10:35am

We too have the nesting pots by Cuisinart in the pod permanently and love them. Depending on the length of the trip and the menu planner for, we may also bring a Thermo-pot (a stockpot that fits into its own thermos sleeve so that is behaves like an off-grid crockpot) or even a cast iron pot.

For dishes, we have a set of nice melamineware dinner plates, salad plate and bowls as well as a large stack of Chinet paper plates and 4 rattan plate supports. We also have real (cheap Ikea) utensils and a stack of disposables.

We have a 152 and the nesting pot set goes on the top shelf under the stove, along with a Camco mini dish pan and Camco mini dish drainer. Both these fit perfectly into the pod sink and are useful for just carrying things in and out of the pod and for containing any spills during transit.

Depending on the camp ground facilities and depending on our mood, we have the option of using real plates or paper plates :)

If you prefer using large 11" dinner plates, try looking at soft-sided coolers to store them in. The padded coolers for pyrex baking dishes are long and flat and can be easily stored in the area above the microwave.

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Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 1:57pm

We started with plastic plates and cups and have largely gone to paper and other disposable things. We store them in the drawers.

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Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 12:27pm

Thanks for all the info and suggestions. I'm sure we'll have more questions as we get our new (to us) r-pod ready for traveling. We're hoping to do a couple of short, local trips in April and early May to figure out our storage and how to do everything and then leave in late May for a 6 week trip. Would love to go to the rally in NC and meet other r-podders but I'm afraid it won't fit in with our plans. Of course, plans can always change! Tongue

Barb and Bob

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Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 12:07pm

I store my dishes in one of the drawers and the pots under the sink.

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Topic: Dish s,to rage Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 9:57pm
	LOL, there isn't a system/part you haven't modified. :-)
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 7:45pm
	We too use a plastic basin, put than I had to find a stainless steel sink to put it in.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 6:56pm
	I second a removable wash basin which fits inside the sink. I got a rubber one with big handles at Ikea. Good for dish washing on normal trips, and for winter trips I've used it to catch all of my water (hand washing and tooth brushing) so I can chuck it in the bushes.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

bsthomas2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Feb 2013 Location: North Carolina Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 2:06pm
	Thanks for all these suggestions. I have taken a lot of your advice -- ordered a set of nesting pots (the Cuisinart ones aren't available any more but I got some on Amazon - Magma brand), found some rectangular corelle dishes at Walmart that just fit in the cabinet and will also carry paper plates. I like the idea of the small basin to fit in the sink -- I will look for one. Thanks again.
	Barb and Bob

Camper Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 11:57am
	We also have some of those very thin plastic oval plates. Seem to work fine and don't have to worry about them breaking. I would also suggest getting a plastic bin that fits inside of the sink. We fill it with soapy water, wash the dishes and use the sink to rinse them in. We store the bin inside the sink while traveling. Makes it easier to wash and rinse. Safe Travels.
	Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Kokopod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2013 Location: Southwest WY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 10:53am
	We were also frustrated that 9" plates wouldn't fit in the upper cabinet. We found oval-shaped plates at Walmart last week. They're pretty thin, but they're light and reusable and came with a nice-sized small bowl. They can be microwaved and they fit really well in the cabinet over the sink.

g4royce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Location: PortStLucie FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 335	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 10:35am
	We too have the nesting pots by Cuisinart in the pod permanently and love them. Depending on the length of the trip and the menu planner for, we may also bring a Thermo-pot (a stockpot that fits into its own thermos sleeve so that is behaves like an off-grid crockpot) or even a cast iron pot. For dishes, we have a set of nice melamineware dinner plates, salad plate and bowls as well as a large stack of Chinet paper plates and 4 rattan plate supports. We also have real (cheap Ikea) utensils and a stack of disposables. We have a 152 and the nesting pot set goes on the top shelf under the stove, along with a Camco mini dish pan and Camco mini dish drainer. Both these fit perfectly into the pod sink and are useful for just carrying things in and out of the pod and for containing any spills during transit. Depending on the camp ground facilities and depending on our mood, we have the option of using real plates or paper plates :) If you prefer using large 11" dinner plates, try looking at soft-sided coolers to store them in. The padded coolers for pyrex baking dishes are long and flat and can be easily stored in the area above the microwave.
	ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 1:57pm
	We started with plastic plates and cups and have largely gone to paper and other disposable things. We store them in the drawers.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

bsthomas2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Feb 2013 Location: North Carolina Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 12:27pm
	Thanks for all the info and suggestions. I'm sure we'll have more questions as we get our new (to us) r-pod ready for traveling. We're hoping to do a couple of short, local trips in April and early May to figure out our storage and how to do everything and then leave in late May for a 6 week trip. Would love to go to the rally in NC and meet other r-podders but I'm afraid it won't fit in with our plans. Of course, plans can always change!
	Barb and Bob

Seanl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633	Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 12:07pm
	I store my dishes in one of the drawers and the pots under the sink.
	Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition