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Subject: 2334
Posted: 28 Apr 2012 at 10:44pm

We use Corelle, too. Plates, mugs, etc.
It's thin, light, easy to wash.
Flatware and plastic glasses from Walmart.
Incidental pots and pans from TJ Maxx. Great deals, lots of good stuff.

Tom Wagner
2012 R-Pod 177
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:44:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=23872#23872 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : Originally posted by this_is_nascarWhen... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22993#22993 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2334
Posted: 16 Mar 2012 at 1:38pm

Originally posted by this_is_nascar

When we first got a trailer, we had this bright idea of using regular dishes and silverware.  That changed rather quickly to paper and plastic.  Nothing like trying to enjoy the camping experience and have to do dishes, etc.
 
Absolutely agree!  We have a small tub we'll stack our dirty dishes in all weekend and then put them in the dish washer at home.  We'll have to break down and wash by hand on week-long trips but that's a small price to pay when you are spending most of every day with your toes in the sand.  Smile
]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:38:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22993#22993 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : When we first got a trailer, we... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22988#22988 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 2334
Posted: 16 Mar 2012 at 7:21am

When we first got a trailer, we had this bright idea of using regular dishes and silverware.  That changed rather quickly to paper and plastic.  Nothing like trying to enjoy the camping experience and have to do dishes, etc.
]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:21:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22988#22988 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : Originally posted by furpodWe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22972#22972 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2334
Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 3:22pm

Originally posted by furpod

We just have a big sleeve of red solo cups.Thumbs Up
 
LOL
]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:22:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22972#22972 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : We just have a big sleeve... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22968#22968 Author: furpod
Subject: 2334
Posted: 15 Mar 2012 at 1:24pm

We just have a big sleeve of red solo cups.Thumbs Up



But if we were going to eat while camping.. paper and plastic all the way.  Most of our cooking gear is the same stuff we have had for backpacking since the 70's. In the pod.

We do have a nice set of Corelle in the 'stream, with real silverware and glasses. But they were a gift. And way more storage area in 31 feet.
]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:24:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22968#22968 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : Originally posted by Folornhope We... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22945#22945 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2334
Posted: 14 Mar 2012 at 2:43pm

Originally posted by Folornhope

We have a small crockpot that just got replaced at the house so it may find its was into Eddy as well.
 
That's what we did, one of the best additions we made to the pod.
]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:43:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22945#22945 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : One electric coffee pot (the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22926#22926 Author: Folornhope
Subject: 2334
Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 11:52pm


One electric coffee pot (the smallest footprint I could find for a full size pot).
2 frying pans, one 9" and one 12" (don't remember where they came from)
One sauce pan with lid
An assortment of cutting knives I've had for years
1 flipper thingy
Bought two sets of four knives,forks, spoons (Target)
Four large plates, some kinda plastic (Target)
Four smaller plates, some kinda plastic (Target)
Two stainless steel insulated cups (large)...don't remember where I got them, but they are way cool
Some plastic tumblers and wine glasses

We have a small crockpot that just got replaced at the house so it may find its was into Eddy as well.
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:52:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22926#22926 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : We use this coffe_pot.jpg to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22569#22569 Author: Ks.Kev
Subject: 2334
Posted: 25 Feb 2012 at 5:18pm





We use this
coffe_pot.jpg
to save the battery, and it works very well on the 2 burnner stove![]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:18:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22569#22569 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : Anything electrical you have that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22558#22558 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 2334
Posted: 25 Feb 2012 at 8:31am

Anything electrical you have that generates heat (coffee pot, toaster, hair dryer, etc) will never be easy on power resources.  The only other option that I can think of for coffee is using that tea-bag like drop-ins or one of those perculator type coffee pots that you put on the stove or campfire.
]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:31:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22558#22558 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : Wow, I must be the odd man out.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22554#22554 Author: secretbard
Subject: 2334
Posted: 25 Feb 2012 at 5:24am

Wow, I must be the odd man out.  LOL  I've taken into account the added weight of china, but I just can't seem to give up the nice china, silverware and cookware I use at home.  For the sake of weight, I limited myself to three place settings, but I think I have about 8 or 9 coffee mugs.  I still use my favorite Tfall stuff.  I have it pretty well organized in the three drawers that are provided under the sink.  I have the silverware and some cooking utensils in the top drawer, the china plates bowls and mugs in the second drawer, and the tin foil, plastic wrap and longer cooking utensils in the bottom drawer.  The only thing I am concerned about is how much weight these drawers can handle without causing any undo stress on what ever holds the drawer up when closed.  The top and bottom drawer are perfect for weight, but I may decide to lighten the middle drawer later, maybe taking the smaller plates out.  In the cabinet below the cooktop, I have the pots and pans as well as the thermos and some other odds and ends.  

In the cabinet above the cooktop I have the glasses, the coffee maker, blender, and the Nuwave oven.  If you've never seen this little oven in action, it uses light waves and convection to cook everything from a small pizza, to baking bread, cakes, pies, turkey and everything in between.  All this and it only uses 800 watts of power and 6.67 amps.  That is like having a microwave, but this thing reheats pizza and bread as if it just came out of the oven.  Oh, and I bought the mini Nuwave.  The larger one just seemed like it would waste valuable space.  Check it out.  They really are awesome.

The only other think I would really like to find is a coffee maker that will run off of my DC plug without using a lot of power.  I have yet to find one that uses less voltage than the normal.  Funny story...  On my first camping experience with the Pod, I decided to dry camp without power, but I did have the Yamaha 2000i generator.  Well, I could use most everything in that Pod, TV and all without any noticeable stress or workload on the generator.  The moment I started percolating coffee, I heard the generator kick up a notch until the coffee was done.  That was pretty funny, but it does show you how much electricity making a pot of coffee requires.  

If anyone has a better alternative in electric coffee makers, let me know.  I could use my camping (green percolator pot from Walmart) coffee maker, but the electric coffee makers seem to be cleaner and leave less grinds in the coffee. 
]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:24:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22554#22554 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : We have a few melamine dishes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22547#22547 Author: Snowbound
Subject: 2334
Posted: 24 Feb 2012 at 9:46pm

We have a few melamine dishes we have been using for years, a cheap set of nesting pots and pans including the 'tea kettle'  a saucepan used for pretty much everything but especially making tea- very beloved because of the wooden replacement knob Tom whittled in the Cypress Hills when our children were babies. Because we are always checking Goodwill and other thrift shops for antiques we usually have silverplate or sterling cutlery (but not always matching) and the same for crystal stemware. They make the melamine look elegant! We have a small slow cooker and a colander, a slotted spoon and an egg/hamburger flipper. The stores around here call them spatulas but our family has always called them flippers. A spatula to us is the thing you empty the mixing bowl with...]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:46:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=22547#22547 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : I have a set of melamine dishes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21864#21864 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2334
Posted: 23 Jan 2012 at 8:57am

I have a set of melamine dishes bought from an end-of-summer clearance sale.  I have a set of nesting pots (removable handles).  All my silverware and cooking utensils are from the dollar store.  If it's just a couple of us camping out I use my dishes, but if I have a crowd I go the disposable plates and plasticware route.  My one little luxury is my Keurig coffepot made for dorm rooms.  And I also have an electric pot (deep fryer strainer removed) that I can use to cook a pot roast, chili and beans, or something similar.  It's faster and more versatile than a crock pot, and I can put it on a table and cook outside if I want to.  For outside, I also love my O Grill with folding stand.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:57:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21864#21864 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : As Techntrek can testify, we travel... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21846#21846 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2334
Posted: 21 Jan 2012 at 8:44pm

As Techntrek can testify, we travel with a fairly sophisticated kitchen. Some of it is over thirty years old from our early days tenting, some of it is new- we just 'retired' a decent 10" nonstick skillet to the camp kitchen. We have always since we were students, carried stemmed crystal wine glasses and now have a set of double old fashioned tumblers (fromTJMaxx) we use for other adult beverages. But our cook set is a nesting set we bought way back when and the flatware is cobbled together from various sources, as are our cutting boards and kitchen utensils.]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:44:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21846#21846 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : We use corelle, they have been... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21845#21845 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 2334
Posted: 21 Jan 2012 at 6:54pm

   We use corelle, they have been droped, banged, microwaved and have had no problems, still the same as new. That was about 25 years ago. They were given to us by our mother. She replaced hers with new ones that are square.]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:54:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21845#21845 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : I must have been more tired than... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21841#21841 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2334
Posted: 21 Jan 2012 at 2:54pm

I must have been more tired than I thought last night, I just made 2 edits to my post above.

We have an electric one-burner, too.  We do most of our cooking outside on it.

]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:54:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21841#21841 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : As is the case with everyone... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21840#21840 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Subject: 2334
Posted: 21 Jan 2012 at 11:24am

As is the case with everyone else posting here, we have "silverware", a toaster, and a few small pots/pans from our college days. In the "ice chest" area of the garage, we keep an electric skillet and a one-burner hot plate for most of our cooking needs. The rest is done on the propane grill that hooks into the gas receptacle just under the sink. We also use some paper plates and other disposables when on the road. If we have a bottle of wine, we just use our mugs to drink from - nothing fancy for us. ]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:24:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21840#21840 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : For dishware, we use Corel as... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21838#21838 Author: tpierce220
Subject: 2334
Posted: 21 Jan 2012 at 11:02am

For dishware, we use Corel as it will not break and will, fortunate or not last forever.  We got silverware from Ikea really cheap.  The plastic glasses we got from the Crate and Barrel outlet store though they have not lasted as well as I would hope, so I'm looking to see if Costco is going to bring out their plastic drink ware in the next month or so.  

Be careful with melamine as there have been issues of making people ill.  Most definitely keep it out of the microwave.  
]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:02:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21838#21838 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : I kinda do the same as the above... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21833#21833 Author: profmagickb
Subject: 2334
Posted: 21 Jan 2012 at 3:12am

I kinda do the same as the above just cornpone cuttlery and dishes.
I wash everything while in camp, but dispose later.
I have to have a tea kettle, whether i'm backpacking, poding, streaking, or at home.
I really like the Light My Fire Kits, it has everything you need and a cutting board.

]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:12:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21833#21833 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : We are mainly using disposable... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21828#21828 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2334
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 9:50pm

We are mainly using disposable stuff as well, including red Solo cups.  Cookware is minimalist and from Goodwill stores mainly.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:50:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21828#21828 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : Heavy-duty plasticware and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21827#21827 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2334
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 8:43pm

Heavy-duty plasticware and heavy-duty plastic disposable plates and bowls.  We wash and reuse all of it.  Really started by accident - friends of ours had the bowls when we all went camping years ago, to hold chilli.  They threw them all out but I couldn't live with that when they were so sturdy.  So I fished them out, washed them, and then bought the matching plates.  One nice feature, they have ridges on the edges so you can put a matching plate/bowl on top and use it to store leftovers.  All of our Tupperware usually goes into the house to be washed and never comes back out so we use this feature often.  Plastic cups and Starbucks-style hot beverage cups with tops for warm drinks on cool evenings.

Cheap aluminum pan and pot, old Crock Pot (which is GREAT for camping).  We have a cheap assortment of plastic serving utensils - spoon/ladle/spatula, etc, and one sharp knife.  

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:43:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21827#21827 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : When we 1st started camping quite... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21826#21826 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 2334
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 8:23pm

When we 1st started camping quite a few years ago, we were into the house type dishes and plates, etc.  Since then, for everything possible, we use paper plates, paper bowels, heavy plastic utensils, etc.  Makes for an easy cleanup too.
]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:23:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21826#21826 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : Paper plates, bowels and plastic... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21823#21823 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2334
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 7:36pm

Paper plates, bowels and plastic glasses.  I do have a couple of yard sale ceramic coffee cups.  Coffee pot, aluminum skillet, a 1 quart pan and a slow cooker.  My silverware match David!LOL  I have a burger flipper too.  I use it when I cook up eggs for breakfast.  I almost forgot...I have a toaster!  I like toast with my eggs.  If my wife ever went with me the camper would be full of junk then she would fill up the Jeep!Ouch

Terry ]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:36:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21823#21823 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : You are probably going to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21822#21822 Author: Guests
Subject: 2334
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 6:10pm

You are probably going to be underwhelmed with my response but, here goes:
I have/carry:
 
 2 blue plates that are some sort of "plastic-like" material
no bowls - I eat out of the little pot that I cook in (see below)
no glasses - I drink out of the can or bottle it comes in
2 mis-matched forks
2 mis-matched spoons
2 mis-matched butter knives
2 mis-matched steak knives (the butter knives are actually sharper)
 
I'm not sure of the origins of any of the above. I've had it so long I'm not sure.  It may be stuff that my mother gave to me when I moved away from home (a few years ago).  I doubt that any of it is collectable.  Most folks of reasonable intelligence would probably not consider it even "remotely desirable".  But, it's what I have and I get by with it.
 
For cookware, I have:
A cheap aluminum packpack style "nesting" cook set that I have had since my late teens (a few years ago).  It has a skillet, a small pot and, a thing that is sort of a plate and sort of a bowl (it acts as the lid to the skillet when everything is "nested").  I don't use this.  It is Dixie's food dish/bowl/plate (whatever it is called).  I have a hamburger flipper thing/tool, also.  This tool probably has a proper name but, I don' know what that might be.  My coffee cup was given to me by a vendor (at work).
 
I don't do a lot of fancy cooking.  In fact, I am not even sure what I do fits the legal definition of "cooking".  I mostly just fix a steak/chop/burger on the campfire ring and munch on something like the Hostess donuts that are covered with white powdered sugar, or chips, etc.
 
It's not very impressive but, it's OK.
 
 
]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:10:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21822#21822 What cutlery, plates and cups do you use? : I was wondering what types of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2334&PID=21821#21821 Author: g4royce
Subject: 2334
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 4:23pm

I was wondering what types of plates, cups and cutlery everyone is using in their pods.  I've read that some collect vintage melamineware, some airstream people are fanatical about their stainless plates and bowls while others insist on the same china and crystal that they have at home.

We currently have a combination of mostly kitchen utensil castoffs, Kuhn Rikon Colori knives, color-coded cutting mats, Ikea $3.99 cutlery set, Walmart $1.00 microwave-safe melamine plates and bowls, promotional mugs, and GSI plastic nesting wineglasses.

For cookware, we did cave in and buy a stainless nesting set as our pod is not parked at our house and we kept on "needing" something in the pod that was at home, or at home that was in the pod Tongue


 
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