Travel Trailer Cooking Tips

Preparation is key when you have to cook on the road. Travel trailers only offer so much space for storage so it helps to have the right cooking equipment. RV Four Seasons in Virden, Manitoba has put together a list of cooking essentials to make your camping experience pleasureable. If you live near Winnipeg and Brandon, MB, and Regina, SK, stop by with any questions!

Lightweight Cups, Tableware and Silverware

Abrupt stops and sharp turns are detrimental to breakable cups, tableware and silverware. Using plastic and paper will give you one less thing to worry about when towing your trailer during your vacation. It also makes cleanup less stressful, especially when children are involved!

Contain Your Food

In order to avoid shifting during the drive, pack the food in your camper using baskets and cartons. These containers can then be wedged in together which will eliminate movement. If you place food in the cupboards before leaving, you can purchase cupboard bars to trap the food behind the door so nothing jumps out at you when you open the door after a drive. For fridge items, bungee cords and fridge braces can be used to corner heavy items like jugs of juice to prevent any possible messes.

Shelf-Stable Food

If you are planning on driving long distances, perishable foods such as dairy products and raw meats may not be the best options. Shelf-stable foods such as canned beans and tuna may turn out to be better protein sources if your fridge isn’t going to be connected to electricity for extended periods of time. Keeping food over ice in a separate cooler may become more of a burden depending on the type of traveling you are planning on doing.

Cooking Efficiently

Cooking inside of a trailer can impact many different factors. If you are trying to conserve propane, cooking meals like pasta may not be your best option. Boiling a large pot of water uses up propane. Also, if the weather is warm, cooking this kind of meal inside the camper may cause temperatures to rise and make it uncomfortable for campers. Preparing meals like tacos may be a better solution. However, if you need boiling water, however, an electric kettle may be a more efficient alternative.

Explore New Camp Cooking Techniques

Do some culinary exploration during your outdoor adventure! Camping is a good opportunity to make do with what you have. Use campfire to prepare meals to feed everybody by preparing foil packet meals to set over the fire and cook. Also, roasting foods over the fire is not only limited to marshmallows and hotdogs. Try out cooking cinnamon rolls and kebabs! For mornings, test out specialty coffee brewing techniques such as an Aeropress coffee maker. This brewing style uses a petite, plastic design that is easier to set up and break down than an electric coffee pot.

Ready to become an on-the-road chef? Visit the Parts and Accessories Department at RV Four Seasons in Virden, MB. We serve our neighbors in Winnipeg and Brandon, Manitoba, and we’re just a short drive from Regina, Saskatchewan!