Step into the world of RV storage ideas for kitchens, where we unveil creative solutions to maximize space and keep your mobile cooking area organized and secure.
Whether you’re a casual cook or a total traveling foodie, the confines of an RV kitchen pose puzzling and frustrating challenges. (Keep your sense of humor!)
For those seeking to tame the chaos within RV kitchens, innovation meets organization with RV kitchen storage ideas that conquer spatial limitations, organize and simplify storage, and safeguard fragile items during transit.
Let’s take a look at some clever ideas for RV kitchen storage that tame and secure your kitchen items.
RV Storage Ideas for Cooking Accessories
Start to prepare any recipe, and you quickly realize that you need (or think you need) a lot of cooking accessories, like
- a cutting board
- paper towel holder
- knives
- a grater
- tongs
- spatulas,
- and lots more!
The list seems endless! So, one of the keys to keeping your RV kitchen less cluttered and more organized is to find products that
- accommodate your RV cooking needs,
- are compact and have a designated “home” in your limited kitchen area, and
- are multi-purpose (if possible).
1. Leverage Multi-Purpose Kitchen Tools
This mandoline is an excellent example of a space-saving multi-purpose tool that serves the purpose of a cheese slicer, a grater, a juicer, a zester, and a spiralizer! Convenient, multi-functional kitchen gadgets save space normally occupied by many separate food prep accessories.
2. Stock Your RV Kitchen: Think Compact & Collapsible
Compact and collapsible items also save precious storage space in RV kitchen drawers and cabinets. Storage containers that have square sides store more in less space.
Replace your jumbled collection of small rounded containers of seasonings with these clean and compact spice storage containers and trays. Each storage base holds and organizes six separate containers in a compact 6 1/2″ wide x 2 1/2″ deep x 4″ high space.
Collapsible colanders and collapsible dish-drying racks make smart use of limited space as well. These collapsible measuring cups and spoons are made from unbreakable, BPA-free silicone, and fold down to a fraction of regular sets. We especially like that they’re colorful and have clearly-marked measurements.
3. Free Up Counter Space with Wall- or Door-Mounted Solutions
Free up the workspace on your countertops by installing a hanging paper towel holder. Any mounted holder will get the job done, but paper towels may unravel or bounce off the holder while your RV is on the road. This unique paper towel holder has a damping function that holds the tube in place and enables convenient, one-handed access. Mount under cabinets or on a wall with the provided screws or adhesive strip.
Instead of consuming precious cabinet space, store cutting boards and flat bakeware or corral your collection of foil, plastic bags and plastic wrap inside a cabinet door with these over-the-door organizers which double as towel bars.
Smart Cookware, Bakeware & Food Storage Solutions
Inexperienced campers typically throw some random pots, frying pans and lids into a box under the kitchen sink for cooking in their RV or camper. But, they quickly discover that wrangling the mixed array of pots and pans calls for a more gracious solution.
4. Maximize Storage with Nested Sets
Stackable cookware with detachable handles is not only space-saving but offers an ingenious system for RV cooks.
The entire T-fal Ingenio non-stick nesting cookware/bakeware set stores in a tidy space, freeing up space for other kitchen items. You’ll love the versatility that the detachable handle feature offers: the cookware is dishwasher and oven safe. Use the storage lids to cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
For a little RV baking inspiration, check out T-fal’s One Pan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe video:
(We’ll give you a sec to catch your drool.)
Continuing on…
Empty containers for food storage and leftovers can occupy quite a bit of your RV kitchen’s storage space. For meal prep and tabletop use, consider this dual-purpose set of unbreakable nested mixing and serving bowls for your RV kitchen.
These collapsible silicone food storage containers are perfect for use in an RV or camper. Even better, they’re microwavable, dishwasher, and freezer safe! They’re stackable and come in a variety of colors. We prefer the rectangular shape because they’re more economical on limited storage space.
RV Storage for Dishware & Serveware
Consider your RV serveware preferences, and select storage solutions for your RV dinner dishes to avoid potential breakage, especially while your RV is in transit. Corralling unbreakable dinnerware to quiet the symphony of rattling dishes saves the sanity of all traveling in your rig.
5. Corral Dinnerware & Serveware with Organizers & Bins
Specially designed for RV kitchens, stacking plate holders organize your RV dishes and keep them from sliding around in your cabinets as you travel down the road.
Non-slip shelf liners and cushioned dish and cookware separators will also help with minimizing rattling while your RV is moving.
While your RV is parked, use vertical shelf space to store plates and bowls for easy access. Small footprint vertical organizers like these may help to more efficiently occupy your cabinet storage area.
Fragile items like your favorite bottles of wine require a more secure storage solution when hitting the road. These inflatable protector bags shield wine bottles and other items (like wine glasses) from breakage.
Limit cooking utensils and silverware to what you truly need. Make the most of your kitchen drawer space by assigning separate storage compartments and bins for cooking utensils and silverware.
More RV Kitchen Storage & Space Saving Ideas
Here are some more RV kitchen storage ideas that free up space for a stress-free, clutter-free RV kitchen:
6. Make More Space by Removing Your Oven
Radical, we know.
But, surprisingly, many campers and RVers do not use built-in appliances, particularly, their oven or microwave. CamperChronicles, an RV blog, shows how to remove a camper oven and use the empty space to store tabletop appliances instead. (Proceed at your own risk.)
7. Digitize Your Cookbook
Ditch the burden of lugging around your cookbook! Convert your hand-written or printed recipes into electronic format and use an app like Trello or Google Drive to manage your own recipes.
A brilliant alternative is using the app called Copy Me That to save, organize, and manage your digitalized recipes. Better yet, it’s free! (Upgrade to a premium account for extra features.)
Access your recipes from any device with an internet connection! A wall-mounted iPad is convenient and frees up countertop space and storage of physical recipes.
Get Organized and Get Cooking On the Road
Armed with these savvy RV storage solutions, clear the way for stress- and clutter-free cooking in your compact, yet organized kitchen. Your camping adventures (including cooking in your RV) need not be limited by your surroundings.
Savor the freedom to whip up some new dinners for your family while traveling, all thanks to a blend of innovation, organization, and a dash of adventure that defines the heart of the RV lifestyle.
Happy cooking & happy traveling!
