Since we picked up our unit in late October, we have not had much time on the road with it. It has been a cold, stormy winter here in the mid-Atlantic. The daily highs and lows have been 5°-15° below normal almost every day this year. On the trip back from Phoenix in Elkhart, I stowed provisions in the drawer under the sofa. (Very handy.) Now we have the bedding for the inflatable bed stowed there.
Two areas available for provisions are the refrigerator and the cupboards in the slide over the sofa. Since we do not drink soda or use ice, we have more room for the basics: butter, milk, eggs, juice, yogurt, cheese, meat, some vegetables, and leftovers. We keep breads, leftovers, and packages of sliced/chopped varieties of onions and peppers in the freezer. Packaged provisions (e.g., cereal, rice, crackers, cookies, beans, dried fruit, etc.) and canned goods will go over the sofa. We store tall bottles (i.e., olive oil, vinegar, dish detergent, and surface cleaner) in the cupboard over the sink along with the plates, bowls, mugs, and the collapsible salad spinner. The overhead compartment forward of the slide now has bulky consumables like paper plates, napkins, and cups. The other compartments over the cab are now empty.
We also like those reusable green colored storage bags that really seem to keep vegetables fresh longer. We are still looking for a way to stow securely but conveniently a set of herbs and spices. (Any ideas?) Note: One can carry alcohol in miniatures to avoid state laws against having open containers in the vehicle.
If one looks outside the PC, there is almost infinite storage at Whole Foods or Walmart. Therefore, we plan to replenish provisions regularly while on the road with fresh local stuff as available.
