We do about the same thing. Almost everything is plastic or paper, except silver ware, pots and pans. Depending on the road conditions, sometimes things move around a lot. Unseen dips in the road or pot holes are the worst. Even on major highways there are dips or raised spots at bridges. Be sure to pack breakables securely, Even though you think you will drive carefully, unexpected things happen.

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Rich
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(215TL) - 1995 21' TowLite
(2209T) - 2009 22' TowLite
99 Ford Explorer 4DR 4X4

I have a set of Corelle dishes that got jostled around in one of the cabinettes but didn't break. Here are a couple of things I have used. I, like most, keep dishes packed in a tub as well, and put them into the cabinette when I get to my campsite.



Camco RV - Stack-a-Plate - Kitchen Gadgets - Camping World

Msm Industries - Grip-It Plate & China Separators, 4pk - Non-slip materials - Camping World

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2404T, 2003 2500HD 4X4 GMC Crewcab w/Astro camper shell
Far West Texas

We use real silverware too. As Richard points out secure the cabinets. We use small bungies on the top ones and I slide an expandable curtainrod in the handles of the 4 lower ones and pull it out. None of the doors can open more than an inch or two.

90 25ft. HiLo Classic,nothing shifts around in trailer as we travel. Only in the Br cabinet things shift around,no breakage. I guess you will find out how your trailer is on your next trip.

Hi Cheryl,

Like many others, when we started camping we used extra and or old stuff from our home. Over the years we've evolved to using plastic (the washable kind), in our Hi-Lo. Thinking back, we didn't purposely decide to change from ceramic and glass, it just happened as we periodically replaced a broken glass, plate, or cup. We are careful packers, and stuff towels around the plates, etc.... but there is always that one unmarked bump or dip that can upset the best packed cupboard.

We generally use plates and bowls, but do carry and use plastic GI mess trays when attending a camp pot luck. Our cookware and flatware is an old mixed set of stainless and aluminum, long retired from home use, or found at a thrift store. Hah, our cooking kit would NEVER get a good review in Home and Garden magazine!

We are now empty-nesters, and with only the two of us, washing dishes is not a big issue. If we took all of our kids and grandkids to a group camp, we'd probably go with paper plates, etc. for ease of clean-up.

The other thing that I like about plastic ware is the lighter weight. The cupboards and cabinets take less of a pounding and it shaves a few pounds off the total trailer weight.

Hope this helps!
Jim



Hope this helps

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1967 17' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1967-1969)
1969 19' Hi-Lo Bon Voyage (1969-2011)
2004 27' Hi-Lo TowLite (2010-present)
2007 Chevy Suburban