Barcobird Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Having now taken delivery of our new Motorhome we (the wife) is now filling it up with general kitchen stuff. Neither storage or weight is any problem whatsoever but we would welcome any tips from experienced travellers on transporting glasses and crockery. At the moment it is nicely presented in overhead cabinets but as I pointed out to my wife, when travelling, things move around and we will end up with a load of broken bits. We are reluctant to pack it away in boxes and empty it out every time we need something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Just pack your tea towels round them if they rattle, that's what we do. Don't know what your driving is like but unless your entering into a rally stage they should stay in the cupboard :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Barcobird Some earlier forum threads that may be of interest: http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Rapido-776Ff/46354/ http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Keeping-stuff-safe-from-breakages-on-the-move-Advice-please-/39142/ http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Crockery-storage/27154/ (I've taken the liberty to move this thread from the Hints and Tips forum to Motorhome Matters, which is the ‘correct’ forum nowadays for making motorhome-related enquiries and where your question will command a larger audience. The stated purpose of Hints and Tips is to "Pass on your favourite recommendations, hints and tips” rather than to seek advice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HymerVan Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 One of the fun things which my weird mind comes up with is to adapt common packaging and other materials for motorhome use thereby saving cash and solving problems imaginatively. One of the best ones which Mel Bucknell previously said in the linked thread is to use the "fishnet" plastic sleeves (we got ours from gift packed wine bottles) over glasses so they do rub up against each other in transit. Obviously with a bit of thought there are endless possibilities and we are about to go through the process ourselves soon when we take delivery of a new van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcobird Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Derek Uzzell - 2017-02-21 7:24 AM Barcobird Some earlier forum threads that may be of interest: http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Rapido-776Ff/46354/ http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Keeping-stuff-safe-from-breakages-on-the-move-Advice-please-/39142/ http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Crockery-storage/27154/ (I've taken the liberty to move this thread from the Hints and Tips forum to Motorhome Matters, which is the ‘correct’ forum nowadays for making motorhome-related enquiries and where your question will command a larger audience. The stated purpose of Hints and Tips is to "Pass on your favourite recommendations, hints and tips” rather than to seek advice.) Thanks Derek, appreciated :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcobird Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 HymerVan - 2017-02-21 7:58 AM One of the fun things which my weird mind comes up with is to adapt common packaging and other materials for motorhome use thereby saving cash and solving problems imaginatively. One of the best ones which Mel Bucknell previously said in the linked thread is to use the "fishnet" plastic sleeves (we got ours from gift packed wine bottles) over glasses so they do rub up against each other in transit. Obviously with a bit of thought there are endless possibilities and we are about to go through the process ourselves soon when we take delivery of a new van. Now that's a good idea *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKen1 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Go Plastic and treat yourself to a couple of nice wine and beer glasses ...all that wrapping and packing soon wore of for us. The Chinese warehouses here do some very nice sets and not Motorhome Dealer prices. We do put kitchen roll between all the pans though not just to stop rattles but also saves the PTFE surface Brian K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryrj Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 We have lined the shelves with none slip matting you can get from the cheap shops. We also cut squares for between each plate etc. Cups and glasses seem to stay in place on the shelf matting and only move it you go over a large bump too fast. Works for us. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek pringle Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 hi barcobird, before you buy crockery have a look at Corella or Corelle, great range,not cheap but stack together brilliantly. cheers derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandalwood Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Pound land sells felt covers for stopping noise between plates, or Dyas sells rolls of green stuff you can cut yourself. We use the green stuff in all our cupboards, it stops things from moving! Enjoy your camper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKen1 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Remember also if you have heavy crockery stored in lockers over your glass lidded sink or hob like ours there is a possibility of them becoming dislodged and falling out smashing the glass lids. By comparison the crockery is cheap. They can also put a nice ding in the worktop. Assuming you have glass lidded sink/hob. Brian K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeco Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Terry clips for the wine glasses [screwed to the inside wall of a cupboard] and kitchen roll cut to size for the rest. Have not lost one item with this method.cheers Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 As Gary. We have clips for wine glasses . OH made a stand from plywood, for the tumblers, with a cut out for each glass. Stands on a non slip mat. We use GLASS not plastic, and in 10 years have not had a broken one!! No rattles either. PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solwaybuggier Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 For wine glasses we buy a set of 4 cheapos from eg Sainsburys in a sturdy box. Store well, keep for 4 or 5 years then when the box is wearing recycle the glasses into the house and buy a new set. For pans, especially non-stick, Lakeland do a good set of foam dividers- I think other sellers have copied the idea more cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcobird Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 We have found it amazing how many "good ideas" you have come up with and a lot simple and obvious once it has been pointed out. Thank you all, forums are a very good invention :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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