LOOKING FOR THE BEST KITCHEN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR RV?
You are in the right place. A big part of planning a road trip and RVing is figuring out what RV kitchen accessories you need and how to efficiently cook in an RV. Being able to have all your food and normal cooking gear stored in your RV so you can take it with you as you travel around makes preparing food on travel days so much easier. In RV kitchens, your biggest constraint is space. Most RVs have only a few cupboards in the kitchen area. Depending on how you are organizing your RV, you can use storage under benches and perhaps under a bed for camper kitchen supplies. When setting up your travel trailer kitchen, you will want to use items that don’t take up a lot of space and things that you use all of the time. You don’t want to bring anything that you will use once or twice a month. It just isn’t worth taking up space if it isn’t used often.
1. RV Paper Towel Holder
This gives more room for food prep, and it is less to have to put away when it is time to drive somewhere. Either mount your RV paper towel holder to the underside of a cabinet, to the wall, or in a cupboard. This RV paper towel holder mounts with just three screws and has something to prevent the paper towels from un-rolling which is very useful when you’re driving down the road. Plus, it will keep your countertop space free making it one of the best RV kitchen accessories.
2. Collapsible Strainer
There are so many different collapsible motorhome kitchen accessories that make storing things so much easier. Use collapsible colanders in your RV, and it makes it so easy to drain noodles and wash fresh produce. The side handles make it easy to set on the sides of the sink.
3. Collapsible Measuring Cups
Whether you are mixing up some macaroni and cheese or making a recipe from scratch, measuring cups do come in handy. These collapsible measuring cups nestle inside each other, saving you lots of room in your kitchen drawers making them an essential part of outfitting an RV kitchen.
4. Knife Set for RV
Avoid using a block of knives in your motorhome just in case of a wreck. You want to avoid having knives flying around the RV. Also avoid the magnetic strips for the knives for the same reason. This is the best knife set for RVs because you can safely store them in the kitchen drawers and don’t have to worry about getting cut as you are rummaging around in the drawer for something. They are really sharp and easy to clean. This is one of the most used RV kitchen accessories.
5. RV Trash Can
An absolutely necessary accessory for outfitting an RV kitchen is an outside RV trash can. If you spend a lot of time outside when you are RVing it is convenient to have a garbage can outside. It also makes it so your tiny garbage can inside doesn’t fill up as fast. The RV trash can is collapsible so it doesn’t take up a lot of room when you aren’t using it. It is pretty lightweight though so before putting a garbage bag in, it is a good idea to put something heavy like some rocks in the bottom so it doesn’t blow away.
6. Roasting Sticks
No RV kitchen supplies list is complete without adding roasting sticks. After a day of exploring, it is so fun to sit around the campfire and enjoy a delicious s’more. The extendable roasting sticks make them small to store and make it so kids don’t have to get too close to the fire.
7. Stackable Mixing Bowls
Having mixing bowls that stack inside of each other is a great addition to your travel trailer kitchen supplies. Having good sturdy mixing bowls is essential for any kitchen and having them stack will save you a lot of space in your RV. The airtight lids make the bowl double as a storage container for leftovers or meal prepping. You won’t need to have as much Tupperware with these mixing bowls.
8. Reusable Ice Cubes
With limited space in your RV fridge and freezer, reusable ice cubes are a great way to quickly make a beverage cold without having drinks take up precious space in your fridge. They are reusable and only take up a small space in your freezer compared to bagged ice. They are also really nice to pack in your cooler or BougeRV fridge during your adventures.
9. Toaster
Use it to cook frozen waffles, bread, and bagels. It makes a quick and easy breakfast or an easy snack. Be sure to use a two-piece toaster rather than a four-piece toaster to save on space. A small compact toaster should easily fit in the cupboards.
10. Instant Pot
The Instant Pot or slow cooker makes cooking camping crockpot meals so easy and the recipes always turn out so great. It is hard to beat some delicious butter Indian curry on a rainy day. Another great thing about the Instant Pot is you can use it instead of your oven. Using the oven will heat up your RV so fast. Plus if your RV propane tanks are running low, you can use the electricity to power the Instant Pot.
11. NutriBullet Pro 900
If you use a blender frequently but don’t want to bring a big, bulky blender, consider taking a NutriBullet Pro 900. It is a lot smaller but still gets the job done. It is perfect for smoothies, milkshakes, and blending up food for a recipe.
12. Portable Propane Grill
Anytime you use your stove or oven in your RV, it will heat up your kitchen. Nothing is worse on a hot day of RVing than having to use the stove or oven and making your RV even warmer, especially if you aren’t using your air conditioner. Having a portable propane grill you can use outside is nice because it gets you outside and won’t heat up your RV. If you’re planning on doing a lot of cooking outside, be sure to add some lights on your awning to make it a little easier to see outside and add some style to your campground.
13. Pots and Pans
One thing about pots and pans is it is really easy to have too many. The other important thing to look for is having pots and pans that stack inside of each other. This will save you lots of storage room because pots and pans can be bulky. Try to stick with having a couple of saucepans, a sauté pan, and a couple of frying pans. This will cover most recipes pretty well while still conserving space.
14. Cookie Sheet
A standard-size cookie sheet will not fit in an RV oven, but a half-sheet cookie sheet will fit with no problem. Just store your cookie sheet in the oven to save on space in other places.
15. Cast Iron Skillet
A cast-iron skillet is very versatile making it one of the best small RV kitchen gadgets. Keep in mind that cast iron is quite a bit heavier than normal cookware. You can use it over a campfire, on your outdoor propane stove, or inside stove. If it is small enough, you can also use it in your oven.
16. Campervan Kitchen Utensils
Finding a good set of campervan kitchen utensils is important. You need to look for a set that will cover all of your needs without taking up precious space in your RV kitchen. This wooden camper fan kitchen utensils set will cover all of your basic needs without a bunch of extras and is very durable. You also won’t have to worry about them melting.
17. Over-the-Sink Cutting Board
You can either purchase or custom make an over-the-sink cutting board. This is huge because it adds more countertop space for preparing food and cooking. It still leaves you with one side of your sink open for running water and adds precious counter space. Before buying RV sink covers, you will need to measure the dimensions of your sink to find the proper size. You can also just find a nice chunk of oak wood and cut one yourself if you can’t find the right dimensions. This is one of the most important RV kitchen must-haves.
18. Sink Strainer
A sink strainer will make cleaning out your RV sink so much easier and will prevent clogging in your pipes, especially because you will not have a disposal. It prevents larger food items from going down the drain and makes getting the small pieces out of the sink much easier.
19. Folding Table
Having an outdoor table will be especially helpful if you are going to be doing a lot of boondocking or staying in places besides designated campgrounds. Most campgrounds will have a picnic table you can use. Having a table outside is nice to have a place to cook on your outdoor propane stove, a place for arts and crafts, playing games, and eating outside. This outdoor folding table folds up very small and won’t take up much room in your under RV storage.