Camping Kitchen Gear You Need for Your RV

If you’re camping or living in your RV, you’ll need to be able to prepare and cook meals. Cooking in an RV isn’t all that different from cooking in a regular kitchen inside a home.

With that said, you’re usually without all of the cabinet and countertop space of a typical kitchen when in your RV. That’s where camping-specific cooking gear comes in handy.

While you can use cooking gear designed for tent camping in your RV, I’d suggest instead going with a solution somewhere in-between the ultra-minimalist, tent-camping cookware, and the typical cookware, tools, and utensils you have in your home.  For additional outdoor camping gear, be sure to check this page out here on Camping World.

When you have the proper cookware for your RV you’ll find cooking is a lot easier and more enjoyable. Here’s what you need.

Camping Pots and Pans

The first and most important thing to think about when it comes to your RV’s kitchen are the pots and pans. What are you going to use regularly?

Typical pots and pans, usually don’t work that well because they take up a lot of space. You need to find something that collapses down or fits inside something else.

The Magma 7-Piece Nesting Cookware Set is a perfect example of something that you should consider. It offers strong stainless steel that conducts heat well. The best part of this cookware set is that it’s designed to all fit together into one compact unit when not in use.

There are several other options out there like this, but you should be able to easily see how this type of cookware can help you maximize your cabinet space inside your RV.

Camping Utensils and Tools

Let’s keep that same thought process going when it comes to utensils and cooking tools. You need to try to find items that are easy to use and help you maximize the limited space of your RV’s kitchen.

Strainers, measuring cups, and anything else you bring into your RV should be designed with space savings and ease-of-use in mind. The Collapsible Measuring Cup Set shown above is a perfect example of a cooking tool that can help you make the most of drawer and cabinet space.

There are also collapsible or foldable bowls, cutting boards, prep stations, strainers, and much more. These items can really make the difference in a tight kitchen area.

Camping Food Storage

It’s easy to just toss some old Tupperware in your RV’s cabinet and call it good, but again, most Tupperware was designed with a regular kitchen in mind.

Your RV’s a little different, and you should focus on food storage options that take up as little space as possible.

Collapsible food storage containers are the best way to go. Take the Prepworks Thinstore Collapsible Storage Bowls shown above as an example. They offer a good storage option and fold down to practically nothing when not in use.

Camping Plates, Dishes, and Cups

You can’t forget the dishes. The same thing applies here. Look for plates, bowls, and other dishes that collapse or are easily stackable and just don’t take up much space. Also, it’s important to note that plastic plates and dishes fare well on the road, and many of them look nice, too.

If you want, you can go for a kind of cafeteria tray, but you certainly don’t have to. There are many nice sets of attractive-looking, durable, and space-saving dish sets out there.

Cups, too, need to be durable and smart on space. Look for collapsible ones or stackable ones. Cups can take up a lot of space, so it’s extremely important to find a set that works for your RV.

The bottom line with all of your camping cooking gear is that it needs to work for the kitchen space in your RV. That means you need to get items specifically designed for cooking in an RV.

Additionally, your kitchen space should reflect your personal style so every dish reflects your personal taste. How? By consulting a Design Specialist from Camping World’s Design Center. Offering the products, resources, and installations you need to plan and execute your ideal interior design projects with the latest products from exclusive brands, the Design Center will have your kitchen looking *chef’s kiss* perfect in no time.

What do you keep in your RV’s kitchen? Share your favorite utensil, pan, or dishes! Leave a comment below.