Cooking in your RV

July 24, 2024

Cooking in your RV

Okay, let’s talk about cooking in your RV.  We have been living and traveling in our Highland Ridge Open Range 371 MBH fifth wheel for the past 3.5 years. We could not be happier with our kitchen and our cooking options. The fantastic kitchen layout with the residential appliances made the transition from our traditional sticks and bricks home to our home on wheels a breeze. We can grocery shop biweekly and have plenty of storage in our fridge to make all our meals for those 2 weeks.

 Before we had moved into our fifth wheel full-time, we had heard tons of horror stories about cooking in your RV and using your RV oven. We have a 4-burner gas stove and residential sized oven that allows us to cook just like we did in our home before.  We also have a residential microwave that is so nice to have for all our quick and easy meals. The only other kitchen appliances that we travel with are our crock pot and air fryer.

The one downfall I will talk about is in such a small space cooking inside can heat up your RV quickly. So, for those hot summer months it is best for us to cook outside and utilize our outdoor appliances that came with our RV. We have a small grill and griddle in our outdoor kitchen with a sink and tiny fridge. Our outdoor refrigerator is only used for drink storage and our outdoor sink is only used for rinsing our hands. This outdoor setup has been great for the past 3 years on the road and I can honestly say that cooking outdoors has become a staple for our family. 

This whole RV lifestyle has allowed our family to slow down from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and cook meals together, inside or outside and enjoy the process of cooking and eating as a family.

Austin & Tara – Living Lite Lovin Life

Meet Livin Lite Lovin Life: Austin, Tara, Rudi, Arlo, along with their cherished dogs, Gertie and Pyper. In a daring move, they bid farewell to their house and possessions in September 2020, embarking on a transformative journey across the United States. Their trusty Fifth Wheel, "Roamee," towed by the dependable "Lady," carries them through this adventure. Livin Lite Lovin Life's engaging videos offer insights into full-time RV living with children and dogs, DIY RV projects, essential tips, and the exciting moments they share as a family. With a commitment to weekly updates, they invite you to embrace a lighter, more fulfilling life and follow their path as they inspire others to chase their dreams, encouraging all to "learn to let go to gain it all!"

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