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Must Have RV Kitchen Essentials for Stress Free Cooking on the Road

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Cooking in a tiny RV kitchen is way easier when you have the right tools. After years of testing gear in our own RV, here are the space-saving, multi-use essentials that make meal prep simple and help you save money and eat healthier on the road. Per...
 
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The InstantPot replaces your slow cooker, rice cooker, and pressure cooker—huge space saver. We use ours 4-5 times a week for one-pot meals, and it doesn't heat up the RV like the oven does (critical in summer). The 6-quart size feeds a family of 4 w...
Instant Pot Duo 6QT Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
 
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This over-the-sink cutting board instantly doubles your RV counter space and includes a built-in collapsible colander, great for RV kitchens. Chop veggies, rinse them in the colander insert, then slide scraps directly into the sink. Sturdy enough for...
Progressive Over-the-Sink Cutting Board with Colander
 
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Counter space in an RV kitchen is precious, this collapsible colander drains pasta, rinses veggies, and folds flat to store in a drawer. We use ours constantly and love that it pops back up sturdy enough for heavy loads. Some reviews mention durabili...
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RV sinks are tiny and counter space is nonexistent. This roll-up dish rack sits over the sink, lets dishes air-dry, then rolls up and stores in a drawer. We also love the over-sink basket style with a utensil holder. Either way, it keeps wet dishes o...
Seropy Roll Up Dish Drying Rack, Over The Sink ...
 
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Stop digging through a jumbled spice drawer every time you cook. These magnetic spice jars stick to your RV's metal surfaces (fridge side, range hood, or a mounted metal strip) and keep your most-used seasonings visible and organized. Clear lids let ...
Magnetic Spice Jars – Empty Glass Sets for Kitchen Organization
 
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RV cabinets can't handle a full cookware collection. This nesting set gives you multiple pots and pans that stack inside each other to save 70% of the space. Non-stick coating makes cleanup easy with limited water, and the lids fit multiple sizes. We...
GSI Outdoors Nesting Cookware Set
 
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RV ovens are tiny and uneven, these reusable silicone mats protect your baking sheets, distribute heat better, and eliminate the need for parchment paper or cooking spray. We use ours for everything from cookies to roasted veggies. Easy to wipe clean...
Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet
 
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Full-size blenders are bulky and loud. These compact blenders make smoothies, protein shakes, and sauces without taking up half your cabinet. The rechargeable BlendJet is great for boondocking (no plug needed), while the NutriBullet is more powerful ...
NutriBullet Portable Blender
 
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These silicone bags replace Ziplocs and work for snacks, leftovers, meal prep, and even sous vide cooking. They're leakproof, dishwasher-safe, and save you from constantly buying disposable bags on the road. We keep a set of sandwich and gallon sizes...
Reusable Silicone Storage Bags (Stasher Brand)
 
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Get a nesting set (3-5 bowls that stack inside each other) to save massive cabinet space. Stainless steel won't stain, retain food smells, or crack like plastic bowls do after months of road vibration. We use ours for mixing, serving, and meal prep d...
Nesting Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 3-5)
 
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Cooking breakfast for the family on a 2-burner RV stove is frustrating. This portable griddle sits on your picnic table and lets you cook pancakes, eggs, and bacon all at once. Propane-powered, so it works anywhere. We use ours at campsites to keep c...
Blackstone 22in Portable Griddle
 
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RV cabinets are deep and stuff gets lost in the back. These stackable shelf organizers double your vertical space and keep canned goods, spices, and dishes visible. We installed them in our food cabinet and pantry, no more avalanche of cans every tim...
Cabinet Shelf Organizers (Stackable)
 
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Struggling with stuck jar lids or pop-top cans in a moving RV is frustrating, this 6-in-1 opener handles jars, bottles, pull-tabs, and twist-offs without the grip strength wrestling match. Compact enough to toss in a drawer, and way easier than using...
Otstar Jar Opener Bottle Opener and Can Opener
 
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RV trash cans are tiny (2-5 gallons), and regular kitchen bags don't fit. Stock up on small trash bags designed for bathroom or office cans—they fit perfectly and you'll go through them fast on the road. We keep a roll under the sink and in the bathr...
Small RV Trash Bags (1.6 Gallon, 120-Count)
 
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Forget bulky coffee makers, this collapsible pour-over makes amazing coffee, stores flat in a drawer, and works anywhere you can heat water. Perfect for boondocking or saving precious RV counter space. Just add a paper filter, pour hot water over you...
Collapsible Pour-Over Coffee Dripper (2-Pack)