I recently came into possession of a massive cast iron griddle that is perfect for those big Sunday morning campsite breakfasts.None of the compartments in my camper are big enough for it, though, so I need to stow it on the floor or on the dinette bench while traveling.I'd kind of like to wrap it in something to keep from getting lint, dust, and dirt on the griddle, and to keep any "black stuff" from getting on the dinette cushion fabric.Seems like anything cloth or paper based is counterproductive: Lint City there. Plastic worries me due to the fact that it doesn't "breathe," and will trap moisture and might cause funkyness.

Is it too big to store in your oven?

I sometimes use large trash bags for that kind of stuff. If the bag gets in bad shape, just replace it

So, are you talking 16 inch diameter or larger?I use a blue storage container type under the bunk in my truck camper. They're great for everything, dog food, clothes.... & they stack. One could put your griddle on top of one. I would use either cloth or cardboard for cushioning the griddle. Fabric would wipe of easier and slide less, JHMO.Here is a photo of a container I hope. They come in various sizes.:C

Dishtowels or an old bath towel work fine for me; never had a problem with lint but you want to use a tightly woven natural fabric. Keep in mind that our ancestors used fabric to dry dishes and glasses long before automatic dishwashers became the norm. Take a look at William-Sonoma dishtowels; kinda funny just had a 2 page discussion on 'em at another forum I frequent, LOL.Should you prefer I'm sure various CI makers sell quilted covers. I wouldn't store my CI long term in garbage bags due to concerns about off gassing and food surfaces. HTH!

Use a large trash bag so the soot or dirt on the pot will not get anything dirty inside your camper. Once the pot is stored away, open the bag from the top and just leave it open with the bag wrapped around the rest. This way, the pot can breathe, and when you need to take it out, you just simply roll the bag back around it and lift it out. Camper stays clean and pot can breath.

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Murphsmom
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
You could always go to Home Depot and get a heavy duty canvas painter's drop cloth. The edges are already hemmed. Cut the size you need for your bag, sew it along the sides, and you are good to go. You could also add a drawstring to the hemmed edge. We used these for making dog beds for our pups when they were still at the "eating the bed" stage. Handy for lots of things.
willi4nd
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
Curious about the size of the griddle...cast iron junkie like most are lol

Post a pic?
Y-Guy
Moderator
Dec 31, 2015
We camped with a camp cook that had a very large one, probably would take up most the space under a dinette. He had a canvas bag for his. He'd had it made for it at a upholstery shop. You might give that a try.
RoyB
Explorer II
Dec 31, 2015
I carried one for a long tine and can't find it anymore... I must have left it leaning up against a tree somewhere haha... Griddles and Camp Fires go together pretty good.

Roy Ken
Shortbus
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
I have a 2 burner style griddle from Camp Chef. They make a larger one as well. They sell carry bags for them. I travel mine in the bag all the time. It is breathable and made for a griddle.

If I think about cooking outside, I check out Camp Chef first. I have most everything they make. Great products.

Shortbus
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
Use a large trash bag so the soot or dirt on the pot will not get anything dirty inside your camper. Once the pot is stored away, open the bag from the top and just leave it open with the bag wrapped around the rest. This way, the pot can breathe, and when you need to take it out, you just simply roll the bag back around it and lift it out. Camper stays clean and pot can breath.
NYCgrrl
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
Dishtowels or an old bath towel work fine for me; never had a problem with lint but you want to use a tightly woven natural fabric. Keep in mind that our ancestors used fabric to dry dishes and glasses long before automatic dishwashers became the norm. Take a look at William-Sonoma dishtowels; kinda funny just had a 2 page discussion on 'em at another forum I frequent, LOL.

Should you prefer I'm sure various CI makers sell quilted covers. I wouldn't store my CI long term in garbage bags due to concerns about off gassing and food surfaces.
HTH!
Little_Kopit
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
So, are you talking 16 inch diameter or larger?

I use a blue storage container type under the bunk in my truck camper. They're great for everything, dog food, clothes.... & they stack. One could put your griddle on top of one.

I would use either cloth or cardboard for cushioning the griddle. Fabric would wipe of easier and slide less, JHMO.

Here is a photo of a container I hope.

They come in various sizes.

:C
pinesman
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
I sometimes use large trash bags for that kind of stuff. If the bag gets in bad shape, just replace it
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Dec 31, 2015
Is it too big to store in your oven?

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