Traveling with things on counter

[caysea7254]

Just wondering how many travel with things on there counter tops? We have never done this for fear of getting bounced off. Ran into a couple that keeps their canisters, toaster and coffee maker on counter while traveling. Said they have never had a problem. Anyone else do this?

[Cummins12V98]

mr. ed wrote:
There is an excellent non-slip material (don't know what it's called)that I found at a local dollar store. a generous roll was only about $1. Its appearance is like some sort of open weave cloth material.However, I do agree with others that it's best to put things away. That material I mentioned is also good to use in cabinets to keep things from moving.

Another non-slip material is a plastic called Dysum. I've only seen it at rehab facilities but I'm sure it can be obtained elsewhere.

Even that would not have stopped our KitchenAid from hopping across our RV! Store EVERYTHING!!!

[B_O__Plenty]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
'Just In Case' ........we put everything away for travel

Best answer. Takes only a few minutes, then we have no surprises.

B.O.

[mr__ed]

There is an excellent non-slip material (don't know what it's called)that I found at a local dollar store. a generous roll was only about $1. Its appearance is like some sort of open weave cloth material.However, I do agree with others that it's best to put things away. That material I mentioned is also good to use in cabinets to keep things from moving.

Another non-slip material is a plastic called Dysum. I've only seen it at rehab facilities but I'm sure it can be obtained elsewhere.

[Bumpyroad]

FULLTIMEWANABE wrote:
Never put much away or secured cabinet doors for years until one day ........... Fridge door flew open, huge milk jug flew out and burst all over the place, .

reminds me of a used Class A I saw at a Elkhart dealer, high end in its day, Barth? I think, that had the refrigerator against a wall going across the unit with the door facing forward. I always wondered what would happen in an emergency stop.

bumpy

[falconbrother]

On our lst trip it was pouring down rain when we started for home. I was running around and left a red plastic cup of Coke on the countertop. Towed it all the way home and didn't spill a drop. In our old motorhome we always left stuff on the countertops and never had an issue. With that said, I stow everything in the trailer..unless I forget something. But, so far, never been bitten.

[ford_truck_guy]

Bumpyroad wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:


Well , With us being weekend warriors still , Our trips across these great roads are far shorter than most ! (for now) .. Once we get rolling FT, I am sure our outlook on where we put things will be very DIFFERENT ! !

thought I read someplace that most accidents occur within 1 ? mile of home. I always assumed that it would be the back seat.
bumpy

Apples to watermelons...

Accidents are far different then a coffee pot coming off the counter.
The coffee pot will most likely take some miles to wiggle it's way to the edge... where, like you stated above an accident can happen at any time.. Now wiggling around in the back seat is a whole different issue ! :C

an accident in a Class A could put that coffee pot thru your head.
bumpy

I agree ,BUT that wont happen in MY fifth wheel !

[FULLTIMEWANABE]

Never put much away or secured cabinet doors for years until one day ........... Fridge door flew open, huge milk jug flew out and burst all over the place, cabinet door flew open over really rough BLM land and several Corelle dishes shattered and chunks out of laminate floor. Took us 5 carpet cleanings (a combined 6 hours cleaning) repeatedly to hopefully get any "stinky in heat" residue of milk out. Think once bitten forever shy!

Fast forward to recent times: Fridge items secured on racks/in boxes within, with door locks on the actual fridge as well cabinets with heavy/breakable/spillable items mini bungee corded. Still tend to leave a heavy duty wooden cutting board, kettle and toaster on the side plugged in on short cords which move around a bit but never much. Everything else put where it lives and photos/art decor items "museum putty" secured for years.

[Bumpyroad]

ford truck guy wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:


Well , With us being weekend warriors still , Our trips across these great roads are far shorter than most ! (for now) .. Once we get rolling FT, I am sure our outlook on where we put things will be very DIFFERENT ! !

thought I read someplace that most accidents occur within 1 ? mile of home. I always assumed that it would be the back seat.
bumpy

Apples to watermelons...

Accidents are far different then a coffee pot coming off the counter.
The coffee pot will most likely take some miles to wiggle it's way to the edge... where, like you stated above an accident can happen at any time.. Now wiggling around in the back seat is a whole different issue ! :C

an accident in a Class A could put that coffee pot thru your head.
bumpy

[ford_truck_guy]

Bumpyroad wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:


Well , With us being weekend warriors still , Our trips across these great roads are far shorter than most ! (for now) .. Once we get rolling FT, I am sure our outlook on where we put things will be very DIFFERENT ! !

thought I read someplace that most accidents occur within 1 ? mile of home. I always assumed that it would be the back seat.
bumpy

Apples to watermelons...

Accidents are far different then a coffee pot coming off the counter.
The coffee pot will most likely take some miles to wiggle it's way to the edge... where, like you stated above an accident can happen at any time.. Now wiggling around in the back seat is a whole different issue ! :C

[Bumpyroad]

ford truck guy wrote:


Well , With us being weekend warriors still , Our trips across these great roads are far shorter than most ! (for now) .. Once we get rolling FT, I am sure our outlook on where we put things will be very DIFFERENT ! !

thought I read someplace that most accidents occur within 1 ? mile of home. I always assumed that it would be the back seat.
bumpy

[ford_truck_guy]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:
With the MorRyde Independent Suspension, We leave the glass salt and pepper shakers, Keurig coffee maker, cutting board all on the counter.
We also leave water in the dogs bowl on the floor, and the floor surrounding it is dry when we stop.

Just wait! Our last DRV had an air bag suspension and even it was not enough to stop our BIG KitchenAid mixer from launching across from counter next to frig to Island leaving a gouge and then resting on our dining table leaving not a mark. We thought it would NEVER move, HA!

We exited the freeway to have it gouged down at least 8" for re surfacing, it was quite a ride!!!

Well , With us being weekend warriors still , Our trips across these great roads are far shorter than most ! (for now) .. Once we get rolling FT, I am sure our outlook on where we put things will be very DIFFERENT ! !

[Cummins12V98]

ford truck guy wrote:
With the MorRyde Independent Suspension, We leave the glass salt and pepper shakers, Keurig coffee maker, cutting board all on the counter.
We also leave water in the dogs bowl on the floor, and the floor surrounding it is dry when we stop.

Just wait! Our last DRV had an air bag suspension and even it was not enough to stop our BIG KitchenAid mixer from launching across from counter next to frig to Island leaving a gouge and then resting on our dining table leaving not a mark. We thought it would NEVER move, HA!

We exited the freeway to have it gouged down at least 8" for re surfacing, it was quite a ride!!!

[rtyauch301]

I have forgotten to take things of the top of the cabinets before and it didn't fall off. I'll also leave items that won't break on the counters so far nothing had ever fallen. I also tow at atleast the speed limit so not exactly taking it easy

[mdcamping]

Everything in cabinets and secured areas. Some of the small stuff that we routinely use we will put in the sinks when traveling.

One thing that was recommended by another member that has worked well is our grip pad that fits to the bottom of our cutting board. Board fits on top of the propane burners for extra counter space and has never slipped off!

Mike

[Tom_Barb]

Bumpyroad wrote:


I am reminded of years back when every car had a "package shelf" behind the rear seat. in a motorhome the same thing could happen with projectiles.
bumpy

That is why we put heavy stuff away.
Besides the counter is on the old ladies side of the coach. 🙂