Dinnerware for RVing

[JimCopp]

We are new to long-term RVing, and would like to see what dinnerware (plates, bowls, etc) are the best to use indoor/outdoor. I was thinking of melamine plates, although after research it doesn't seem the "safest" to use. I would like something microwave/oven safe. Thanks for any suggestions!

[Cyclops62]

We recently transition from tent to a TT. We are continuing to use our :
GSI enamel coated stainless dinnerware set
insulated stainless 16oz tumblers for
Glacier Point Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle (32 OZ). Double Walled Construction.

I like stainless as its easy to clean and anti-bacteria properties.

[Scottiemom]

I use melamine. Years ago when Pfaltzgraff was big, you could buy their patterns in melamine. I bought one of those and am still using it 12 years later. Very good quality. I love it. It is starting to chip around the edges and I am thinking of replacing it. Saw some earlier this week I really liked, but I'm not ready to pitch mine just yet.

The Corning stores sell good quality melamine. Target has some nice patterns, etc.

Dale

[NYCgrrl]

Plain white Corelle from a local outlet is our choice. The company has been making that pattern since at least the '70's so it's easy to replace.
It's true that a piece can shatter if hit at the wrong angle but it happens rarely.
No harder to clean up than a china or ceramic piece assuming you remember your grandmother's admonishment to sweep, damp mop, and sweep again.
Good reminder for those of us who like to walk barefoot and are now using bifocals with a special shout out in the man in my life who thinks paper towels clean everything that duct tape won't fix;).

I only use paper goods when we are having a large party. No sense in making the manual dishwasher more tired at the end of the evening.

[purplepisces031]

Corelle I brought my at a yard sale but there lite in wight n go in micro n for those of you if you have the extras drawer I put my plates n bowls n saucers in the drawer n I don't worry about them at all Durning transport

[purplepisces031]

Corelle I brought my at a yard sale but there lite in wight n go in micro n for those of you if you have the extras drawer I put my plates n bowls n saucers in the drawer n I don't worry about them at all Durning transport

[Ron3rd]

When I got into this about 13 years ago, somebody on this forum said, "use a similar quality to what you use at home". That has proven to be very good advice. We also use a lot of paper plates too.

[nickdarr]

We use Corelle as well. We put it in a bottom cabinet drawer after some decided to migrate from the top cabinet to the floor on our Alaska trip. Most of our six settings flew out and only two pieces exploded. We don't put anything between the pieces while stored and, outside of the aforementioned flight training, none have been damaged in five plus years.

[Kit_Carson]

We had a four place setting of Corelle Wear but never used it so now we use paper plates, bowls, plastic solo cups, and plastic silverware. Works for us.

[bigred1cav]

Depends, we us paper and melamine then we have our trusty steel ARMY MESS HALL TRAYS. Those can not be destroyed, lot's of room, divided, must be washed.

[B-goat]

Another Corelle user here. Melamine shouldn't be used in a microwave, nor should plastic containers. Even the plastic containers that say microwave safe shouldn't be trusted in my opinion.

[hokeypokey]

Set of 8 square plastic plates and bowls from Big Lots. Each is different color, it's my Poor Mans Fiestaware. Mom had a set of 6 place settings silverware so I think of her when I use it.
I never use plastic anything in microwave so I have an old glass casserole without the lid to reheat and make oatmeal. I need to get a smaller size too. Drinking glasses and coffee cups are unbreakable.

[dakasa47]

Forgot to include there are only two of us living in our house now and we had enough silverware to just put some in the RV. I did buy things like spatulas large serving spoons etc for the RV. I also have a glass mug for my coffee, my husband uses a thermal DD coffee mug. Recently when camping without water hookups we tried paper hot cups for coffee and its weird but I have found they keep the coffee hotter than the glass mug.We also have two plastic glasses that we use for water but find many times that the large plastic red cups work better. We also have plastic wine glasses and husband use a plastic beer glass. I have had good luck finding plastic stuff at the beginning of the season in places like Home Goods, Marshalls or TJ Maxx.

[dakasa47]

Hi, We started out with plastic and paper. We use paper if we are in a campground with no water such as places we stop in the winter when we are traveling to Florida or are staying in National or state parks with no water hookups. A few years ago I bought a couple of Corelle bowls and dishes. They serve our purpose in that they are lightweight and easy to clean. On one of our trips last year we were bumping along some bumpy potholed highway and when we went into the camper the cabinet door where we store the dishes was open and our Corelle had fallen onto the floor and shattered into hundreds of pieces. I replaced it with more Corelle as I like that you can buy just the pieces you need not a whole set and that they are lightweight and easy to clean.Plus they are reasonably priced so if they do break its not a big loss.

[dave54]

Paper while boondocking or dry camping. Save the limited water supply. With FHU, or a water supply, we use Corelle to save money.