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04-20-2019, 07:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1988 29' Argosy
brookdale
, California
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 62
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Favorite Dishes When Full-Timing?
Looking at light weight dishes as we are heading out for F/T RV Life in late June. We are eco friendly and want something that is reusable, not full of chemicals and light weight.
Any suggestions?
Thanks !~
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Scott and Moni
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1988 Airstream Argosy 29'
2018 Ram 2500 4X4
Soon to be Full Timers
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04-20-2019, 07:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
Litchfield Park
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 549
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Anything made of plastic is full of chemicals because that is what plastic is. Plastic is killing the planet.
We use Corelle dinner plates and bowls. They are not that heavy. You can buy them on Amazon, at Walmart... lots of sizes
We also carry Chinet dinner size plates for when we don't want to wash too much...
Steve
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2019 Globetrotter 27 FB
2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 4WD LT
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04-20-2019, 07:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1988 29' Argosy
brookdale
, California
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 62
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Thank you ~ could not agree more. I ran across some wheat/straw plates on Amazon and also did some reading on Melamine. Going to go with the Corel!!
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Scott and Moni
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1988 Airstream Argosy 29'
2018 Ram 2500 4X4
Soon to be Full Timers
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04-20-2019, 07:48 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB International
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 107
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I just use a thin bone china set from Bed Bath Beyond (I can’t recall the specific brand and haven’t had any issues with it since 2012.
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04-20-2019, 09:39 PM
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Trailer Sold, Waving
2019 26' Flying Cloud
Stettler
, Alberta
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,032
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I use the Corelle. Picked up a handful of utensils at Goodwill. I get small handmade dishes around the country at handicraft/art/pottery stores. Makes for a nice trip memory. Use them for sauces, butter, etc.
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04-21-2019, 05:59 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Sanford
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 135
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We don’t use plastic either. In addition to Corelle, we use small glass drinking glasses, Fiestaware mugs and carry them in something like this: https://www.amazon.com/China-Cup-Sto...29948140&psc=1
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04-21-2019, 06:38 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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I have had a set of Corelle for RV’ing since 2002, still have every piece, nothing has ever broken.
I use plain paper plates when I can, tho, particularly since widow life, also these small French fry boats I purchase at a restaurant supply place.
Fewer dishes is a good thing.
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04-21-2019, 06:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,656
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I have some mix and match Corelle left over from the Previous RV.
Now that I sit around thinking of new stuff to get, I just bought some new Corelle. I was shocked that it did not claim to be unbreakable! It's actually made from a triple laminated glass!!
However, I generally don't throw dishes around, and it's microwave safe, so I got some new matching pieces.
BTW, Corelle used to be part of Corning glass, but is now it's own company. I didn't see the need for a set, because the tiny cups are worthless (IMO). You can buy open stock dishes and bowls from E-Bay or direct from Corelle, and oddly, the price from Corelle was better. (Because of shipping)
WalMart carries Corelle, as well as Target, but they only have limited styles.
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04-21-2019, 07:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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I gave the cups & saucers, also the small bowls that came with the set, to Goodwill very early on, and bought some open stock soup/cereal bowls to replace them.
Maggie
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04-21-2019, 09:10 AM
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Married with Airstream
2004 25' International CCD
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2018
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Dishes: Corelle, Flatware: SS, Pots and Pan: SS, BBQ: SS no rust no fuss
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2013 F-150HD FX4 SuperCrew Lariart (MaxTow) "Red Dragon"
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04-21-2019, 09:26 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 23' International
Huntington Beach
, California
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 24
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We use Amazon Basic plates and bowls & they’ve been great. Added some of the felt dish separators from Container Store and that has prevented breakage. The dish ware makes our meals seem more enjoyable and we’ve been able to only occasionally use paper.
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04-21-2019, 10:45 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Greeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 436
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My wife suggests Corelle Ware.
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04-21-2019, 12:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,937
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Corelle is great.... the only downside I have found is that if you have really hot off the grill food, or hot soup/chili the heat comes right through to your hands holding the plate! So a hot pad is useful sometimes!
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04-21-2019, 12:39 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
2016 20' Flying Cloud
St Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 174
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For everyday: Heavy duty paper plates
For "company" and special times, white porcelain or these fun melamine dishes.
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04-21-2019, 12:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' International
Washington
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,272
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I use beautiful, durable, lightweight melamine dishes full time, whether I'm dry camping or have full hook-up. I do not use paper or plastic utensils because after being used once, it all gets stuffed into bags and then dumped in landfills.
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04-21-2019, 01:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Boise
, Idaho
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 81
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Favorite Dishes When Full-Timing?
We love our Falcon Enamalware, it’s indestructible and a timeless style.
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04-21-2019, 01:37 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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Full time = your favorite dishes.
For us, that would be china. We used it a while when we first started, but our trips are more functional with disposable paper, so we repurposed a set of Corelle from the boat we sold. The china went back into the house.
But you are not us. So, go with your "favorite" set for special and a "make do" set that is easy to wash for daily duty. A padded and fitted box can protect all and bone china is rugged stuff, if that is your taste. Better to use and replace a few broken pieces than to never enjoy something that gives you pleasure.
Replacements.com is a source and can offer some entertainment value for window shopping.
Enjoy your full time adventure. Pat
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04-21-2019, 09:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
Johnson City
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 591
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Our go to lightweight dishes
Recommend Sea to Summit Delta Camp Set available through REI.
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04-22-2019, 06:15 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
Haute-Aboujagane
, New Brunswick
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 255
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RJJ
For everyday: Heavy duty paper plates
For "company" and special times, white porcelain or these fun melamine dishes.
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We have the same melamine dishes. I love them.
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04-22-2019, 08:45 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 4
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Second vote for Falcon Enamelware. In addition to being lightweight and indestructible, they have interesting color combinations.
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