I have a 420 and while still trying to work out storage solutions and constantly moving items from one location to another struck me as what do others do for storing plate,pots/pans, foods etc. As when I think something should live in one place and then start living in the space find I am moving items. What do other store in overhead lockers and what stores under the sink and under the cooker? or any neat little storage solutions other shave found.

Hi Taffy, we used to store our steamer, electric kettle, plates, bowls, pots and pans under the sink, we also decanted "fairy" liquid, washing tablets into smaller containers, and whilst travelling these went into a washing up bowl in the sink.

The 3 head high cupboards above the sink and cooker, we stored paper towel (we used this almost exclusivley when away) wine glasses (although we are both t total we used them for sooft drinks), we also stowed biscuits, coffee, tea, cake etc.

I had 2 head high cupboards for my socks, boxers, shorts, trousers, etc.

Jen had 4 head high cupboards for her equivalent!!!

The wardrobe we used for jackets, shirts, blouses, skirts etc. Shirts I used to hang about 6 on one hanger😎

We used "trolley bags" available from large supermarkets in different colours, these are thick plastic bags and great for underseat storage. 3 under my bed, 2 under Jens (because of the battery and electrics)

The front floor area under the front table we stored our heavier items, electric cable, wheel clamp, fresh vegetables etc.

The underseat locker just inside the door on the right, we used for shoes, boots, crocs etc.

We used 4 x 3 litre water bottles for our drinking water, which we would usually carry at one full for the journey.

Other items went in the car.

I have been fairly comprehensive here but accept that I may have missed some essential bits!!

Another idea we "ponced" was to use washing up bowls to store tinned foods in. We bought 3 of the same pattern, colour etc, and when you sort youur tins into sizes they cann be stacked sinngle height into a washing up bowl, then it's simply fill another bowl and do the same and stack on the first, and then the second etc.

Hth, we all have different methods, tips etc to pass on

The primary consideration for items permanently stored in the van should be how it will effect the noseweight when towing, and how it effects the towing dynamics,
Eg no heavy stuff high up or at extreme ends of the van (while towing)
After that its down to personal preference.

We have a 430. We use the cupboard under the sink for bread rolls, cake tin and any other dry food. The 2 hatches above the sink...one we use for the mugs, plates, bowls etc and the other for saucepans and frying pan. At the rear: Cupboard under dinette by door is shoes, the other cupboard under the other seat is for the oil filled radiator, oven and toaster. The 3 lockers above at the rear: 2 are used for food and the third is the odds and sods locker. I hang all clothes apart from underwear, and find the wardrobe will take 34 hangers!!...17 each. We now have a fixed bed as we have the dinette. Under the bed we keep 2 large plastic bins..one each for underwear etc. The five lockers at the front above bed... again 3 have a mish mash of things and the other 2 are empty!!. We have only had the van 15 months and at the end of last season, we stripped out everything we had not used during the year. Been away 7 times this year and not missed any of those items. After a few times away, you will find yourself what works for you.

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I hang all clothes apart from underwear, and find the wardrobe will take 34 hangers!!...17 each.

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and the other 2 are empty!!.

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I am sure I will find a place for all my bits and bobs to live in their spaces each time I use it I move things around. Like someone above, dishcloths washing liquid I store int he sink travelling. Some staple foods I have found very good for caravan storage is, rather than tins or big items. Tinned Tomatoes rather not tins, Asda do them in a carton. Beans - Heinz fridge pack, with screw top or those vacuum pack portions. Squash - little mini concentrated squirty's, very useful foe evening in the bag for work etc to flavour some water. Not forgetting the essential - Wine, carton rather than bottle. Handy collapsible basket for carting dishes between wash up facilities.

How do others store their plates - any racks etc or in a box.

Maybe it's time for a 'storage ideas' album in the gallery.

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How do others store their plates - any racks etc or in a box.

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How do others store their plates - any racks etc or in a box.

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My triton came with a handy wire rack under the sink where I keep that sort of stuff with a chopping board and a tray.

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