Inflation has the cost of everything going up! Thankfully, traveling in a new or used RV is still one of the least expensive ways to vacation. If you want to save even more on your camping trip, take our RV meal tips into consideration so that you can eat well and affordably while traveling!
Make a Meal Plan with Shared Ingredients
Before you hit the road, make a meal plan – and stick to it. Having food on hand and ready to assemble and prep will save you money every time over the impulse to just go out to eat. Use this as an opportunity to use recipes that have a lot of shared ingredients so you get the most bang for your buck – so you don’t end up buying a full spice jar to only use one teaspoon, or letting the rest of the celery go bad because you only needed one stalk.
Also, buying slightly larger quantities is generally less expensive than multiple amounts of smaller portions. For instance, buying five pounds of ground beef will cost you less than purchasing five one-pound packages.
Pre-Assemble What You Can
How does pre-assembly save you money? Well, it’s harder to talk yourself out of making dinner that way! Whether I’m at home or on the road, I grocery shop for 1-2 weeks at a time, pre-assemble ingredients for whatever I can in food storage bags, and freeze.
Think about it: it’s a lot easier to eat in your RV (or at home) when all you have to do is pull a bag from the freezer and transfer contents to the Instant-Pop or slow cooker rather than start at step one. This is even great for grilled food, as you can freeze meats directly in their marinade and then hit the grill later once they’re thawed.
Pack Only the Tools You Need
One way you can increase your RV’s fuel economy (therefore saving money) is by packing less kitchen gear! Take a look at your recipes and what tools you’ll need to prepare them…and only pack that.
During the cold weather months and into early spring, our family relies on a slow cooker several nights a week (decreasing the need for individual pots, pans, and casserole dishes). But once warm weather hits, we pack that cumbersome slow cooker up and trade it for an outdoor grill!
If you shop for one of our new or used RVs with an outdoor grill or exterior kitchen, you’ll already have the benefit of this in place. But you can still lighten the load by removing the extra kitchen tools you really don’t need.
These 3 easy RV tips for saving money on food can go the distance when it comes making your vacation more affordable. Contact us today! We’d love to help you save even more money on the right new or used RV that has all the features you need, at a price you can afford thanks to our RV financing options!
