I was just curious what kind of dishes everyone uses. I really don't want to get rid of or put into storage my Corelle ware. My husband says we need to get plastic ware. I guess I can see his point if we were going to be on the road more. But for now we are going to stick around our hometown till we can save up a little more money and he gets to a point where he can quit his job. So I was just wondering what ya'll thought. Thanks.
Lucky Mike said
02:06 PM Oct 28, 2012
once you get on the road it will depend on storage.....I have correlle , and I have replaced my fair share of it.....my glass ware is Carbon plastic...All correlle and glassware is put away with rubber matting between them and cabinets are secured.
GENECOP said
03:02 PM Oct 28, 2012
Paper , plastic, and a few metal camping plates, (the blue speckled ones)
Hdrider said
03:36 PM Oct 28, 2012
We have correlle also. Along with paper and a couple of the divided military type plates.
bjoyce said
04:06 PM Oct 28, 2012
Corelle also and the service for 4 set has lasted over 10 years. We are using a stainless flatware set I had put away long ago since the ends were small and fell through the dishwasher basket. That is not a problem in the RV since we hand wash. We use plastic glassware.
Raytronx said
05:06 PM Oct 28, 2012
We have mostly Corelle stuff with plastic glasses, and a couple ceramic coffee mugs.
Haven't had any breakage yet after about 25,000 miles towing. It's a mid kitchen trailer.
So maybe that helps with less bouncing around.
RVRon said
05:26 PM Oct 28, 2012
Terry and Jo wrote:
I've not read back lately, but I distinctly remember someone saying that a particular type of dinnerware would shatter into "bajillions" of tiny little shards if dropped and broken. Whatever that type is, I think one would want to avoid.
Terry
I was one of those who made that comment about Corelle. We had a set years ago before we were RVing and used it at home extensively. Unfortunately one got dropped on the kitchen floor and it did indeed break into "bajillions" of tiny, very sharp sliver-shaped pieces. I don't know if they have since reformulated but we will never ever own Corelle again. As fulltimers now that don't like to wash any more dishes than we have to, we use primarily paper plates for daily meals and have some nice printed plastic plates for company.
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 29th of October 2012 06:44:05 AM
Edited to fix spelling and grammar I should have seen in the first place!
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 29th of October 2012 06:45:20 AM
Cindy T said
05:53 PM Oct 28, 2012
We have glass plates as well as Corelle-type plates. Also a mix of plastic and glass drinking glasses, and a couple of ceramic coffee mugs. We keep a few paper plates & throw away plastic cups on hand, in case we don't feel like washing dishes!
Ravenlotus said
08:42 PM Oct 28, 2012
Ok, Thanks everyone.
Terry and Jo said
11:48 PM Oct 28, 2012
Use the search function in the blue bar at the top of the forums and type in "dishes" and you will get at least three other links discussing this topic. One of them even has about 30 comments within it.
I've not read back lately, but I distinctly remember someone saying that a particular type of dinnerware would shatter into "bajillions" of tiny little shards if dropped and broken. Whatever that type is, I think one would want to avoid.
Jo and I are using Melamine dinnerware. According to the following website, one comment sums up our reason for going that way, "Tableware made from melamine is virtually indestructible and easily cleaned." Now, for one who cannot fry or bake water, I'm not really the one to ask. Shoot, I can't even really tell you how easily the stuff cleans up. (And no, we don't have an automatic dishwasher, so that tells you who cooks and cleans around here.)
Corelle is the dishware that if you can break it.......it will shatter into slivers.....ive broken 2 in my lifetime and it was difficult to do!!!!!!.....but boy what a nitemare to clean up.
RVKevi said
12:58 AM Oct 29, 2012
Well, we have Corelle. We've had them for at least 25 years and raised two boys with them and IIRC only broke one and it didn't shatter. Actually, Kev broke that. We'll certainly use them as long as they last, and I fully expect that to be forever.
MarkS said
04:06 AM Oct 29, 2012
I'm in trouble. I won't use paper plates except in situations that dictate it. The DW doesn't care much for Corelle. So, I guess I'll have to eat from the stove!
Lucky Mike said
04:10 AM Oct 29, 2012
HHHHHHmmmmmm...................Chopsticks...a paper carton and wash it all down with a longneck!!!!!!
if life could still be that simple!!!!
NWescapee said
04:12 AM Oct 29, 2012
We have Corelle in our current travel trailer with non-slip material in between each layer, no issues thus far and we travel about 25% of the year, over 3K miles this past year. For those of you with Melamine, they can also break as our daughter and her family found out the hard way! Talk about sharp edges, not something to have around the 6 year old grandtwins:( We also don't like the fact that Melamine is not microwave safe, or at least not the brands we tried or bought for our daughter's family.
Trabuco said
04:15 AM Oct 29, 2012
We Corelle as well and like Ruth we put the non slip stuff between plates when we travel. No issues for us.
TheHarveys said
01:41 PM Oct 29, 2012
We also have corelle dishes, although we bought the corelle Pro dishes that are 30% thicker than standard corelle. Of course they are also heavier, but we really liked the "heft" of these dishes. They are simply stacked in the cupboard as they would be in the "sticks 'n bricks" and we have not had any issue with movement or breakage. Here are the ones we bought... http://www.shopworldkitchen.com/corelle/harmony-16pc-set-1102338
Ckerr said
07:01 PM Oct 29, 2012
I know lots of folks who travel with their "regular" dishes from the old stix and brix. Many more who travel with Corelle. I personally don't like plastic plates --- ever try to cut a steak on one??? Or paper plates -- again with the steak issue...
If you are concerned about breakage, try storing the dishes stacked in a drawer. Works well for lots of folks.
We're planning on adding some nice Corelle when we have space, the budget allows and we can agree on a design! lol
Dave Buck said
12:44 AM Oct 30, 2012
We have corelle dishes and they are kept in a drawer not just to keep them safe but that the most convenient place. The drawer is has a divider both ways and make a area just the right size for the plates. We use a lot more paper plates than we did in the sticks 'n bricks but have the corelle when a more substantial plate is needed.
RVKevi said
12:47 AM Oct 30, 2012
LOL, actually, Ckerr, we do have ours in a drawer. Kev came up with that idea and I love it. We haven't traveled much as we are static full-timers until Kev retires the end of January, so I can't actually testify to it working great. But I find that I love the drawer for it. I didn't need that drawer for anything else. It is extremely convenient for putting the dishes away as I dry them after washing up. And the cupboard space that I would have put the dishes in is better for pantry items.
Bob and Cheri said
04:17 AM Oct 30, 2012
We use Corelle dishes and haven't had any problems. One thing I do when we travel is I stuff a blanket into the cupboard and nothing can move at all. Keeps everything right where it's supposed to be and so far, nothing has broken.
Ravenlotus said
08:22 AM Oct 30, 2012
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Grams said
05:51 PM Feb 2, 2013
I had looked at the melamine too and found it was not microsafe ... that was surprising to me.
PIEERE said
06:34 PM Feb 2, 2013
I think I read some where that they found melamine in people's blood which could be bad for your health. Yes; I know; everything seems to cause health problems. I will try and check back with what I found. I am single so it's mostly paper plates, ceramic mugs, and plastic cups and plastic-ware. I have one of those blue speckled metal plates; quite durable as i haven't chipped any blue off. The FDA states that melamine if heated at 160 degrees or more it can then give up toxins. Melamine is made with a process of formaldehyde and melamine. It can cause kidney infection and stones.
-- Edited by PIEERE on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 06:35:46 PM
Lynn and Ed said
07:19 PM Feb 2, 2013
Pierre, I also read something similar – it appears that Melamine is best used for non-hot items. DH briefly thought we might solely bring our Melamine plates/bowls with us when we started our fulltime adventure – but I quickly identified that would not be advisable (i.e., by reading something similar to what you found) as well as I enjoy using our current dishes … so not a big struggle staying with what we typically use. Thank you for sharing!
-- Edited by Lyn on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 07:21:54 PM
Lynn and Ed said
11:45 PM Feb 2, 2013
As with many RV topics, the answer is not the same for everyone. Although we have yet to start our journey, when we do I plan to bring the dishes and glasses that I use in the S&B -- not as many, not all the various shapes/sizes, but what we will bring will include the dishes we typically use, glass-glasses, some outside dishes (e.g., melamine, pastic/polycarbonate) as well as some paper type products, when disposable makes the most sense. Although you have to think about potential breakage, weight, space considerations -- how each of us prioritizes this will be slightly (and possibly radically) different.
PIEERE said
02:24 AM Feb 3, 2013
I think I read some where; maybe Medpages website that they found melamine in people's blood which could be bad for your health. Yes; I know; everything seems to cause health problems. I will try and check back with what I found. I am single so it's mostly paper plates, ceramic mugs, and plastic cups and plastic-ware. I have one of those blue speckled metal plates; quite durable as i haven't chipped any blue off.
Doodlebug said
02:22 AM Apr 8, 2013
My parents were Full timers and sadly the trailer ended up on it's side once and what a mess! Since then nothing in any of our trailers but paper & plastic. Even medicine bottles, salt/pepper shakers, you name it. As far as Melamine goes a friend of mine who is a nurse told me you can not put it in the microwave as it leeches into the food and is bad for you. Anyone else hear that? On a note of humor we still joke about how many places and for how long we found spots of Pepto Bismal in that poor trailer.
PIEERE said
06:43 PM Apr 8, 2013
I solved the breakable dishware dilemma!!! You guessed correct; broke every one of them and tossed in the trash!! Take out boxes and doggie bags are the greatest!!!! Fingers were made before utensils; that should satisfy the primal urges I get!! LOL!!! Thank goodness I kept that tin cup I use to sell pencils from!!!
heyduke said
11:04 AM Apr 11, 2013
well we must be the rarity here as we have been full timing over two years now and brought all the glass dishes ans glassware from our S&B home we sold. Heck we even brought the crystal since none of the kids wanted it... we have only broken a few pieces since we started and call me a snob but I have to have my wine in a glass "glass"
MarkS said
11:20 AM Apr 11, 2013
Ckerr, I agree with you, especially about the wine glasses. Here is a link to some unbreakable wine glasses that are really great for those of us that seem to go through wine glasses quickly.
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Thursday 11th of April 2013 02:32:28 PM
Ckerr said
05:51 PM Apr 11, 2013
heyduke wrote:
well we must be the rarity here as we have been full timing over two years now and brought all the glass dishes ans glassware from our S&B home we sold. Heck we even brought the crystal since none of the kids wanted it... we have only broken a few pieces since we started and call me a snob but I have to have my wine in a glass "glass"
I'm with you guys... My RV will be Home and I want to live in it as home. That means my good flatware, knives, All-Clad Stainless pots and pans and the KitchenAid stand mixer. And oh yeah, glasses for the wine and nice dishes. Since I didn't have a set I loved, I'm leaning toward some nice Corelle for the RV. But all my other favorite things are coming with... just in a paired down fashion.
Lucky Mike said
07:32 PM Apr 11, 2013
I bought 6 poly carbon wine glass's that look like real crystal and dont scratch........needless to say after the first bottle and tumble it survived the ultimate test!!!!!!
bjoyce said
08:15 PM Apr 11, 2013
What is this about "wine bottles"? You mean wine comes in bottles as well as boxes?
I was just curious what kind of dishes everyone uses. I really don't want to get rid of or put into storage my Corelle ware. My husband says we need to get plastic ware. I guess I can see his point if we were going to be on the road more. But for now we are going to stick around our hometown till we can save up a little more money and he gets to a point where he can quit his job. So I was just wondering what ya'll thought. Thanks.
We have correlle also. Along with paper and a couple of the divided military type plates.
I was one of those who made that comment about Corelle. We had a set years ago before we were RVing and used it at home extensively. Unfortunately one got dropped on the kitchen floor and it did indeed break into "bajillions" of tiny, very sharp sliver-shaped pieces. I don't know if they have since reformulated but we will never ever own Corelle again. As fulltimers now that don't like to wash any more dishes than we have to, we use primarily paper plates for daily meals and have some nice printed plastic plates for company.
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 29th of October 2012 06:44:05 AM
Edited to fix spelling and grammar I should have seen in the first place!
-- Edited by RVRon on Monday 29th of October 2012 06:45:20 AM
We have glass plates as well as Corelle-type plates. Also a mix of plastic and glass drinking glasses, and a couple of ceramic coffee mugs. We keep a few paper plates & throw away plastic cups on hand, in case we don't feel like washing dishes!
Use the search function in the blue bar at the top of the forums and type in "dishes" and you will get at least three other links discussing this topic. One of them even has about 30 comments within it.
I've not read back lately, but I distinctly remember someone saying that a particular type of dinnerware would shatter into "bajillions" of tiny little shards if dropped and broken. Whatever that type is, I think one would want to avoid.
Jo and I are using Melamine dinnerware. According to the following website, one comment sums up our reason for going that way, "Tableware made from melamine is virtually indestructible and easily cleaned." Now, for one who cannot fry or bake water, I'm not really the one to ask. Shoot, I can't even really tell you how easily the stuff cleans up. (And no, we don't have an automatic dishwasher, so that tells you who cooks and cleans around here.)
Melamine Tableware at Kitchen Inspire
Terry
Corelle is the dishware that if you can break it.......it will shatter into slivers.....ive broken 2 in my lifetime and it was difficult to do!!!!!!.....but boy what a nitemare to clean up.
if life could still be that simple!!!!
We also have corelle dishes, although we bought the corelle Pro dishes that are 30% thicker than standard corelle.
Of course they are also heavier, but we really liked the "heft" of these dishes. They are simply stacked in the cupboard as they would be in the "sticks 'n bricks" and we have not had any issue with movement or breakage.
Here are the ones we bought...
http://www.shopworldkitchen.com/corelle/harmony-16pc-set-1102338
If you are concerned about breakage, try storing the dishes stacked in a drawer. Works well for lots of folks.
We're planning on adding some nice Corelle when we have space, the budget allows and we can agree on a design! lol
I think I read some where that they found melamine in people's blood which could be bad for your health. Yes; I know; everything seems to cause health problems. I will try and check back with what I found. I am single so it's mostly paper plates, ceramic mugs, and plastic cups and plastic-ware. I have one of those blue speckled metal plates; quite durable as i haven't chipped any blue off.
The FDA states that melamine if heated at 160 degrees or more it can then give up toxins. Melamine is made with a process of formaldehyde and melamine. It can cause kidney infection and stones.
-- Edited by PIEERE on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 06:35:46 PM
Pierre, I also read something similar – it appears that Melamine is best used for non-hot items. DH briefly thought we might solely bring our Melamine plates/bowls with us when we started our fulltime adventure – but I quickly identified that would not be advisable (i.e., by reading something similar to what you found) as well as I enjoy using our current dishes … so not a big struggle staying with what we typically use. Thank you for sharing!
-- Edited by Lyn on Saturday 2nd of February 2013 07:21:54 PM
As with many RV topics, the answer is not the same for everyone. Although we have yet to start our journey, when we do I plan to bring the dishes and glasses that I use in the S&B -- not as many, not all the various shapes/sizes, but what we will bring will include the dishes we typically use, glass-glasses, some outside dishes (e.g., melamine, pastic/polycarbonate) as well as some paper type products, when disposable makes the most sense. Although you have to think about potential breakage, weight, space considerations -- how each of us prioritizes this will be slightly (and possibly radically) different.
My parents were Full timers and sadly the trailer ended up on it's side once and what a mess! Since then nothing in any of our trailers but paper & plastic. Even medicine bottles, salt/pepper shakers, you name it. As far as Melamine goes a friend of mine who is a nurse told me you can not put it in the microwave as it leeches into the food and is bad for you. Anyone else hear that? On a note of humor we still joke about how many places and for how long we found spots of Pepto Bismal in that poor trailer.
Ckerr, I agree with you, especially about the wine glasses. Here is a link to some unbreakable wine glasses that are really great for those of us that seem to go through wine glasses quickly.
Unbreakable Wine Glasses
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Thursday 11th of April 2013 02:32:28 PM
I'm with you guys... My RV will be Home and I want to live in it as home. That means my good flatware, knives, All-Clad Stainless pots and pans and the KitchenAid stand mixer. And oh yeah, glasses for the wine and nice dishes. Since I didn't have a set I loved, I'm leaning toward some nice Corelle for the RV. But all my other favorite things are coming with... just in a paired down fashion.