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sunflwrgirl · RV-Dreams Family Member

80/10/10 or LFRV

GENECOP · RV-Dreams Family Member

Sun, welcome to the forum, use the search function, poke around, being on the road will not prevent you from eating however you want. A little more effort and planning might be required but that just adds to the fun. As far as illness, people who fulltime run the coarse of most illnesses and rarely slow down because of them. Adjustments may have to be made, but in the end, it all works out.

The Bear II · RV-Dreams Family Member

One of the things we do when we are out in the RV is to stop at farmer's markets and roadside fruit stands. I have begun to see more and more organic fruits and vegetables being sold at these roadside treasures.

Like Genecop indicated there are lots of RV'ers travelling with illness and disabilities. It's fairly easy to adapt your RV to your needs.

-- Edited by The Bear II on Friday 31st of August 2012 02:24:58 PM

Technomadia · RV-Dreams Family Member

I have quite a few food restrictions myself.. and haven't had any more problem keeping up with it than I did living in one place. We too frequently visit farmer's markets and roadside stands to source fresh locally grown produce, and we do a good bit of food prep at home instead of eating out. And as you travel, you'll find some towns are *very* friendly to various diet regiments than others.. we love finding independently owned locavore, veg, raw, gluten free and/or organic cafes, as well as awesome co-ops.

Yes, is some small towns there are limited shopping options, and there will be regional variations in what is available. But it's totally possible. People everywhere have to eat, and there area grocery stores all over the place. If you know your next stop will be somewhere with limited options, stock up before you go and/or be willing to travel further away to do your grocery runs.

We've also found there are several smartphone apps for tracking down diet regiment resources while on the road. Such as I use the 'Find Me Gluten Free' app on my iPhone, which also designates if the place is veg friendly, etc.

- Cherie

sunflwrgirl · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thank you to everyone for all your help and guidance, it is so appreciated. I too have planned to stop off at any road side farmers market concepts and whatnot's.. However, I am not so concerned at all about getting my fruits and veggies as I am about storing them if we are trying not to use much electricity to cool our camper. Dont really understand how people manage to use their fridge or even keep the RV cool when they are out away from a campsite for maybe weeks at a time. Maybe someone can explain this concepts to me. I mean I am understanding a generator. But how long does that last and how expensive is it. I would love to just park at a lake someplace and not have to pay for a campsite for maybe a week or so.

Technomadia · RV-Dreams Family Member

Most RVs have RV fridges which can run on propane quite efficiently. A 20lb tank can last weeks to months running just the fridge.

Ours is a marine fridge however, with a very efficient Danfross Compressor which runs off electric. We have a 500 AH lithium ion battery bank that can run it for days with no problem. And once we add solar, it'll be even better!

- Cherie

sunflwrgirl · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thank you so much everyone! Have totally cleared my mind on our food issue. That was the only thing concerning me so much and now will definitely make sure to buy the 5th wheel with the propane fridges. ;D

Also need to research this solar concept a lil more too. My husband was talking of us rigging something together maybe, but I am curous what is already out there being used for solar..

Technomadia · RV-Dreams Family Member

For solar check out http://www.amsolar.com - great resource all about solar for RVs.

sunflwrgirl · RV-Dreams Family Member

Awesome, thank you Techno, I will definitely begin my research starting with that sight ;D