https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/ 2026-04-16T05:27:36+00:00 https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/ https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=food:coffee&rev=1766617122&do=diff Making coffee With Propane (or other fuel) Like with almost all cooking in a van (and anything to do with generating heat), making coffee is much easier when using propane. Heating water on a camp stove uses no electricity, although it does require a bit more labor. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=food:cooking&rev=1766617122&do=diff Cooking Cooking for oneself is a great way to save resources and therefore spend less money. Some folks set up on a tailgate or on little table at the rear of the vehicle under the open hatch, or with the rear door open and blocking view/wind. At parks stoves can be set in a bbq grill or on a concrete picnic table. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=food:frugality&rev=1766617122&do=diff Saving money on food basic approaches * cooking instead of eating out. Having access to boiling water is a big step up. See If you have power (jackery?) you can cook in a $5 thrift store crockpot * paying attention to loss-leader sales and deals in store apps ($5 off $25 or whatever) text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=food:microwave&rev=1766617124&do=diff Microwave ovens Microwave ovens can be useful where shore power is available or in warmer climates where you don't want extra heat. However they draw a lot of power when operating, and can draw significant phantom power loads. For camper use models with mechanical timers and power settings may be more appropriate. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=food:no_refrigeration&rev=1766617124&do=diff Words of Wisdom: " Part of managing to lower food costs [without refrigeration] comes by figuring out how to plan meals so that you use up a container or fresh food before it has a chance to go bad. -- Almost There" " ...I urban-camp almost exclusively, so I can let the supermarkets store all my groceries and just go pick up what I need as I use it text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=food:refrigeration&rev=1766617124&do=diff Keeping food cold Refrigeration is the most common form of food preservation for 'dwellers , although drying and canning also work for some foods. Note that many 'dwellers choose to use no refrigeration at all. Also see powering a 12v compressor fridge ---------- Coolers * Pro - low cost, low empty weight, zero power consumption and widespread availability. text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=food:sprouting&rev=1766617124&do=diff Sprouting Sprouting is " the practice of germinating seeds (e.g., mung beans, sunflower seeds, etc.) to be eaten raw or cooked" It can be a way to get fresh vegetarian food or greens in a van. process The usual process is: * a long soak, perhaps overnight, followed by text/html 2025-12-24T22:58:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rvwiki.mousetrap.net/doku.php?id=food:start&rev=1766617124&do=diff STUB Food * refrigeration and no refrigeration * cooking and cookware * coffee * stocking a pantry