The microwave can be used to store plates, utensils, and paper towels when not in use.  I like to stack things so they can easily be taken out of the microwave when needed.  Storing the paper towels in the microwave keeps them from rolling around.  
 
In our Bolt Sleeper the cupboards are very deep and when standing on the bed I cannot reach to get anything at the back of them.  There are two ways I handle this and one is using a tray and the other is to use storage bins.
 
I use the bottom shelf constantly and so this one stores what I reach for the most when cooking.  I keep my plastic silverware in a small clear bucket.  I can easily get one utensil or I can take the bucket out to find everything I need.  This also allows me to see when we are getting low on something. 
 
My new Kitchenaid Multi Cooker is also stored within easy reach.  This year I retired my Rice Cooker and stepped it up a notch.  The Kitchenaid multi cooker has worked very well and is easier to use then my sturdy rice cooker was.  It is also much heavier then the rice cooker and I would not suggest the Kitchenaid Cooker unless you plan to cook a lot in the truck for many years. 
 
Since I have the Keurig Coffee maker I have several different types of coffee that I keep in a basket.  When that basket starts getting low I am looking for a grocery store.
 
To keep everything organized to the back of the cupboard I use a tray that a friend gave me many years ago.  When I need something at the back of the tray I pull it forward and can easily get what I need.  I store my plastic collapsible bowls, tins, and items I do not use everyday on the tray.
 
On my top shelf is mostly storage.  We mix our own nut mixture and so have a large baggie that we use to refill our smaller bags we snack on when driving.  I order pumpkin seeds online and store that bigger bag in the plastic box as well.  I have extra bowls, plates and paper towels stored in this area.  If I have extra coffee this is also kept in this area.  I use two plastic totes so that I can take them down if needed.  One tote was to big and was not easy to manage. 
 
There are still a lot more ideas to talk about on storage!
 

Comments (5)

Linda Caffee

Bob and Linda started their driver careers after their children left home for college in 2000. Bob started as a driver for a large motor carrier with Linda as a rider. They decided to enter the Expedite industry as team drivers in 2005 and purchased their first Freightliner. Both, Bob and Linda have had their Class A licenses since the early 80's starting out driving in the oil field and hauling grain as fill in drivers where Bob worked as a diesel mechanic. Linda worked at the local country courthouse in data processing.

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Johnny - I would ask this in the forum. You should get some good advice to your question from Team Run Smart members.

February 22, 2016 14:41:37 PM

I cannot handle clutter and not being able to find what I want.

February 22, 2016 14:15:38 PM

Can Frieghtliner help me Start a business in Trucking?

February 22, 2016 10:42:04 AM

I want to start a business.And I only want Frieghtliner Trucks..Should I buy Or Lease

February 22, 2016 10:39:37 AM

Linda,
You have this area down to a science. I was very impressed with how organized your "old" Cascadia was when we visited you and Bob in Portland.

February 22, 2016 8:37:38 AM