PAylor Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hi all, I know this sounds inane but I am tired of throwing away food! We are on the road. I love to have a banana every day. One day of travel bruises my bananas terribly. I have tried to put them in a padded chair, on the carpet on the floor, nestled in towels and they always get bruises from the shaking of our fifth wheel. Any suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Have you tried a banana hangar? I think I have seen a hammock stye also. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_5?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=banana+holder&sprefix=banan%2Caps%2C154&crid=2E2UTW4L2LKL5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Seems to me a banana tree might just "rip" through the roots with continual bouncing. A hammock style might work. I don't know if it would work or not, but I would probably try keeping them in a deep bucket of water. Of course.. you would probably want to plastic wrap the root and secure it with a rubber band or the like. Another test might be to freeze them and take them out one at a time a couple of hours before you want to take a bite. I know they freeze very well peel on or off. But heck.. why not slice them all up, freeze them, then just take out however many slices you feel like on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 My wife also loves to have a banana every day. We have been full timing for 6 years and 11 months and she never has a problem with them getting damaged when we travel. She simply puts them in a fruit bowl along with any other unrefrigerated fruit and then places the bowl on a folded kitchen towel in the kitchen sink. We also travel in a fifth wheel and it is a rear kitchen which we love. Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Camper Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 How about buying one each day and eating it before you leave each day. Failing that don't buy one on a travel day and wait until you get to where you are going to stay, buy one then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, Mr. Camper said: How about buying one each day and eating it before you leave each day. Failing that don't buy one on a travel day and wait until you get to where you are going to stay, buy one then. So , you must travel from grocery store to grocery store , right ? Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Never had a problem. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 We just move the bananas from the counter top to a pillow on the couch as part of our departure prep. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Thought I was gong to be reading something funny about your traveling companions 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, J-T said: Thought I was gong to be reading something funny about your traveling companions That would be a different topic: "Traveling with fruitcakes" Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 38 minutes ago, Dutch_12078 said: That would be a different topic: "Traveling with fruitcakes" I'm sure it might be a bit more interesting . LOL Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 19 minutes ago, Pat & Pete said: I'm sure it might be a bit more interesting . LOL No doubt! Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I made a hammock to hold bananas and other easily bruised food. It hung underneath a kitchen cupboard. It worked well. Be sure it can't swing against a wall, though. Mine was anchored at four corners so didn't swing at all. Details here: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/2013/08/i-say-tomato/ Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I noticed that you didn't mind buying food, you just hate throwing it away. Simple solution, get a pet monkey, I don't think it would mind a bruised banana every now and then. ? 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Camper Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 On 7/28/2017 at 8:51 AM, Pat & Pete said: So , you must travel from grocery store to grocery store , right ? Actually, no. But then I'm not the person complaining about a bruised banana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 21 hours ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: I noticed that you didn't mind buying food, you just hate throwing it away. Simple solution, get a pet monkey, I don't think it would mind a bruised banana every now and then. ? Excellent! ? 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Never has such a problem with bananas but anything delicate we place on a towel on the bed. If you do that and they still bruise you must have a very rough riding trailer. Ron Engelsman http://www.mytripjournal.com/our_odyssey Full-Timing since mid 2007 23' Komfort TT 2004 Chevy Avalanche 4x4 8.1L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Store them in the refrigerator. Even though the outside will turn brown, the inside will be perfect. They'll last longer that way. You could also slice them and freeze them. They'll defrost fast if laid out on a plate. Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 If this was a problem I would carry them in the tow vehicle. how many bananas are we hauling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 6:48 AM, Sehc said: If this was a problem I would carry them in the tow vehicle. how many bananas are we hauling? 2 , maybe 3 ... Anyway , most likely less than a dollars worth . But hey , it's the little things that make the big things run . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sandsys Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Plus, finding solutions for these little problems is fun, too. And sharing our solutions makes us feel smart as well as helpful. Linda Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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