Topic: Campervan for veg storage?

[caroline7758]

We went away in our van this weekend and I found a bag of new potatoes (not homegrown- sorry!) which must have been there since we were last away at the end of September. They were in a cupboard and were in perfect condition. It made me think, maybe I should store my veg in there while we are not using it over the winter? It's a modern van, fully lined, so do you think it will be frost free?

[pumkinlover]

I would worry about condensation or moisture release FROM the veg affecting a lovely new campervan to be honest!
I have also had wood spoilt when one of my squashes has deteriorated. They look ok for a longtime after they have started to go rotten so unless checking all the time it could happen.
Sorry to be a kill-joy!!

[GREGME]

good thinking but depends what you are storing and what you're other options are- i wouldn't judge it just on that bag of shop potatoes- agree with the poster above about possible dampness mould etc.

[caroline7758]

Thanks. I was thinking about squash/pumpkins as most of them are on windowsills at the moment and I think they may get too warm. The only other alternative is my allotment shed but I've had them go mushy there due to the cold.

[lottie lou]

I just leave my squash/pumpkins etc on the bedroom windowsill - there's a radiator underneath and they seem to last okay.  The ordinary ones seem to last till about Feb/March time and the sharks fin forever.  You could before they start to turn squishy cook them and store in freezer.