I have a apt. sized refridge from sam's club,$120. A microwave $40, a George Foreman grill $60. I paid $120 for a 1500 watt inverter. I eat in a ts only 1 time a week. In order to beat solitary confinement syndrom I do have coffee and maybe pie everyday. I eat steaks, burgers, chops, grilled fish and grilled vegis. My food budget is less than $50 a week. But, I also eat very well. Last trip out I brought along a crockpot and had stew and fresh cooked navy bean soup. I didn't buy it all at once. the inverter ,I got from pilot using bonus miles points. next I bought a used refer and micro. I found that the refer only lasts a little over a year. pays for itself many times over. Walmart sells microwave plastic ware cheap, I use it 1 time then trash it. I buy microwavable locking paper plates and good quality plastic silverware??? plastic silverware??? oh well. point being, you can eat healthy and do it realitivly cheap. best of luck.

 

Chopperbob, isn't it a pain to clean the George Foreman grill? I'd buy one in a minute but if I have to spend a half hour cleaning it is not worth it for me.

 

BUDGET?

 

I never figured out a weekly budget. I use to eat out of the TS or some nice resturants along the way...but I got really tired of that. I enjoy just certain foods anymore, and I'm trying to keep the weight off. TS food started putting on pounds. I tend to eat ALOT if you stick me infront of a trough.



I shop at Meijer's or Sam's Club when I'm home...and stock food and drinks I like. I buy just one 24 oz. mug of coffee out of the TS now. I'm drinking lots of water...and V8...and I'm eatting better.

 

Am I mistaken or did I read at one time that some truckers have heated their food by placing them in special containers on the engine of their truck? Seems to me that would be one way to get food real hot! 8)

 

it is easy to clean. just wipe it off with paper towels after it has cooled. the grill plates are real easy to remove and are small enuf to drop into a plastic bag. teflon coated.

 

He C bob, try wiping it while its still warm. Use damp paper towels, always worked for me. You use more P towels, but if you use a lot of spice like me, it likes to burn and seems easier to me with the method I use, just a thought.

 

Man,that aint no lie. The truckstops anymore are notorious for putting on the weight. Nothing like getting too full on the breakfast buffet. :? :P

 

I have yet, to find that right mix of eating out of the truck and eating at a restraunt.
Just depends on the mood I'am in at the time, but,I find I spend around 100, to 140 on an avg, no matter how I do it.
But I drink coffee ALOT! that in itself adds up quick.
Before I started driving I spent 300 of fuel to get to work and back, so I guess I'am still ahead.

 

I took out one of my lower compartments and put in a good apt. fridge. it has a freezerand 3 shelves in it. I make my own dishes at home and take them with me. I also have a microwave that I use to defrost and cook my meals. Cheaper than using the t/s. I'm not driving to pay for eating out. I bring my own water, juice, bread, veggies, coldcuts and casserole dishes. Only time I go into the t/s is if I want a change of scenery. LOL Drive safe everyone.