My panties are not in a wad.  Your post did not help answer the question that the thread poster asked.  Just not sure why you quoted me saying it is glass? Do you quote people much stating what things are made of? It seems that you wanted to get a reaction, so I reacted with facts. 

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr Seuss

Edited May 19 by rynosback

  On 5/19/2019 at 10:27 AM, rynosback said:

My panties are not in a wad.  Your post did not help answer the question that the thread poster asked.  Just not sure why you quoted me saying it is glass? Do you quote people much stating what things are made of? It seems that you wanted to get a reaction, so I reacted with facts. 

 

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr Seuss

Not sure why you say I quoted you.  I didn't quote anyone, except Dr Seuss.  

Back to your corners, people!  You're actually on the same side, so thank you both for your thoughtful replies.

I am now weighing up whether I want to bring along 4 of each of my regular dishes and put the money toward something else (like solar), or purchase the Corelle, which is lighter than my dishes. I hadn't thought of that until this conversation. 

It must be funny to see what newbies have to work through as they're planning something this monumental, when they really have little or no clue what the day-to-day living is like. Wonderful to have such a patient resource as this to ask questions and set one's mind at ease.

  On 5/19/2019 at 9:00 PM, Bigthinkers said:

I am now weighing up whether I want to bring along 4 of each of my regular dishes and put the money toward something else (like solar), or purchase the Corelle, which is lighter than my dishes. I hadn't thought of that until this conversation. 

In case you decide to go that way, outlet malls almost always have a Corning store where you can buy Corelle at reduced prices. It's also sold on eBay. The newer stuff is not the same as the older stuff but it still holds up just fine; you just can't put casseroles on the stove top anymore nor cups in the microwave unless you get the vintage ones with the open handles.

Linda

It is all good.  If I feel like I am being poked I just do not sit there and take it. I have now added this member to my ignore list. So there is no need for any more banter. Sorry for the derailing of your thread.

We started with Corelle as our everyday user dishes.  We made a change to a bone china style for about 3 years, and now we're using a 
"Corelle" type of dish but not the brand.  

We also have our glassware, pyrex cookware, some corning dishes Alie likes, and such.  The only breakage we have incurred is self-induced.

Might go with Corelle or Corelle-style dishes to save a little weight for something else. Or maybe not. But maybe.

Save a couple of pounds in weight and put them toward solar or save a few dollars and put them toward solar? 

This is what my brain does when I try to think about the million decisions around transitioning out of a house and into an RV. Usually around 2am. 

Edited May 20 by Bigthinkers

We had Corelle come out of the cupboard of our motorhome.  It did not bounce, it broke into hundreds of tiny sharp pieces that couldn't be vacuumed off the carpet, but had to be individually  picked up.  I don't think we ever got every piece up over the time we owned it.  So, if you use it, secure your cabinet doors.  Only 1 piece fell, but in a thousand, or so it seemed pieces.

  On 5/21/2019 at 2:18 AM, SnowGypsy said:

We had Corelle come out of the cupboard of our motorhome.  It did not bounce, it broke into hundreds of tiny sharp pieces that couldn't be vacuumed off the carpet, but had to be individually  picked up.  I don't think we ever got every piece up over the time we owned it.  So, if you use it, secure your cabinet doors.  Only 1 piece fell, but in a thousand, or so it seemed pieces.

It must have been some of the new Corelle. The old stuff bounces but the new stuff, if it lands on it's edge, shatters. The process in making it changed several years ago. That's why I think your best source is looking for "vintage" on eBay.

Linda

That's good advice, SnowGypsy and sandysys. My grandmother had Corelle for years, and it just wouldn't die. Probably still as good as new to this day. If we go that route I'll look for an older set.

Really finding there are so many things we're having to weigh up (literally, in some cases). Is it better to buy a newer (but used) rig and hope most of the bugs have been worked out, but not have much money left over to do upgrades, or get a much older rig (better built than the newer ones) and put in a bunch of upgrades. We know there is no one answer to that, but it does seem like so many decisions we're making are like one giant balancing act. 

Fun, and frustrating. (See? More balancing just in that one comment!)