I do my cutting at home. I make up kits and package everything needed in plastic bags. The sewing maching goes next to my bed and my projects go in the closets. It's only my husband and me, so I have empty closets. I take a small folding table that I can set up in front of the couch or take outside. Yes, the ott light is a must have if you plan sewing in the evening or even on cloudy days. I have a small one that sits on the table and folds up for storage. I don't take a stash, but of course I buy fabric along the way. On some trips I do no sewing, and on other trips I just do handwork, but I am looking forward to doing more piecing work when we go this summer. We're retired, but we aren't full-timers or evern snowbirds since we babysit for young grands during the school year. I'm sure that you are used to working with the kids and animals around and a fifth wheel will give you lots of room, but if you find using the machine to be too challenging just sit back and enjoy the trip and the togetherness. You will probably never get to spend this much time together as a family and teenagers have a way of growing up and moving away all too quickly. Make this an adventure you will never forget.