do your "main" shopping when you stumble across a largish town, usually weekly, when trouncing around little towns (the worthwhile tourist traps) then just grab a few fruit and veggies there, have a look at where the locals go

don't worry too much about buying a "great swag" of tucker unless you are heading outback, just go week to week, the milk is the hardest thing to keep followed by fresh bread, but a good fridge will see you right,

wrap your bread in alfoil and wrap tightly in glad wrap, try to keep as much air and light away from the unused portions as you can and it will last a lot longer, keep your milk at as low a temperature as possible without freezing and you should get about 5 days out of it

because you are traveling solo don't fall into the trap of "going without" I have seen it time and time again "oh its only me, I cant be bothered" make mealtime something special and always give yourself decent grub, make it something to look forward too not something to dread or get out of the way as fast as possible as a lot of solo travelers do, I know you bugger's

always have at least one substantial meal per day, whether this is lunch or dinner it doesn't matter, don't let the feeling of being alone and I cant be bothered get you, keep up the veggies and fruit as well, one is very susceptible to scurvy if one doesn't eat enough greens

tinned food is a good way of long lasting cheap sustenance and there is a huge variety available now, don't go without because it is too much trouble,

I know what you solo's do when no-one is watching, when it comes to feeding yourselves

Ole Grizzly wrote:

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IMPORTANT

Do not forget each State Quarantine Regulations when transporting fruit, vegetables, honey and corrugated cardboard.(breeding place for some fruit bugs apparently)

Best to carry what you can consume prior to crossing borders.

Don't forget your Passport

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All what OG said and add foam fruit & vege containers.....they confiscate them too!

 

We restock every couple of days because thats all our fridge will hold. When on hols we never know when we will eat out either so don't want too much fresh stuff on hand.
We also carry a couple of tinned meals and a packet of salada biscuits and a long life litre of milk just in case we cannot get things. Some places have strange closing times and you may get caught out.

I depend on long life milk, by carrying 2 fresh ones and the open one in the fridge.
All of this is relative to the space and fridge you have.
I have a Waeco as a deep freeze in which I carry pre-cooked meals packed in serve sized containers. I also carry some packets of noodles and a couple tins of tuna options. I freeze my bread in the Waeco as well. The van fridge ice box is not big or good enough to safely preserve food, but it's ok for short term storage.
When I'm on the road I shop for the fresh stuff at the nearest supermarket or local market. Be careful of some markets. The produce isn't always local or fresh.
The only state borders which do vehicle checks are into SA and WA from all directions and in the Victorian riverland region. And honey is a no no over the borders.
Like everyone said, if you're not going bush for weeks at a time, there will always be a shop in the vicinity, unless you're planning on camping on 80 Mile Beach between Broome and Pt. Hedland. Oh well, even Anna Plains Station's store might help you out.
Roadhouses will also have some fresh food at a pinch and a price, but then you may as well order, sit back and relax while they cook it for you. Pick a truck stop, as they have the best tucker. Cheers

If we are going a distance without shops I usually get the butcher to cryvac some meat for me beef is best as it will last longer in the fridge. Helena.