packing questions... need advice please.

I'm sure this info is here somewhere but I did a few searches and couldn't find what I'm looking for. I don't need a packing list (that I have) but I'm looking more for advice on where to put some of the bigger stuff.



We are total AS newbies but we're getting ready to full time. We have a few short trips plans to get us ready and know that we'll adjust stuff as we go. We have a 2009 Airstream International 25FB.



First, I'm wondering, is it ok to pack stuff just inside the AS but not in a cabinet? I am thinking of keeping our generator in a heavy duty, air-tight bin and then placing this under the AS table while we travel.



I am also thinking of keeping an electric cooler under the table as well.



And we have a portable solar panel we need to put somewhere. It might go in the truck but if we needed to put it loose in the AS, is that ok?



Where does everyone pack their chairs? These I'm thinking about putting right behind the propane bungeeing them to the propane cover. Bad idea? Good idea? Is there a good way to do this?



As far as kitchen stuff goes, does everyone secure everything in the cabinets or is it ok to just put stuff in there? I'm lining the cabinets and drawers but how much does everything shift?



Thanks so much for any tips/ideas in advance!