Outside Kitchen

[Flybob]

The outdoor kitchen was the deciding factor in our RV choice. When we traded in our 6 yr old unit, the salesman asked if the gas stove worked. Our answer was we don't know, never used it as we cook and eat outdoors. That's why we go camping. The outdoor kitchen eliminates a separate cooler and portable kitchen we used to carry. Also makes keeping the inside clean and bug free much easier as it eliminates many trips in and out.

[AKGperson]

The outdoor kitchen on our 2015 Jayco White Hawk 25BHS was one of the biggest selling points because we do most of our cooking/coffee making outside to reduce the moisture inside.
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2015 Jayco 25BHS
2007 GMC 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4x4

[The_Rhino]

We enjoy our OD kitchen for many of the reasons others have already noted in addition to some things I never thought of when we first bought our TT:
1) During the camping season we park our TT beside our backyard patio plugged into elect. & water. We use the awning, OD kitchen, grill, etc. to help prepare food for larger family events... I keep soapy water in the sink & rinse-off hands & utensils often when backyard grilling.
2) Our OD sink drains into the black tank which IMO is a good thing since the black tank normally does not fill-up as fast & extra water prevents solids from sticking...
3) I fully utilize the outdoor cabinets & countertop space & love that I can quickly lock it all up when we leave.
4) I utilize the extra 110V outlet for everything from bug zappers to power tools when I am working around the TT...

[sweetlou]

has anybody seen the cedar creek 38RD FIFTH WHEEL it has a outside kitchen looks soooo nice

[speedcat]

Originally Posted by sweetlou

has anybody seen the cedar creek 38RD FIFTH WHEEL it has a outside kitchen looks soooo nice

Yes, saw it yesterday at Couch RV Nation in Ohio. I love my OK and have been on the lookout for one as part of a quality residential style fiver vs a bunkhouse model. The OK on the Creek has a fridge, microwave and grill. I do prefer to have a sink but may compromise. The inside design has a defined separation between the kitchen and living area with doors that pull together. The kitchen island is small and storage in the kitchen is limited. Otherwise an intriguing design

[timothy clancy]

We just bough a vibe 272 bhs with an out side kitchen we had a wilderness advantage fith wheel with no out side kitchen I know we are going to love this option even early morning coffee outside with out waking all up in am bumping around camper

[tenttotrailer]

At first I was dead against the OD kitchen....more stuff to clean, fix, winterize etc. However, many of you make compelling arguements for having one. I do most of the cooking and clean up so the thought of being outside with the rest of the clan while doing that is an asset.

Kevin

[retired on a mountain]

The outside kitchen is a must tailgating or camping

[Johntgif]

2015 Surveyor 321BHTS with an outside kitchen I would fight you for. Cold beverages in the frig, hot & cold water in the sink, fries & onion rings cooking on the stove top, and steaks cooking on the Weber grill attached to the aux. LP gas coupling. When does life get better than this ???

[smonagle]

Originally Posted by Johntgif

2015 Surveyor 321BHTS with an outside kitchen I would fight you for. Cold beverages in the frig, hot & cold water in the sink, fries & onion rings cooking on the stove top, and steaks cooking on the Weber grill attached to the aux. LP gas coupling. When does life get better than this ???

As soon as the steaks are done 😉



2011 Forest River Flagstaff Classic 831KRSS
2011 Coleman 267BH Fifth Wheel
2013 Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi

[MURRAY5476]

Cedar Creek 38RD has an outside kitchen. Very nice camper

[ttanous]

We love our outdoor kitchen in our 38rd. Great for cookouts no going inside for sodas.


Tom & Marilyn
2013 Chevrolet Duramax 3500 HD LTZ Crew Cab Long Bed Z71 4X4
2015 Cedar Creek 38RD Hathaway Edition

[Flybob]

Unless you plan to spend most of your time inside, you can't beat an outside kitchen. Keeps heat in when needed and out when not wanted. Keeps insects out and unit much cleaner as you are not going in and out for food and drinks. We love ours.

[ghostrider]

we love ours with the exception of the 120v outlet only works with on shore power. Has anyone changed it to the inverter or wired it to trailer plug so its cold going down the road? I'm looking into it now as that is the only drawback on our Sierra 360 pdek. 2nd trailer with the OK. love it

[Patrickdana]

Compact refrigerators generally use 50 watts or less so a portable inverter should work.

[TURBS]

My outside fridge draws 1 to 2 amps when running.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"

[ironj]

If you pack it fairly full and get everythjng nice and chilled then unplug just before leaving , everything will stay cold for 3-4 hours easy.......even in 90 degree temps.....

One of our camping friends throws a chunk of dry ice in the freezer portion and says it stays way way cold!!

Now to your original question, on my old lacrosse I had installed a 1000w inverter anyway, so I had thought about plugging it in while driving, but it was 30+ feet from my inverter....didn't feel like running cables since it stayed cold on trips anyway...

My new rig has a small outside fridge and a residential fridge and both run on the 1000w inverter. ...the small fridges don't pull many amps/watts except at startup...

[brownie289]

My door hinge is failing yet again!
It has been warrantied twice since 2011. Obviously a design flaw. Truly I want to keep this rig I love the layout.

[G-reg]

Our Catalina 273dbs has a small outdoor kitchen(fridg, sink with no drain!, a propane tabletop grill, counter space) and I can't imagine going without it now. Our sink is on the sliding counter and is a plastic bowl that can be lifted out and dumped. I'm trying to devise a effective drain attachment but haven't come up with anything that will be functional.




2016 Coachmen Catalina 273dbs
2013 F150 Supercrew 6.2L with 3.73

[elchilero53]

Looked at several models with outside kitchens. Asked my bride what she thought and she gave me the "seriously, dear?" look. Ok. No outside kitchen. Cool concept. Keeps the inside from getting smoked up. But I prefer cooking on a grill outside, though.