Drifta Kitchens from Australia

***Corey*** · 04-06-2009, 02:54 PM

Saw over on Expo that Drifta will soon be offering these to the USA.
They have been pretty hard to get over here.
I have viewed them before in the past.
http://www.drifta.com.au/

They make setups for trailer, trucks/SUVs, and stand alone ones for tent camping.
http://www.drifta.com.au/prodd100200300.php

They have tons of designs, so it may take awhile to explore their site if these have enticed the overlanding juices in you.

Besides kitchens, they also make drawer setups.
http://www.drifta.com.au/4WDFitout.php#dcbc

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**aviator** · 04-06-2009, 11:02 PM

They look very similar to a set up my dad and I built for our tent trailer when I was a kid.
We mounted ours to the tongue and could lift it off attach the legs and be cooking supper inside of 5mins... that included attaching the propane and setting up the tent lol...

those Combi campers were the best...

dport · 04-07-2009, 05:18 AM

Sweet. I think I'll build one to justify all the power tools in my garage

toyospearo · 04-07-2009, 08:10 AM

I would love to have one of those. I couldn't find any info on a date they are going to sell them here in the US.
Where did you see that Corey??
thanks

**Tofer** · 04-07-2009, 08:27 AM

that doesn't seem like camping anymore at that point........ X

toyospearo · 04-07-2009, 08:30 AM

I think it falls under the "car camping" definition. It would sure make my hunting season more comfortable.

***Corey*** · 04-07-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyospearo

I would love to have one of those. I couldn't find any info on a date they are going to sell them here in the US.
Where did you see that Corey??
thanks

Saw over on Expo that they would be available to the US before long.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ghlight=drifta
Here are a few homemade ones.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=21268

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tofer

that doesn't seem like camping anymore at that point........ X

They are great for basecamp or long term camping of a week or more.

scuba · 04-07-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

They are great for basecamp or long term camping of a week or more.

I was thinking what chris was, But what you said makes sense..

Kool lookin stuff, If I was into overlanding I would get one..

***Corey*** · 04-07-2009, 01:05 PM

Camping is what you make of it.
It can be a:
40' RV with all the bells and whistles
Tent trailer
Regular trailer
Tent camping
Roof top tent camping
Backpacking

I have done all of the above.
The 40' RV was not mine though

I use to be really into backpacking back in the 70 and 80s, and would pack very light and stay for a week at a time hiking the Wonderland Trail that circumferences Mt. Rainier.

Now that I am older I like a little luxury when camping, hence the stuff I have in my Gear Review thread in this section.

scuba · 04-07-2009, 01:12 PM

I think the rooftop tent is ~=~ a ground tent, just a bit more luxurious and out of the way, The way your set up corey, you could probably last for like 2 weeks...Which just isnt my idea of fun..
To each their own..

dport · 04-07-2009, 01:37 PM

I think I'll be building one after viewing these. As far as not "camping", I bring my wife along on 90% of the trips and we average 8-10 ppl on each trip. We do enjoy roughing it, but we have a kid on the way and we're cooking for the whole party, so it would be very useful. I would leave it at home when it's a guys trip though.

firemaniac · 04-07-2009, 01:53 PM

Those boxes are very cool, and what I was originally thinking about building for camping before building the teardrop. I even went so far as to find a site with plans to build one (look for the Patrol Box near the bottom of the left frame) from a single sheet of plywood. I still think that is the way to go for those that don't want to pull a trailer.

***Corey*** · 04-07-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuba

I think the rooftop tent is ~=~ a ground tent, just a bit more luxurious and out of the way, The way your set up corey, you could probably last for like 2 weeks...Which just isnt my idea of fun..
To each their own..

Fire, those Boy Scout Patrol Boxes are cool.
I have seen them before, and many Scouting troops sue them.

Scuba, the roof top tents are a great way to get away from the bugs on the ground, and also standing water from rain storms.
Most roof top tents are very waterproof too, as they are designed to be used for expeditions and long trips in rain, snow, and ice.

I may be trying some winter camping next year, as I just installed a 12v bunk pad Sunday.
It is 42x60, not quite wide enough for two.
I originally had ordered the 54x60 which would have gone all the way out to the sides, but that size was discontinued.

These are the pads that truckers use in their big rigs in the sleeper.
I also replaced my small Autohome pillows with two full/queen firm Sertas.

Yes, this is very comfortable, just like sleeping at home.
Flannels sheets and a winter weight comforter, same exact setup on my bed at home.
The addition of the 12v pad will be good for freezing temps outside in the mountains.

bigt · 04-07-2009, 03:05 PM

yea man those kitchens are sweet...i like to be able to cook some good meals as we usually go for a week or 2..
roughin it while ok if you gotta.. if you dont music, a sweet kitchen setup and a warming pad make camping alot better!

**aviator** · 04-07-2009, 04:20 PM

Corey there is an insulated liner kit available for some of the autohome models...
If you were to attach a couple of solar panels to the top of the tent it would almost be self powering lol...
as for the pad being too small that is a good thing... it encourages snuggling...

***Corey*** · 04-07-2009, 04:32 PM

Paul, the liner does indeed fit mine, but I do not want to install it.

I do have a solar panel in mind too down the road.
That will mainly be sued to keep the aux. battery under the hood charged since it will be powering the ARB fridge, running a light in the tent, and possibly the ham radio too.

Solar is expensive.
The 60 watt panels I have been looking at are just under a grand.
A 60 watt alone would power the fridge all by itself during the daytime, but I am really just looking to keep the batteries topped off during a week long excursion.

dport · 04-09-2009, 02:58 AM

I purchased some plywood. Hopefully I will have time to get it started this weekend.

***Corey*** · 04-09-2009, 04:15 AM

Cool, keep us informed of your progress.

04-06-2009, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,467	They look very similar to a set up my dad and I built for our tent trailer when I was a kid. We mounted ours to the tongue and could lift it off attach the legs and be cooking supper inside of 5mins... that included attaching the propane and setting up the tent lol... those Combi campers were the best... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

04-07-2009, 05:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Sweet. I think I'll build one to justify all the power tools in my garage __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-07-2009, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,576	I would love to have one of those. I couldn't find any info on a date they are going to sell them here in the US. Where did you see that Corey?? thanks __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

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04-07-2009, 08:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,576	I think it falls under the "car camping" definition. It would sure make my hunting season more comfortable. __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

04-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	Camping is what you make of it. It can be a: 40' RV with all the bells and whistles Tent trailer Regular trailer Tent camping Roof top tent camping Backpacking I have done all of the above. The 40' RV was not mine though I use to be really into backpacking back in the 70 and 80s, and would pack very light and stay for a week at a time hiking the Wonderland Trail that circumferences Mt. Rainier. Now that I am older I like a little luxury when camping, hence the stuff I have in my Gear Review thread in this section. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

04-07-2009, 01:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WHEELIN BIG BEAR Posts: 6,968	I think the rooftop tent is ~=~ a ground tent, just a bit more luxurious and out of the way, The way your set up corey, you could probably last for like 2 weeks...Which just isnt my idea of fun.. To each their own.. __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

04-07-2009, 01:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	I think I'll be building one after viewing these. As far as not "camping", I bring my wife along on 90% of the trips and we average 8-10 ppl on each trip. We do enjoy roughing it, but we have a kid on the way and we're cooking for the whole party, so it would be very useful. I would leave it at home when it's a guys trip though. __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

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firemaniac Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Granite Falls, WA. U.S.A. Posts: 195	Those boxes are very cool, and what I was originally thinking about building for camping before building the teardrop. I even went so far as to find a site with plans to build one (look for the Patrol Box near the bottom of the left frame) from a single sheet of plywood. I still think that is the way to go for those that don't want to pull a trailer. __________________ 93, 22RE, 5Spd, Reg Cab, Short box, ICOM IC-V8000, Hella 500's, Cobra 75 WX ST, tool box, home-brew headache rack, extended diff breathers, basically stock but upgrading as money allows. - Firefighters, Because Police need heroes too Prepare for the worst, Hope for the best Try Geocaching

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bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	yea man those kitchens are sweet...i like to be able to cook some good meals as we usually go for a week or 2.. roughin it while ok if you gotta.. if you dont music, a sweet kitchen setup and a warming pad make camping alot better! __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

04-07-2009, 04:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,467	Corey there is an insulated liner kit available for some of the autohome models... If you were to attach a couple of solar panels to the top of the tent it would almost be self powering lol... as for the pad being too small that is a good thing... it encourages snuggling... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

04-07-2009, 04:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	Paul, the liner does indeed fit mine, but I do not want to install it. I do have a solar panel in mind too down the road. That will mainly be sued to keep the aux. battery under the hood charged since it will be powering the ARB fridge, running a light in the tent, and possibly the ham radio too. Solar is expensive. The 60 watt panels I have been looking at are just under a grand. A 60 watt alone would power the fridge all by itself during the daytime, but I am really just looking to keep the batteries topped off during a week long excursion. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

04-09-2009, 02:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	I purchased some plywood. Hopefully I will have time to get it started this weekend. __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-09-2009, 04:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	Cool, keep us informed of your progress. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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