My camp kitchen build - test

dport · 04-12-2009, 06:24 PM

After viewing Corey's thread on the Drifta Kithens, I decided to build one myself to justify some of the power tools in my garage. The materials list was basically 1 full sheet of 15/32 plywood, a few scrap pieces of 3/4 plywood, 2 drawer slides, 3 window sash latches, 1 4 foot piano hinged cut in two. Here is the main box 32 inches X 24 in.

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Godzilla · 04-12-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dport

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dport · 04-12-2009, 06:33 PM

This is the box with the top and back attached. The overhang was left for adding flip up table tops on either side, which I have not done yet.

RMA · 04-12-2009, 06:51 PM

I am very interested to see how this comes out , I want to make one myself.

dport · 04-12-2009, 06:55 PM

Here is the top cover, which houses one of my coleman stoves. I have one newer LP and one liquid fuel stove. I would have liked to build the whole box a little narrower, but the LP stoves are a good bit wider than the older stoves. The top cover will flip over and the front of if will hang below. It will be supported by a flip brace. This will provided a second surface for the second stove. My wife and I camp with several other cpl's and often end up the "mother and father" of the group, therefore requiring two stoves.

Godzilla · 04-12-2009, 07:00 PM

Neat stuff. What are you putting on the bottom for legs? Adjustable ones to account for ground variations?

RMA · 04-12-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Godzilla

Neat stuff. What are you putting on the bottom for legs? Adjustable ones to account for ground variations?

A shovel would probably work good.

dport · 04-12-2009, 07:11 PM

More pics of the top assembly

Godzilla · 04-12-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RMA

A shovel would probably work good.

I figured just to keep it off of the wet and dirty ground since it is just wood.

dport · 04-12-2009, 07:56 PM

I'm having internet trouble b/c of storms, so I'll have to post more pics tomorrow.
Godzilla, I am just planning on sealing it with water sealer and letting it sit on the ground. I think it'll be OK since it'll only be on the ground a few days at a time. I think it'll sit pretty level and sturdy do to it's overall width. It has a pretty large footprint.

dport · 04-13-2009, 02:08 AM

This is the top, flipped over and suported by the under brace. Notice the latch on the corner. When the latch is released, the front board will just swing down and be out of the way

dport · 04-13-2009, 06:55 PM

Here is the 5 inch top drawer. This will house the silverware and 4 cups (shown), and serving spoons/tongs, etc.

dport · 04-13-2009, 07:12 PM

This is the rear of the box in the closed position. The hinge in the center swings up and catches on the small block in the center of the top when it's flipped over to provide the second cooking surface.

dport · 04-13-2009, 07:22 PM

Here are the slats in the bottom made of 15/32 plywood, 1.5in wide with 1.5 in gaps.

***Corey*** · 04-14-2009, 01:47 AM

Looking good.
Where did you get the silverware?
I have looked at GSI's and Colman's who make similar ones.

dport · 04-14-2009, 07:22 PM

The silverware was picked up at Big Lots for $10. It came with a few other items that I discarded from the gear.

dport · 04-16-2009, 04:51 AM

Haha, I just realized my toes are showing in post 15.

whokrz · 04-21-2009, 04:59 PM

Here is my camp kitchen, few straps and a piece of plywood that doubles as a base for my jack on soft ground.

dport · 05-01-2009, 02:49 AM

Now that's innovative!!! I need to get some updated pics up. I had to cut the kitchen in half, just below the drawers b/c I found a good deal on a camper shell. I mounted 3 buckle style latches around the joint so the kitchen is still stable when in use. I used it for an over night trip last weekend and I am hooked on having a camp kitchen. I also picked up a cheap wire dish drying rack like you set on your counter and made a bracket that lets it hang off the side. I will have some field pics next weekend

***Corey*** · 05-01-2009, 04:24 AM

Looking forward to the pics.
I bought a little dish drying rack yesteryear to use with my kitchen setup.
I had a "home size" version in my old camping gear, but it was to big for this new setup.
I had used the prior rack when I had my tent trailer long ago.

You can see the new baby rack on the far right shelf of the setup.

***Corey*** · 05-25-2009, 05:14 AM

dport, any more pics?
I ran across this today.
http://www.blueskykitchen.com/
Might be some ideas in it too, and they have them in kits or fully made.
They also sell plans.
http://www.blueskykitchen.com/plans.html

dport · 07-23-2009, 09:38 PM

Sorry about the delay, been kinda hectic with a baby on the way, plus being sidetracked by the pop-up camper. Here's a cpl pics of the kitchen in use, nothing fancy. We set it up in the middle of the trail a while back and fried some chicken, as you can see in the pics with the tarp over it. I think I may off load thisone to someone else and build another one that is shorter since I have the camper shell on my truck now. I am thinking about building on that will fit in the Runner and Taco. I think I will build the next one the length of the back of the Runner with fold down table legs. This way we can also use it if we want to carry it with us while camping in the pop up. http://s584.photobucket.com/albums/ss286/portwoodfl/

04-12-2009, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	This is the box with the top and back attached. The overhang was left for adding flip up table tops on either side, which I have not done yet. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-12-2009, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	I am very interested to see how this comes out , I want to make one myself. __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

04-12-2009, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Here is the top cover, which houses one of my coleman stoves. I have one newer LP and one liquid fuel stove. I would have liked to build the whole box a little narrower, but the LP stoves are a good bit wider than the older stoves. The top cover will flip over and the front of if will hang below. It will be supported by a flip brace. This will provided a second surface for the second stove. My wife and I camp with several other cpl's and often end up the "mother and father" of the group, therefore requiring two stoves. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-12-2009, 07:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	More pics of the top assembly Attached Thumbnails __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's! Last edited by dport; 04-12-2009 at 07:20 PM.

04-12-2009, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	I'm having internet trouble b/c of storms, so I'll have to post more pics tomorrow. Godzilla, I am just planning on sealing it with water sealer and letting it sit on the ground. I think it'll be OK since it'll only be on the ground a few days at a time. I think it'll sit pretty level and sturdy do to it's overall width. It has a pretty large footprint. __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-12-2009, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,151	Neat stuff. What are you putting on the bottom for legs? Adjustable ones to account for ground variations?

04-13-2009, 02:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	This is the top, flipped over and suported by the under brace. Notice the latch on the corner. When the latch is released, the front board will just swing down and be out of the way Attached Thumbnails __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's! Last edited by dport; 04-13-2009 at 02:10 AM.

04-13-2009, 06:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Here is the 5 inch top drawer. This will house the silverware and 4 cups (shown), and serving spoons/tongs, etc. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's! Last edited by dport; 04-13-2009 at 06:58 PM.

04-13-2009, 07:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	This is the rear of the box in the closed position. The hinge in the center swings up and catches on the small block in the center of the top when it's flipped over to provide the second cooking surface. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's! Last edited by dport; 04-13-2009 at 07:14 PM.

04-13-2009, 07:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Here are the slats in the bottom made of 15/32 plywood, 1.5in wide with 1.5 in gaps. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-14-2009, 01:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	Looking good. Where did you get the silverware? I have looked at GSI's and Colman's who make similar ones. __________________ 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

04-14-2009, 07:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	The silverware was picked up at Big Lots for $10. It came with a few other items that I discarded from the gear. __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-16-2009, 04:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Haha, I just realized my toes are showing in post 15. __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

04-21-2009, 04:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
whokrz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Suisun City, California Posts: 345	Here is my camp kitchen, few straps and a piece of plywood that doubles as a base for my jack on soft ground. Last edited by whokrz; 04-21-2009 at 05:02 PM.

05-01-2009, 02:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Now that's innovative!!! I need to get some updated pics up. I had to cut the kitchen in half, just below the drawers b/c I found a good deal on a camper shell. I mounted 3 buckle style latches around the joint so the kitchen is still stable when in use. I used it for an over night trip last weekend and I am hooked on having a camp kitchen. I also picked up a cheap wire dish drying rack like you set on your counter and made a bracket that lets it hang off the side. I will have some field pics next weekend __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

05-01-2009, 04:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	Looking forward to the pics. I bought a little dish drying rack yesteryear to use with my kitchen setup. I had a "home size" version in my old camping gear, but it was to big for this new setup. I had used the prior rack when I had my tent trailer long ago. You can see the new baby rack on the far right shelf of the setup. __________________ 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

05-25-2009, 05:14 AM	#21 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,070	dport, any more pics? I ran across this today. http://www.blueskykitchen.com/ Might be some ideas in it too, and they have them in kits or fully made. They also sell plans. http://www.blueskykitchen.com/plans.html __________________ 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

07-23-2009, 09:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Sorry about the delay, been kinda hectic with a baby on the way, plus being sidetracked by the pop-up camper. Here's a cpl pics of the kitchen in use, nothing fancy. We set it up in the middle of the trail a while back and fried some chicken, as you can see in the pics with the tarp over it. I think I may off load thisone to someone else and build another one that is shorter since I have the camper shell on my truck now. I am thinking about building on that will fit in the Runner and Taco. I think I will build the next one the length of the back of the Runner with fold down table legs. This way we can also use it if we want to carry it with us while camping in the pop up. http://s584.photobucket.com/albums/ss286/portwoodfl/ __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

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