Bumper Outdoor Kitchen?

[Kim_in_Indiana]

Okay, my 12 year old had a fantastic idea. We literally just got this bus yesterday. It's a fiberglass 28' diesel shuttle.

Pulled it into the driveway and he looks at the back and says, "instead of putting the kitchen inside, what about making a fold down box and putting the kitchen outside. Then we could have a table that slides out from there and have a place to sit food out." Kitchen being Coleman stove and sink. I've been eyeing those fish cleaning stations for $50 anyway and doing a foot pedal sink.

It does have a tow package, so we want to keep that available. I'm searching on Pinterest but don't see anything yet. Has anyone come across anything like this? I need to take a closer look at how the frame goes into the back of the vehicle.

[slaughridge85]

Not a bad idea, but where do you cook if the rain is blowing in sideways or its 10 degrees outside?

[dgorila1]

Originally Posted by Kim_in_Indiana

Okay, my 12 year old had a fantastic idea. We literally just got this bus yesterday. It's a fiberglass 28' diesel shuttle.

Pulled it into the driveway and he looks at the back and says, "instead of putting the kitchen inside, what about making a fold down box and putting the kitchen outside. Then we could have a table that slides out from there and have a place to sit food out." Kitchen being Coleman stove and sink. I've been eyeing those fish cleaning stations for $50 anyway and doing a foot pedal sink.

It does have a tow package, so we want to keep that available. I'm searching on Pinterest but don't see anything yet. Has anyone come across anything like this? I need to take a closer look at how the frame goes into the back of the vehicle.

I want to do the same thing when I finally buy my bus. My neighbor just bought a new tow behind rv and it has an outdoor cooking station. A door flips down on the side of the trailer and has the cook top and counter space on it. There is a short length of propane hose that is part of it too. When you want to use it you undo the latch and drop the door down so it becomes the cook station/counter. You then connect the hose to a propane connector that is located under the trailer and tied into the propane line feeding the inside stove and heater. You can then light the burner and cook away.
When it is in the closed position it sits flush against the trailer body. The awning covers the area to keep the sun/rain off. There is also a bracket to bring the TV outside to hang on the side of the trailer if you want, and a 110V outlet and cable connector to hook it up. Pretty neat....simple but effective.

[skoolie_n00bie]

Originally Posted by Kim_in_Indiana

....Kitchen being Coleman stove and sink. I've been eyeing those fish cleaning stations for $50 anyway and doing a foot pedal sink....

this is what i'll be using:
table/cleaning station - http://amzn.com/B006JEDPHQ
cooktop - http://amzn.com/B00005OU9D (coleman )

as for the foot pedal, i didn't like what was commercially available, but was very intrigued by this instructable - Field Sink

[crazycal]

You need to be pretty coordinated to cook while chasing after the bus.

[Robin97396]

For lack of a better simple option I went with a bilge pump, based on seeing someone else do that years ago. I understand they last about 15 years.
SEAFLO Boat Diaphragm Manual Hand Bilge Pump 720GPH Black

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Robot Check

This is not the same model I chose but I can't find the one I chose, so...

[Docsgsxr]

Originally Posted by crazycal

You need to be pretty coordinated to cook while chasing after the bus.

And fast!!!!!

[Docsgsxr]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

For lack of a better simple option I went with a bilge pump, based on seeing someone else do that years ago. I understand they last about 15 years.
SEAFLO Boat Diaphragm Manual Hand Bilge Pump 720GPH Black

$27.99 & FREE Shipping

Robot Check

This is not the same model I chose but I can't find the one I chose, so...

Using that after you make hamburger patties is gonna be a magic trick in itself!

Kim, how about a sink such as.........



You can fill it and drain it outside. May be a bit large, but you could shop for smaller.

And a cook top,


how would that work??

[Kim_in_Indiana]

HAHAHAHHAH! This made me laugh.

That is one way to exercise the kid and keep him away from the tablet for a while.

[Kim_in_Indiana]

Then use the griddle or microwave inside.

[Kim_in_Indiana]

Originally Posted by skoolie_n00bie

this is what i'll be using:
table/cleaning station - http://amzn.com/B006JEDPHQ
cooktop - http://amzn.com/B00005OU9D (coleman )

as for the foot pedal, i didn't like what was commercially available, but was very intrigued by this instructable - Field Sink

That is the same table. Bass Pro has them for $80. My local farm store (Rural King) has them for $50.
I could create just an inverted box, piano hinge and lock up. I have to think of logistics of faucet/hose and a multitude of other things. But this could be really cool!!

[Kim_in_Indiana]

Hmm.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/390968811379266256/
I have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest. LOVE the ideas but my budget hates it. ;)

[skoolie_n00bie]

Originally Posted by Docsgsxr

Using that after you make hamburger patties is gonna be a magic trick in itself!

Kim, how about a sink such as.........



You can fill it and drain it outside. May be a bit large, but you could shop for smaller.

And a cook top,


how would that work??

that sink/cabinet looks awesome!

[skoolie_n00bie]

Originally Posted by Kim_in_Indiana

That is the same table. Bass Pro has them for $80. My local farm store (Rural King) has them for $50.
I could create just an inverted box, piano hinge and lock up. I have to think of logistics of faucet/hose and a multitude of other things. But this could be really cool!!

We use my wife's acct for Amazon, as she has Prime: free 2-day shipping

Originally Posted by Kim_in_Indiana

Hmm.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/390968811379266256/
I have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest. LOVE the ideas but my budget hates it. ;)

that is a very nice idea! i wanted to do something useful with the rear door of our bus. Perhaps a porch: open the door to 90degrees, then lower a fold-out platform, attach side rails+stairs. All supported underneath by a hitch or feet under the platform.
I decided to just put a lock on the door, and leave it shut

[Robin97396]

That's pretty affordable for a wet system in the bus. I want a considerably bigger sink than that for washing dishes. You know bachelors, we don't do dishes every day.


Docsgsxr; Using that after you make hamburger patties is gonna be a magic trick in itself!

Not really. My pump handle might be as greasy as your faucet handle if I didn't take precautions before I mess my hand up like while I'm making sourdough. To simplify things I use 93% lean frozen 1/2 lb patties from Cash & Carry. I don't buy instant food but I do try to reduce mess and those patties are the best deal I can find on lean black angus ground beef. Not messy at all.

[Docsgsxr]

Thanks for the full explanation of your method of hamburger patty making Robin.

Kim, sorry for hijacking your thread, Ill stick to the topic from now on and no jokes.

[Robin97396]

Yes, apologies Kim. I'll keep my patty usage to myself in the future.

[Jolly Roger]

I salvaged a stainless steel countertop about 4' long with a sink about 12"x12"x10" deep on 1 end and two burners on the opposite end with about a 20" prep/counter space in between with a backsplash and lip just right for hanging on the side of the bus.
Works out with where I want to put my propane but will have to pipe the water over.
I want my propane on the same side and right beside my fuel tank and somewhat protected by the fuel tanks crash rail because I don't plan on my propane storage area being as heavy duty.
Thanks for reminding me about this I am in the middle of finishing my piping underneath and completely forgot about the outdoor kitchen idea and dang it I forgot way back when I was piping the hot water also. Thanks for the reminder all is not lost yet.
For in public campground use instead of actually running the drain to the tank because of where I want my outdoor kitchen and the location of my grey water tank . I will make a 5-gallon bucket with lid into a French drain with pea gravel or sand and pipe to a location (dry feet) just under the bus.

[Robin97396]

That sounds nice to have an outside work station. It would be great during hunting season.

The chemicals in dish soap actually act like a light fertilizer and moss killer when put on the lawn. Some households in dry climates actually have grey tanks that they use to water the lawns with.

[Docsgsxr]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

The chemicals in dish soap actually act like a light fertilizer and moss killer when put on the lawn.

Someone once told me that light amounts of dishsoap in your irrigation gets rid of bugs in your lawn as well. No grubs = no moles!!!!!