80 Series 8020 Cruiser Kitchen (1 Viewer)

[asutherland]

Great build!
What is your water source for the sink?

Thanks! Currently two narrow plastic Jerry cans down the side. But I'm hoping to have a triangular shaped custom (narrow) tank built for between the rear seats and the box. I've measured and calculated the volume would be around 50L, assuming I use the full width between wheel wells and about 20 inches high.

 

[RUSH55]

That will be a nice setup. Having plenty of water on extended trips is important, especially in dryer climates. My family can blow through 10 gallons in 3 days between dishes, washing hands, coffee, etc...
That sink will go a long ways to minimize wasted water

 

[renago]

Try to think if you can fit a tank under the car .
Will help in many ways , lower center of gravity,tank out of the way for life time , more space in the car for other things .
Normally people divert the exhaust tubes , and use that space for water or fuel tanks .
Just my 2 cents

 

[asutherland]

Try to think if you can fit a tank under the car .
Will help in many ways , lower center of gravity,tank out of the way for life time , more space in the car for other things .
Normally people divert the exhaust tubes , and use that space for water or fuel tanks .
Just my 2 cents

Factory sub tank has that space already But yes, otherwise a good idea!

 

[asutherland]

Finally put on some nice metal handles! Found at the hardware store for $3 each. They are very solid and work perfectly, sticking out exactly the same distance as the yellow unlock tabs of the slides.

I added a 1/8 aluminum cross-brace along the back which completely removed any lateral movement (it was shifting about 4mm, causing a "ticking" noise).

And I customized and added a stainless steel paper towel holder from Cad tire. When the roll is taken off, it slides perfectly in with the drawer alongside the slide.

 

[asutherland]

Tacos!!!!!

 

[VirginiaCruiser]

Tacos!!!!!

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This is awesome

 

[RockShoes]

Tacos!!!!!

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Those were damn fine Tacos. Next time we might even remember the cheese!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Great work!! Very cool

 

[cruiserpilot]

So well done. I’m getting a bit tired of unloading and setting up kitchen every day.
Thanks for the great detail shots. I really like the sink/stove combo. What are the dimensions
of that?

 

[thelal]

impressive work

 

[asutherland]

Thanks guys!

The stove is a dometic mo 9722L.

 

[ProwlerDriver]

This is awesome. hope to one day recreate the same. The sink is so cool.

 

[renago]

Great work

 

[asutherland]

This is awesome. hope to one day recreate the same. The sink is so cool.

Thanks guys. Only pullout kitchen in a suv with running water that I've seen yet. I took a risk making it... Was worried things just wouldn't work out after spending$$ and time... But it did.

 

[FotoJeeper]

Great build! Thanks for sharing.

 

[renago]

question to Asutherland ref solar panel.
how long have to had it working on the to tent roof ?
how does it perform is shading ?

thanks Renato

 

[asutherland]

question to Asutherland ref solar panel.
how long have to had it working on the to tent roof ?
how does it perform is shading ?

thanks Renato

Hey Renago, I've had it working on top of the tent for a year now.

Performs about as well as any other solar with shading.. not great. Prefers direct sunlight.

 

[CPC]

This is such a cool set up. I have no desire to camp for extended times, but if I did this would be a mandatory part of my camping equipment. Great job!

 

[PeterTheBeater]

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