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gator70 Samba Member
Joined: April 02, 2007 Posts: 63 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 11:50 am Post subject: Custom Kitchen designs |
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Please post the mods you made to your camper kitchen. Or new kitchen designs. |
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jackbombay Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2723 Location: Eastern Idaho
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1621 Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2006 Posts: 2174
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Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Not a lot, but a couple simple mods that are cheap, easy and practical. My favorite is the refrigerator door mod I copied from SpitsnRovers' website. Keeps the cold in while switching power sources, or re-igniting the propane. See it here: http://www.griffco.ca/interest/vw/vwfridgemods.htm
I also added the Frank Condelli designed VW grills to the cooking grate. No more tipped pots of water. See those here: http://www.frankcondelli.com/grill.htm
Other little ideas were simple plastic drawer organizer from an RV store that was trimmed to fit in the Westy drawer. Keeps things tidy in there.
Added some cut to fit, rubberized shelf liners found at any Walmart-Target-Fred Meyers, etc. to keep stuff from sliding around in the cabinet.
I found two large plastic snap-top food storage bins at Safeway that fit absolutely perfectly on the bottom shelf side by side. One is upside down due to the tapered sides, but they use every inch of available space, and seal out all air (good for keeping insects and rodents from sniffing around).
A battery operated refrigerator fan from an RV store that sits on the shelf and circulates the cold air. Helps immensely with the efficiency of the Dometic.
Added a second light over the stove/sink, identical to the original and located on the bottom side of the shelf.
And lastly, the rear table mod that allows the table to be raised to "countertop" level and still be functional. It consists of a dowel screwed into the floor, and the table rod slides over it. There are other designs as well, but this one has worked well for me. I can't find the link for the instructions right now, but they're around here somewhere. Allows additional workspace when cooking. _________________ '85 Westy |
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gator70 Samba Member
Joined: April 02, 2007 Posts: 63 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: |
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I bought a new two burner cooktop from a German supplier. I bought a small new stainless sink from a boat supplier and a new German facet.
Now my Norcold fridge is on its way to me.
Is there any ideas to put this together? |
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climberjohn Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2005 Posts: 1840 Location: Portland Orygun
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Jack,
That Youtube table vid is pretty slick. Thanks for posting it.
From your signature file, what is an "AHU Westy?"
I am not familiar with that term. _________________ '86 Westy, 2.5 Subaru power
Know your limits. Exceed them often. |
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Steelhead Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 1791 Location: Kentfield, CA
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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from a van that was just posted in the classifieds. Pretty sweet. swapable with jumpseat. cool design.
_________________ '77 Bay Window / '89 Caratsburg (aka. the Stormtrooper) |
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Dogpilot Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2005 Posts: 4205 Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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You can see the mods I did to redo the kitchen module for an AC/DC fridge and a microwave on this page:
http://homepage.mac.com/greystoke.eng/PhotoAlbum12.html _________________ Geology with a Syncro rocks!
86 Syncro Westy AKA "The Bughunter"
98 Disco I
08 Range Rover SC
08 VW Rabbit S
1951 O-1G |
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TopBud Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2004 Posts: 1111 Location: Flagstaff AZ
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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steelhead- are those insulated window coverings? how do they work? where do you find them? sorry for the hijack _________________ 86 bostig SYNCRO
66 convertible Karmann Ghia |
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izzydog Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2005 Posts: 665
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:28 am Post subject: |
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hey gator,
got any pics of your new stove and sink?
thanks,
jeff |
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Steelhead Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 1791 Location: Kentfield, CA
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:10 am Post subject: |
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TopBud wrote: |
steelhead- are those insulated window coverings? how do they work? where do you find them? sorry for the hijack |
Cool huh? Not mine, just found those pics in the classifieds. They do look insulated. Here's the ad, I'm sure the owner can help you out:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=715323 _________________ '77 Bay Window / '89 Caratsburg (aka. the Stormtrooper) |
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Rodknock Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 516 Location: Boulder CO
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Steelhead wrote: |
from a van that was just posted in the classifieds. Pretty sweet. swapable with jumpseat. cool design.
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The corner style cabinet behind the driver's seat and the swing-up Weekender table is exactly what I'll do to my Syncro Vanagon, that is when I find my Syncro Vanagon. I did a similar mod to my '71 bus. I also like the Weekender closet, but that's a lot more work. |
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tencentlife Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 10078 Location: Abiquiu, NM, USA
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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I think it's cute when you guys get all domestic and stuff. _________________ Shop for unique Vanagon accessories at the Vanistan shop:
https://intrepidoverland.com/vanistan/
Please don't PM here, I will not reply.
Experience is kryptonite to doctrine. |
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candyman Samba Trout Slayer
Joined: December 20, 2003 Posts: 2694 Location: Missoula MT
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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tencentlife wrote: |
I think it's cute when you guys get all domestic and stuff. |
aw shucks |
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Dogpilot Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2005 Posts: 4205 Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Ow, come on 10¢. I bet you have a "Mr. Bar-B-Que" apron hiding somewhere! _________________ Geology with a Syncro rocks!
86 Syncro Westy AKA "The Bughunter"
98 Disco I
08 Range Rover SC
08 VW Rabbit S
1951 O-1G |
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carterzest Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3842 Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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Dogpilot wrote: |
Ow, come on 10¢. I bet you have a "Mr. Bar-B-Que" apron hiding somewhere! |
I was gonna say a "Kiss The Cook" apron but you beat me to it _________________ Happiness=Portland, Oregon in the rearview mirror! |
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djbside Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2008 Posts: 114 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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So I was looking at the pictures in the My Syncro thread by tk76 and I had an idea come to me about this thread...
Given that TK's Syncro is pretty custom all-around... If someone had a tin top with two sliding doors (one on each side)... Could you add a Westy pop-top to it... but in reverse? Reason for this.... You build your kitchen/gally area in the rear of the van. Maybe cooking inside (standing facing out the rear hatch) and reach through to ppl sitting under the hatch in a screen tented dining area... Meanwhile... both side doors are open, and a bench seat has been folded back up from the nights bed. Along with two awnings over each slider.
Or am I still hung over from NYE? _________________ Brandon...'83 Westy "Rose" |
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wcdennis Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2004 Posts: 955 Location: Winston-Salem NC
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tencentlife Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 10078 Location: Abiquiu, NM, USA
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Dogpilot wrote: |
Ow, come on 10¢. I bet you have a "Mr. Bar-B-Que" apron hiding somewhere! |
I have a flame-proof welding apron, does that count? It doesn't say "kiss the welder" or anything, though. Not that anyone in their right mind would want to. _________________ Shop for unique Vanagon accessories at the Vanistan shop:
https://intrepidoverland.com/vanistan/
Please don't PM here, I will not reply.
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4491 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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"Along with two awnings over each slider. "
That (four awnings total) would be overkill but, hey, go for it. |
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FNGRUVN Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2007 Posts: 2237 Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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I'm guessing those insulated window covers snap into place. I guess you could attach the male portion of the snap to the glass with some rear view mirror glue. I think I need a set of these. The wife might have to bust out the sewing machine again. |
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