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1986 Multivan / "Weekender" rear side cabinet Dimensions.........
I have heard that the newer grey / gray ? interior has the rear seat angle different from the brown/beige interior.
Not sure if this is true...... but if it is....... Is the Weekender cabinet size different?
Here is what I have.........
Not very high tech but masking tape and a Sharpie work!
Overall length........ 32 3/4".......
Overall height to shelf bottom...... 33 1/2" ....... From lower engine cover rib.......
Overall depth....... 14 3/4" ........
View of angle and fit into the rear. The cabinet fits snug against the metal upright and the breaks and follows the lid angle holding back a consistent distance..........
The top intersection ...........
Difficult one....... The angles and cuts of the bottom.
The front is flush to the metal floor for 6",
The rear is parallel with the floor for 7 1/2" until the radius begins, this is 3 3/4" above the lower rib of the engine cover.
The gradual angle starts at the 6" mark from the front and runs for 17 1/4" ending 2 1/4" above the floor where the radius begins.......
The small door is 6 1/4" x 16 1/4" .............
The large door is 19" x 24 1/2" ..........
If you need any other views or dimensions..... Let me know.
Dave
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1986 Multivan / "Weekender" rear side cabinet Dimensions.........
Not very high tech but masking tape and a Sharpie work!
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I believe that this thread has just become StickyLicious 
KamZ will find a place to immortalize it!
Great Job DjKeev!
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djkeev
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I plan to build some sort of a weekender kitchen. I'm thinking and planning and recently purchased these US FDA Food Grade bottles from US Plastic.
They were less than $6 each and hold 5 liters each. They are flat and easy to store neatly. I also figure being only 5 liters that no one bottle will be horribly heavy.....Sadly I am getting older 
USP 5 liter bottle with lid # 73061
I got extra lids #66153 and also spigots #73063 so I can configure pipes into the bottle or simply turn them on edge and dispense water like a water cooler in your office or home.
They measure 9 3/16" x 2 5/8" x 14 5/8" tall.
Now to plan a weekender cabinet around them utilizing their size!
My major stumbling block is a small reasonably priced sink. Bar sinks are the front runner right now. Just to need to deal with the holes in the Stainless.
I'm trying to envision something where faucets and pumps are not utilized but to have a shelf or bracket above the sink where one of these 5 liter bottles is mounted and it simply gravity drains into the sink. 
Just switch them out as they empty.......... 5 liters weighs 2 1/4 lbs. per liter so 12 lbs total or so.
I want all this........but I want it to still look good!
Dave
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vanagonjr
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| My major stumbling block is a small reasonably priced sink. Bar sinks are the front runner right now. |
How about a deep stainless bowl? Otherwise, there are sometimes RV;s at junkyards, bet a sink could be had cheap there. I got one from an scrap boat, from a friend for free. Now to get around to that cabinet....
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I plan to build some sort of a weekender kitchen. I'm thinking and planning and recently purchased these US FDA Food Grade bottles from US Plastic.
They were less than $6 each and hold 5 liters each. They are flat and easy to store neatly. I also figure being only 5 liters that no one bottle will be horribly heavy.....Sadly I am getting older
USP 5 liter bottle with lid # 73061
I got extra lids #66153 and also spigots #73063 so I can configure pipes into the bottle or simply turn them on edge and dispense water like a water cooler in your office or home.
They measure 9 3/16" x 2 5/8" x 14 5/8" tall.
Now to plan a weekender cabinet around them utilizing their size!
My major stumbling block is a small reasonably priced sink. Bar sinks are the front runner right now. Just to need to deal with the holes in the Stainless.
I'm trying to envision something where faucets and pumps are not utilized but to have a shelf or bracket above the sink where one of these 5 liter bottles is mounted and it simply gravity drains into the sink.
Just switch them out as they empty.......... 5 liters weighs 2 1/4 lbs. per liter so 12 lbs total or so.
I want all this........but I want it to still look good!
Dave |
You do know about Rotopax, right? Expensive, yes. Out of the way, yes. Convenient, yes.
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_search_results.php?search_phrase=rotopax
Not sure I get the whole "Weekender interior kitchen" thing… I thought the whole point of a Weekender is to not have a kitchen in your van.
I like to cook outside and have lots of extra room inside. That's why I bought a Weekender.
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djkeev
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You do know about Rotopax, right? Expensive, yes. Out of the way, yes. Convenient, yes.
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_search_results.php?search_phrase=rotopax
Not sure I get the whole "Weekender interior kitchen" thing… I thought the whole point of a Weekender is to not have a kitchen in your van.
I like to cook outside and have lots of extra room inside. That's why I bought a Weekender. |
I have seen them before but at $60 each for two gallons.........spendy!
I've got almost 5 gallons for $24....... In handy to use, dispenser friendly and compact to store 5liter containers.
The point of a weekender "kitchen"?
For those trips that turn to rain or cold where you really do NOT want to go stand outside and make dinner.
My occupation is seasonal...... Spring and Summer seasonal so my vacation times are very early Spring and late Summer and Fall. The weather isn't always the best!
I want to make something thin that slips behind the passenger seat and removable if desired. Just a sink in a cabinet with a flip up shelf or two to utilize as needed. My stove is a portable two burner propane unit that is preferably used outside, but again..... If the Weather is not permitting....
Why a sink? A splash of water to brush your teeth or to make a quick beverage, rinse off that sticky finger from the delicious meal. Rinse out a used mug.... A quick lunch stop along the journey......Whatever.
Dave
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I couldn't afford a syncro westie, so I got a CHC syncro 'weekender'.
Personally, I think a sink is bordering upon a waste of space. Usefull and convenient, yes. But for how much room it would take for a sink and a grey water tank we chose to just use a collapsible tote. Still looking for the perfect portable sink, but haven't yet found the perfect one.
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This one is still my personal favourite... 
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I've started my EV Weekender kitchen project with the setup shown below.
I think the dimensions for a DIY kitchen are similar to Vanagon, hope this helps
Primary Use / Needs:
Behind Passenger - Need driver jump seat
Go Vertical - I prefer to go up than sideways to save interior space
Outdoor Use - Mostly at campsites, chuck-box style
Do not plan to cook inside much (terrible odors, oils, etc.)
Luggable - Went modular to avoid too much weight
Setup
Tower 1 - Sink, pump, water, pots, utensils - In Development
Tower 2 - Drop-in Stove, gas, food supplies - Pending
Tower 1
Cut and primed - $0 freecycle TV cabinet - still noodling height / drawers
Steel bar sink craigslist $20 2nd hole for soap dispenser
SHURflo (94-009-10) Faucet - Amazon $35 Pricey but darned well designed
Flojet 03526 144A - Amazon $50 Location pending Aux battery connect and shower heater hose length
Discharge Hose - HD $4 long soft one, maybe will switch to rigid as other did
Handle Cutouts - will add some kind of handle cutout, or external handle if room
Height - still noodling, made it tall to have good height when on ground at campsite. I try to avoid working off picnic bench.
Tower 2
Size TBD - $0 freecycle from original tv cabinet
Should fit between Tower 1 and passenger jump seat
Should I skip Tower 2 and do a flip out stove that folds onto sink?
Drop-in Stove Top
Debating between:
Tear-down Coleman 2 burner camping stove (sort of a shame)
Suburban 2937ABK - Amazon $105 6500 btu
Atwood (56494) DV 20S - Amazon $115 7200/5200 btu
LPG Bottle - I have a 20Lb but too big should be stored outside
Will use 1Lb for stove and refill off the 20 on a trailer (?)
Storage
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Not a real kitchen, but some drawer storage under the fridge:
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My original plan was to make a drawer like that to put my freezer on, but it interferes with the front seat turning around.
As infrequently as I turn the front seat around, I might just have to revisit the idea.
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Outdoor Kitchen by Studiomama
http://www.studiomama.com/outdoor-kitchen
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| I love the idea of using a modified "Outdoor Kitchen" from StudioMama for a Weekender!... add another tank for fresh water at bottom, with a foot pump as used on boats to pull water up to the sink... would it work? Might be worth a try! Please let us know if you've already got this in the works! |
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I'm waiting to get a Kanz... maybe next year. Come on bonus!!
It can be mounted for inside use too, just the 'box' with wall mounts, but you'd need a structure to hold it. That would come later for me, as we always cook outside anyway. I think a simple extruded Al frame behind the driver seat would elevate it off my fridge (which sits behind the driver)
You could just set it on the edge of the slider opening as well and cook from outside.
Not a "kitchen" with a sink, but an elegant chuck box that can be hung, set down, or setup (on legs)
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As I gather "Stuff" I'm beginning to see that I don't think that I want to clog up the Van's side door entry area with Cabinetry as I originally planned.
I now have a Truck Fridge TF41 Electric Ice Chest, 23" long, and an equally long Camp Stove.
I want to Store both of these behind the Passenger Seat.......
With the Cooler and the Stove in place there is adequate room at the door.....
I'm currently thinking of a simple "Flip Up" type of shelf for use when you need to stay inside on a rainy day or to set up the makings for Morning Coffee before climbing into bed.
A Cardboard Mockup........
Shelf Down......
And Shelf in the raised position......
There is of course exact dimensioning to do.
I do like what ZsZ posted with the cooler on top of drawers, I would still desire a flip up shelf to use so maybe only a single thin drawer below the Cooler?.......
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Not a real kitchen, but some drawer storage under the fridge:
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