Weekender kitchen

[73thingsale]

Here's one I found with pretty good instructions. Reasonable skill level and materials, nothing too exotic. Nice design though, although the grill may be up kinda high for some folks.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Chuck-Box-Camp-Kitchen/#step1

Been thinking about one of these for my tintop non-camper.
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86 GL Hardtop Blue

[Muskrat]

check out blue sky camp kitchens for chuck boxes and plans for sale. they have a great building technique that cuts down on the weight without compromising the strength.
http://www.blueskykitchen.com/
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[yiucycle]

here is 70's westy kitchen for sale on ebay, doesnt look cheap:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&...037wt_1285
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[unplannedbbq]

[tam_shops]

Great to know. Thank you. Indeed checked my pots, very light not so magnetic! Going with the electric kettle this year. If I can find it! LOL

[Trex72]

Here is a setup I just finished. It has a sink cabinet with a lid and a table which attaches to the drawer front. The sink drains out underneath the van and the water tank is in the back of the van. With the swivel chairs, there is a ton of space inside with all u need for camping! Next on the list is to add a propane heater. Fall is approaching fast.

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[wes.outside]

So we go to the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake every six months. We saw this at the show...looked really cool and well thought out.

http://www.grubhubusa.com/

And a video explanation...


Link

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'86 Vanagon Syncro with Westfalia Poptop

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[tilstad]

A cabinet can be made for $300-350 for behind the passenger front seat that includes 2 burner stove, sink with running water, and propane fridge + storage for utensils. I made one. It looked almost factory. And I don't even have any particular woodworking skills. New everything except the fridge, which was free.

All the tools I used was a drill, electric jig saw and hand tools.

The key is to find a supply of suitable laminated material that is only slightly larger in height then the size of the top plate you want. If you allow the top to stick out a little on all sides, just like a household countertop, then you can use the factory laminated edges of the plate on 3 sides. The 4'th side has to be cut, but you can hide that against the seat back. Or use a rubber edging.

Same for all the other pieces, use factory edging on all 3 sides, and it will look good! Then countersink the screws, and use screw plugs to hide them, in similar color as your interior is otherwise. White, brown, tan etc.

I started with acquiring the fridge, used, then built up the cabinet around that. Bought a sink stove combo and dropped it into top plate. After that it's up to you. I made a opening lid with utensil storage underneath. That was much easier than making a drawer, atleast a nice looking one.

If anyone is interested I might be able to dig up some old pics, but that camper burnt up long time ago. Ruptured power steering line, then fluid on exhaust.

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[davevickery]

I posted in another thread this half linen cabinet. It appears to be just the right size to fit a truckfridge 49 in the bottom and has a nice drawer above. I built my own cabinet and it is VERY time consuming and the materials wind up costing more than you originally think.

My thought with this was to put a couple add-ons rather than starting from scratch. Remove the front door and put in the truck fridge. I would remove the bottom kickboard part which would bring it down a few inches and maybe add a small area on top and a folding side table. Or better yet the front table mounted like the picture above. And paint Westy Grey.

The key to a pre-made cabinet is finding just the right size. 18 wide x 21 deep. It looks like the perfect fit to me. It cost something like $169 at Lowes online site.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_168527-66150-20D+VB18_0__?...facetInfo=
Dave

I like the look of the custom made one, but that is out of reach for most people. And the portable chuck wagons look cool but storage space is the issue so having it all folded up when you are travelling seems like it doesn't solve the main issue of where to put your food and stuff when driving.

[butacska]

Hi
I really like your chuckbox, it looks well made.
Would it be possible to get the dimensions for it?
I would like to build one like yours.

Thanks

[butacska]

I was wondering if somebody could get me the measurement for the Vanagon cabinets. The ones that beside the bed and across the back door. I would like to build that as the ones from GPwesty just a little to expensive. I know it is a long shot, but I have to try.

I have an 87 weekender and without the cabinets it is a little tough to pack for camping. [/img]

[VwMomofthree]

Anyway, here's the plan:
- cut off the feet
- add blocking to the bottom & side so it sits level on the jump seat
- attach nylon cam-lock straps to secure it in place
- hinge the door at the bottom & add chains for a drop-down work surface
- add a fold-down shelf on the left side for another work surface
(I already have this - scrounged from another project)
- add a couple latches to keep things closed while driving
- maybe add a small lip around the top edge to keep things from rolling off...???

(As I've mentioned) there's room inside for gallon jugs (5.5"x8"), pull-out tubs
as "drawers" (11.5"x8.5" - double-duty as a sink), butane burner in the top
drawer & room for some assorted supplies: spare fuel, a couple pans, dishes
& maybe some food. It should be quite easy to pop in & out as needs change
from hauling bodies & cargo to picnicking, camping & roadtripping.

For long-term camping/tripping, we also use a cheap set of drawers strapped
to the wall in front of the fold-down table. It fills the gap between the jump
seat & bench seat. It's on casters, so at night we roll it over behind the pass.
seat to allow the bed to fold down. We usually use the front door for in&outs
at night so we don't mind if it's in front of the slider. Our cooler fits under the
edge of the bed so there's still room to get around.

At this rate, we'll be able to do as much or as little as we need quite easily.
I love that the Weekender is so flexible! Long live the Weekender!

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Pictures please---is it done yet?

[dhaavers]

^^^ Nope, not done.

Other projects/priorities came along and all of a sudden the van's in winter storage again...

We'll see what happens here in the spring.
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[VwMomofthree]

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[Timwhy]

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[Timwhy]

You are more than welcome! No credit needed tho, I do love seeing the Roon right where he loves to be...in the Westy!
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