Slide out kitchen options

[LandyAndy]

Hi People.
Just been researching pull out kitchen options for camper trailers.Not much available it seems.
Probably looking at the stainless steel style ones on Ebay.
Anybody know of any suppliers/manufacturers,especially in WA????
Andrew

[loanrangie]

I looked at the chinese ebay jobs but not really what i'm after, i reckon diy is only way to get what you want or you buy a drifta.

[LandyAndy]

Im not really wanting to buy chinese without seeing what the quality is like.
This would be what Im looking for.
Stainless Steel Camper Trailer Slide OUT Kitchen 2 Drawers Sink TAP | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/STAINLESS-STEEL-CAMPER-TRAILER-SLIDE-OUT-KITCHEN-2-DRAWERS-SINK-TAP-/181064055806?_trksid=p2054897.l4275)
Andrew

[Chops]

That's not a bad looking kitchen Andrew. The only thing I would ask if it's imported, and thus what grade stainless is it made from.

From what I've seen, most imported stainless doesn't seem to be up to par on the quality stakes. Being so cheap, I doubt its made here. That's not necessarily a bad thing, just means you need to take care, keep it clean and dry when you can.

In our camper, the stainless is prone to rusting easily, which can be annoying as it looks unsightly. If I could tig weld, I'd be making my own replacement unit.

[debruiser]

That's not a bad looking kitchen Andrew. The only thing I would ask if it's imported, and thus what grade stainless is it made from.

From what I've seen, most imported stainless doesn't seem to be up to par on the quality stakes. Being so cheap, I doubt its made here. That's not necessarily a bad thing, just means you need to take care, keep it clean and dry when you can.

In our camper, the stainless is prone to rusting easily, which can be annoying as it looks unsightly. If I could tig weld, I'd be making my own replacement unit.

it is possible to MIG weld SS.... not quiet at pretty but it'll get the job done.

[LRD414]

Andrew,

Drifta make excellent pull-out kitchens.
? CAMPER TRAILER KITCHENS ? Drifta Camping & 4WD (http://www.drifta.com.au/camper-trailer-kitchens/)
They are not stainless but are good quality and made in NSW. May be useful for you that Drifta can customise to your exact requirements.

I have a stainless pullout in my camper trailer. It's chinese and so far has been excellent. It came with the trailer so can't help with suppliers of stand-alone kitchens.

Cheers,
Scott

[Fluids]

Hi Andrew. It looks OK ... But I'm with Scott. The Drifta DPOR at $990 is better value for money IMHO. We were very critical of how much bench space CT kitchens DON'T have. A lot of offerings out there lack decent prep' space ... Which is why the current KK kitchen bench appealed to us. Nothing worse than trying to prepare a meal on the back of a postage stamp! :p

[Chops]

Yeah, I know DB, and I could pull out the Stick and use that too, but if one plays ones cards right, maybe one can buy himself a little Caddy ;)

With the Mig, I think it might be a bit expensive to do the swap over thing for the amount I'm going to use it too.

[debruiser]

Yeah, I know DB, and I could pull out the Stick and use that too, but if one plays ones cards right, maybe one can buy himself a little Caddy ;)

With the Mig, I think it might be a bit expensive to do the swap over thing for the amount I'm going to use it too.

If you go gassless, then just buy a kitchen it will be cheaper :P but if you get gas, although still not really cheap it's a better economy. O yea stick can do it too.... I forgot about that.

Back on track though, sorry guys. I'm loving the look of the drifta swing out DSO. I'm thinking of making my own version of it to suit my No5 trailer.

[LRD414]

... lot of offerings out there lack decent prep' space ...

That's true. While our kitchen is good and solid, with a decent stove and sink, there's minimal bench space.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/203.jpg

So we use tables to gain bench space, which is not as user friendly. It would be nice if the kitchen came with bench space like your KK. But it's to a budget.

The Drifta kitchen does have good bench space that folds out and I prefer the laminex surface to stainless anyway.

Cheers,
Scott

[landy]

Personally I wouldn't use anything other than a Drifta DPOR. Luke is excellent to deal with and will make up anything to your specs/needs.
We bought one for our first CT and where so impressed with its build and quality that when we upgraded to a Lifestyle CT we specifically optioned no kitchen and ordered another Drifta which was sent to Lifestyle before we took delivery. I note that Lifestyle now offer the Drifta as an option
It's costs a grand but it's simply (in my opinion) the best on the market. Huge bench space and made in Australia.
I should say that I am not affiliated with Drifta or Lifestyle in any way other than being a happy customer.

[LandyAndy]

Thanks Nino.
I prefer stainless steel,but after reading others points and looking at Driftas website,I could be convinced the Drifta way is worth doing.
Now,my Bro is a cabinet maker specializing in high end kitchens,could end up with the kitchen of kitchens:):):):):):)
Andrew

[Melbourne Park]

I have a costly off road caravan, but I think Drifta are fantastic. They know the Disco very well too, and they ship anywhere. Their stuff is strong, light, and doesn't waste space, plus its immune from dust effecting wheel slides. Also its a mature R&D establishment and their experience guarantees cleverness. For instance, they use various grades of plywood ... you cannot do that, without lots of experience. In a Discos and Prados, they know how to get a level floor, how to get access to key elements of the vehicle like a Prado winch or a Disco under floor tyre etc etc

Don't look down on plywood either. Its the most affordable composite out there. In racing yachts, "cold moulded" costs a fortune ... its an elaborate way of cross layering plywood in a racing yacht.

However I doubt you'll get to talk to the real Drifta guy ... they'll put you onto the area you are interested in I expect ... but those people do know their stuff.

If something goes wrong too, they'd back it up, and Drifta gear is saleable used too.

I have visited there place in Gloucester, and also bought a few small things on line. There service etc. has been first rate. I've met people with Drifta setups, and they love it too. I think metal drawers etc waste a ridiculous amount of space, and are heavy and IMO are crude.

[stewie110]

Hi People.
Just been researching pull out kitchen options for camper trailers.Not much available it seems.
Probably looking at the stainless steel style ones on Ebay.
Anybody know of any suppliers/manufacturers,especially in WA????
Andrew

I cannot comment on anyone being available in Western Australia.

However Drifta will/can do custom jobs for people based on phone, email, sketch designs if the design is possible. i.e. structurally sound and will live up to their build/quality reputation standards. I can say their quality is excellent and they are all manufactured in Australia.