Outdoor kitchen question

KO-in-WYO · 12-22-2011, 01:24 PM

My wife and I are looking at Cougar Xlite TT's and we are stuck on which floor plan we like best. My question is addressed to those who have an outdoor kitchen on their TT.

How much do you use it, and is it essential to have the large outdoor kitchen or would the smaller one with just a shelf, small sink, burners, and a half fridge work just fine?

The models we are stuck on are the 28rbs (love the double bed bunks, but there is NO outdoor kitchen), the 31SQB (we really like the back room layout, but it has a fairly small outdoor kitchen), or the 29RBK (we like the big outdoor kitchen, but the bunk area is our least favorite).

If the outdoor kitchen is hardly ever used, or not that practical to use, then I'm thinking we'll go with the 28rbs, but if it's something that we would really enjoy using, then I guess we need help deciding if it's worth the less desirable bunk layout to have the larger one, or if we could compromise and be happy with the smaller kitchen found on the 31SQB?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

jason · 12-22-2011, 02:00 PM

We have a Laredo 291TG, we use the outdoor kitchen all the time. I don’t think we have ever cooked inside.

DTJ9610 · 12-22-2011, 02:05 PM

We have the Laredo 303TG. My initial thought was that the kitchen would just be a perk. I originally wanted the extra storage. However now that we have spent a season in it I couldn't see doing without it. The sink comes in handy for the kids to do a quick wash, the burner is great for cooking and not having to worry about any grease spasing or smelling up the inside. The fridge is also great for the kids to grab their drinks (as well as the adults). We also have the grill attachment which is great too.

5forcamping · 12-22-2011, 02:57 PM

outdoor kitchen is awesome! we dont bring ice coolers anymore since we can put all our drinks in outdoor fridge. the sink is great to have for lots of reasons. we also have the grill attachment which is a must for us. the other advantage of the bigger kitchen is the big door that doubles an an awning when open. the only thing i am going to change is the nice cabinets that i dont really use. will put a nice flat screen tv at some point.

CampingNut18 · 12-29-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DTJ9610

We have the Laredo 303TG. My initial thought was that the kitchen would just be a perk. I originally wanted the extra storage. However now that we have spent a season in it I couldn't see doing without it. The sink comes in handy for the kids to do a quick wash, the burner is great for cooking and not having to worry about any grease spasing or smelling up the inside. The fridge is also great for the kids to grab their drinks (as well as the adults). We also have the grill attachment which is great too.

We also thought that the outdoor kitchen might just be a marketing tactic or something else to maintain and clean but it has proved very handy. We don't have a sink but love the storage and even small tv. Having the outdoor kitchen really cuts down on the 'step aerobics' in and out of the camper for all the stuff we need to cook. Luv it!

Carmen

aggiesailor · 06-03-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jason

We have a Laredo 291TG, we use the outdoor kitchen all the time. I don’t think we have ever cooked inside.

I think the outdoor kitchen is the best selling feature of the OUTBACK 312BH. It allows everyone to stay outside and spend time together. I have the outdoor kitchen has grill, burner and fridge and think its awesome!

Wesley

BigInIssaquah · 06-04-2013, 08:56 AM

+1000 for the outdoor kitchen. We've only had our 303tg out once so far this season and I can't imagine not having it. We used the oven once to make some cinnamon rolls for breakfast and that was only because it was pouring rain outside and I didn't feel like cooking in the rain.

If it was up to me I would love an option of just deleting the oven/stove altogether for more counter space. As long as you have a microwave inside you can always get something cooked in a pinch if it's raining outside.

GaryWT · 06-04-2013, 12:19 PM

Love the outside kitchen, 2nd camper with one. Use fridge for mostly drinks, cuts down on going inside. Also used while cooking etc., but we usually move all but drinks back to the inside fridge when we close up. Plug in when we get home and all is good.

rode2nowhere · 06-04-2013, 03:12 PM

311bhs here with outdoor kitchen, curious what others with similar use for skillet/pan as the outdoor stove will not handle larger pots, pans, or skillet.

Pete and Jeanne · 12-23-2011, 06:51 AM

Once had a high wall PU with outside kitchen..don't believe we EVER used the oven inside..Our's didn't have a fridge so, if you do, that's a perk..heck yeah..go for it !!

Jay D · 12-23-2011, 09:34 AM

The only thing I do not like about my outside kitchen is the fridge only runs on 110v. Other than that it is great.

SLIMSHADIE · 12-23-2011, 10:34 AM

They only thing I dont like is the 110v only fridge, but that being said we always cool our drinks down a day before. Drove 6 hours one time and it went from 40 to 45 degrees. We keep our drinks in the outside and mostly food on the inside. Gives you more room, also keeps the kids outside. Never had to use ice in 2 years. Hardly cook inside, keeps the mess outside. Use the sink all the time to wash hands, water for the dog, rinse stuff off.

When you get camp setup, flip the door open and wala. Also if it starts raining flip the door down, in seconds.

My next camper also "HAS TO HAVE AN OUTSIDE KITCHEN," again.

I have two kids with 3 bunks, its perfect for us.

Jay D · 12-23-2011, 11:04 AM

I will be looking at getting a grill that I can mount to the rear bumper (Laredo has it I think) This way I have the 2 burner stove to the right and the grill to the left of the kitchen.

SLIMSHADIE · 12-23-2011, 02:32 PM

I added mine cause they didnt have them for 2010 models. It was easy to install plus I picked the grill I wanted.

http://keystonerv.org/forums/showthr...ighlight=grill

To be honest I only have used the grill once in 2 years.

This is what i use and it works perfect. All my friends have them now and its cheap, if you like cooking over the fire. Completely adjustable, up/down, grill can rotate while also swings out of the fire.

http://www.kotulas.com/deals/bobaque...-outdoor-grill

MacinAfgn · 08-07-2013, 10:48 AM

We're a month into owning our 28rbs and opted for the bunks over the outdoor kitchen. We really don't use the I door kitchen and an outdoor would be nice. For now, we use the outdoor grill which suits us just fine. The boys love the spacious bunks on the 28rbs.

Rescue16 · 08-16-2013, 05:37 AM

Really all in all I love it. Keeps the mess out of the inside of the RV on my 32RBK. The only hate part I have is the DW stated if it is cooked in side she will do it if it is cooked outside it is my responsibility. Lord I have beeen doing alot of cooking lately!!

Just remember when you are washing dishes using the ODK sink, that you are filling the Black water tank instead of the Grey water tank on the 32RBK at least.

So nice to have everything outside so no smells in the RV either. Putting in a small 19" TV so I can watch the game or race while I am cooking up some Steak and Lobstah!!

Bottom line I really think the Out door kitchen is worth the price of admission and am really happy we have it besides I end up cooking all the time!!

audio1der · 08-16-2013, 05:54 AM

Even the tiny outdoor kitchen on our 3220 has seen 99% of our cooking while camping. Other than coffee and toast in the mornings, it's ALL cooked outside. SO glad we have one, highly recommended.

GaryWT · 08-17-2013, 11:45 AM

Currently siting at the outside kitchen watching a movie and deciding when to start cooking dinner...

skifreak76 · 01-17-2012, 04:27 PM

i have a sprinter tt 311bhs with a large outdoor kitchen and we use it all the time. and we have plent.y of bunks in side. it is a trailer we love

happytrails · 06-25-2012, 08:05 AM

The 31SQB kitchen is a smaller one. It has a sink with hot/cold faucet, but no drain!!! The refridgerator is SMALL and to tell you the truth we thought we would never want to use one so we opted for this small kitchen only because we liked the bunk area for the kids. That being said, I wish like heck that we had gotten a bigger kitchen!! If you're going to get one, do it right and get the bigger one. I am envious of all those that park around me and have the bigger ones. They offer so much more room and a dawg gone drain for the sink would sure be nice! Either do it right or don't do it all. If you go half way like we did, you will likely regret it.

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