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08-07-2013, 10:48 AM
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#81
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ft. Hood, TX
Posts: 21
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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.
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08-16-2013, 05:37 AM
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#82
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 2
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Love Hate Relationship with Outside Kitchen
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!!
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2006 Ford F350 PSD
2013 Cougar 32RBK
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08-16-2013, 05:54 AM
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#83
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Airdrie, Alberta
Posts: 552
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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.
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2013 Passport 3220BHWE, upgrade axles, Kumho Radial 857's, all LED, TST507 TPMS, Reese DCSC, DIY corner stabilizers
2012 Ram 1500 Sport crew cab, Hemi, 4x4, 3.92 LSD, factory brake controller, S&B CAI w/scoop, Moroso air/oil can, 87mm ported/polished/knife-edged throttle body, Magnaflow exhaust, 180* t-stat, Rear lowered 2", Airlift 1000.
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08-17-2013, 11:45 AM
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#84
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MA
Posts: 3,153
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Currently siting at the outside kitchen watching a movie and deciding when to start cooking dinner...
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2013 Premier 31BHPR
2014 F350 6.2L
Soon to be just DW and I
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08-17-2013, 03:22 PM
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#85
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Woodstock, GA
Posts: 405
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I am standing in my outdoor kitchen, listening to country music and waiting on the DW to get ready for dinner. Kids are screaming at the moment! I think I should go inside!!!!
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08-18-2013, 06:17 PM
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#86
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 3
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We camp in a 29RBK. The bunks are great for the kids. Te outdoor kitchen is great, we never buy ice for drinks, nice to have coffee pot outside in the morning to not wake the kids.
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08-19-2013, 09:35 AM
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#87
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1
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Laredo 291TG, outdoor kitchen...the feature that draws the most positive feedback from others, and we happen to agree!!
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08-28-2013, 08:46 AM
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#88
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Kingwood, TX
Posts: 7
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Love it so far...
We have a new 2013 Passport Grand Touring with the BH and small outdoor kitchen. So far, I love it. We have taken it out twice and this weekend will be our third time.
We used it to boil corn and crab legs all outside. It's real hot in Texas and I couldn't think about cooking or putting the oven on now and heating the RV up more. It's handy to put away the salads and butter before it melts or bring them out early without having to go in and out. We have cooked all of our dinners outside, so far. I kind of forget I have the refrigerator. Next time I am going to put some water and soda in it before I leave and just plug it in when I get to my destination. Guess it doesn't work too well for traveling daily as you do have to have electric to use it. Haven't set up the sink yet but will do it this weekend. If you have more than two people traveling, this is the only way to do it.
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08-28-2013, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Woodstock, GA
Posts: 405
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbarbee
We have a new 2013 Passport Grand Touring with the BH and small outdoor kitchen. So far, I love it. We have taken it out twice and this weekend will be our third time.
We used it to boil corn and crab legs all outside. It's real hot in Texas and I couldn't think about cooking or putting the oven on now and heating the RV up more. It's handy to put away the salads and butter before it melts or bring them out early without having to go in and out. We have cooked all of our dinners outside, so far. I kind of forget I have the refrigerator. Next time I am going to put some water and soda in it before I leave and just plug it in when I get to my destination. Guess it doesn't work too well for traveling daily as you do have to have electric to use it. Haven't set up the sink yet but will do it this weekend. If you have more than two people traveling, this is the only way to do it.
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My fridge runs fine while traveling!! I installed a 1000w inverter and the frost never leaves the freezer. I got nice, cool, sody waters available as soon as the truck is in park. They help me get the trailer level!!
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08-28-2013, 12:58 PM
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#90
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Spring, TX
Posts: 16
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31bhpr Premier Ultra Lite
We have the outdoor kitchen also and use it more than the inside... When grilling, frying seafood or just tailgating it really comes in handy to stay with your guests rather than be inside while they're outside. Our TT also has a tv that turns to the outside so we can watch games, videos, tv shows outside also... Great feature... Good luck!
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2012 keystone Premier Ultra Lite 31BHPR
2010 Ford Supercrew 5.4L w/ Airlifts
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08-31-2013, 07:03 PM
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#91
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Auburn Kentucky
Posts: 7
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Ask the guys beside you building the fire to cook their morning bacon...we love ours...keeps the cabin fresh and no food odors. We have the cook top and the Aussie grill...the fridge is 110v but we typically power up a couple of hours before we head out. Fridge and contents stay cold and ready for use...leave the cooler at home. The additional cabinet space we store our outdoor amenities...table cloths, paper towels, candles, lights etc. it's was a must for us and its really nice to be able to stay social while cooking for the fame and friends.
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2014 Keystone Cougar X-lite 32RBK
2006 Dodge Ram Laramie 1500 4X4 1500 Hemi 3.92 gears, Superchips Flashpaq...w/K&N cold air, Tekonsha P3 Electronic Brake Control, Equal-i-zer WD w/4 point sway control, Airlift Ride-Control
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09-02-2013, 03:36 PM
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#92
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Oakfield NY
Posts: 229
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Just remember it is not gray water till it is in the tank. Dish water can be dumped on the ground and not filling your tank
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09-02-2013, 05:36 PM
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#93
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robo
Just remember it is not gray water till it is in the tank. Dish water can be dumped on the ground and not filling your tank
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That used to be true, but more and more campgrounds are regulating even dishwater. In Michigan State Park Campgrounds, it is not "legal" to even throw dishwater into the bushes (not even if you're tent camping). Almost every private campground I've visited in the past 2 years has signs warning against dumping dishwater on the ground. They request using the "mop sink" located behind the bath house.
Might want to double check the rules where you camp just to be sure
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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09-03-2013, 08:03 AM
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#94
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MA
Posts: 3,153
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Once soap or a piece of food or something gets into fresh water it becomes gray water. The tank has nothing to do with it. That is also the issue with outside showers, it you use soap you are dumping gray water.
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2013 Premier 31BHPR
2014 F350 6.2L
Soon to be just DW and I
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03-26-2014, 07:29 AM
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#95
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NB Canada
Posts: 19
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Originally Posted by Laredo291OH
I have a 2011 291TG with outdoor kitchen. We use it almost exclusively. My camper also came with the factory BBQ grill and mount. Only used the factory grill 1 time, had more than an hour tryin to cook 4 hamburgers. Then bought the Olympian Stainless grill. It connects right to the quick connect gas line, mounts right to the factory mount and works great. Stores nicely in outside storage in the back on the left side. Only issue with the grill is the spark ignitor has never worked and according to most reviews I have read it never does. Just keep one of those wind proof extended lighters in the drawer, need it for the 2 burner cooktop anyway.
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Did the bracket for attaching the grill to the rear bumper support come with the Olympian grill? We have the Outback 300rb and agree the OEM grill is terrible.
What about the propane stove, any suggestions on a better one?
Oldcow
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03-26-2014, 02:59 PM
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#97
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NB Canada
Posts: 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SLIMSHADIE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Laredo291OH
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Thank you.
Oldcow
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03-27-2014, 06:38 PM
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#98
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: NE. Iowa
Posts: 230
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Quote:
Originally Posted by numbnu7s
I purchased a 2013 31sqbwe this year and have had it out 5 times so far. A few of the main selling points for us included the bunks and the outside kitchen. So far, out of the 5 trips I have used the outdoor kitchen every time.
Pros
Coffee pot in the morning (percolator, not instant) doesn't fog up the windows in the TT I use a French press. I usually don't make it in time to shut it off before it starts whistling.
Cooking outdoors is cool. still do most over the fire
Love to BBQ and this gives that the opportunity
Don't have to mess up the inside as much
Store extra beer outside, but... see con.
Cons
Lack of drain on the sink stinks. I might add a drain in to a 5 gal bucket. (You have to lift the sink out and empty it)
quick connect on the sink always spills water on to the kitchen island I have found that when removing the flexible spout from the faucet, I hold my finger over the end of the spout when I remove it. Keeps the water from running all over the counter.
Other outside kitchens are taller. The lid could be used as a rain shelter but not this one.
Every time you slide it out you have to connect the gas to the quick-connect underneath and it's a pain.
Good luck in the decision making!
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We have never even used or inside kitchen. I can go out and make my coffee without waking my DW and kids.
I have found that when removing the flexible spout from the faucet, I hold my finger over the end of the spout when I remove it. Keeps the water from running all over the counter.
I also sealed the raw edges of the laminate counter top where the sink sits. Water and MDF do not play well. Keeps it from swelling.
Mike
2013 2920bh
2008 RAM 1500 quad cab; 5.7 Hemi; 3.92's
DW; 2 offspring; 1 pooch
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2017 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 / 5.7 Hemi / 3.92 axles
2020 Bullet 291RLS
1-wife / 1-dog / 2-kids
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04-21-2014, 07:05 PM
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#99
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Victoria, Texas
Posts: 2
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We have only had our Sprinter 266RBS out a couple of times so far, but really can't imagine NOT having an ODK. It's so much nicer cooking outdoors (when possible) and as many others have said, not leaving the mess and odor inside.
Have really enjoyed our RV as a whole, and cannot find anything to complain about.
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2014 Ram 3500 Laramie CCLB SRW, 6.7 Cummins w/ 3.42
2014 Keystone Sprinter 266 RBS
2010 Ram 1500 C.C. Hemi, w/3.92 rear - SOLD
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04-22-2014, 09:04 AM
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#100
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MA
Posts: 3,153
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJ266
We have only had our Sprinter 266RBS out a couple of times so far, but really can't imagine NOT having an ODK. It's so much nicer cooking outdoors (when possible) and as many others have said, not leaving the mess and odor inside.
Have really enjoyed our RV as a whole, and cannot find anything to complain about.
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Always nice when a plan comes together.
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2014 F350 6.2L
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