Hello, my wife and I are in the market for a new Fifthwheel. We have had two previous 30' tt's. We have two daughters 13 and 8. We have looked at a few in person and dozens online. We seem to have a case of the "ooohhs and aaaahhhhs". We want an area for the girls and their friends to relax and our bedroom seperate. Some of the models have the outside kitchen option. When we first saw this we thought it was great, however, after doing some thinking, I wonder how much we would actually use it. My wife is only 5'2" so I wonder how much she would enjoy using this?? The trailers sit rather high so I know the girls won't be able to get into the fridge.
How many of you with these setups use the outside kitchen?? I know it depends on weather etc., but do you find yourself using them more or less than cooking inside??
I hope this makes sense, it did in my head when I started typing.
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boernegang wrote: Hello, my wife and I are in the market for a new Fifthwheel. We have had two prvious 30' tt's. We have two daughters 13 and 8. We have looked at a few in person and dozens online. We seem to have a case of the "ooohhs and aaaahhhhs". We want an area for the girls and their friends to relax and our bedroom seperate. Some of the models have the outside kitchen option. When we first saw this we thought it was great, however, after doing some thinking, I wonder how much we would actually use it. My wife is only 5'2" so I wonder how much she would enjoy using this?? The trailers sit rather high so I know the girls won't be able to get into the fridge.
How many of you with these setups use the outside kitchen?? I know it depends on weather etc., but do you find yourself using them more or less than cooking inside??
I hope this makes sense, it did in my head when I started typing.
My personal opinion, without ever having had one, is that if you have a small TT or FW and a) need extra room, b) you always wind up being the cook for the entire camp site, c) you like to cook lots of fish or d) you have a real need to keep kitchen heat out of the coach, I don't see how useful they'd be. Again, just my opinion.
Lyle
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My personal opinion, without ever having had one, is that if you have a small TT or FW and a) need extra room, b) you always wind up being the cook for the entire camp site, c) you like to cook lots of fish or d) you have a real need to keep kitchen heat out of the coach, I don't see how useful they'd be. Again, just my opinion.
Lyle
I would agree with that. The outside kitchen didn't appeal to us. I may cook outside, but I'm very happy with a Coleman on the camp table, or the BBQ grille. I don't even like to use the outside gas hookup for the BBQ. I want all that smoke and grease farther away from the trailer.
But I know some people consider the outside kitchen a must-have, so to each their own. My guess is that if you don't think you would use it, you are probably right.
Lots of people swear by them and use them all the time. For us it is a definite, "Let's look at another trailer...". Went to the Hershey RV Show and if it had an outside kitchen we walked right on by without even looking inside.
We have a very nice grill that will cook everything that we need to cook, two very nice A/C units, so heat in the trailer isn't an issue, and we'd much rather have that space used for living area or storage. Not to mention the DW says she won't clean it (one is enough and I'm in charge of bathrooms, not kitchens). We also don't want to have to contend with taking two mustards, two ketchups, two mayos, etc. or having to carry stuff from one kitchen to another (bowls, spoons, spatulas, etc.) If we have to carry stuff back and forth, we'd just as soon use it where it is. If it has an outside kitchen, we wouldn't want an inside kitchen, but, then in a pouring down rain it would get dicey having dinner, so we'll stay with the tried and true inside kitchen only. Just us.
My 2 cents, your mileage may vary...
Don
Bronwyn
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2011 Ram 2500 Longhorn CTD HO
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The outside kitchen wasn't the must have It was the bath with the tub! Now that I have the outside kitchen its great. The fridge is great especially for the kids, they don't have to go in and out when they want something to drink. Inside fridge for food, outside mainly drinks, and the outside sink is great too!
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oh boy hubby wanted an outside kitchen. It didn't matter to me. infact all I saw was it taking space from the rear bunkroom that we needed for the kiddo.
so in the end we got an outside refrigerator (in compartment by itself) and a pull out stove top (in compartment by itself). We didn't get that full size kitchen.
hubby is happy with his few things outside and we are more happy that the bunkroom has the room needed inside.
it sure has to be a personal issue on this one. you would either use it and love it and be happy as a clam with it, or never touch it like me
I went through the same questions. Decited on no outside kitchen for us. The BBQ grill works just fine. Plus we would rather have the storage. A big decider was the amount of room it would take up in the RV site. Some sites are tight to begin with; then if you have a kitchen sticking out you'd better be good friends with your neighbor. If you do a lot of tailgating at sports events or those types of get togethers I could justify it.
We have a Sierra 355QBQ with outdoor kitchen. I thought it would be a cool thing to have, but had no idea I would end up LOVING it like I do. I wouldn't have a coach without it now!!
We always have 3-5 nieces and nephews with us and their parents, and have sleeping room for all. We do most all cooking outside.
The separate bunk room and half bath are great!! The half bath has access thru the second exterior door, so no trampling thru the coach for the kids to go.
We love it!!
Mark
2010 Sierra 355 QBQ
2011 Ford F-350 Lariat Diesel Dually PIC OF BOTH
My Jayco has an outside cooktop and a sink (have to empty it manually). I rarely use the stove, but I do use the hot / cold water (has a hose attachment) all the time. It would be handy to have a fridge as well, but my electric cooler does a great job at that. I wouldn't want to give up the room in the rear bedroom though.
Karl, Liz, 3-kids and Stout the wonder dog
2011 Jayco Eagle Super Lite 30.5 BHLT
2003 F-250 FX4 6.0 Powerstroke
We have had 2 5ers with an outside kitchen. Both Sandpipers and absolutely love the outside kitchen. We ordered it on the 355QBQ we had and then ordered on the one in my sig. We do most all cooking outdoors, plus we usually have around 5-7 other campers go with us, so ours is the gathering place. Wouldn't have it any other way. That's not to say I do all the cooking, just the gathering place around meals and fires. In the beginning we were unsure of an outside kitchen, but quickly fell in love with them.
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