Warning!!!!!, Your wife will want one - Kitchen box for the motor

Sweety · 13-03-2015, 17:52

When we go out for the day I often like (need) a cuppa & for the last few years everything has just been put in a plastic storage box but it rattles when driving along & can be a bit of a pain to set up/pack away

also if we use our small 4 man dome tent instead of the big tunnel tent we can't use the kitchen unit I built

so set about making up a small kitchen box that would hold the stove, cups, kettle, tea & coffee etc & some water

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jims-terrano · 13-03-2015, 17:56

Like it, clever idea.

Sweety · 13-03-2015, 18:09

Cheers Jim

should be able to secure it in the boot so it doesn't slide about to one of the tie down points using a bungee cord or a small cargo strap through the carrying handles I fitted on the box

It works out at a nice hight to use in our smaller tent aswell as we'll be still using the small tent even after getting a caravan but mainly on road trips

elty001 · 13-03-2015, 18:15

Very nice

I want to make a permanent fold down shelf on the rear door but not sure how I will do it yet.
Have got a couple of single burner stoves and loads of medical grade stainless sheet so I'm sure I can come up with something.

jims-terrano · 13-03-2015, 18:17

I have one of those stoves but find the gas doesnt last very long. Bought myself a jetboil a couple of years ago and love it to bits, seems to use a lot less gas too.

Do like your little unit though mate.

rustic · 13-03-2015, 18:19

Just a cautionary note regarding those particular gas stoves, there are circumstances when using large based pans, that the heat is reflected downwards, and the gas cylinder can overheat with fatal consequences.
There have been many issues on boats, in tents and when used in the boot of cars.
The seal on the canister has also been known to leak, causing fireballs, so only use in a well ventilated area, well away from people and property.
In my opinion, they should be banned, together with chinese lanterns.

elty001 · 13-03-2015, 18:31

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Originally Posted by rustic

Just a cautionary note regarding those particular gas stoves, there are circumstances when using large based pans, that the heat is reflected downwards, and the gas cylinder can overheat with fatal consequences.
There have been many issues on boats, in tents and when used in the boot of cars.
The seal on the canister has also been known to leak, causing fireballs, so only use in a well ventilated area, well away from people and property.
In my opinion, they should be banned, together with chinese lanterns.

Yeah don't buy the cheapo ones.
Have got a couple of camping gaz ones that are well over 10 years old and still work perfect.
Only made for light weight cooking pans and kettles.

makeitfit · 13-03-2015, 21:43

I've used one for ages on our boat for just the same light cooking, well kettle anyway

The heat will deflect down and around for sure but as I'm sure you're only kettle boiling it should be fine. However, please keep an eye on the left hand side bit of ply at the hinge point. I reckon that could get pretty hot, poss scorchio

Still tidy job though

Also disengage the gas when not in use

Elty, I reckon there's plenty of room to cut some of the back door panel out and so make room for a hinged cooker shelf thing

jims-terrano · 13-03-2015, 21:48

Sweety posted a link to some photos of different storage ideas for the Terranos and someone did exactly that cut a hole in the tailgate inner trim and put a door on it.

elty001 · 13-03-2015, 21:51

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

I've used one for ages on our boat for just the same light cooking, well kettle anyway

The heat will deflect down and around for sure but as I'm sure you're only kettle boiling it should be fine. However, please keep an eye on the left hand side bit of ply at the hinge point. I reckon that could get pretty hot, poss scorchio

Still tidy job though

Also disengage the gas when not in use

Elty, I reckon there's plenty of room to cut some of the back door panel out and so make room for a hinged cooker shelf thing

That's what I was thinking

I want it to fold up as flush as possible.
Not much room when I've got the dog cage in the boot so don't want it hitting that.
Will see if I get chance to whip the rear door panel off over the weekend and have a gander.

zippy656 · 13-03-2015, 22:01

ooooh nice idea

you got a pic of it in the back of the motor??

fit with the back seats up??

elty001 · 13-03-2015, 22:05

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Originally Posted by zippy656

ooooh nice idea

you got a pic of it in the back of the motor??

fit with the back seats up??

I will have when its done

Lazy-Ferret · 13-03-2015, 22:15

OOoohhhhhh Noooo....

What have you done???

There I am, sitting on the sofa, reading the post, and out loud, I say, "Wow, that's a good job, nice one"...

Suz's looks over, and say, "that great, can you make me one?"

Don't I have enough to do, I have the bedroom to finish decorating, the dreaded downstairs loo project to finish, 100 jobs in the garden, getting the caravan ready for our trip to Wales at the end of the month, and now you give me more work...

MODS..... This post should have had a warning in the title..

zippy656 · 13-03-2015, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

OOoohhhhhh Noooo....

Suz's looks over, and say, "thats great, better make me one and my best mate Zippy "

Nice one suz's!

Lazy-Ferret · 13-03-2015, 22:40

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Originally Posted by zippy656

Nice one suz's!

Grrrrrrrrrr

13-03-2015, 17:52	#1
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Warning!!!!!, Your wife will want one - Kitchen box for the motor When we go out for the day I often like (need) a cuppa & for the last few years everything has just been put in a plastic storage box but it rattles when driving along & can be a bit of a pain to set up/pack away also if we use our small 4 man dome tent instead of the big tunnel tent we can't use the kitchen unit I built so set about making up a small kitchen box that would hold the stove, cups, kettle, tea & coffee etc & some water Closed up Opened up

13-03-2015, 18:19	#6
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Just a cautionary note regarding those particular gas stoves, there are circumstances when using large based pans, that the heat is reflected downwards, and the gas cylinder can overheat with fatal consequences. There have been many issues on boats, in tents and when used in the boot of cars. The seal on the canister has also been known to leak, causing fireballs, so only use in a well ventilated area, well away from people and property. In my opinion, they should be banned, together with chinese lanterns. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

13-03-2015, 17:56	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Like it, clever idea.

13-03-2015, 18:09	#3
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Cheers Jim should be able to secure it in the boot so it doesn't slide about to one of the tie down points using a bungee cord or a small cargo strap through the carrying handles I fitted on the box It works out at a nice hight to use in our smaller tent aswell as we'll be still using the small tent even after getting a caravan but mainly on road trips

13-03-2015, 18:15	#4
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Very nice I want to make a permanent fold down shelf on the rear door but not sure how I will do it yet. Have got a couple of single burner stoves and loads of medical grade stainless sheet so I'm sure I can come up with something.

13-03-2015, 18:17	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I have one of those stoves but find the gas doesnt last very long. Bought myself a jetboil a couple of years ago and love it to bits, seems to use a lot less gas too. Do like your little unit though mate.

13-03-2015, 21:43	#8
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I've used one for ages on our boat for just the same light cooking, well kettle anyway The heat will deflect down and around for sure but as I'm sure you're only kettle boiling it should be fine. However, please keep an eye on the left hand side bit of ply at the hinge point. I reckon that could get pretty hot, poss scorchio Still tidy job though Also disengage the gas when not in use Elty, I reckon there's plenty of room to cut some of the back door panel out and so make room for a hinged cooker shelf thing

13-03-2015, 21:48	#9
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Sweety posted a link to some photos of different storage ideas for the Terranos and someone did exactly that cut a hole in the tailgate inner trim and put a door on it.

13-03-2015, 22:01	#11
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	ooooh nice idea you got a pic of it in the back of the motor?? fit with the back seats up??

13-03-2015, 22:15	#13
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	OOoohhhhhh Noooo.... What have you done??? There I am, sitting on the sofa, reading the post, and out loud, I say, "Wow, that's a good job, nice one"... Suz's looks over, and say, "that great, can you make me one?" Don't I have enough to do, I have the bedroom to finish decorating, the dreaded downstairs loo project to finish, 100 jobs in the garden, getting the caravan ready for our trip to Wales at the end of the month, and now you give me more work... MODS..... This post should have had a warning in the title..