Most of the fifth wheels and TTs have such a tiny bit of counter space, which has forced us to eliminate 70-80% of them. Has anyone bought or made a kitchen island for more counter space? Or any other ideas will be appreciated.We cook together every day from scratch, so together, we need a good bit of counter space for cutting, chopping, as we do a lot of stir-fries.Most of the trailers with the wrap kitchens are on the long side and we would prefer to keep down the length.

After looking at your many questions on what others are doing, just remember, rv'ing is a series of compromises, short unit, short counters as an example. I suggest you attend either an RV show or visit several large dealers, spend time in each unit as tho you live there. Sit on the toilet, stand in the shower, sit on the chairs/sofa and watch TV, etc.In the end, only you can decide what is best for you. I would however, examine each candidate.. open drawers, do they have metal slides or are they wood. look under and in cabinets for flaws, check dates on tires, if over 5 or so years, you will be replacing in near future. Opinions are like(fill in blanks) everyone has one, but in the end, its going to be up to you.We have been fulltime since 1996, FL60 Freightliner, 38' HH Champagne('98), it fine for us, but as always,YMMVJim

Are you asking.....what TT or fifth wheels have more counter space? .....how to make a counter or island? You will find that most TT or fifth wheels have the same amount of counter space. Except for a few high end 5rs that have an island. The odd TT that has an island has the sink in so you are not gaining Our TT has a breakfast bar to the left as you first go in, with 2 stools, as well as the reg table. I use that for extra counter. I thought you found a fifth wheel that you like the layout.

We have gone to dealers and seen the ridiculous dirth of counter space, unless the trailers are really long. We would like some examples of counter space supplementation. Anyone with any examples?

loulou57 wrote:Are you asking.....what TT or fifth wheels have more counter space? .....how to make a counter or island? You will find that most TT or fifth wheels have the same amount of counter space. Except for a few high end 5rs that have an island. The odd TT that has an island has the sink in so you are not gaining Our TT has a breakfast bar to the left as you first go in, with 2 stools, as well as the reg table. I use that for extra counter. I thought you found a fifth wheel that you like the layout.Have not settled on one yet. Still shopping.This is a mod forum, so I am asking for counter space mods.

Take a folding 6' table with you and cook outside, under the awning if raining LOL!

Anyone buy or make a kitchen island for more counter space?

MookieKat
Explorer
Sep 20, 2013
marielw824 wrote:
All I can say is ... counter space WAS an issue for me. After years of being in a 23' Eclipse Attitude with nearly ZERO counter space ... counter/work space was ESSENTIAL. And you're right ... we went with a Voltage 3905. The island is large and provides TONS of work space. The elevated top portion of the island allows for additional work space also. It has been wonderful.

FYI ... the double fridge and huge pantry allow us to shop without any worries. We have NEVER hesitated in selecting our groceries and houseware needs. And we have left Fred Meyer's with a $338 grocery/home stuff receipt recently.

What a gorgeous unit!!! I LOVE the styling!!! This is so us!! Love the kitchen island AND the bedroom with the nightstands and the bathroom with the kool looking basin!!
popupcamping
Explorer
Sep 20, 2013
MookieKat wrote:
marielw824 wrote:
All I can say is ... counter space WAS an issue for me. After years of being in a 23' Eclipse Attitude with nearly ZERO counter space ... counter/work space was ESSENTIAL. And you're right ... we went with a Voltage 3905. The island is large and provides TONS of work space. The elevated top portion of the island allows for additional work space also. It has been wonderful.

FYI ... the double fridge and huge pantry allow us to shop without any worries. We have NEVER hesitated in selecting our groceries and houseware needs. And we have left Fred Meyer's with a $338 grocery/home stuff receipt recently.

What a gorgeous unit!!! I LOVE the styling!!! This is so us!! Love the kitchen island AND the bedroom with the nightstands and the bathroom with the kool looking basin!!

:h you have never Rv'ed before and you think you might buy a 90K plus 5th wheel which you will need at minimum a 3500 dually at another 45kplus?

I sure hope you enjoy it. You would lose 30K if you wanted to sell it in 2 years
eb145
Explorer II
Oct 03, 2013
Bovinity wrote:
This was the link for a kitchen island that was previously posted on this forum Granite Kitchen Cart

I purchased one in a natural finish clicky for our fifth wheel. I really love it, especially the granite top!

I have had this same Granite Kitchen cart since April. Probably 6 or 7 camping trips with it so far.

Here is my original post about it: Rolling Kitchen Cart with granite counter top

DW and I LOVE this cart in our 26TBSS trailer. We store it all the way up front between the queen bed and the window. It rolls around wherever we want it. We measured our trailer before ordering to be sure it would fit in some key places. It is amazingly sturdy for under $100. It also has a wooden shelf, a wire drawer,a wine rack, and a wooden drawer.

DW rolls it next to the sink and uses it for counter space.

Roll it next to the dinette table and use it as a sideboard / table extension for when we have company for dinner and the dinette top gets crowded with plates and food.

Plus the wheels lock. Sturdy wheels. And did I mention it has a granite counter top?

And Amazon review are very high on it - it really is amazingly sturdy for under $100.

Ed
rvjames
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013
We use this folding kitchen island from oasis. We stash it out of the way until we need it. Very handy and easy to move if we need it outside.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Oct 03, 2013
We have the washer/dryer cabinet which is used as a huge pantry, a 4 door 13.5 cu' fridge & loads of counter space.

If you are going to long term or full time you need a functioning galley.

Pardon all the bags. This was move in day after 6 months winter storage. Round 1. The next day was almost duplicate in bags of stuff to be put away. We don't shop very often but when we do we don't play around.

This is better. For the sharp eyed, no it is not the same trailer. Same floorplan though. This is the 2006 Alpenlite we lost in a blowover. Same size fridge. Different colour countertop. With fireplace.
MookieKat
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013
rvjames wrote:
We use this folding kitchen island from oasis. We stash it out of the way until we need it. Very handy and easy to move if we need it outside.

That is remarkable!!
MookieKat
Explorer
Oct 03, 2013
Veebyes wrote:
We have the washer/dryer cabinet which is used as a huge pantry, a 4 door 13.5 cu' fridge & loads of counter space.

If you are going to long term or full time you need a functioning galley.

I have never seen a W/D closet in the kitchen. a LOT of storage!!

I have been looking at new units and there is no pantry on most of them.

The only one that I am aware of, that has a huge pantry (in our length range), is the Sundance 340RK, and most everyone said that this brand is not good enough for full-timing.

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