Why are rear kitchens not so popular?
I read the thread about rear kitchens and all who have them say that they love them and would have no other. If they are so wonderful, then I wonder why most (90+%) of the floor plans manufactured ...
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We have a rear kitchen. Our pantry cabinet had a bunch of
cans in it and it collapsed. We had to reattach the shelf
and add cleats with screws and epoxy. It will withstand
anything now. Another shelf under the sink dropped also.
We had to add cleats and epoxy once again. Our refrigerator
had a couple of molded holders in the door break from soda cans.
We do not use glass, only plastic cups and dishes, or paper plates
in our cupboards. We put only light things in the refridge now
when traveling. Heavy cold items go into a picnic ice box till we get to our destination, then transfer to the trailer's refrigerator. Heavy cans and other heavy items stay in boxes on the floor and then are put up in cabinets at the campsite. We still love the rear kitchen, just have to take extra precautions. We have 16 inch wheels with Equa-Flex Trail-Aire shock absorber system. It's as nice a ride as it's going to get. We don't notice any bouncing when driving, but there is a whole lot of shaking going on back there. It can be managed well after you get more experience and are more familiar
with your rig. The wife loves the rear kitchen. With all the counter and cupboard space, it leaves the rest of the trailer open to couches, chairs and entertaining. We are very happy with the arrangement.
cans in it and it collapsed. We had to reattach the shelf
and add cleats with screws and epoxy. It will withstand
anything now. Another shelf under the sink dropped also.
We had to add cleats and epoxy once again. Our refrigerator
had a couple of molded holders in the door break from soda cans.
We do not use glass, only plastic cups and dishes, or paper plates
in our cupboards. We put only light things in the refridge now
when traveling. Heavy cold items go into a picnic ice box till we get to our destination, then transfer to the trailer's refrigerator. Heavy cans and other heavy items stay in boxes on the floor and then are put up in cabinets at the campsite. We still love the rear kitchen, just have to take extra precautions. We have 16 inch wheels with Equa-Flex Trail-Aire shock absorber system. It's as nice a ride as it's going to get. We don't notice any bouncing when driving, but there is a whole lot of shaking going on back there. It can be managed well after you get more experience and are more familiar
with your rig. The wife loves the rear kitchen. With all the counter and cupboard space, it leaves the rest of the trailer open to couches, chairs and entertaining. We are very happy with the arrangement.
