Camp Kitchen "Set Ups"

Are you wanting something like this Deluxe Camper's Kitchen?

Or perhaps this one??

Have you thought of using 3/4" iron plumbing pipe?

magnusfide wrote:
Are you wanting something like this Deluxe Camper's Kitchen?

Or perhaps this one??

Have you thought of using 3/4" iron plumbing pipe?

TY for the suggestions. I'm not looking for a prebuilt setup with table space, already have a couple roll top aluminum tables.

I have considered using 1/2" or 3/4" black (steel) pipe from HD or Lowes. Just looking for possible other ideas, or designs if someone has already made something similar.

magnusfide wrote:
Are you wanting something like this Deluxe Camper's Kitchen?

Or perhaps this one??

Have you thought of using 3/4" iron plumbing pipe?

I use the Cabela Deluxe Camp Kitchen for my long trips whilst tenting but am on the lookout for something more compact for cooking outside in the RV:



Currently having a feud with Cabela's so won't be buying anything else from them in the future but will say I got my money's worth from this specific product. Only 2 disadvantages: It's heavy (weighs about 50 lbs.) and the material the countertops are made of are chintzy IMO. In general I only carry 2 CI pots (6" and 12" skillets)and the camp kitchen holds them securely along with other kitchen utensils and pots.

Not sure of the weight load of the 3/4" pipes magnus recommended but I do know those pipe makes great curtain rods and are in use in my D/R holding double lined drapes which prolly weigh about 175 lbs in total.

I would also consider using aluminum alloy tent poles since they break down nicely for storage purposes and come in a variety of sizes and shapes.

HTH!

Need-A-Vacation wrote:

magnusfide wrote:
Are you wanting something like this Deluxe Camper's Kitchen?

Or perhaps this one??

Have you thought of using 3/4" iron plumbing pipe?

TY for the suggestions. I'm not looking for a prebuilt setup with table space, already have a couple roll top aluminum tables.

I have considered using 1/2" or 3/4" black (steel) pipe from HD or Lowes. Just looking for possible other ideas, or designs if someone has already made something similar.

I'm a little confused. You said you wanted ideas and thus I also thought some prebuilts could give some TNT inspiration. Here's another idea using tent poles. Just imagine the space w/o the table:):

Check out 3rd Picture Down

Pages of ideas on pinterest too:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79376012156531241/

TY NYC!!! Didn't consider a homebrew from looking at a prebuilt!!! Sorry!!!

So a trip to Home Depot resulted in some 1/2" black pipe. Only need to get some hooks mounted still to hang the pans. I was back and forth between the 1/2" and 3/4". Talked to the area manager (he was the one who came to cut and thread the pipe) about what I was doing, and he stood on a piece of 1/2" without any issues.

I couldn't get a good pic with the rack standing, so laid it out on the ground.







When assembled the legs are perpendicular to the cross pipe.
The legs are 12" long on each side of the tee.
The posts are 6'.
The cross pipe is 4' between the tees, with a 6" piece on the outside of the tee.

It seems pretty strong. I did a few pull ups on it and it held up, so should be just fine for the cast iron.

Another project today was to see if my propane torch was hot enough to bend a 1/2" round steel rod. Actually fired up a second one which helped heat the rod up.

Here is the result:



First bend came out pretty good. Second one wasn't as good though, but it works!!! May try another attempt later this year to see if I can improve it. After cooling the bends with water, I used a scotch brite pad to clean up the triangle, and heated it up on the grill. Then seasoned it to prevent rust.

Has 3 different pitches, so it's not monotone like some of the pre-made ones.

Just need to make a striker now and buy some leather to hang the triangle bell.

Need-A-Vacation wrote:
TY NYC!!! Didn't consider a homebrew from looking at a prebuilt!!! Sorry!!!

So a trip to Home Depot resulted in some 1/2" black pipe. Only need to get some hooks mounted still to hang the pans. I was back and forth between the 1/2" and 3/4". Talked to the area manager (he was the one who came to cut and thread the pipe) about what I was doing, and he stood on a piece of 1/2" without any issues.

I couldn't get a good pic with the rack standing, so laid it out on the ground.







When assembled the legs are perpendicular to the cross pipe.
The legs are 12" long on each side of the tee.
The posts are 6'.
The cross pipe is 4' between the tees, with a 6" piece on the outside of the tee.

It seems pretty strong. I did a few pull ups on it and it held up, so should be just fine for the cast iron.

Another project today was to see if my propane torch was hot enough to bend a 1/2" round steel rod. Actually fired up a second one which helped heat the rod up.

Here is the result:



First bend came out pretty good. Second one wasn't as good though, but it works!!! May try another attempt later this year to see if I can improve it. After cooling the bends with water, I used a scotch brite pad to clean up the triangle, and heated it up on the grill. Then seasoned it to prevent rust.

Has 3 different pitches, so it's not monotone like some of the pre-made ones.

Just need to make a striker now and buy some leather to hang the triangle bell.

Don't be sorry just continue as you are :).

Wish I had your skills; I'm a good "stuporvisor" when it comes to certain projects but find it hard to find a good work person to boss around, LOL.

Question for ya.....would welding a flat plate to the interior base of the feet or adding pinpoint feet make the structure more stable? It's looking good and can't wait to see it in action virtually:C.

NYC,

Not sure I follow as to the location of a plate being welded? Or "pinpoint feet"?

Once in reality I have considered staking the feet if needed. Only time will tell. We are heading out Fri for a short w/e trip, but not sure I will test it as it sounds like we are planning on stopping on the way for dinner. Then hitting the river for a tube trip Sat morning at 10. A "4hr" trip that I bet takes us 5-6hrs! Lol Then just burgers after the river.

But next week we will be taking our big trip of the year, leaving Wed morning- Mon, where it will get tested. Still deciding on a hook set up. May drill and bolt some hook bolts to it. Or I half considered using hooks from a rubber bungee and attaching them with black paracord. That way I can adjust the hooks as needed until the best location is found.

The "stand" wasn't hard at all. Just had Home Depot cut and thread the pipe to the lengths I wanted, and then assembled it. I tightened the legs and cross pipe with pipe wrenches, posts are just screwed in hand tight when set up.

Need-A-Vacation wrote:
NYC,

Not sure I follow as to the location of a plate being welded? Or "pinpoint feet"?

Once in reality I have considered staking the feet if needed. Only time will tell. We are heading out Fri for a short w/e trip, but not sure I will test it as it sounds like we are planning on stopping on the way for dinner. Then hitting the river for a tube trip Sat morning at 10. A "4hr" trip that I bet takes us 5-6hrs! Lol Then just burgers after the river.

But next week we will be taking our big trip of the year, leaving Wed morning- Mon, where it will get tested. Still deciding on a hook set up. May drill and bolt some hook bolts to it. Or I half considered using hooks from a rubber bungee and attaching them with black paracord. That way I can adjust the hooks as needed until the best location is found.

The "stand" wasn't hard at all. Just had Home Depot cut and thread the pipe to the lengths I wanted, and then assembled it. I tightened the legs and cross pipe with pipe wrenches, posts are just screwed in hand tight when set up.

OK I thought more about adding a flat plate to the bottom and it no longer makes the least bit of sense ( what if the ground is un-level springs to mind;). By "pinpoint feet" I meant tipped feet much like what is used on the bottom of awning poles. I'm sure there is a better word/term just can't think it up right now.

Have fun out there and take some in the field pics for us if you find the time.

Think I understand.... I do have some small plywood squares that I can use if the site isn't very level.

Will take some pics!

Glad you went with the plumbing pipe as I suggested. I've made a campfire rig out of it too.

Need-A-Vacation wrote:
NYC,

Not sure I follow as to the location of a plate being welded? Or "pinpoint feet"?

Once in reality I have considered staking the feet if needed. Only time will tell. We are heading out Fri for a short w/e trip, but not sure I will test it as it sounds like we are planning on stopping on the way for dinner. Then hitting the river for a tube trip Sat morning at 10. A "4hr" trip that I bet takes us 5-6hrs! Lol Then just burgers after the river.

But next week we will be taking our big trip of the year, leaving Wed morning- Mon, where it will get tested. Still deciding on a hook set up. May drill and bolt some hook bolts to it. Or I half considered using hooks from a rubber bungee and attaching them with black paracord. That way I can adjust the hooks as needed until the best location is found.

The "stand" wasn't hard at all. Just had Home Depot cut and thread the pipe to the lengths I wanted, and then assembled it. I tightened the legs and cross pipe with pipe wrenches, posts are just screwed in hand tight when set up.