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

[MookieKat]

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.

[MookieKat]

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]

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.

[Jim-Linda]

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,YMMV

Jim