Right kitchen, Left kitchen

[tx2sturgis]

._. ._. ._. In other words, yes, to those that receive it! I finally started to receive my SS retirement benefits.

 

[B and C]

Translated: Ssisatreasurndthensome

 

[bullfrog]

Where did I put my Boy Scout buzz and light Morse code machine? Oh yes it is right next to my signal mirror and flags! Lol!!! Dang we are old.

 

[B and C]

Those are laying on top of my secret decoder ring

 

[nature lover]

No decoder ring for me. I want a pair those. x-ray glasses they advertised in the back of boys life that every boy wanted to see something with. What they wanted to see I don’t know. Wasn’t that ad one of the greatest scams and aimed at the right target audience; teenage boys that wanted to learn the mysteries of the human body. and as for Social Security I couldn’t live without it but I find it’s not very social nor is it very secure. And just to make this on topic - I think The side your kitchen is on is determined by your height. If you have to stretch out pretty far then you need to driver side to sleep pushing the kitchen to the passenger side. That’s the way it was in my first build which was a GMC Safari.

 

[bullfrog]

Just glad I never had to use the “tap” code. Wonder how many are left that remember it? Sorry for high jacking the thread. I like my kitchen outside hinged off the rear door or on a picnic table so if something drops it is easy cleanup.

 

[tx2sturgis]

 And as for Social Security I couldn’t live without it but I find it’s not very social nor is it very secure. 

That's a great observation....I never thought of it like that. After being retired now for a bit over 3 years, living off my own savings and investments for this entire time frame, I am finally starting to receive those SS retirement benefits....it's about time dangit! Its MY money and I want it back!

Thor's hammer is in 'hover mode' so...back to kitchens and lefties and righties...

 

[Qxxx]

Translated: Ssisatreasurndthensome

You obviously failed spelling, misplaced the . end of one line, and .- start of the other, but -.-. for effort, .-.. --- .-..

And ... ... is Shirley Sofi, not Social Security.

 

[Qxxx]

 I like my kitchen outside hinged off the rear door or on a picnic table so if something drops it is easy cleanup.

My kitchen, except in very high winds, is the 1-burner Coleman stove outside on a small folding wooden table. Only .-- ..- .-. .-. .-.. ... cook inside.

 

[B and C]

Online translator problem, copy paste. I don't know morse anymore (not that I was good when I did).

I am glad my cooking surface is on the drivers side. I don't worry about the flame blowing out while something is simmering but all the doors and windows aren't open while doing so. I have a portable that I use outside, weather permitting. If you only have a portable, it can be used both places.

 

[bullfrog]

Bob did a video that had a cheap fold up metal wind block/ heat shield.

 

[Qxxx]

Nice to have a Class-B where everything has been provided for, . I had to kludge everything in my minimalist van build. I have a windguard like Jacqueg asked about on her thread a while back.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-9-10-Pla...e-Windshield-Wind-Screen-outdoor/383669088955

The advantage of the small wooden table is, I can move the stove around the van for best shielding from the wind, or place it on the floor by the side door when it rains. And few food smells in the van to attract griz.

In regards Morse, I relearned it recently. I needed a simpler interface for a project than hauling the laptop around, so I wired dot and dash push buttons and a radio module to a small microcontroller -.-. --.- Easy .--. . .- ... -.--

 

[B and C]

We used to haul around a coleman 2 burner gasoline stove in the old '77 van we had (dangerous, I know). The counter was on the drivers side in it as the full size bed was crosswise and it was a shorty van. No other real option as the bed was all the way to the side door. I still like it on the drivers side as I can look in the side door to see what is happening.

 

[Qxxx]

On my next mod to the van, I plan to mount a fold-down shelf on the rear side-door, that can hold the Coleman stove or the wash basin, as needed. Use a cookie sheet for a grease splatter shield. It will also be usable of course when the door is opened up. And when not cooking or washing, the shelf will be folded up, giving me more open floor space. You will notice that, if Shirley Sofi does not add any cabinets to the passenger side, she will have a nice 4'x6' of open floor space, which is what I have.

I also plan to add a small erectable roof (ie, a tarp) over the 2 side doors when they are open, so I can cook on the stove when it's raining.

 

[VanFan]

I have a windguard like Jacqueg asked about on her thread a while back.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-9-10-Pla...e-Windshield-Wind-Screen-outdoor/383669088955

Have you used this?  I wonder what holds it upright if it's windy.  Also, looking at the ebay picture, do you know what kind of fuel is being used in that Sterno stove?

Regarding right or left, I would want an open escape route and would favor driver's side for that reason.  (I don't cook inside.)

 

[B and C]

It holds itself upright. The opening is placed on the lee side. If the opening was into the wind it would blow it over and if it didn't, you would have a hard time keeping the flame lit.

 

[Qxxx]

Have you used this?  I wonder what holds it upright if it's windy.  Also, looking at the ebay picture, do you know what kind of fuel is being used in that Sterno stove?

Regarding right or left, I would want an open escape route and would favor driver's side for that reason.  (I don't cook inside.)

Yeah, I wrap the wind screen around the 1-burner stove with an opening towards the front so I can grab the fry pan handle and adjust the flame. Then if it's windy, I place some rocks around the screen to keep it in place. Works good, used it for 2 1/2 months all last winter in AZ.

 

[Sofisintown]

In regards Morse, I relearned it recently.

You must be young

 

[Sofisintown]

... You will notice that, if Shirley Sofi does not add any cabinets to the passenger side, she will have a nice 4'x6' of open floor space, which is what I have.

I also plan to add a small erectable roof (ie, a tarp) over the 2 side doors when they are open, so I can cook on the stove when it's raining.

But I AM putting a cabinet on the passenger side. As much as I appreciate some open space, I still need enclosed space to put stuff away. I can always step outside for openness.
Can you post a picture of your lay-out in your van?

 

[B and C]

My aisle is 30" wide and about 5 feet long. I find it is plenty of space. I can take a couple of paces back and forth if need be. If I am stuck inside because of cold or storms, the passenger seat is turned around and the seat behind it becomes my foot stool. When the passenger seat is reclined, it makes a great recliner with a table at fingertip. I have an awning if it is just raining and I sit out under that. I am only inside if it is stormy/cold, cook, bathroom and sleep.