Pull-out Kitchen Thread

[dustboy]

I found this distributor from another thread:

Austin Hardware

They have a lot of neat goodies for custom body fabrication.

I'm not real impressed with their pricing, but I haven't found another source for this kind of hardware.

 

[ntsqd]

I bought from Austin several years ago when I built a locker. I believe that you can order the Southco stuff direct, but I have not compared pricing. McMaster also has some of those same products. Searching "drawer hardware" turned up a bunch of companies that are new to me.

A minor epiphany this morning; I need a propane port somewhere in my Kitchen Box so that I can also run the Camp Chef Sport Utility stove, a bbq, or something else propane fueled if needed.

 

[Mike S]

CampaUSA makes a nice kitch for their trailers and EVS. I have used one - very compact and simple, but well built.

 

[wgwood]

WOW i used to do a lot of bicycle touring ! you had to use a motorcycle !

That's wonderfully closed minded of you. Thanks for sharing.

You glampers are being a little harsh on someone else's opinion.

Regards,
Greg

 

[R_Lefebvre]

It's just my opinion that he's being closed minded. Don't be harsh on my opinions!

 

[adventurebuddies]

Name of the business? Do they have a website? Thx

Got more info. They are called Ditto Sales. The slides come in a box of 5 pairs and will cost more than $135. Doesn't look like I can get just one pair, so I might order a box if there are other interested buyers out there. So, would the 3 others who posted a response for more info be interested in buying a pair if I ordered the whole box? Cost would probably be closer to $200 with freight, but still much less than any other option - especially since it doesn't seem that anyone else even carries them in 72".

Lead time is about 6-8 weeks for arrival to Indiana. I would need full payment up front from people who ordered if anyone is interested.

 

[cgalpin]

Can you provide more info? Pictures? What material is it made of? Are they locking? How far out do they slide (or is that the 72")?

I may be interested in 2 pairs, but need more info before committing. how can we be sure these are good quality?

Thanks,
charles

 

[wgwood]

It's just my opinion that he's being closed minded. Don't be harsh on my opinions!

Yeah,

I was just teasing ya. I am thinking about building a lightweight trailer that is mainly storage and a galley, with water, batts, propane etc. I like the idea of a slide out kitchen and then I came across this trailer: LINK

Obviously the wheels and suspension would need to be upgraded if taken off road, and it would not work with a RTT, but for cooking and carrying gear to campgrounds it might be feasible.

Has anyone had any experience with these:

Sorry for the hijack.

Regards,
Greg

 

[cgalpin]

Can you provide more info? Pictures? What material is it made of? Are they locking? How far out do they slide (or is that the 72")?

I may be interested in 2 pairs, but need more info before committing. how can we be sure these are good quality?

Thanks,
charles

Are they perhaps a 72" version of one of these models?

http://dittosales.thomasnet.com/category/super-heavy-duty-slides?

 

[adventurebuddies]

Are they perhaps a 72" version of one of these models?

http://dittosales.thomasnet.com/category/super-heavy-duty-slides?

Yes, my understanding is that those are the ones. They list 72" as one of the options. I don't have any other info. This is the only place I have even been able to find them in 72", regardless of price. The longest I have seen elsewhere online have been 60".

 

[G-force]

Just sent them an e-mail, asking for a prize quote on 3 packs of different size slides, shipped to Norway.

Lokking forward to their answer.

Keep you posted.

 

[G-force]

Automatic reply:

Out of office until monday 1 st of february.

Still keep you posted.

 

[REasley]

The Allegis catalog lists telescopic rails with a stroke of 75.43" with a load capacity of 692 lbs. When I spoke to the sales rep he said they do not stock them but they are available. The bad news is in quantities of 1 pair he estimated a cost of between $600-700.

 

[ntsqd]

Back on the first page I posted a picture of my proposed 'drawer', which does not use long slides because of their cost and space consumption. The pull-out for the stove does use them, but at that size & weight requirement they aren't too bad. I used p/n's from McMaster-Car, so I'm sure that some diligence would find those for less though perhaps not as easily sourced.

 

[The Adam Blaster]

I'm curious how you determine what weight rating the slides should have for your own particular kitchen?
Is there a rule of thumb you follow? Double the max estimate of what everything that you plan on putting on the main slide and that is your safe point?

If/when I design and build one of these after building a trailer, I'm pretty confident I would include legs at the far end for stability. Considering I will always be camping with little ones, I think overbuilding something like this would be a good idea. My little guy seems to think it's fun to hang from the top rack of our dishwasher... lol