The Ultimate VAN KITCHEN VIDEO - Tons Of Ideas For Your Camper Build

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Күн бұрын

Here I compiled all kinds of information on how to start planning or building a kitchen in a van/camper/RV. Fridges, Water setup/plumbing, cooking options - they all get their screen time. Enjoy!
Chapters
Intro: 0:00
Kitchen Questions: 0:58
Kitchen build in general: 2:10
Fridges: 3:32
Sink: 6:52
Water Pumps: 10:32
Water Storage: 14:03
Cooking Stoves: 18:02
Bonus: 23:19
Outro: 25:24
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@Disappointed739 Жыл бұрын

20:40 Propane is heavier than air. Propane is flammable when mixed with oxygen. All fixtures and valves and seals can leak, and eventually will leak. So store all propane bottles in a sealed locker with a floor vent, and well away from sparks, wiring and extreme solar and engine/catalytic combustor heat. There are no exceptions for 1 pound bombs,I mean bottles. Same for little butane stoves.

@taragibbons6616 8 күн бұрын

Super job! Thanks for putting your videos into summarized categories. I am so "PUMPED UP" now :) Thank you!

@abiLLity Жыл бұрын

you are hilarious! so entertaining and you not only combined everything you could think of, you’re so informative! so much info and explaining and you’ve become my new favorite van life KZfaqr! thanks for spreading the knowledge and joy

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much!!!

@richardsracingmad 8 ай бұрын

I worked in refrigeration for about 20+ years….a normal Domestic fridge will shake itself to destruction..they are not designed to “ go down the road”…. They will bounce the compressor off it’s mounts, the copper tubing will rub and u will get a huge lungful of refrigerant in your van eventually….not good. I have a Dometic CRX 110, it is very quiet, the unit ( refrigeration) is very minimal and well designed, short runs of tubing to condenser etc, when I saw it, I knew this would be a great fridge for a van. However cost is a factor…but a fridge can be a total essential to some guys…. I recommend a Dometic fridge on internal design, outer design, but expensive… Take your choice! If u can’t afford a bigger Dometic, buy a size you can afford. The CRX 50 is very popular I hear in the UK

@lisasomewhere88 8 ай бұрын

That´s good to know! Thank you!

@koningbolo4700 Жыл бұрын

19:05 Ovens ? Yeah great, I had a small sailing ship galley oven/stove combo (from which the 2 burner hob had failed which I removed before installation in the van) For a while I used the oven as is on propane (which I carried just for the oven since my stove runs on ethanol) and after that failed I removed the gas sheit and converted it to ethanol as well. That worked swimmingly for about 6 months but I found myself not using it that much and eventually I decided to remove the oven and replace it with a drawer in which I installed a home made heat retention cooker (which in my case is a Wonderoven - search for it on KZfaq on what it is and how you can make one too) Just around the time I decided to remove the converted oven I learned about the Omnia stove top oven which has a cult following and is worshipped quite religiously. I like the idea and started looking for one on the second hand marketplaces. I found one of a Spanish brand called IBILI which is a slightly larger version of the Omnia. I have been using that thingy for about 6 weeks now and let me tell you, the cult and religious following the stove top oven pans have are justified... These things are simply awesome and a near perfect replacement for regular gas or ethanol burning oven. You can do just about any dish you can do in an oven though it requires a bit of a rethink, but any galley chef worth his/her salt should be able to figure it out. Look into the Omnia, IBILI, Versilia or other brands of the Stovetop Oven Pan if you are missing an oven and actually want an oven function in the van but hate to sacrifice the galley real estate and/or the money to get one...

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thanks for the tip! And on your review of the other ovens you've tried! We'll check it out! Our main thing is pizza, but I'm sure there's plenty of such Omnia Pizza tutorials on yt! :)

@ChamaigneSharette Жыл бұрын

I love the mister. Ive been searching for a hands free mister for a long time.

@zareththealchemist8982 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you compiled so many of the numerous videos I've already watched on the subject of van building. Genius. 😎👍

@lisasomewhere88 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Жыл бұрын

@@lisasomewhere88 Did you get permission from all those creators?

@SMafam5 Жыл бұрын

Great group of questions. Further beyond knowing if / how you cook, then find equipment solutions that meet your desired balance of functionality, weight, and longevity. If budget is a concern and you are setting up your van for just one big trip or a few little trips, then lightweight kitchenware means less fuel. However, if you plan on this as a lifestyle and would rather gear lasts than hardy stainless steel would win over cheaper plastics. Take containers for instance: Joseph Joseph nesting with snap lids would probably be easier to clean & last longer than collapsible silicone containers. We’ve had our stainless steel camp dishes for several decades. They are not light but will outlast a few generations - and are dishwasher friendly. Get all your kitchen gear and plan your kitchen design from the inside out. I laugh when I see cupboards filled to the brim in a van but the top half of the utensil drawer is empty space. Small space storage should be designed for the gear - shallow, one item deep; no corners using vertical wall space. And more hooks.

@SMafam5 Жыл бұрын

If vanlifers thought about using a one bin kitchen or a tiny camp Chuck box first, they would design van kitchens very differently. Use what you have/ only what you need first - you’ll find you need a lot less in reality. The more you pack, the more you have to clean with limited water resources. The less time spent cleaning/organizing, the more time outside.

@SMafam5 Жыл бұрын

And whistling kettles do not belong in a quiet campground.

@k1_w3 2 жыл бұрын

This series is really helpful... glad to see this video already has 1000 views in less than 24hrs.

@lisasomewhere88 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you find it helpful! :)

@AdventureOrBust 5 ай бұрын

Watching this while I assemble the kitchen cabinets on my build, just so I can figure out all the mistakes I made now that it’s too late

@lisasomewhere88 4 ай бұрын

Oh noooo....

@madcow3417 Жыл бұрын

17:50 That's what I have designed for my water filter setup in my unfinished trailer build. I'm going to have a one or two stage filter going to the sink and shower (because some water sources just smell bad) then after that any drinking water will go through an additional filter pitcher.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! The more filtration, the better! :)

@eclecticapoetica Жыл бұрын

in australia you have to access cooking gas through an external hatch. I’d go with electric and maybe have a little camping gas stove for the occasional barbecue.

@perennials_one 2 жыл бұрын

This has helped tremendously in helping condense all the ideas I've been grappling with and better make sense of what would be best for me and my future dog! THANK YOU

@lisasomewhere88 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure your future dog will love whatever you build for him/her! :)

@TheJDWay 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting this together. Very helpful.

@lisasomewhere88 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

@cathyyw7638 2 ай бұрын

I sooo appreciate the work you put into this video! It was great, Loved it ❤

@lisasomewhere88 2 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! :)

@donnaheinz199 9 ай бұрын

To the dude who puts his fire extinguisher down by his propane tank. "What good is that going to do?"

@smalltownhomesteadAC 9 ай бұрын

This was really useful, thanks!

@ChrisW228 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful video, but I do disagree with two points. 1. When Ladi said that taking all of the time to find something in a top loading fridge let’s all of the cool air out anyway, that isn’t true. Cold air ALWAYS drops and warm air ALWAYS rises. That’s why refrigerated sections in food store remain open on top. It doesn’t matter how long a top loading fridge is open. 2. Using a Brita doesn’t remove nearly as many contaminants as multi faceted water filtration system. Bacteria isn’t the only bad thing in water. There can be toxins, or even water with high chlorine or high mercury can be problematic. We need to read the full list of everything our solution filters to understand what which contaminants are removed and which may stay behind.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Oh those are some great points! Thanks for bringing it up! You're right... I guess I didn't account for the "clear drop/rise" of cold/heat, but true, there are lots of grocery stores where things are open. And true, Brita is not the holy grail, but as we make sure to only get potable water and don't take risks there, that's usually all we need. I guess some states have worse water than others. Definitely good to double check something like that!

@circlecfarm Жыл бұрын

These compilation videos are so helpful and efficient. I appreciate you adding your own opinion alongside the options. Very practical approach and really valuable for me in the early stages of build planning. Thank you so much! I appreciate your channel!

@aarondcmedia9585 Жыл бұрын

A lot of work, thank you for doing it.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Of course! :)

@Nomadman777 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done, thanks...

@kakman1958 Жыл бұрын

Some great ideas and information here. I love your quirky humour in the captions.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

@DaphneLowe Жыл бұрын

You covered everything- very thorough discussion. Good job! I look forward to your exploration of bathrooms- showering, toilet, and privacy options.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am actually working on the toilet video right now. Will still be a few days though. :)

@adamt7057 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic thank you!

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@Citi.zen.sofearth 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the next videos you're working on! 🙌🏼

@koningbolo4700 Жыл бұрын

25:37 I have a foot pump fetish as well... I got the UK made (or so they say) Whale Galley Gusher which is great, pump nice amounts of water, takes very little effort to use and it can pump air as well which is very handy if I need to clear the water out of the lines in preparation of a frost period.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I have nothing bad to say about mine as well! :) The only weird things is, when you go to a regular sink, your body might be confused and your foot automatically searches for a lever..😂

@koningbolo4700 Жыл бұрын

@@lisasomewhere88 Yes I have seen my girlfriend do it right after we were on a 3 week holiday in the van. Very funny if that happens... But with driving on the wrong side of the road, it tends to become second nature very fast in either direction...

@tanyajohnston8262 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing Eamon and Bec 😀. Great and helpful video

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

They had to be included of course! :)

@RuthT90 11 ай бұрын

Great video, the pump it up part was my favourite! Love your sense of humour.

@lisasomewhere88 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! :D Sorry I didn´t see your comments til now..

@dariostarsky8124 Жыл бұрын

13:07 good job he only uses it when not driving..... 😂

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Some good advice! :D

@susannordstrom5065 Жыл бұрын

What a great video very informative

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :)

@RJGilman1967 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks.

@BlueWonderLady 6 ай бұрын

Great!

@leomoonify Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a helpful video showing so many different options for van building! Thank you!!!

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it so helpful! :)

@vradenknight4872 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your sense of humour and your choices! I subscribed for more 👍🏻

@dueceup Жыл бұрын

This was very well done, thanks for all the info !

@mausie1967 Жыл бұрын

O realy love thuis video

@stevesnomadvanlife Жыл бұрын

Some Great ideas, Has given me some food for thought for my current van build 👍

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Good luck on your build! :)

@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos! I subscribed!

@sutherlandbrook3205 2 жыл бұрын

side note .. if u wanna make toast get a toaster not an oven lol

@johnkatakowsi9907 2 жыл бұрын

Lisa You do a Good job!!!!😀

@lisasomewhere88 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! :)

@maradall Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent discussion & comparison of options! For cooking, I have now decided on a spirit stove (runs on bio-ethanol) which is a liquid fuel & safer than gas, so no need to worry about gas lines. I have not used it yet, but apparently it cooks a lot slower than gas, which can be an advantage if you do a lot of cooking on low heat (eg eggs, fish, simmering) but a disadvantage if you want a hot, fast flame. I do also have a small portable camp gas burner which is great for heating water for coffee - but that might end up being a bit tiresome for some people.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! The ethanol stove sounds great! I was looking into that too but didn't find too many options out there. Hope it works well for you! Good to have 2 options in a pinch! We use the tiny camp stove for morning coffee as well - it works. :)

@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Жыл бұрын

Anybody want to wager that that photograph of that RV trailer on fire was not of a fire caused by propane?

@shanemercier9230 Жыл бұрын

I also didn't want a large propane tank, but loved the idea of an oven, so I bought a Camp Chef Deluxe Oven as an option to have an oven sometimes, and not have it permanently installed with a large propane tank. I'm just planning on a place in my garage to store it, and can take in my jeep for weekends too. Maybe an idea for you?

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

That is a great idea actually! I'm not sure if we have the space for it though. But as we take off and live in it for a bit, we'll definitely reevaluate! :) Thanks!

@koningbolo4700 Жыл бұрын

20:50 Storing gas bottles just casually in a drawer or someplace under the sink is.... well .... what do you think ? After I did away with the gas oven I removed all the gas lines, the 5 L gas bottle and locker and never looked back... Gas is fine and dandy but under a curtain set of very ill fated (but not uncommon) circumstances very dangerous... I did not want to roll that particular dice anymore and got rid of gas quite happily...

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

True, it’s definitely not the safest option, but just so convenient. If induction just wouldn’t draw so much energy…

@mymonkeyandmydog Жыл бұрын

I read somewhere to Listen to the little green propane bottles after you use them. To make sure they seal.

@koningbolo4700 Жыл бұрын

@@lisasomewhere88 There are induction cooktops (usually sold as single plate versions, sometimes the same brand has a double plat version too) which let you set a max. power consumption or even a temperature which you want the pot/pan to get up to.. that could save very much power since most cooking scenarios simply do not need that crazy amount of heat. Also if you employ a hay box (heat retention cooker like the DIY Wonderoven - look for it on KZfaq) in conjunction with the induction cooktop you can even stew not so tender meat cuts with very little electricity use.

@esaiecouturedesignschool5073 2 ай бұрын

Forgot to talk about 12v cooking options

@divekatdreaming Жыл бұрын

Faucets...yes, you can get what you want.... but those industrial looking ones with the springs don't reach as far and are not as flexible as the pull out ones that have been around forever. I don't know why anyone buys those even though they look cool. Although, no one seems to admit to hating them as much as I do.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if I ever had a pull out faucet you´re talking about. But the more reach, the better - that´s for sure!

@divekatdreaming Жыл бұрын

@@lisasomewhere88 They are very very common. The hose is hidden inside the faucet and you can pull the faucet off it's shaft for more flexibility. Then, the hose just feeds back into the shaft when you replace the head. The industrial trend became popular in the early 2000's but it really is not as functional in the home as they don't have the reach and flexibility and usually the spray is too strong and so spatters everywhere.

@sutherlandbrook3205 2 жыл бұрын

my van doesnt have a kitchen at all lol. built just for me though - i do not cook. period. i 'can' but i hate it. i couldn't tell u if the stove/oven even work at my house and there's only condiments in the fridge lol.

@lisasomewhere88 2 жыл бұрын

LOL Well that sure makes that build much easier for you! I barely cook as well - married a cook - recommend!

@leomoonify Жыл бұрын

Here in America we can find all the furniture we want thrown out at the road on garbage day, especially at the end of the month or we can just go to Habitat for Humanity.

@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Жыл бұрын

So the good news is the knives don’t fly off of the magnetic strip and stab you in the back unless you have a front end collision so hopefully you’re already dead from the front and collision before the knife stabs you in the back or neck or head. Strange you didn’t talk about the fires started by lithium ion batteries but instead spread the myth about propane tanks being dangerous I guess you’ve never seen an RV with them on the outside either

@richardsracingmad 8 ай бұрын

Second comment if I may…All propane or butane canisters or containers LEAK! There is always a loss/ leak…so again take your own risks, if u remember to turn off your gas every time, then all good.

@JarrodTocci Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, I'm not sure you're aware of this (or maybe you are). But you're using other people's content to make money, including mine as I'm in this video. I was also in another one of yours I watched the other day. I'm not going to report it but it's only a matter of time before one of the others you've shown will. Please keep that in mind. As you know we all put in a lot of work to make content and then for someone else to use that content to profit from it is really upsetting. I really like what you're doing and how you're showing people different options. My advice here would be to take off monetization so you can keep the videos/series going.

@lisasomewhere88 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jarrod, I'm sorry you felt I was taking advantage of your and other peoples content. At the time of making those videos I was far from being monetized, so my intentions were merely to create helpful videos for people that are building out a van. I was not aware that some seconds of another linked yt video would already be considered a copyright issue, as I have watched loads of videos where that is happening. I understand your position though and apologize. Thank you for letting me know and not reporting it. I was not planning on making more videos of that kind. But I will take your advice.

@willemijn9056 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you just lost a viewer Jarrod. This is clearly fair use. I would not have expected you to threaten a small creator with a copyright claim. Shame.