Your Guide To Building A Complete Camp Kitchen | Overlanding

This is the ultimate guide to building a camp kitchen. This will take you step by step through how I built an overlander camp kitchen and how it works.
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Tour
9:30 - The Build Process

[@Beastmann3d]

Thank you for the tour first, so many leave you wondering what the build looks like until the end.

[@nachtbild]

Thank you very much for this video, sir! A 57 year old lady ( I 😉) from Germany was able to adapt some of your ideas to build a kitchen with several drawers for her Renault Duster (here it's named Dacia Duster), and I'm nearly done with the building process. The raptor liner on the front still has to dry another 23 hours, I still have to cut and tape the diamond rubber onto the deck. Best part of all that work: I'm able to install and deinstall every part of that alone, even if I'm several years older. It's a lightweight modular build and it suits my needs pretty fine. Your build is by far the most interesting one for an suv kitchen that is limited in height and doesn't have the usual sleeping platform. Thank you again very much! 🤗

[@theweekendbuilder]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@danilolarrain2345]

This was great. I'm going to make it. Thanks for all the tips and ideas.

[@darrenkilvington8917]

Super idea and I like the fact it’s not permanent. Great video and easy to follow, good for the diy’er!

[@ayemayala1330]

Thank you so very much for this video. I've watched dozens of KZbin videos trying to find the right kitchen build for my Land Rover and this set up is the only build that I've come across that is totally ideal for my needs. I love how I'll still maintain the use of my back seats for more passengers and have a great kitchen. Thanks again 😆👍👌

[@josephproffit4198]

Great video! Very informative and well-made, I’ve got to try this!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks joe!

[@allanon93]

Dang, I still need to adventure. Specially Ecuador, one of the most magical places in my book. And on the bucket list for me to travel to.

[@JoseRamirez-gc1og]

This is perfect I have a Xterra and I'm going to be making this! Great video!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you! I hope it helps

[@goofyjumper]

Awesome video! Lots of great tips and tricks for installing all of the various hardware. I especially liked the hot glue trick.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful

[@richarddietzen3137]

Beautifully done. In-depthly=deeply😊

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks!

[@spamjam6298]

some of the stuff is funny as heck. thank you

[@mylifeafter50]

Nice build, informative and well spoken 👍

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@Medickep]

I like this build a lot! Of If I can convince myself I’ll have enough storage in the back while having rear passengers I think I’ll build one!

[@servoflex5943]

Astonish! It takes the breath away! You should start to manufacture this! Try with a few units and you will see the results. It may fit on other vehicles too.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks! I get that a lot but I’d rather do it as a hobby and have fun!

[@mehmetcirik4954]

Çok güzel iş çıkardın. Tebrikler.

[@pablobartelotte4553]

I have been a woodworker for over 35 years and learned a few things through trial and error. One of those is never edge screw plywood, even when glued it will eventually fail. When structural rigidity is important I'll use 1/4 round on the inside corner. Yes you sacrifice a little space but if a platform collapses in the middle of the night it could be a little frustrating. Another suggestion is to remove sections of the plywood where you can. Mostly divider walls and bottoms as this can save both material (with the cost of wood being ridiculous) and weight (fuel savings). But if these 2 things aren't important no I deal.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks for the comment! That’s some good info

[@lindakahega9553]

Thanks for the useful tip

[@MabutiKazoku]

Turned out awesome! Almost time for Weekend Builder Jr to enter the scene..

[@theweekendbuilder]

I could certainly use some help with sanding

[@zalllon]

Some good ideas in this design, for sure. I’m working on my second design for my 4Runner, with a version of it, permitted me to sleep inside, and still accommodating the fridge, and some sort of battery set up (right now I’m using a 12 V 100 amp power LiFePO4 with a 1200W inverter).

[@theweekendbuilder]

Sounds like an awesome setup!

[@donkahl63]

Really nice build. Well done sir.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you 🙏

[@freemind9734]

Where's the fridge?

[@leostephens1780]

Thank you. Great video!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks for watching!

[@geraldlogue7124]

Bro!! That’s awesome!!! Thank you!!

[@theweekendbuilder]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@davidrucci]

Instantly subscribed. Bro, this content is amazing. Super thought out, thorough but not too slow, built and engineered fantastically. Can’t wait to see more. Thank you! 🙏🤙 Might have some questions on the base frame later on if it’s ok? *I’m stealing that attachable sink idea. Straight gold. 😏👌❤️

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you for the kind words! Steal away 🫡

[@davidrucci]

@@theweekendbuilder 😆🙏

[@Ohsage1111]

Awesome! Thx for sharing

[@theweekendbuilder]

Glad you liked it!

[@anthonyarnold1242]

That build deserves a like and subscribe as i am about to build similar and have learnt a bit from you which is the whole idea. thanks

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful

[@BJ_PLATZ]

thank you for the inspiration!

[@theweekendbuilder]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@taylorwhite585]

This is sweet! This better blow up

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks dude!

[@yoostpieters]

....was'nt terrible?!!! It was the best I saw about this item! Not to fast, not to slow. Nice to see first the result and than how to make it. You make it look easy to make. You flatten bumps to start with it. When people want to camp with theire car it is possible now. When you gat to buy this new, it will set you back much more than the double of this!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video!

[@FlorianR59]

You gave me a lot of ideas, thnak you ;)

[@theweekendbuilder]

Glad to hear!

[@ricks.1318]

VERY COOL build .... (well thought-out ).....

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@michaeltrimeloni7258]

Excellent video, very easy to follow! I want to build a similar unit for my 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (2-door). You mentioned an inexpensive pocket hole jig in the video but I didn’t see it in the tool list.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Here’s one! amzn.to/40uMcjE

[@michaeltrimeloni7258]

Thanks! That’s the one I looked up but wasn’t sure.

[@That2wdXterra]

Yes can we get like a mock up with dimensions?

[@grywolf1973]

Nice setup

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Would have to use the storage box / table as a fridge slide here in Australia..🇦🇺👍

[@frankosmith6718]

Great stuff Clayton. I took some phone-photos throughout, so I can recap if I choose this or similar builds. Cheers Man.😃

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks!

[@theweekendbuilder]

If you have any other questions, just throw them here!

[@nickrenard5040]

Can you give me an idea of the dimensions of the kitchen side?

[@handyrob3292]

Awesome video! My favorite part is at 31:52 :-) You should make more videos like that.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thanks!

[@Revelation_Overland]

I would love to see that cook stove get opened up. Because I can see how you have any space to unfold the wind guards which holds the lid up.

[@theweekendbuilder]

I see where your coming from! It might fit because of the stove my friend owns, maybe it’s different from yours. The wind guards go vertical and don’t jut out the sides at all so it fits like a champ while opened

[@Revelation_Overland]

@@theweekendbuilder oh ok. Mine angle out.

[@tb693ny6]

what thickness did you use for the plywood?

[@deankoch7858]

Cool build. Where does the camp stove propane bottle sit when using the stove?

[@theweekendbuilder]

It hangs underneath the drawer!

[@user-nt9sp8qw1b]

Hey! I noticed you have a Coleman grill, doesn't the propane go on the right side? Do you just store this in the drawer next to it? I am trying to figure out a build for my car. I've seen some where a similar grill is on the left with a circle cut out for the propane attachment but Im not a huge fan of it just hanging off. Would love some feedback. Thanks!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Yes, it gets removed for travel and just threads back in when you need to cook and it hangs below the drawer box

[@danielemulazzi1615]

Bel video... ciao dall'Italia

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you!

[@ethelmom8376]

Retired, disabled, 70++Wood-logger,(Northern Maine Woods, on Coast-of Maine , Now heading to property have not seen for 30yrars in Idaho & Montana as soon as I attempt to duplicate my vehicle & will use your ideas as a template. Hopefully you can give an old dinosaur 🦕 a shout, or head to the beautiful state of Maine. Now on coast of Maine. Great video, head to the great Northeast, before I head to Rocky Mountain area., would complete my bucket list👍🤜🤘🤜👊👊!!

[@theweekendbuilder]

Awesome!

[@willkidd12]

I’ve heard mixed reviews about riyobis table saw. Do you like it? Also, do you think a 10” is necessary for a weekend warrior? Or is 8 1/4 ok?

[@theweekendbuilder]

I love ALL of my Ryobi tools, in fact, I reached out to ask them to sponsor me because I love their tools so much (and they did). But it’s worth mentioning that the table saw isn’t actually Ryobi and I don’t remember what brand it was because I sold it a year or two ago. But I have owned multiple table saws and the answer to your last question depends on what you need the table saw for. If you need something compact that you can bring to a job site and you’ll only ever rip sheet goods or other small things, then an 8 1/4 would be fine, maybe even preferable if you get a battery powered one. But for home use I wouldn’t ever own a table saw that didn’t have these things 1) 10” blade 2) accepts a dado stack 3) 15 amps (and preferably at least 1HP)

[@loipham7964]

Hi bro, I would love to get one! How?

[@stevewyatt513]

Can u use this like a food truck

[@koalafan1576]

Is that 3/4” Baltic birch?

[@davidembro3196]

I was wondering what are the dimensions of the wood

[@shereeoskolkoff3922]

I’m good afternoon I have a 2020 Honda passport. How soon can you build or how long does it take or how soon should I ask to build one.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Unfortunately I don’t do custom orders, I just built one to make a video. Good luck though!

[@kchris5326]

Not sure about a rubber mat under the camp stove. Looks great though!

[@kevinmccolgan7163]

The pop up table can't find any links been on looking Amazon and eBay no joy

[@NeonTuner524]

Where do you put your propane bottle for the stove? Mine sits off the side - it appears yours may have interference issues?

[@theweekendbuilder]

It hangs underneath during use

[@edvarrodrigues9866]

Por favor amigão e o meu sonho uma cozinha igual a está para por no meu palio weekend ano 2005 faz uma desta aí pra mim por um preço especial que vou representar suas vendas aqui no Brasil.

[@PhuVet]

In all 38 years of going to woodworking classes, building cabinets for 10 years, including a custom set for a NFL quarterbacks house (bubinga faces and countertop inserts) and teaching classes, I have never heard someone call anything a drawer or cabinet "carcass" . Frame, unit, assembly, sub-assembly are all the terms I have used. Carcass is something left over after a living organism dies.

[@markbrowne8447]

The carcass is the framework of the cabinet itself, onto which doors are hung and drawers are fitted. An inferior carcass will not last and doors and drawers will sag in time. You may only see the carcass when a door or drawer is open, but the importance of quality materials can't be overestimated.

[@markbrowne8447]

Different terminology in different parts of the world

[@colinmorgan8624]

@@markbrowne8447certainly used in the UK ,cupboards sold separately from doors

[@eigohiratsuka8077]

Do you sale it?

[@XxtamedabeastXx]

Just curious what are the dimensions of your build? How deep back does it go and the height of your trunk space?

[@theweekendbuilder]

I’m sorry man but I don’t remember or have it written down. I did this build for my friend so I also don’t have it haha

[@tomwebster788]

Do you have any written plans?

[@theweekendbuilder]

Unfortunately I don’t

[@jferngeek]

Sheesh now I want one 🤣

[@theweekendbuilder]

I don’t blame you, this is hands down the coolest ruing I’ve ver built

[@stevewyatt513]

Can I use this for comercal use

[@theweekendbuilder]

My video is copyrighted, but if you want to build and use your own camp kitchen for commercial use, be my guest.

[@user-gy8yi3sg4g]

What size drawer slides did you use?

[@theweekendbuilder]

I believe they were 24” but I honestly don’t totally remember haha

[@user-gy8yi3sg4g]

Haha after rewatching, you mentioned they were in fact 24inch sliders in the very beginning, thanks for confirming! Also love the build, I plan on making my own version and this was by far the most informative and helpful video yet! Your X is awesome!

[@sydneyjuarez2882]

make me one pls

[@theweekendbuilder]

100%

[@joegenshlea6827]

Goose Gear is $1200 for one drawer so, yeah, big savings after buying the tools.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Totally!

[@robertsegura6451]

Makes you wonder how old timers hand built furniture back in the day without power tools.

[@lilianatincher4231]

It only costs $400.00! And a garage full of power tools. >.< But it's always cool to watch.

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

If you were cooking bacon could you have your bacon up there?

[@theweekendbuilder]

Hey. Not all pans hold entire packages!

[@CALCOBRA94]

Damn. I don't have any of those tools. 🤦‍♂️.

[@johnvest466]

If your not a engineer, you should be. Think about that hard.

[@theweekendbuilder]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@luckenpresseinfo5826]

too many handholds. This must be easier and especially faster

[@1FAST91SONOMA]

you absolutely do not need a table saw for any of this. You can get by with a circular saw

[@theweekendbuilder]

If we’re being technical, there’s nothing you can do on a table saw that can’t be replicated with a circular saw. But having a table saw makes things faster and more accurate. As for me, I recommend to build this with a table saw!

[@dcast777]

This could easily be done with just a circular saw. There is no reason to even need a table saw.