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Title: Chuck Box
Post by: pjcd on August 03, 2015, 01:17:13 PM
I have a 6.0 and have gotten plenty of comments on my rig, another item people like, (campers with out kitchens), is this chuck box I purchased. So that being said,,,,what do others use for their chuck box? There's a box / stand that covers the whole thing so nothing falls out.[img style="max-width:100%;" style="" src="http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss145/pjcdemil/IMG_2608_zpsp5sepuhb.jpg"]
Title: Chuck Box
Post by: hiker74 on August 03, 2015, 01:53:48 PM
That's really nice. Where did you buy it? We use the dinette seat bins to put pots and pans but for utensils we use a small cooler. Having something like this it might be more organized
Title: Chuck Box
Post by: pjcd on August 03, 2015, 02:10:23 PM
The company is called "Blue Sky Kitchen", it was a little pricey, but I think its worth it, you can save some money and by the kit, (you put it together yourself). Here's the link. I've had mine for about three years, its holding up nicely.

Or you can cheat and copy their design and make it yourself.

http://www.blueskykitchen.com/index.html
Title: Chuck Box
Post by: quicksilverbill on August 03, 2015, 02:17:41 PM
We have 6.0 and use this Camp Chef Sherpa Table for our "kitchen:" 

http://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-Sherpa-Table-Organizer/dp/B005DTEM2U/ref=sr_1_3?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1438621644&sr=1-3&keywords=camping+storage

All of our cooking equipment (except the stove, of course) fits in the drawers. When the legs are collapsed, the unit fits perfectly into the gear box we carry on our rear deck. Just lift it out, extend the legs, put the stove on top, and the kitchen is ready.

Bill


Title: Chuck Box
Post by: pjcd on August 03, 2015, 04:21:46 PM
Looks nice, is it sturdy when the feet are extended?
Title: Chuck Box
Post by: admin on August 04, 2015, 10:56:28 AM
Out of curiosity, how heavy is the box when full? I find myself constantly tweaking my kitchen setup. I'm in a 10.0 and luckily have plenty of storage cabinets, but it puts me in a weird grey area. The problem is we dont cook in the camper so using the inside storage gets cumbersome at best as I find myself constantly going in and out of the camper to get something I forgot while cooking. I'd like to find something like this idea but maybe break it down into smaller "cubes" that can then also be stored in the cabinets...
Title: Chuck Box
Post by: quicksilverbill on August 04, 2015, 11:54:04 AM
Reply to PJCD:

Yes, it is sturdy. We've had no problem at all cooking on it and easily accessing the "drawers" for supplies.

Bill
Title: Chuck Box
Post by: aznighthiker on August 04, 2015, 11:59:23 AM
Nice looking chuck box, we use a zippered suitcase to transport our cookware and use a tackle box for the flatware. My dad made a chuck box similar to yours in the mid 60's when we had an Apache tent camper.
Title: Chuck Box
Post by: pjcd on August 04, 2015, 04:33:25 PM
My folks bought an Apache pop up, I think it was in 1971, lots of fond memories.

The chuck box when loaded is about around 40 lbs, ( I think ). Its easy enough for one person to move it around, I have everything I need in it except the stove and the kitchen sink.
Title: Chuck Box
Post by: husaberger on August 05, 2015, 01:16:25 AM
Neat! I made a chuck box also - I ll see if I have pictures to post.