Removable Combi/sink cooker unit, in twin slider

Post by **minke** » 28 Jan 2008, 08:06

Hi Guys,
With my double slider hi-top, i have a small removable cooker unit, with gas bottle inside.

If me & missus go out in the van we normally leave the unit in the van. If others are with us, we unclip the unit & put it in one of the awnings. We also have a separate sink unit & do same with that.
I have bought a secondhand combi, sink,drainer,cooker & grill all in one & plan to build a unit around it.

The cooker we have at present is a Devon built unit & very heavy. So I'm looking for quality material that is not too heavy, wont swell & split if it gets wet etc. I was going to get an oak veneered ply & use that & build sliding doors in it. & lime wash it to make it a nice light color & then matt varnish.
I am still gonna have it removeable, so gas tank & water tank will be inside it. (is it allowed to have gas tank like that now, if vent is installed?0.

Also any tips on where to get decent stainless steel sheeting to line inside of cooker lid/splashback so it dont burn the wood.??

Thanks Kev

Ps see my avatar is what we have at present & most likely will be flogging it when I've built my new one.

Post by **Zimbok** » 28 Jan 2008, 22:13

Howzit Kev,

Sorry I can't answer your question but I too have a Devon twin slider and have bought a hightop which I hope to have fitted before the summer. I have a problem with what to use as cooker unit and sink unit. I have storage by way of a unit with plastic bins I bought from Ikea. Serves its purpose with portable gas cooker etc.

To get to the point would be interested in your old units when you change them. Would be grateful for a pm when you are ready with price.

Cheers,
Howard.

Post by **Louey** » 30 Jan 2008, 11:32

the best material is marine Plywood. it is light and has some degree of water/moisture repulsion. What ever you do, avoid chipboard or MDF. For the stainless, I'm not sure, ask some of the interior specialists like Calypso or Timbertechs (have a a search on here for links).

I've got a twin slider Devon (about to be pop top) and I have a unit that runs the width of the van - it does mean I've lost my walkthrough but my choice.

Post by **BaaaadSlider** » 30 Jan 2008, 15:11

we have a tin top twin slider and i have enclosed some piccies of our unit that fits the width of the van again like the other chap above it means losin the walk through but we bought it like this so have never known it any other way.
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Post by **R0B** » 30 Jan 2008, 17:19

i would of said vohringer board as used by http://www.calypsocampers.co.uk/unit_colours.htm
..was the best stuff to use.its not cheap.but it ultra lightweight...

the best material is marine Plywood

Post by **minke** » 31 Jan 2008, 16:27

Hey Guys..thanx for the feedback...I like the light stuff, it brightens up the inside.

Looks like i'm gonna go for the marine ply, is reasonably priced & i,m gonna wash it with a type of lime wash (actually ASH) from B & Spew, and then top off with a clear matt varnish & new floor material,got crapet at the mo & gonna change it for vynl to math the color of seats & new combi cooker unit.

Gone blooming mad & just bought a Eriba Puck 1900 smackers so will re-do that out as well..now I need a new engine to tow the Eriba..1600 wont even pull the mother-in-law to the supermarket.

Thanx again for the tips..just love u guys and yer ethusiasm..