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Here is the DSO package deal. You get the Drifta Swing Out kitchen-DSO, a Drifta storage box-DSB, and a Small Drifta Storage Box -SDSB. The problem with the DSO, is it creates a dead space behind it in the trailer. But by having the storage box, it helps to counteract this, because it makes the area you have so much more accessible.
You can see that the SDSB can be easily reached, from behind the kitchen, and pulled out. The DSB has to be set back around 500 mm, to allow the kitchen to close in, but once open, it can then be pulled out to level with the back of the trailer, like normal.
The space behind the SDSB, can be used for storing things like chairs, which once taken out, won’t be put away again till you pack up. It’s also easy to pull them out, or if you have a lift up bedbase, you can reach in and access this area.
Here you can see that the DSB can still be used whilst the kitchen is set up. These storage box combo’s are definitely the way to go. You get so much more out of your trailer with them.
Here you can see the DSB can be pulled nearly right out , the back of the box is counterbalancing against the bedbase, so you don’t need the legs. You can also see the divider. It will come loose, with screws provided. It needs to be fitted according to your own gear, where it best suits. See fitting instructions below for info on this.
These little boxes are so handy. They can be used for storing food ( they have air vents to keep food fresh ), or camping gear, anything you want. Also makes a great seat. Once the tailgate is swung open, it can be lifted out and set on the ground, then the DSB can be pulled out flush with the back of the trailer, ready for use.
Comes standard with a hand pump and 1 m long hose.
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one of the problems with the swing out kitchen, is it leaves a ‘dead’ space behind it, where it’s hard to access. But with some tailgates, where you can swing it right open 180 degrees, then we can put in a second storage box like shown below.. this makes a great setup, as the storage boxes are always the best way to organise and access your gear.. in this smaller box, you’d keep things you don’t use often, like a chainsaw etc, or things you would get out first when setting up camp, like chairs etc… we can make these two boxes to suit our DSO kitchen, or to suit any tailgate kitchen.. if you have a steel kitchen, then we can put ‘stainless laminate’ on the fronts of these boxes to match… anyway, see what you reckon, luke
See how the boxes are set back about 500 mm to allow for the kitchen to close.
This shows the Drifta Swing Out kitchen in place..
You can access the larger storage box whilst the kitchen is setup no worries.. this makes it so much neater and easier to get out anything you want from inside the trailer..
If you swing the tailgate around, then you can access this smaller storage box.. mostly you’d do this before you set up the kitchen..
The boxes come with a divider that can screw in anywhere you want, and a set of adjustable legs underneath. You mostly don’t need these but, as you can counterbalance the back of the box onto the bedbase, like shown…
There is a ‘paka’ that runs down the middle between the boxes, to keep them in place. Then a ‘spring bolt’ latch, can lock them in place when travelling, so they won’t come forward and hit the kitchen. The boxes run on the black plastic skids, so they slide straight on the steel floor of the trailer..
Comes standard with a hand pump and 1 m long hose.
Remember, you must have a tailgate that can swing open at least 170 degrees, to have this setup.. we can build it to suit left or right handed tailgates..
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Take off the front, (easier) to unscrew the lid, take out the drawers and sink.. sit the kitchen on the floor of the trailer, about an inch from the hinge side.. any more than this, and the corner of the kitchen might hit the trailer when closing. You might have to take off the spare wheel if you have one on the tailgate..
You want the kitchen sitting flat on the floor on the plastic skids that are underneath.. some trailers, the floor isn’t quiet level..if so, pack the kitchen so it’s sitting as level as you can get it. here i’ve just packed up the front corner with a hex head driver bit.. this was perfect to get it sitting level..
Half close the tailgate, and see where the bolts might fit best.. basically, it doesn’t matter exactly where you put the bolts, but ideally two in the stove area, one behind the first and third drawer, and one down the bottom outside area.
It’s just important not to put a bolt where the ply joins together, you can tell this by the rows of screws… mark the position with a texta. Make sure the holes line up vertically and horizontally, as you’ll see the bolts from the rear.. (you might have to move the number plate, and fix it on again after)
Now, open the tailgate, drill the marked holes in the tailgate with a small sharp drill bit, say 4 – 5 mm… once this is done, make sure the kitchen hasn’t moved, close the tailgate carefully, and you want to mark the back of the kitchen where the holes are. You can do this by using maybe the texta if it will reach, or gently marking the kitchen with the drill bit.
Once you have marked the back of the kitchen, open the tailgate, and drill these holes slowly with the 5 mm bit.. now, put in the larger drill bit, carefully drill these holes again, and also the tailgate holes… brush away any shavings.
Best to get someone to help, but if you are on your own like i was this day, you can still do it no worries.. you can half close the tailgate, and lean one end of the kitchen on the floor of the trailer. then just get one of the bolts in in the stove area. Do up finger tight, then you should be able to get the other bolt in the stove area.. (best to use a flat washer both sides)
These two bolts are the most important ones, and easiest to get to.. close the kitchen a few times, you should just feel the bottom skids contact the floor.. just lightly, at this stage. If so, tighten up the bolts, if not, adjust them slightly up or down. once these are tight, then open the tailgate fully, and put the other two/three bolts in. do them up nice and firm. Best to use nyloc nuts.
Well hopefully it should look something like this :) all done… put the kitchen back together.. sometimes, the edge of the trailer can be quiet sharp, as it’s the edge of the sheet of steel flooring.. if it’s sharp, it can dig into the plastic skids.. if so, just use a hammer, to tap down the steel edge, just where it would connect with the skids…
You can just make out where the bolts are.. two in the stove area, one bottom right, and behind top and bottom drawer.. these drawers stop about 30 mm short, with a paka in the end, so the bolt doesn’t hit the rear of the drawer.. the 2nd drawer, goes full length, so avoid putting a bolt here if you can. If you need to, when done, just slam the drawer against the bolt to see where it is (it will leave a mark), then drill a hole in the back to clear it..
Time to pack the kitchen with all your gear, then ready to go… sit back admire your work, and enjoy a beer :)
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