Stop at Walmart, grab a magnetic towel holder to attach to the side ofvyour tool box and you have a place to hang a dish towel or a roll of paper towels.
A plastic hanger can be snipped in the middle of the long part and wear a roll of paper towels like earphones. Then hang the whole thing anywhere by the hook.
I would line the bottom of the drawers and maybe the sides of the inside with that grippie type drawer liners , maybe a little spray adhesive on the side ones. It will help alot with sound deadening. Just my thoughts.
Neat idea... I've seen people use the big rolling tool chests as kitchen cabinets in skoolies... this is great for smaller campers. A minor suggestion... use a circular saw to cut a groove in the back side of those cutting board pieces that match up with the lip at the front and back where the lid closes, It will make them less likely to slide around while cooking.
Great idea I would do a few things differently like get some magnetic hooks to hang utensils on and would cut the chopping boards differently to make a better fit also cut grooves in the underside to stop them sliding you could use some S hooks to hang stuff on too but a great concept
Now THIS kitchen box recycling a toolbox we all likely have makes sense to me! Most box ideas I see are so cumbersome or takes too much room from the vehicle space. Thx for sharing! ✌🏾
I too,have my kitchen in a metal toolbox! My toolbox stands 2 1/2 feet × 2 ft wide. It doesn't have drawers, but the door swings open and has a little shelf inside. I took off the small wheels, put toolbox on its side and the door opens flat so that I can it use as a prep space/cutting board. The stove area is wide enough inside, and I can cook in all kinds of wind. I don't take it out of the back of my suv. I open the hatch door, stand up, and cook. No one walking by would know what I was doing back there if it didn't smell like a restaurant (so I've been told😊).
😮 oh my gosh I'm so glad this came up in my feed because I saw, I believe my first one of his videos last night where he only had a few hours to travel to San Diego to help out that 85 year old woman by making her a bed. I'm only a few seconds into this video and I am in total awe with the toolbox idea.
Considering you can find these tool boxes for practically nothing at garage sales or other places is actually a genius ideal going to have to definitely save this and remember it it will definitely work for my needs
When my friend and I would go camping we would walk at different meal times to see how others set up thier sites, we’d always shout out to folks what great ideas they had, lots of fun camping with the kids!
Love this idea of repurposing a tool box.so easy to use & can be used inside or out.Only thing I would have to do is shorten the large cutting board to the same size as the small one as I would be worried about knocking the overhang whilst I was using the stove, which could be dangerous
I have spent countless hours looking at Ridgid, Craftsman, Bauer and other tool boxes to set up my camp kitchen. Somehow I never thought about an older or even new metal one. You did a great job organizing and have given me a new direction to look in. Thank you, stay safe out there and God bless.
You could put your cutting boards underneath your stoves, which would leave some more space to put other important kitchen stuff in that 2nd drawer you had the cutting boards in. Just a thought!
@@solovantravel yes I cook with it my dodo egg.🥚 It's the best, you never knew? Maybe you should stay with ya mama dodo egg. She could wash the dishes and cook for you. No worries about the silly environmental dodo egg cause ya no longer exist. See there! 🍳🖕😄🤣
@kimdagnillo8246 ..mine arent..I have several in a backpack stacked..also isobutane cannister and a couple coleman propane. Been fine for 3 years..even in florida heat and cold
I told my wife years ago to use roll around toolboxes for her kitchen cabinets. That way you can move wbpverything to clean , relocate, etc. plus the drawer slides can withstand heavy loads and they run smooth. Tops can be made out of whatever material you desire, wood, tile, marble. She thought I was crazy. Then she said you would do it if you were a bachelor. I said yes I would.👍👍👍✌🏻🇺🇸🙏🏽😎
Love this! I'm OCD though, I'd of cut the bigger cutting board to match the length of the smaller one too. And glue that extra piece to the small one. 😂 That's not considered 'building' on a no-build, is it?
My OCD/Perfectionist brain was screaming at the video...but the boards don't match up!!...lol. Great job and savvy too. Might just get me a toolbox just for cooking!
I’m so sorry for people that say they have OCD. It’s such a disabling and life interrupting disease of the mind. My mother has a severe form and It’s terrible. Has serious childhood rooted causes that are often embarrassing so I am always shocked when people announce to the world they have it
As a long time camper, I salute your inventive nature. Though I am of the "organized Dynamit-Nobel box" type, there is much to be said for your method.
NICE job... I've been car-camping since the 60's and this is a great option! I think I would rework the cutting board idea a bit, but again... GREAT idea/job!!!
that second cutting board sticking out under the second burner is an issue, too easy to knock it in a tight space. but a super great efficient little setup! congrats on some excellent ideas!
fantastic idea! I've got a simple old tool box that was branded as the" fire box" with metal grates for cooking on the inside. I keep items in it for cooking. it uses wood or charcoal. zIts still brand new. never used. I paid $5 at a yard sale for it. I save it for that "emergency situation" that's never come up. it's a collectible now.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE METAL TOOLBOX, NO ACCIDENTAL MELTING A PLASTIC ONE, .NO BURN STAINS, ETC., EASY WIPE UPS.! THE NOISE WOULD BE SOOTHING TO ME WHILE I AM COOKING??
Thank you for a great video. We ended up purchasing a Roto Cast Chuck Box that was similar to the old plywood Scout patrol kitchens, but weighed 1/3 what a patrol box weighs empty. It was pricey but going on 10 years old and it is still in near new shape. It is made by York now and still a US manufactured product so the carbon footprint is smaller for new. I like that it s plastic so it can be left outside on a table at camp and closed up it is water tight. Roto Cast plastic dose not get hell hot or frost bite cold either. This is not important to fair weather campers, but for me is important. My tool boxes all have tools in them... It is Called The Chuckbox Camp Kitchen. It has fit even in the Jeep Patriot camper setup. I love the portability of these types Kitchen boxes. I like that one person can take it to a picnic table at a rest area while cross country or state traveling. I love your setup because you reused an item you already had, and it takes up very little space. Thank you again for the video. Safe travels.
Does the shelf liner get hot and shrink or bubble after using the stove? or "gas off" because of its plastic content? Cutting boards seem to work well; you can also get heat proof felt mats which will stop the burners from moving around when you stir, and prevent your cutting boards from possible scorching. Cutting boards, heat proof mats, then the burners on top. Safety first. Overall, a brilliant solution to a knotty problem, when space is a genuine issue.
This was what i did back in 2007 as well before my Boyfriend built me a custom check box! Small tip: line the inside of the drawer with some kind of soft material. Really eliminates all cling-clang sounds of utensils when doing bad roads. I used those felt cloth type material used to cover speaker boxes. Cut it to size and just glued it in. Worked! Gets real dirty over time though. But try exploring other soft material to line the insides.
I have the same thing in my 6x12 cargo trailer except it is the much larger one (floor to counter height) and is built in under the counter. It's my favorite part of the build because it's so functional, holds a lot, is durable, easy to keep organized, and has one lock to keep all the drawers closed when moving. If I did another build, I would use one again.
I took a free stainless steel grill with one burner on the side with lid closer. Burner still works so I keep it in. I had a marble slab cut ,added four brackets inside and placed the marble where the grill was. It has a double door cabinet under it. I placed a plywood on the bottom. I store my pots. I got tired of the stainless top / open and closed/ so I removed it and placed it out side ( making a fire oven. But I love my roll away cutting board island. This is a cool ideal with the tool cabinet.
I love this idea; it’s small and compact. I have one on my channel but it’s a much heavier tool box with wheels however I’ll be looking for one like yours for more compact use. Thanks for sharing this.
Maybe consider a way to add stability to The cutting boards when they're serving as a counter for the stoves? A shallow slot underneath to fit on top of the lip of the box would help or gluing a couple of stabilizing pieces of wood. It might save you a pot of soup someday!
I would like to see electric version of this for solar cooling. I like burners but i would leave them with out using cutting boards. You are very good at making things work and practical. Thank you. I have watched this couple times to come up with more ideas
You could take a thin layer of cork shelf liner to absorb some of the noise for items within the shelves. Seal it with some poly spray so it’s water resistant and wipeable. Add some magnetic hooks on the outside for pot holder/towel and magnetic paper towel rack.
Great idea, well done. The only mod I would do is to glue lugs, or strips of wood under the chopping boards, so they could not slide off. , I would be worried about the board slipping and spilling a pan of boiling water.
When you get those bubbles after application, just use a razor blade to put a tiny slit on the bubble, then use a credit card or nylon squeegee to push the air out of the slit that you made. This will give you a smooth application.
What are the measurements of this tool box?
23 1/2 wide. 10 1/2 deep. 13 1/4 height
What is the name brand?@@Tiny-Campers
I think I got it from target many many years ago.
@@Tiny-Campers thank you!!
The wisdom of simplicity. The luxury of efficiency.
Stop at Walmart, grab a magnetic towel holder to attach to the side ofvyour tool box and you have a place to hang a dish towel or a roll of paper towels.
Great idea. Lots you can add with magnetic mounts.
@@Tiny-Campersthat very same magnetic paper towel holder can also be used in the side of your vehicle
A plastic hanger can be snipped in the middle of the long part and wear a roll of paper towels like earphones. Then hang the whole thing anywhere by the hook.
I would line the bottom of the drawers and maybe the sides of the inside with that grippie type drawer liners , maybe a little spray adhesive on the side ones. It will help alot with sound deadening. Just my thoughts.
Neat idea... I've seen people use the big rolling tool chests as kitchen cabinets in skoolies... this is great for smaller campers. A minor suggestion... use a circular saw to cut a groove in the back side of those cutting board pieces that match up with the lip at the front and back where the lid closes, It will make them less likely to slide around while cooking.
Thanks!
No built. Pure.
Great idea I would do a few things differently like get some magnetic hooks to hang utensils on and would cut the chopping boards differently to make a better fit also cut grooves in the underside to stop them sliding you could use some S hooks to hang stuff on too but a great concept
Can you send link to that video I’m currently building out a skoolie and that would help out a lot
@@DavidOrtiz-ne6mn Sorry. I didn't save any of the links.
Now THIS kitchen box recycling a toolbox we all likely have makes sense to me! Most box ideas I see are so cumbersome or takes too much room from the vehicle space. Thx for sharing! ✌🏾
I love the simplicity and design of this camping box. Awesome job!
Pop the bubbles in the liner paper with a pin prick. Smooths out. 😁
You can gently use a credit card to push out the bubbles, also.
You come up with some really great ideas!!!!I like that the butane or propane would be secured in a metal box.
I too,have my kitchen in a metal toolbox! My toolbox stands 2 1/2 feet × 2 ft wide. It doesn't have drawers, but the door swings open and has a little shelf inside. I took off the small wheels, put toolbox on its side and the door opens flat so that I can it use as a prep space/cutting board. The stove area is wide enough inside, and I can cook in all kinds of wind. I don't take it out of the back of my suv. I open the hatch door, stand up, and cook. No one walking by would know what I was doing back there if it didn't smell like a restaurant (so I've been told😊).
nice!
I'll keep that in mind as I look for a tool box. Good idea.
This has been my biggest hold up setting up a Van is my kitchen and I think this has done it for me❤
It would be cool to add in a sponge ,steel wool and some dish soap for cleanup
😮 oh my gosh I'm so glad this came up in my feed because I saw, I believe my first one of his videos last night where he only had a few hours to travel to San Diego to help out that 85 year old woman by making her a bed. I'm only a few seconds into this video and I am in total awe with the toolbox idea.
Considering you can find these tool boxes for practically nothing at garage sales or other places is actually a genius ideal going to have to definitely save this and remember it it will definitely work for my needs
I have looked everywhere for something like this and you are the best I have seen
When my friend and I would go camping we would walk at different meal times to see how others set up thier sites, we’d always shout out to folks what great ideas they had, lots of fun camping with the kids!
That's a really cool way to repurpose that toolbox
THAT is brilliant!
Love this idea of repurposing a tool box.so easy to use & can be used inside or out.Only thing I would have to do is shorten the large cutting board to the same size as the small one as I would be worried about knocking the overhang whilst I was using the stove, which could be dangerous
And hinge the two smaller cutting board pieces together. (Fold to store)
@FidoHouse that is a great idea!
I was thinking that too. So you don't accidentally hit the cutting board while cooking and flip the stove.
I have spent countless hours looking at Ridgid, Craftsman, Bauer and other tool boxes to set up my camp kitchen. Somehow I never thought about an older or even new metal one. You did a great job organizing and have given me a new direction to look in. Thank you, stay safe out there and God bless.
Happy to help.
You could put your cutting boards underneath your stoves, which would leave some more space to put other important kitchen stuff in that 2nd drawer you had the cutting boards in. Just a thought!
Great minds think a like. Tried that. Two boards made it too tall to close :)
I liked this idea too. But no contact paper! It looks pretty, but adds to the fire hazard.
But metal storage box. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing 😊
Nice, makes for a great chuck box. Ya forgot one item. Small bottle of Dawn dish soap 😃👍
@@solovantravel yes I cook with it my dodo egg.🥚 It's the best, you never knew? Maybe you should stay with ya mama dodo egg. She could wash the dishes and cook for you. No worries about the silly environmental dodo egg cause ya no longer exist. See there! 🍳🖕😄🤣
Great idea! The weight gives stability traveling. The metal is safer.
Sweet Chuck kit; excellent video!!! God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Atascocita (Houston), Texas. ✝️👍🏼👨🌾🦌🙏
Thanks. I love Houston. Have family and friends there!
@@Tiny-Campers It’s wet today!!! Very wet!!! Chuck. 😵💫👨🌾
This right here is pure awesomeness... Love it!!!
Dude you're a flipping genius I love your idea
That's a great idea!! I've got an old toolbox I might have to try something like this for my mini hotplates and cooking gear. Thanks for sharing!
It is easy once you have the tool box. Hope the guitar is working out for you.
Oh yes! I'm loving it!! @@Tiny-Campers
That is a great idea! I like the reuse of the tool box. Thanks for sharing.
superb tidy kitchen! but, if I may, a piece of advice, you should return one of the 2 fires, so that the gas bottle is not near the flames👍
I thought those cans were supposed to be stored standing up
@kimdagnillo8246 ..mine arent..I have several in a backpack stacked..also isobutane cannister and a couple coleman propane. Been fine for 3 years..even in florida heat and cold
1:20 this is an absolutely amazing idea. I’m constantly looking for ways of improving my car camper. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome
Wow tool box cooking station 😮🎉
I definitely doing this !
Thanks for such a great idea 😊🫶
You’re welcome 😊
I use those gray silicone rubber hot mats from IKEA to stop plates and whatever from constantly sliding around on hard surfaces.
great idea
I told my wife years ago to use roll around toolboxes for her kitchen cabinets. That way you can move wbpverything to clean , relocate, etc. plus the drawer slides can withstand heavy loads and they run smooth. Tops can be made out of whatever material you desire, wood, tile, marble. She thought I was crazy. Then she said you would do it if you were a bachelor. I said yes I would.👍👍👍✌🏻🇺🇸🙏🏽😎
Absolutely always appreciate your solution based thinking in all your builds
Thanks!
Love this! I'm OCD though, I'd of cut the bigger cutting board to match the length of the smaller one too. And glue that extra piece to the small one. 😂 That's not considered 'building' on a no-build, is it?
haha, I didn't want to go buy another cutting board just to be the same.
My OCD/Perfectionist brain was screaming at the video...but the boards don't match up!!...lol.
Great job and savvy too. Might just get me a toolbox just for cooking!
@@Christine112359 haha. make one just to satisfy the matching board itch!
I’m so sorry for people that say they have OCD. It’s such a disabling and life interrupting disease of the mind. My mother has a severe form and It’s terrible. Has serious childhood rooted causes that are often embarrassing so I am always shocked when people announce to the world they have it
As a long time camper, I salute your inventive nature. Though I am of the "organized Dynamit-Nobel box" type, there is much to be said for your method.
Freakin brilliant! Thank you for the idea man, so glad the algorithm sent me your video!
Thank you for the kind words.
Id caution against using the stoves on top of loose cutting boards....but LOVE the rest of this. 👍😎🇨🇦
Yes. Why not use the heat safe top as the cook surface?
NICE job... I've been car-camping since the 60's and this is a great option! I think I would rework the cutting board idea a bit, but again... GREAT idea/job!!!
that second cutting board sticking out under the second burner is an issue, too easy to knock it in a tight space. but a super great efficient little setup! congrats on some excellent ideas!
I use an old military feild desk as a kitchen, It holds everything I need. I love it!
fantastic idea! I've got a simple old tool box that was branded as the" fire box" with metal grates for cooking on the inside. I keep items in it for cooking. it uses wood or charcoal. zIts still brand new. never used. I paid $5 at a yard sale for it. I save it for that "emergency situation" that's never come up. it's a collectible now.
Thats a great idea, I love to see stuff repurposed and camp kitchens are a bear to organize in the first place. Great video
I saw someone at a Ren Faire use a Snap On Tool Box as his kitchen many years ago - THIS is nice and compact! LOVE this and thank you!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE METAL TOOLBOX, NO ACCIDENTAL MELTING A PLASTIC ONE, .NO BURN STAINS, ETC., EASY WIPE UPS.! THE NOISE WOULD BE SOOTHING TO ME WHILE I AM COOKING??
Thank you for a great video. We ended up purchasing a Roto Cast Chuck Box that was similar to the old plywood Scout patrol kitchens, but weighed 1/3 what a patrol box weighs empty. It was pricey but going on 10 years old and it is still in near new shape. It is made by York now and still a US manufactured product so the carbon footprint is smaller for new. I like that it s plastic so it can be left outside on a table at camp and closed up it is water tight. Roto Cast plastic dose not get hell hot or frost bite cold either. This is not important to fair weather campers, but for me is important. My tool boxes all have tools in them... It is Called The Chuckbox Camp Kitchen. It has fit even in the Jeep Patriot camper setup. I love the portability of these types Kitchen boxes. I like that one person can take it to a picnic table at a rest area while cross country or state traveling. I love your setup because you reused an item you already had, and it takes up very little space. Thank you again for the video. Safe travels.
sounds like you have a nice setup
Great idea. I'm going to make one except I am going to look for a dual burner propane stove to fit the top.
I was actually considering mounting my propane stove on the lid too! Haha. I'm sure it will work great.
I love this kitchen. Such a great idea. I use the same burner and nesting pots; theyre the perfect size for solo camping ❤
That's very cool!!!
Never thought the kitchen equipment is so easy to set up, then can cook wherever you would like!!!
This is such a great idea! I can't believe how much fits inside the box.
You always come up with super good ideas. Thanks for posting this video.
You are welcome!
Great idea tremendous video. This is how you think out of the box. Keep up the great work . 🤣👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🌴😎🌴
Thanks 👍
Wow this is a Awesome 💡 & you can change Area around or take it outside to cook ! Everything in one place! 👍👌✌️🤞🙌🙏🌟🇺🇲🌻🤩
Thanks for sharing, I think this is a brilliant way of re-using of an old tool box!
Does the shelf liner get hot and shrink or bubble after using the stove? or "gas off" because of its plastic content? Cutting boards seem to work well; you can also get heat proof felt mats which will stop the burners from moving around when you stir, and prevent your cutting boards from possible scorching. Cutting boards, heat proof mats, then the burners on top. Safety first. Overall, a brilliant solution to a knotty problem, when space is a genuine issue.
Great upcycle! It’s a lot less flammable than a chuckwagon made from wood too.
This was what i did back in 2007 as well before my Boyfriend built me a custom check box!
Small tip: line the inside of the drawer with some kind of soft material. Really eliminates all cling-clang sounds of utensils when doing bad roads.
I used those felt cloth type material used to cover speaker boxes. Cut it to size and just glued it in. Worked!
Gets real dirty over time though. But try exploring other soft material to line the insides.
I think linoleum tiles could do it :D already made to stick to floors and cushy. Just got to cut them to size. Easy to wipe up! 👍
New follower that loved this video! I am working on a camp kitchen as well. Thanks for sharing!
Welcome!!
Cut a shallow groove into the bottom of the cutting boards that will lock them into the lip of the tool box
Absolutely enjoyed your episode, what a great idea perfect for limited space so much that I'm going to adopt this, thanks keep up the great work.
Can you please do something unique with the Stanley lunch box? Most people make a portable coffee station with it. I bet you can do better 😉
That's what I did and a small kuksa bowl for eating from..jet boil type stove..
My husband is converting a "miner's" lunch box to a barbeque for 2!
This is genius!
Love this idea!
Thank you! 😊
I have the same thing in my 6x12 cargo trailer except it is the much larger one (floor to counter height) and is built in under the counter. It's my favorite part of the build because it's so functional, holds a lot, is durable, easy to keep organized, and has one lock to keep all the drawers closed when moving. If I did another build, I would use one again.
Agreed. If you have the space , these are great
I took a free stainless steel grill with one burner on the side with lid closer. Burner still works so I keep it in. I had a marble slab cut ,added four brackets inside and placed the marble where the grill was. It has a double door cabinet under it. I placed a plywood on the bottom. I store my pots. I got tired of the stainless top / open and closed/ so I removed it and placed it out side ( making a fire oven. But I love my roll away cutting board island. This is a cool ideal with the tool cabinet.
Genius. I would never have thought of this
Good idea!!! I have a couple of those tool boxes. That might be something I do. Thanks for sharing.
I love this idea; it’s small and compact. I have one on my channel but it’s a much heavier tool box with wheels however I’ll be looking for one like yours for more compact use. Thanks for sharing this.
Maybe consider a way to add stability to The cutting boards when they're serving as a counter for the stoves? A shallow slot underneath to fit on top of the lip of the box would help or gluing a couple of stabilizing pieces of wood. It might save you a pot of soup someday!
You are really thinking outside the box here. Good idea.
I am sure I have old tool box or find a thrift store or swap meet.
I would like to see electric version of this for solar cooling. I like burners but i would leave them with out using cutting boards. You are very good at making things work and practical. Thank you. I have watched this couple times to come up with more ideas
Great camp kitchen set up! 👍👍
Great idea and works well. Just what you need. I made a chuck box out of correx/coroplast!
We used tool cabinets in our class b for the kitchen and overhead cupboard. Works great so far
Good idea, everyone can make one how they like it.
Such an awesome idea!! Thanx for sharing! Just subscribed to your channel
Thanks for subbing!
That is a great idea and you are going to need to add some modifications to stop the rattling.
You could take a thin layer of cork shelf liner to absorb some of the noise for items within the shelves. Seal it with some poly spray so it’s water resistant and wipeable. Add some magnetic hooks on the outside for pot holder/towel and magnetic paper towel rack.
Great idea, well done. The only mod I would do is to glue lugs, or strips of wood under the chopping boards, so they could not slide off. , I would be worried about the board slipping and spilling a pan of boiling water.
Yes. Great ideas.
Fabulous idea!! I’m doing this!! Thank you-you’re a genius!!!
This is very cool. Thanks for sharing the idea!
Wow!! Better than a backpack and folding table!!
When you get those bubbles after application, just use a razor blade to put a tiny slit on the bubble, then use a credit card or nylon squeegee to push the air out of the slit that you made. This will give you a smooth application.
Great build why didnt you just close the lid and used that for the stove tops? Love it i might make one for myself.
Yes, that would work great too! I wanted the lid to double as a wind block. But on calm days, you definitely can do that.
Great idea and I DO have a spare tool box. Score! Now I need the small stove. I've been wanting one anyway.
Having the tool box is the main element of this kitchen :)
Great idea.
But I'm not sure about using paper as a liner.
Couldn't that catch fire fairly easily?
Really cool idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Brillant. Would this be considered "thinking outside the box" or "inside the box"
Take a box knife and put a small slit in the air bubbles to smooth them out.
I like this a lot! Where can a used tool box like this one be found?
Well, that is really something great. Will copy this for my pickup and sailboat... since it's so mobile. ❤
Awesome set up and creativity! Love it.
That's awesome. Room for bigger knives also. Great idea. Thanks for sharing
wow very creative and compact well done
This is great! Now if I only had a spare toolbox of that size lying around!
garage sales...
❤this will keep bugs off your mini kitchen when in storage. ❤
Great, great idea fora galley! Enjoyed the video.
Nicely done! I love your idea.
A perfect chuckbox!🙏👏
I like your setup. I'd put your napkins in a Ziploc bag. Thanks for sharing 🤘
Yes..keeps them clean and they don't blow away!!
Very clever!! I enjoyed this vid. Thank you!
This is such a neat idea!