I still have one I built about 25 years ago. Mine was also made from one sheet of plywood, but I can open it from both or either sides so two cooks can each have their own countertop area and can access the interior Counter tops are covered with Formica. It stands on removable legs made from EMT conduit that also support the open countertops. The stove sits at a convenient height on two conduit bars that slide out from the bottom at either end of the unit and cooking utensils hang above the stove. I always stood the legs on 3 inch squares of plywood that I would put ground cinnamon on to keep ants and other bugs out of the box. Ants HATE cinnamon. I haven't used it in several years, mostly because I don't car camp as much anymore but it still holds the venerable Coleman stove and can of fuel, water jug, and all the paraphanalia for cooking and serving food. I suppose it will all require a major scrubbing before it is used again. It was great for week long camping trips at the lake but was heavy and a bit of a pain to get set up on the legs. Once set up, though, it made camp food prep and cleanup a breeze.
Great chuckwagon style camp box! I was looking for something to use in my ‘78 VW Bus which is not really a camper but more of a weekender and this will be the perfect solution! Cheers and thanks for sharing! 👍👍😎
You said a very smart thing about the enamel cookware - food gets cold fast due to thermal conductivity. Someone else said the same. He also has Corelle plates and bowls. You can also use them in a microwave or oven in case of an RV. This is an elegant box build, very lovely. Quite roomy but compact in depth for easy storing back of car.
Enamel ware also chips. When it does, you'll get rust spots. And on the way to getting cold, it gets HOT. TBH, Corelle isn't any better on that, but it won't break with normal care. Lighter than stoneware too. Plastics are really best, as they don't get as hot to handle. If you've got kids old enough to handle it, the old style G.I. mess kits are good. Repros are cheap and more plentiful than you think. But stick with plastic for drinkware. The two box method seems to be a better choice. Stove and cookware in one ( heavy) and dinnerware in the other. And don't forget a good bucket!
That reminds me of the one we had in scouts. The Scout master had legs put on and a chain on each side of the door so it could be a table/counter space.
Very clean and functional design. My family does a lot of camping and I’ve thought many times of building a chuck box; the idea of having everything in one “package” is appealing. However, when I really think through the pro and cons, I think it would be heavy and awkward to pack and unpack staying with a couple of plano boxes and stove packed loose means each item is manageable size/weight and can be packed around the rest of our gear.
Years ago when my boys were small I made something similar. It was okay but hard to handle. Heavy and bulky. Later packed our kit in smaller units. Found it more a more flexible system.
I just cut all my wood for this and plan to have seasonings in the lid, just like yours. Can you give me a measurement from the bottom of the box to the bottom of your shelf? I'm trying to decide where to place mine so there is room underneath for olive oil, yet my stove (identical to yours) sits nice in the top with still having room for the spice rack.
That is great ,well done. please can you tell me the model of your 2 burner camping stove? And the material used on the inside of the drop down front ? Many thanks
I don't use propane. I use butane. I have problems with the fumes from propane and not butane. I have a 1 burner Coleman butane camp stove. I also have a Coleman mini-burner for the threaded canisters of butane (isobutane). They both work great for me in the house and for outdoor use. Most food I cook can be done in my 1L camp pot which has a small pan used as the top and both have the fold-in handles for packing space. It has a carry bag they fit in snug.
the fuel bottle ? there has to be a better way ?it's simi permanent lock the stove down and plumb a hose and mount the fuel bottle ? why are the spices always so hard to use why do the cups have to be moved , a utensil drawer ? do you have to have the whole box on another flat surface for the table to be used ?
I haven’t weighed it, but loaded with the cast iron, it’s got to be around 40-50 lbs. I can lift it by myself from the bed of my truck to a picnic table no problem
Heather, good luck with your project. Link: Pxyelec Furniture Cupboard Stainless Steel Rotatable Folding Lid Support Hinge Silver Tone, Pack of 4 www.amazon.com/dp/B07GSXWKKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_W4D1XY5PR13A7ADEJDAQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
We had boxes like this in my scout troop. Yours is a bit cleaner! Is that a DiOro spatula? I have a theory that anyone who owns one is probably a pretty good cook.
I've been looking at making something like this. You've done a really nice job of yours. I was wondering about the ergonomics of them. When you are actually cooking, do you put the front door back up? It seems like it'd be awkward to cook when the front is down and pushing you away from the box.
That’s a nice unit, and you fitted it out well. I would urge you to not use those little green propane canisters. They are not recyclable, and are horrible for the environment. Happy Camping
@@Sage-1111 i also now see an expensive fancy version of this called "ikamper aioks". looks cool, but its $500 (ive just seen it on internet not in real life)
1:06 "Corningware" ??? As far as I can tell, Corningware doesn't make any metal plates. Even eBay doesn't list any vintage metal Corningware items. You must mean something else.
He is recommending that you avoid using any metal dishes because they cause the hot food to cool too quickly. He is suggesting Corningware glass dishes and bowls because they are very durable and lightweight and might not suck heat from your food as quickly. I discovered this long ago and found Corningware works great for car camping.
You might check out Corelle ware I believe in the 60's it was referred to as melmac Lightweight, doesn't break or chip. However, I think it is like metal, it doesn't keep food warm very long. check this out before purchase if hot food is important to you.
So glad YT recommended this to me! Thank you for sharing the source, your review, and recommendations.
you could add a magnetic knife holder to the lid to make thing easier
- you have done a really really nice build in this unit
In Australia we call it a tucker box, but your design works so much better!
Nice Work!! In the early 60's ,Boy Scouts we made boxes like yours.These were a bit bigger.Had boards that not only used for a stand but as handles.
I still have one I built about 25 years ago. Mine was also made from one sheet of plywood, but I can open it from both or either sides so two cooks can each have their own countertop area and can access the interior Counter tops are covered with Formica. It stands on removable legs made from EMT conduit that also support the open countertops. The stove sits at a convenient height on two conduit bars that slide out from the bottom at either end of the unit and cooking utensils hang above the stove. I always stood the legs on 3 inch squares of plywood that I would put ground cinnamon on to keep ants and other bugs out of the box. Ants HATE cinnamon.
I haven't used it in several years, mostly because I don't car camp as much anymore but it still holds the venerable Coleman stove and can of fuel, water jug, and all the paraphanalia for cooking and serving food. I suppose it will all require a major scrubbing before it is used again. It was great for week long camping trips at the lake but was heavy and a bit of a pain to get set up on the legs. Once set up, though, it made camp food prep and cleanup a breeze.
I built one of these from a Boy Scout Pattern. One thing I added were drawers to the build. saves loads on organization.
Great chuckwagon style camp box! I was looking for something to use in my ‘78 VW Bus which is not really a camper but more of a weekender and this will be the perfect solution! Cheers and thanks for sharing! 👍👍😎
You said a very smart thing about the enamel cookware - food gets cold fast due to thermal conductivity. Someone else said the same. He also has Corelle plates and bowls. You can also use them in a microwave or oven in case of an RV.
This is an elegant box build, very lovely. Quite roomy but compact in depth for easy storing back of car.
Thank you MJ! Yes, I plan to pick up Corelle next time it’s on sale
Enamel ware also chips. When it does, you'll get rust spots. And on the way to getting cold, it gets HOT. TBH, Corelle isn't any better on that, but it won't break with normal care. Lighter than stoneware too. Plastics are really best, as they don't get as hot to handle.
If you've got kids old enough to handle it, the old style G.I. mess kits are good. Repros are cheap and more plentiful than you think. But stick with plastic for drinkware.
The two box method seems to be a better choice. Stove and cookware in one ( heavy) and dinnerware in the other. And don't forget a good bucket!
That reminds me of the one we had in scouts. The Scout master had legs put on and a chain on each side of the door so it could be a table/counter space.
Fantastic idea. I love the simplicity of it.
Very clean and functional design. My family does a lot of camping and I’ve thought many times of building a chuck box; the idea of having everything in one “package” is appealing. However, when I really think through the pro and cons, I think it would be heavy and awkward to pack and unpack staying with a couple of plano boxes and stove packed loose means each item is manageable size/weight and can be packed around the rest of our gear.
Years ago when my boys were small I made something similar. It was okay but hard to handle. Heavy and bulky. Later packed our kit in smaller units. Found it more a more flexible system.
The faster the world moves into the future, the more people seek out the nostalgia of the past. Always....
So true
Pretty spiffy camp box. nice build and lil tour of it.
Sweet looking compact set up. Thanks for sharing.
Im going to need one of these once my second daughters old enough to go camping. Thanks for sharing.
This is what I've been looking for!! Thank you!
Nice little work station. I built one about 2X that size.
Nice camp kitchen. Great job with the kitchen an with the video.
Love the box for all the storage…
Thank you it works great for us!
Very nice construction and great addition! Good job! Safe Travels! ~Jim~
Very Cool, many Thank for sharing this lovly plan . amazing , Greatings from Germany.XXX
Absolutely fantastic. Just what I'm looking for. Superb effort.
Awrsome genius design and build!
Nice build. I would have to modify the design slightly to accommodate my Origo 2500 alcohol/electric stove.
thanks for sharing made me really want to see if I can tackle this soon.
You got this 💪
Nicely done definitely a great review as well. Thanks for sharing
Instead of hooks to hang your cups.. you can glue magnets on the lid and they will stay up
There are magnets that Look like washers that you can screw on too
About how much does it weigh not loaded down? I'm looking to build something like this but possibly modified to be bigger.
Thank you for sharing good looking kit
I replaced my metal dishes & cups with wheat straw dishes frim amazon. Inexpensive, practically weightless & unbreakable.
Great little kitchen 👍👍
This is perfect. Love it!
Wow! Super! Gracias por compartir tu idea
This is nicer than my first apartment kitchen :-P
Great design and function!
I just cut all my wood for this and plan to have seasonings in the lid, just like yours. Can you give me a measurement from the bottom of the box to the bottom of your shelf? I'm trying to decide where to place mine so there is room underneath for olive oil, yet my stove (identical to yours) sits nice in the top with still having room for the spice rack.
10” from bottom to bottom of shelf. Both Trader Joe’s and Sprouts 1ltr glass bottles of olive oil will fit in the bottom compartment standing up.
Excellent! Thank you
Really cool! Nice design.
That is great ,well done. please can you tell me the model of your 2 burner camping stove? And the material used on the inside of the drop down front ? Many thanks
It’s a Coleman stove. The white material is called Star Board. It’s a marine application. I sourced it online
How much does this weigh? The problem with chuck boxes is they are heavy.
They are, I usually just remove the cast iron if I’m going to pick it up and carry it any amount of distance and that makes it completely manageable
Neat old timer box rawhide.
Отлично шикарно получилось👍👍👍
QUESTION: do you find that your drop-down work counter interferes with accessing the burners? Sharp looking box! Thanks for your feedback!!
easy to DIY - super handy
Seems you will have trouble getting to spice rack when using stove.
I don't use propane. I use butane. I have problems with the fumes from propane and not butane. I have a 1 burner Coleman butane camp stove. I also have a Coleman mini-burner for the threaded canisters of butane (isobutane). They both work great for me in the house and for outdoor use. Most food I cook can be done in my 1L camp pot which has a small pan used as the top and both have the fold-in handles for packing space. It has a carry bag they fit in snug.
Do you find that the fold down front is in the way for cooking?
Hell yeah! New project!!
Where can I get one n how much
Anyone know the weight?
That's pretty cool, thanks for the video.
Wow great design!!
Nice rig up!
Do you have a blueprint? I have the same camp stove so mine is going to be exactly the same dimensions
The blueprints are linked in the description below. Happy building!
I need one of these
Awesome build!
What are the dimensions and overall weight with everything inside?
What does the box weigh?
I like this has a place for all cook stuff
the fuel bottle ? there has to be a better way ?it's simi permanent lock the stove down and plumb a hose and mount the fuel bottle ? why are the spices always so hard to use why do the cups have to be moved , a utensil drawer ? do you have to have the whole box on another flat surface for the table to be used ?
Just curious, what is the weight fully loaded?
I haven’t weighed it, but loaded with the cast iron, it’s got to be around 40-50 lbs. I can lift it by myself from the bed of my truck to a picnic table no problem
Do you have a link for the locking latches for the lid to stay open?
Heather, good luck with your project. Link: Pxyelec Furniture Cupboard Stainless Steel Rotatable Folding Lid Support Hinge Silver Tone, Pack of 4 www.amazon.com/dp/B07GSXWKKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_W4D1XY5PR13A7ADEJDAQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Where did you get the spice rack/ cup holder?
The spice rack is from Amazon and the cup holders are just hooks
Hi what height is it from top to bottom
Just under 21"
Make 'em. I'd by one!
You did a reaaly nice job. I have a question... Does your stove accommodate both the skillet and the dutch oven at the same time?
Yes it sure does
Oh, the stove setup is LOUD! 😂
Thanks great wood work
We had boxes like this in my scout troop. Yours is a bit cleaner!
Is that a DiOro spatula? I have a theory that anyone who owns one is probably a pretty good cook.
I’m not that fancy, but I am a good cook!
What is Tony's?
www.tonychachere.com/
We made one of these in boyscouts
I've been looking at making something like this. You've done a really nice job of yours. I was wondering about the ergonomics of them. When you are actually cooking, do you put the front door back up? It seems like it'd be awkward to cook when the front is down and pushing you away from the box.
I cook with the door down. I'm 6' and don't have an issue reaching the stove. I'd say it's more convenient than bending over a picnic table
I am currently working on one in the garage. Where did you purchase the handles
Hi Derrick, I purchased the handles from Amazon. Search for trunk or chest handles. Good luck with your project!
@@rigwhisperer Thank you place a order this morning.
This is very very cool
Great system!👍
Great design.
Brilliant!
Great job
Great job !
Love it!
Where did you purchase the spice rack?
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9KP6H0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Love it just love it
Awesome build. May I ask where you got the latch for the cabinet?
Pull Latch, Favordrory Toggle... www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1QJ34Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Try local hardware store, lumberyard or home building center.
Thanks!
Impressive!
That’s a nice unit, and you fitted it out well.
I would urge you to not use those little green propane canisters.
They are not recyclable, and are horrible for the environment.
Happy Camping
Looks very nifty
Nice! Good job!
Wait…….who’s Chuck ?
Awsm bt there should be stand fit for height for everyone
WOW, Excellent. Wish I could just buy the Camp Kitchen already assembled . But thanks for the how to guide.
i have seen them for sale on places like ebay.
there is one on there right now, but it is $250 starting bid...
@@MrMrsregor ty
@@Sage-1111 i also now see an expensive fancy version of this called "ikamper aioks".
looks cool, but its $500 (ive just seen it on internet not in real life)
nicely done!!
Thank you!
That’s sweet!
Pretty nice but I see the open stove blocks access to 2/3 of the spices. Hmm
I would imagine you could make some legs for it
Watched Wranglestar make the same dang thing. It almost felt like he was acting like it was something he came up with.
He clearly used this design
EXCELLENT
Круто ! 👍👍👍
Stylin’
Nice
1:06 "Corningware" ??? As far as I can tell, Corningware doesn't make any metal plates. Even eBay doesn't list any vintage metal Corningware items. You must mean something else.
He is recommending that you avoid using any metal dishes because they cause the hot food to cool too quickly. He is suggesting Corningware glass dishes and bowls because they are very durable and lightweight and might not suck heat from your food as quickly. I discovered this long ago and found Corningware works great for car camping.
You might check out Corelle ware I believe in the 60's it was referred to as melmac
Lightweight, doesn't break or chip. However, I think it is like metal, it doesn't keep food warm very long. check this out before purchase if hot food is important to you.
After doing some research, I think he meant to say ENAMELWARE which is actually metal coated in a porcelain lining.