Kettle conundrum

nigglynelly

nigglynelly

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Our motorhome, like the majority of layouts we've seen, has very little work surface in the kitchen area. The electric kettle is permanently out ready for use and this along with several mugs takes up a sizeable footprint. In order to use the hob we have to relocate the kettle so I was wondering if any of you have come up with some clever options for positioning and using the kettle.
 
We don't have to because having an older van it has a large kitchen with plenty of work top,sorry. Fold up flap could probably be fitted.BUSBY.
 
Is there space for a small folding table in similar wood as the interior? I use one of these in my kitchen area to give extra surface. It can also be used outside for sitting drinking coffee.
 
Our kettle fits nicely behind the mixer tap for the sink. Because its in a corner it is quite secure there even while travelling.
 
I don't think we've got enough floor space for even a small folding table.
There is a pull out bit of extra work surface but it's as good as useless because of where it's positionEd. I do wonder if the people who design the kitchen areas ever use them.
What make of kettle do you have that fits behind your tap?

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Thanks, the hooks are a good idea.
How long do you need to keep the glass lid of the hob open for after use? The other half drinks loads of tea so the kettle is frequently on. Our hob lid constitutes a biggish area of the work surface we have which is why we went for an electric kettle.
 
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nigglynelly said:
Thanks, the hooks are a good idea.
How long do you need to keep the glass lid of the hob open for after use? The other half drinks loads of tea so the kettle is frequently on. Our hob lid constitutes a biggish area of the work surface we have which is why we went for an electric kettle.
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Do you have a sink nearby? Could you put a cover over the sink to use as a work area too?
 
movan said:
Do you have a sink nearby? Could you put a cover over the sink to use as a work area too?
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We have the gas kettle and an electric kettle one of the small ones rather than a home kettle it boils just enough for two cups of Tea. Even though the van is small absolutely no issues where either kettle stands or is stored.

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if you have the backs of travel seats adjoining the kitchen area, some people have made clip on shelves above the seats to make useful extra space
 
The sink has a split work top and I've just had another look and a smaller kettle will actually fit behind the mixer tap so well give that a try.
 
DBK said:
Can you fix hooks under a cupboard to hang the mugs from? Not for travelling but after you stop.
Use a whistling kettle on the job and ditch the 'leccy kettle. :)
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Exactly what we do, as not very often on EHU
 
nigglynelly said:
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How long do you need to keep the glass lid of the hob open for after use? The other half drinks loads of tea so the kettle is frequently on. Our hob lid constitutes a biggish area of the work surface we have which is why we went for an electric kettle.
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Your question is in reference to the "don't put glass lid down on hot gas burners" type sticker on the glass top?
I don't think the heat on the burner or grill will take too long to cool down.
You'd expect enough heat to dissipate in 5min for the glass top to be safe to lower.
In our MH the glass top is not in direct contact with the parts of the hob that get hot.
 
nigglynelly said:
I don't think we've got enough floor space for even a small folding table.
There is a pull out bit of extra work surface but it's as good as useless because of where it's positionEd. I do wonder if the people who design the kitchen areas ever use them.
What make of kettle do you have that fits behind your tap?
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Its a small low wattage kettle called swiss something or other and has a swiss flag on it though its worn off now. Its actually made in China of course. Amazon I expect though had it years.

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This is the one, ebay not Amazon. A bit more expensive than some but ours has lasted years.
 
Our electric kettle is used on inverter while travelling as it doesnt heat up the interior unlike a gas one. Also on the tunnel sometimes, gas turned off.
 
I guess using electric saves on your gas.
we have a similar space challenge so we’re trying to find a nice gas kettle for 2 Smaller than the one we’ve used in our caravan for years. Needs a whistle and be compact and safe when pouring.
I say this as a couple of recent ones have been rubbish. One was an outwell collapsible but the tiny handle felt like it could slip out of your hand when pouring. Second one from the CAMC club shop at Hillhead was wobbly and not symmetrical so tipped over as you poured.

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LeggySilverFox said:
I guess using electric saves on your gas.
we have a similar space challenge so we’re trying to find a nice gas kettle for 2 Smaller than the one we’ve used in our caravan for years. Needs a whistle and be compact and safe when pouring.
I say this as a couple of recent ones have been rubbish. One was an outwell collapsible but the tiny handle felt like it could slip out of your hand when pouring. Second one from the CAMC club shop at Hillhead was wobbly and not symmetrical so tipped over as you poured.
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We have one of these
 
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Cheers, but would prefer fold down handle. The one we have does an it’s well made and safe, but it’s BIG.
 
Our’s maybe just a camper van ( V Line 635SE ) but what a kitchen, plenty of room for both an electric kettle and toaster. 4 lovely sized drawers, 3 lower cupboards, one does have the water pump in but still useable, 3 gas ring hob, oven/ grill and a large extending flap ( never used it yet ) and still room for draining tray that takes 2 cups 2 breakfast dishes 2 glasses and a pile of cutlery and if we’ve been lazy last night’s dinner plates.
I did fit a second 230v socket as originally just one.

At last we’v got something that many of your “ super “ motorhome hav’nt got, plus the luxury of a super comfortable lounge ,
and we can take our meals in the swivelled cab seat’s with the small round table.
 
dipsie said:
Our’s maybe just a camper van ( V Line 635SE ) but what a kitchen, plenty of room for both an electric kettle and toaster. 4 lovely sized drawers, 3 lower cupboards, one does have the water pump in but still useable, 3 gas ring hob, oven/ grill and a large extending flap ( never used it yet ) and still room for draining tray that takes 2 cups 2 breakfast dishes 2 glasses and a pile of cutlery and if we’ve been lazy last night’s dinner plates.
I did fit a second 230v socket as originally just one.

At last we’v got something that many of your “ super “ motorhome hav’nt got, plus the luxury of a super comfortable lounge ,
and we can take our meals in the swivelled cab seat’s with the small round table.
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Sounds nice..
 
we carried both for 5 years just so we could use site electric then i realised how petty that was and now just have the hob one whistler with fold down handle

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nigglynelly said:
Our motorhome, like the majority of layouts we've seen, has very little work surface in the kitchen area. The electric kettle is permanently out ready for use and this along with several mugs takes up a sizeable footprint. In order to use the hob we have to relocate the kettle so I was wondering if any of you have come up with some clever options for positioning and using the kettle.
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We use a small kettle that boils on the gas hob. This kettle fits inside a drawer. The other benefit of this is that you don't need to be on EHU to boil the kettle.
 
If you have the standard layout you will have a headrest close to the kitchen. I have been thinking of getting a work top and drilling holes to align with the headrest holes, then remove the headrest , line the new worktop with the holes and put the headrest back in the holes. Some sort of locking device will be required that i haven't yet found. Haven't got round to doing it because i have a telly in that position.
 
Bernie P said:
We use a small electric "Travel" kettle, Holds two mugs worth of water and is small enough to sit behind the sink.
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Same here, the Lakeland one. Ideal for the 2 of us.

We travel with a whistling gas kettle as a backup.

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