Why don't more camper vans have kitchens in the back, instead of along…
 | I've been trying to figure out the layout for my DIY campervan, and debating whether to have the bed or the kitchen in the back of the van. It seems the conventional wisdom is to have a bed in the back, as either a platform or convertible dinette, or a murphy bed. Why? Is it just better to sleep in the back of the van? I am inspired by this pre-converted van listed on VanCamper, which has an indoor kitchen in the back instead, and the convertible dinette/bed near the front of the van, so that the table can also be used with the swivel driver seats: https://thevancamper.com/post/10662/2017-ram-promaster-1500-pop-top-camper-for-sale Here's another camper that also has a kitchen in the back, which can either be used inside with the doors closed, or used while standing outside in the picture below. It seems like this would still allow for some cooking to happen indoors, with bad weather or stealth camping. But maybe the space is more cramped, or the air doesn't circulate as well? https://thevancamper.com/post/10319/2015-nissan-nv200-for-sale Having the kitchen in the back seems sensible to me. Why is it more popular to have the kitchen in the front along the sliding door? Is there a reason why this back-kitchen layout is not as frequently used? Should I be wary of some drawbacks of converting my own van this way? Would be grateful for any advice! Thank you! [link] [comments] |
