Travel trailers with outdoor kitchen

On most travel trailers the outside kitchen sits on the curb side, the side that faces your campsite when you pull in, which makes it easy to use while everyone is hanging around outside. A few floor plans put it on the street side, which is much less convenient, so check the layout diagram before you buy. The Springdale 266DECK and Transcend Xplor 315BH are good examples of layouts where the exterior kitchen is well-positioned relative to the living area.

If you cook big meals on camping trips, an outdoor kitchen earns its keep. It keeps grease, heat, and smoke out of the trailer, and the extra counter space alone helps if you find the inside galley cramped. Families who camp with kids and pets often like being able to grill and serve outside without traffic through the living space. Just remember the added appliances add weight, so if you are already near your tow vehicle's limit, weigh that carefully. If an outdoor kitchen is a must-have, also look at fifth wheel trailers with an outdoor kitchen or a travel trailer with a kitchen island for more indoor counter space too.