After the major mods, the Kitchen

Next, we addressed the interior space and more work on storage. I looked at many of the Aliner forums on the internet and gathered as many good ideas as I could.

One of the best ideas for storage is the over-sink kitchen rack. This unit does a wonderful job of storing dishes, pots and pans, utensils. It is very convenient. I think the key to the smaller space of the Aliner is having a good system to organize and provide the functionality you need, without making it complicated and difficult. This rack stores all the kitchen items and makes them very easy to access. There are different versions available so measure the width you need across your sink and stove version for clearance.

 

We leave it assembled and chose carefully for the right height that allows the unit to sit on the floor during travel and clear the walls when folded down.  

I saw a lot of ideas on making shelf storage up high. I did not want to have something that depended on a curtain rod that might slip and fall. Nor did I want a shelf unit hung by a chain that swings. So I designed a shelf that sits on wooden legs. The legs fold down, with hinges, when the trailer is folded down. There are wooden supports that hold it together. The wooden beam across the support legs affords a place to put LED lights that help illuminate the kitchen area. The shelf is a great place to put all our clothes, in Mountainsmith storage bags. Quick to access and out of the way.

We added another refrigerator because we have limited access to grocery stores in the summer. It also was chosen to fit on the floor during travel without interfering with closing the trailer down.

Next, we carefully chose tubs and containers that fill completely as possible, the space under the sink, across under the counter, and under the settees. This allows the tubs to be removed and put on the counter to get something and returned to their storage spot without having to rummage through a cabinet while bending down.

I also cut openings under the settees and installed doors to access what is under the settees without having to remove the cushions.This is simpler than trying to make drawers and affords more efficient storage.