5 Awesome Travel Trailers with Outdoor Kitchens
When you’re in the market for a new towable RV and reviewing the layout and features, include travel trailers with outdoor kitchens at the top of your list. Cooking outside is a great way to eliminate smoke and odors from your living space. It also adds a functional and fun way to entertain guests, participate in tail tailgaters, and enjoy meals outdoors.
Outside kitchens are commonly positioned at the rear of the RV or along the entrance side of the rig. The upgrade offers RV owners more space and extra storage options without compromising interior features or amenities.
We did our research and compiled a selection of the best travel trailers with outdoor kitchens. The list includes various floorplans and tow sizes to meet the diverse needs of our audience.
I hope one of these great options inspires a desire for adventure! From small, lightweight trailers to large multi-bedroom rigs, there’s an option for everyone, from solo travelers to couples to large families. Discover an RV that will be the best fit for your lifestyle and will elevate your camping experiences.
Small, Lightweight Trailers
Forest River Rockwood GEO Pro G19FDS
MSRP $18,399
If you love to spend your days in the great outdoors, look at the Rockwood GEO Pro G19FDS, an ultra-lite travel trailer with an exterior cooking griddle.
Interior
Enjoy plenty of room and comfort with a kitchen slide-out and a Murphy bed that transforms into a two-seat sofa. In addition, the door side booth dinette folds out to create an additional sleeping area. A nice window makes the room feel more expansive by bringing in natural light over the dinette.
The GEO Pro G19FDS includes a full rear bath with a large corner shower.
Kitchen
This small single-axle travel trailer is well-equipped for campers who love to cook. The interior kitchen features a three-burner stove top and convection microwave oven. Whip up some tasty camping breakfast meals on the gas griddle that is set up on the exterior of the RV. You can enjoy your hot pancakes, sausage, and coffee under the 14-foot awning.
Options
Include the tongue mount kayak or bike rack add-on option if you’re seeking off-road adventures around camp. A second 200W solar panel will support more dispersed camping experiences.
Features
Specs
Coachmen Apex Nano 208BHS
MSRP $23,995
This dual axle trailer features expansive sleeping areas and an outdoor kitchen. It weighs just over 4,000 lbs.
Imagine the convenience of using the exterior kitchen. Rather than spending your camping trip inside the rig cooking, you can enjoy a cold drink and the company of your family. Relax under the RV awning and sear the steak on the outside griddle.
Living Area
The Apex Nano 208BHS from Coachmen is a top choice for a growing family. The layout is designed with spacious double bunks that provide extra sleeping room for kids (or other guests). You can choose the optional queen-sized Murphy bed upgrade to increase your sleeping and seating area.
Kitchen
To the left of the entrance is the kitchen, which comes equipped with an 8 cubic foot 12V refrigerator, overhead cabinet storage, 2-burner cooktop, microwave, and counter space. Across from the cooking area is your dinette with a pedestal table and storage below the seating.
Features
Specs
Bunkhouse Travel Trailers
Grand Design Imagine XLS 21 BHE
MSRP $40,188
The Imagine travel trailer will require a beefier tow vehicle compared with the lightweight trailers listed above. It comes with an exterior length of nearly 25 feet and a gross vehicle weight rating of over 6,000 pounds.
Of course, with the longer structure comes more room. Invite friends or family to join your adventure in this nice recreational vehicle. It comes standard with double-over-double rear bunks and a queen-size Murphy bed. The trailer can accommodate up to six or seven people, all of whom are sure to enjoy the built-in privacy curtains.
Kitchen
Imagine’s interior RV kitchen is equipped with a deep stainless steel sink and a perfect-sized RV sink cover. There is a 3-burner range, oven, microwave, and 10 cu. ft. refrigerator. The best part of the sink is the pull-down sprayer faucet, which makes cleanup quick and helps preserve precious water.
Cook up a delicious meal using the full outside kitchen. It has a two-burner stovetop, mini fridge, griddle, and convenient LP connection. The larger 15-foot awning further enhances your outdoor dining experience.
Cruiser RV Embrace EL32BH
MSRP $53,800
For those of you looking for a little more luxury, the Embrace EL32BH may be the perfect travel trailer. With this new floorplan, the Embrace is a great choice for families. The rear bunkhouse offers a perfect spot for kids to enjoy their own space while adults can relax on the queen bed situated in the front area of the camper.
Interior and Exterior Kitchens
You have plenty of space for camp cooking in this kitchen. There are multiple drawers, overhead cabinets, and space under the sink to store your essential RV kitchen supplies. Standard appliances include a 3-burner cooktop stove, convection oven, refrigerator, single basin undermount sink and sink cover, and high-rise faucet.
Take advantage of the well-equipped outdoor kitchen to cook your camping meals in the fresh air. There is a fridge, plenty of overhead cabinet storage, a sink, two drawers, and gas-powered cooking.
Warranty
Cruiser RV travel trailers come with both a one-year limited manufacturer warranty and a 3-year limited structural warranty. In addition, Cruiser touts its best-in-class supplier relationships that provide multi-year warranties on components (including tires!). Be sure to discuss all the fine print and details with your RV dealer.
Features
Specs
Rear Living Travel Trailers
Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS
MSRP $62,700
The Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS includes a rear lounge area that is truly unmatched. The private master bedroom has a full bathroom, a spacious island kitchen, direct view entertainment area, and a hide-a-bed sofa. Sounds amazing, right? I haven’t even mentioned the fireplace!
All in, this RV has enough sleeping area for up to five people.
Kitchen
The first thing you are sure to notice as you walk into this RV is the beautiful kitchen island. It offers a dreamy countertop space for easy and convenient meal prep. Appliances include a microwave, 8 cu. ft. 12V refrigerator, single bowl sink with cover, and a flush-mount 3-burner range with an oven.
Outdoor Living
Check the layout of this half-ton towable and you’ll notice it’s well-designed to extend your living space to the outdoors. Enjoy your exterior camp kitchen and outdoor TV. With amenities like this, it’s a perfect RV for outdoor living, entertaining, and tailgating.
That wraps it up for today. We love touring new rigs and reading about the great innovations in the camping world. We’ll keep you posted on what we learn so stay tuned for more RV reviews.
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