Advantages/Disadvantages of Kitchen Inside vs. Out

Hi all - I'm new to the forum.  Looking to buy my first T@B and having a difficult time deciding which one.  I love the idea of the kitchen being outside as this would eliminate smelling up the camper, as well as give you a lot more room to work.  The biggest drawback that I can see would be inclement weather.  Anything else you can think of to help me make my decision?  Which style did you choose and why?

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  • FLnurse12
    FLnurse12 Member Posts: 3
    Thank you!  I tried searching but must've used the wrong phrase or something.  :s
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    We ordered a T@B with indoor kitchen for more convenient use when traveling or in bad weather, but also because, counterintuitively, the bed is significantly larger.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    We like the indoor kitchen for the ability to make breakfast, or just coffee, 'incognito', anywhere we want along the road.
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    If you are at all open to the possibility of overnighting at a place like Walmart or a truck stop while traveling, I would think the inside kitchen would almost be a must have. My understanding is that setting up "camp" at places like that is a no-no.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,421
    Photomom said:
    If you are at all open to the possibility of overnighting at a place like Walmart or a truck stop while traveling, I would think the inside kitchen would almost be a must have. My understanding is that setting up "camp" at places like that is a no-no.
    Although, you could easily stop for a meal at rest stop and then sleep at Walmart.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • sabel
    sabel Member Posts: 283
    Nothing like a cup of hot chocolate first thing in the morning before braving the great outdoors.
    Especially when it's raining.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    What chocolate liquore are you using for that hot chocolate in the morning?
  • Pepsi22
    Pepsi22 Member Posts: 23
    I choose the outside since I knew I would be taking my 3 dogs occasionally and cooking in a small space with dogs would be too challenging to enjoy a meal. 
  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,858
    FLnurse12 said:
    Thank you!  I tried searching but must've used the wrong phrase or something.  :s
    When using the forum search function try using a "one word" search entry for best results as the Vanilla forum  engine isn't too sophisticated and does not produce the results as let's say s Google level search does.  
    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
  • 2canoe
    2canoe Member Posts: 74
    edited November 2015
    I too find it hard to come up with the one magic word to get what I want.
    2canoe, 2015 T@B Q-Max
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    2canoe - Know what you mean - generally one word is broad and the second narrows.
  • sabel
    sabel Member Posts: 283
    PXLated said:
    What chocolate liquore are you using for that hot chocolate in the morning?
    We seldom drink alcoholic beverages before 5:00pm. Unless it's a weekend, holiday, special occasion  or on vacation.
    Can't wait for retirement. It'll always be 5:00 somewhere .
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    sabel - Sounds like you should probably get a liver panel done in prep for retirement. Makes for a quick match if needed :-)
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Ahhhhh ;-)
  • sabel
    sabel Member Posts: 283
    Getting back on topic.
    There's nothing better than looking out at a view like this, while waiting for the hot water to boil. For coffee or hot chocolate ( maybe with a little Kentucky Bourbon in it ). Even better when it's raining.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    edited November 2015
    You had a better rainy day view than I did. I had a similar scene but it was behind me. Great if outside but couldn't see it while in.
  • FLnurse12
    FLnurse12 Member Posts: 3
    sabel said:
    Getting back on topic.
    There's nothing better than looking out at a view like this, while waiting for the hot water to boil. For coffee or hot chocolate ( maybe with a little Kentucky Bourbon in it ). Even better when it's raining.
    Beautiful!