Galley finished!!

boathealer
boathealer Member Posts: 47
in Modifications & Upgrades
We are going all-electric with a huge bank of lithium batteries on our new-to-us 2023 320S.  This afforded us the opportunity to free up valuable counter space by removing the entire propane system and cooktop in favor of a portable induction burner.  It comes out when needed, and stows neatly to the side when not.  I made a post earlier with just the sink/faucet installed - now everything else is complete.

While making changes, we switched to an "all black" theme to compliment our cabinets, using some leftover laminate found on Facebook marketplace.

Also put in a drinking water filter system after finding a PERFECT small unit that fit neatly under the sink.....and of course a black faucet for that.  =)

There were a couple of creative installation technicalities (like the sink drain being offset by a couple of inches), but things came together OK.

Here's most of the stuff we used in case anyone is interested:

Black Filter Faucet - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BXFWJKTC

Some photos:







Comments

  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Clever!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • BandB
    BandB Member Posts: 75
    Great idea, and looks sharp!
  • ColleenD2
    ColleenD2 Member Posts: 580
    This is fantastic! I've actually considered removing our stove and propane as well. We barely cook in there on the stove we too use an induction cooktop. I'll be sure to share this with my husband.
    2019 Custom T@B 320 U Boondock Lite-ish
    Custom Colors & Custom Interior
    We've slept in 34 states, 2 countries & counting
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    @boathealer - are you totally removing the LPG or just for the stove?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • boathealer
    boathealer Member Posts: 47
    edited November 2024
    Sharon_is_SAM said:
    @boathealer - are you totally removing the LPG or just for the stove?
    No propane at all.  Filled the tank area with lithium batteries (1200Ah).  All energy consumption will be electric - shore power, 12V, and 200W inverter. 
  • fstop32
    fstop32 Member Posts: 391
    @boathealer, very nicely done!  I love your attention to detail!  We've been moving in that direction since we got our 2015 T@b about 4 years ago.  We have a side tent for the T@b and carry a propane camp stove and do the cooking outside the T@b.  We have a portable induction unit already and have been looking at replacing the sink/faucet for some time.  Actually I've slowly been converting the interior to cherry (I happen to have a lot of it on hand) and was going to overhaul the kitchen cabinet area for some time.

    Do you travel with the induction unit as shown in the photo or store it away when on the go?
    DaveR middleTN - 2015 320S  /  TV 2003 Tundra 4x4
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    @boathealer Did you remove the Alde?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • boathealer
    boathealer Member Posts: 47
    fstop32 said:
    @boathealer, very nicely done!  I love your attention to detail!  We've been moving in that direction since we got our 2015 T@b about 4 years ago.  We have a side tent for the T@b and carry a propane camp stove and do the cooking outside the T@b.  We have a portable induction unit already and have been looking at replacing the sink/faucet for some time.  Actually I've slowly been converting the interior to cherry (I happen to have a lot of it on hand) and was going to overhaul the kitchen cabinet area for some time.

    Do you travel with the induction unit as shown in the photo or store it away when on the go?
    Thank you for your kind words!  It stores to the side as shown in the picture for travel

  • boathealer
    boathealer Member Posts: 47
    Sharon_is_SAM said:
    @boathealer Did you remove the Alde?
    No. Keeping it to run on electric-only.
  • bubbazanetti
    bubbazanetti Member Posts: 38
    Have you tested the actual power consumption of the induction cook top? 
    Kootenays, British Columbia
    2015 Little Guy T@b, TV - 15 Toyota Highlander

    "Good friends beware! the only life we knows Flies from us like an arrow from the bow, the Caravan of life is moving by, Quick! to your places in the passing show.” 
  • boathealer
    boathealer Member Posts: 47
    bubbazanetti said:
    Have you tested the actual power consumption of the induction cook top? 
    Yes.  600W to 1100W, depending on heat setting.
  • rcarlson1957
    rcarlson1957 Member Posts: 265
    Nice! I think we've used the propane once in 5 yrs. We use an induction plate and small microwave since we normally camp with hookups. Think if our Norcold ever goes out, we'll replace it with a 12v and remove the cooktop and do what you did. Great work!

    2018 TAB 320S
    2020 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    North Texas
    Trips - 50 Mileage - @67k
    "Our favorite trip will always be our next one"

  • Cherokee
    Cherokee Member Posts: 346
    Good work !
    TV:2019 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X With an Old Man Emu lift
    Trailer: 2019 T@B 320 Boondock with a Lock&Roll Coupler & Jack-e-up
    Custom fabricated metal bottom cladding
    California, USA

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