Discover RVs with Outdoor Kitchens — Pembroke, ON

Why Choose an RV with an Outdoor Kitchen?

An RV with an outdoor kitchen isn't just a luxury — it’s a smart way to extend your living space, especially when you’re camping in nature. Rather than crowding your indoor kitchen while entertaining, cooking outside brings people together by the grill, under the shade of your awning. According to RV experts, outdoor kitchens keep heat and food smells outside, helping your RV stay cooler and fresher. 
Plus, it’s great for convenience: grab cold drinks from a mini fridge or fire up the griddle without ever leaving your outdoor setup. 

Typical Outdoor Kitchen Features

Depending on the model, an outdoor kitchen in an RV can include:

• A propane griddle or cooktop, often slide-out style 

• A mini fridge for keeping drinks and food cold 

• A sink for food prep and clean up 

• Storage compartments for utensils, cookware, and condiments

• Weather-resistant surfaces and lighting, making it usable day and night 

• LP quick-connects for propane grills or stovetops

 Outdoor Kitchens in Jayco, Keystone & Forest River Models

If you're shopping at Leisure Days RV, you’ll find that some Jayco travel trailers and fifth wheels include outdoor camp kitchens as a factory feature. For example, select Jay Feather models come with galvanized-steel-base outdoor kitchens. 
Jayco’s Eagle line also features a propane quick-connect for griddles and a well-designed outside area. 
Over at Forest River, certain travel trailers include full “rear” or “side” outdoor kitchens with swing-out griddles or a BBQ setup. 
Meanwhile, Keystone offers several lightweight and family-style models with outdoor kitchens, making them a great choice if you want to entertain or cook al fresco. 

 Pros & Trade-Offs to Consider

Pros:

• More usable space: Cooking outside expands your “living area” into the outdoors. 

• Better airflow inside: You avoid extra heat buildup and lingering food smells.

• Social and fun: It’s easier to host, grill, and hang out around your rig with friends or family. 

• Energy savings: Using your outdoor kitchen can help reduce your indoor AC load. 

Trade-Offs:

• Storage loss: Some outdoor kitchens take up what would otherwise be interior storage space.

• Quality concerns: As some RV owners note, cheaper components like small fridges or flimsy griddles may break down or be less useful. > “They don’t put the best quality devices … the heat is so close … you risk warping the door.” 

• Weather dependence: Cooking outside can be less convenient in bad weather, unless you're handy with portable shelters or awnings.

 Is It Worth It for You?

An outdoor kitchen is ideal if:

• You love cooking and entertaining while camping

• You want to keep mess and heat outside

• You’ll be using campgrounds with awnings or shade

• You care about easy drink access and social gathering spots

But if you're more minimalist, or rarely cook at your campsite, the extra weight and space trade-offs may not be worthwhile. Some campers even remove the outdoor kitchen later to reclaim storage or simplify their rig.