A vehicle-integrated assembly for outdoor cooking and entertainment is provided. The assembly includes a body mounted on a chassis, having a front compartment, a rear compartment, and a main compartment between them. A kitchen station within the main compartment features a storage cabinet, a countertop workspace, and a sink connected to an onboard water tank. A grill and optional smoker are mounted within the front compartment and are operably coupled to its hinged cover via a lifting mechanism, which raises them into a use position when the cover is opened. Retractable front and rear awning units deploy to provide sheltered areas. The assembly integrates features such as a minibar, audio speakers, and storage solutions, and is configurable as either a self-propelled vehicle or a towable unit. This invention enables rapid deployment for comprehensive outdoor cooking and social activities while ensuring compact and organized stowage during travel.

A kitchen module for a vehicle includes a frame system for providing structural support, a rail system affixed to the frame system and the vehicle, and a plurality of kitchen components mounted to the frame system. The rail system is configured to allow the frame system to move relative to the vehicle. The plurality of kitchen components include a sink, a potable water tank, a waste-water tank, a rangetop, at least one drawer, a countertop, lights, any other suitable component, or any combination thereof. The vehicle, which may be an electric vehicle having a battery module, can include an electrical extension connecting an electric power source of the vehicle to the kitchen module. The electrical extension may be coupled to at least one of an actuator of the rail system and a rangetop.

A grilling surface that can be mounted to a tailgate of a pickup truck bed is capable of being moved along the surface of the truck bed from the back of the truck bed near the can to the tailgate using a track system. The device would be stowed near the front of the passenger space of the pickup truck during normal operation but can be moved along the truck bed to the tailgate area when the grill is to be used. A single storage device or a pair of storage devices will be placed adjacent to the grill surface and will house either dry goods or goods that need to be chilled. A grease trap that can be removed and emptied is located below the grill surface. The lid which covers the grilling surface is removable and can provide a surface for a table. Appropriate safety features such as quick connect lines and temperature monitoring devices and alarms will be incorporated into the device.

A grilling surface that can be mounted to a tailgate of a pickup truck bed is capable of being moved along the surface of the truck bed from the back of the truck bed near the can to the tailgate using a track system. The device would be stowed near the front of the passenger space of the pickup truck during normal operation but can be moved along the truck bed to the tailgate area when the grill is to be used. A single storage device or a pair of storage devices will be placed adjacent to the grill surface and will house either dry goods or goods that need to be chilled. A grease trap that can be removed and emptied is located below the grill surface. The lid which covers the grilling surface is removable and can provide a surface for a table. Appropriate safety features such as quick connect lines and temperature monitoring devices and alarms will be incorporated into the device.

Systems and methods are presented herein for a mounting apparatus configured to arrange a retractable kitchen within a vehicle enclosure. The mounting apparatus comprises a first slot configured to accommodate an alignment protrusion of a kitchen module. The mounting apparatus further comprises a second slot configured to accommodate a locking assembly, which, when actuated into a locking position prevents translation of the kitchen module along the second slot. The mounting apparatus shall be arranged on a bottom side of the vehicle enclosure and shall have a retractable kitchen module fixedly attached to the mounting apparatus. The retractable kitchen module comprises a kitchen module enclosure configured to move from a stored position to an extended positioned, and a kitchen work surface configured to extend away from the front side of the vehicle enclosure.

Systems and methods are presented herein for a mounting apparatus configured to arrange a retractable kitchen within a vehicle enclosure. The mounting apparatus comprises a first slot configured to accommodate an alignment protrusion of a kitchen module. The mounting apparatus further comprises a second slot configured to accommodate a locking assembly, which, when actuated into a locking position prevents translation of the kitchen module along the second slot. The mounting apparatus shall be arranged on a bottom side of the vehicle enclosure and shall have a retractable kitchen module fixedly attached to the mounting apparatus. The retractable kitchen module comprises a kitchen module enclosure configured to move from a stored position to an extended positioned, and a kitchen work surface configured to extend away from the front side of the vehicle enclosure.

Aspects herein are directed to a system that includes a storage tank, a mounting component, and a pump apparatus. The storage tank is configured to be placed within a volume of space between a false floor and an actual floor of a vehicle. The storage tank is further configured to store liquid. The system further includes a mounting component coupled to a first surface of the storage tank. The system also includes a pump apparatus coupled to a second surface of the mounting component. The pump apparatus is also configured to cause the liquid to be extracted from the storage tank and dispersed outside of the storage tank.

Aspects herein are directed to a system that includes a storage tank, a mounting component, and a pump apparatus. The storage tank is configured to be placed within a volume of space between a false floor and an actual floor of a vehicle. The storage tank is further configured to store liquid. The system further includes a mounting component coupled to a first surface of the storage tank. The system also includes a pump apparatus coupled to a second surface of the mounting component. The pump apparatus is also configured to cause the liquid to be extracted from the storage tank and dispersed outside of the storage tank.

A vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a vehicle cabin for one or more occupant, and a deployable utility unit housed partially or completely in the vehicle cabin. The deployable utility unit is connected to the vehicle cabin using a support mechanism comprising at least one hinge and at least one utility support arm each attached to the deployable utility unit, wherein the deployable utility unit is advanced from a first position inside the vehicle cabin to a second position exterior to the vehicle cabin by pivoting the deployable utility unit about the at least one hinge through an opening in a vehicle cabin exterior housing.

A vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a vehicle cabin for one or more occupant, and a deployable utility unit housed partially or completely in the vehicle cabin. The deployable utility unit is connected to the vehicle cabin using a support mechanism comprising at least one hinge and at least one utility support arm each attached to the deployable utility unit, wherein the deployable utility unit is advanced from a first position inside the vehicle cabin to a second position exterior to the vehicle cabin by pivoting the deployable utility unit about the at least one hinge through an opening in a vehicle cabin exterior housing.