Summerset 17 inch Vertical 2 Drawer and Paper Towel Holder Combo: storage and paper towels beside the grill
The Summerset 17 inch Vertical 2 Drawer and Paper Towel Holder Combo is a drawer unit that drops into the front of an island. It keeps a roll of paper towels dry inside the unit, with two drawers underneath for tongs, foil, and cleaning supplies. It measures 17 by 30 inches, taller than it is wide. It mounts flush, sitting flat against a smooth island face such as tile, stucco, or panels. It is built from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors, and Summerset backs it with a lifetime warranty.
The drawers pull all the way out on ball bearing slides, so nothing gets lost at the back. It belongs at the wipe down spot next to the grill, so the roll is never missing when your hands are covered in sauce. Building a stone or brick island? See the Summerset 17 inch Vertical 2 Drawer and Paper Towel Holder Combo with Masonry Frame. The Summerset 17 inch Vertical 2 Drawer and Paper Towel Holder Combo ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Why build a paper towel holder into the island?
Because the roll always goes missing right when your hands are covered in barbecue sauce. The TDC-17 dedicates part of a 17-by-30-inch vertical unit to a built-in paper towel holder, keeping towels dry and reachable mid-cook, with two storage drawers stacked in the same cutout for tongs, foil, and cleaning supplies.
What fits in a 17-inch vertical unit?
More than you would guess. The vertical orientation turns a narrow 17-inch slice of island – the awkward gap beside a grill or fridge – into two full drawers for utensils, dinnerware, spice tins, and towels, plus the towel roll station. Narrow cutouts are usually wasted space; this one earns its keep.
How do I organize an outdoor kitchen?
Zone it around the cook: tools and towels within arm’s reach of the grill, prep gear by the counter, bulk supplies below. A combo unit like the TDC-17 anchors the wipe-down zone. Mix in more outdoor kitchen drawers so every zone has dedicated storage instead of one crowded cabinet.
Will rain ruin the paper towels?
The combo uses weather-sealed 304 stainless construction, so the roll lives inside the housing rather than hanging exposed on a rail. Wind-driven rain stays out of the drawers too. In a long storm season, keeping a spare roll in a drawer below is cheap insurance.
What hardware moves the drawers?
Heavy-duty full-extension tracks with smooth ball-bearing slides, so both drawers on the TDC-17 pull fully out for access to the back corners. Handles are 304 stainless bar-style, matching Summerset grills and doors across the rest of the island.
Does a stainless storage combo need a cover?
No – 304 stainless steel is weather-resistant, and this unit is designed to live outdoors uncovered. Covers earn their keep on cooking equipment with burners and electronics; for the TDC-17, an occasional wipe with stainless cleaner keeps the brushed finish bright.
How long should this unit last?
Summerset backs the TDC-17 with its Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty, and 304 stainless does not rot, warp, or need refinishing like wood cabinetry. Realistically, it is a buy-once component – the island around it is more likely to be remodeled before the drawer combo wears out.