Front table for the 50 layout.
Spare time has been a bit rare lately, thus this project had to wait its turn. Back when we were trying to decide on which way to go (imagine that, considering something other than a SMB!) we looked at Four Wheel Pop-Up Campers and one thing that struck me about their build was the small table they utilized. I liked it so much that I went back to the factory (in Woodland CA, about 50 miles from here) late one Friday afternoon and talked the parts guy in the back into selling me the assembly, not knowing at the time if I could use it or not. I have been chipping away at it since then, this weekend finally allowed me enough time to put it all together. Here it is in pictures, we will give it the true test as we travel with it, in the meantime I'd appreciate your comments on what you think of it!
Starting from the bottom, here is the base I attached to the passenger's seat base. There are several opposing angles to deal with here, this is the adjustable assembly I came up with.
Here is the extension I had to make, thanks to my friend Lars. I tend to lean towards woodworking tools, having a friend with a mill and a lathe in his garage is a really good thing. Note that there is plenty of vertical adjustment the way this is configured.
And here it is with the base fully inserted. As you can see, there is plenty of movement allowed for in this design, thus there are lots of options for final table placement.
This picture shows the entire assembly from the underside with the table top inserted.
And here it is looking straight-on, with the top in what I expect to be the normal height, about even with the counter top.
Note that the extension post can be removed, thus allowing the table top to be configured in a lower position, this might be a good position when the day is done and one is looking for a convenient place to set a drink down...
This will most likely be one of the most common positions, set to add additional counter space or to put a meal on.
And this may be one of the more useful positions, imagine me in the seat with my laptop on the table top "working remotely"! (This configuration may be the cause for a cell phone booster in the future...)
The table top can also be configured to fit between the seats with both in the forward facing position. Here are two shots with this view. I can see where this could be handy with maps spread out, I can also see where this could be in the way because it blocks access to the back.
And when not in use? The vertical extension can ride here in the bracket.
or it can go back here behind the drivers seat with the rest of the components. Note the small bungee cord wrapped around the post and attached to the front tie-down D-ring.
Either way, all stores out of the way and is easily accessible whenever needed. We have a couple of trips planned in the next couple of months, they will give us the experience to know just how useful of an addition this may prove to be.
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