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Kevin Presson, Abingdon, Maryland
Hinged Table To Go With Reclining Chairs
1997 Dodge Ram 2500
2011 Outfitter Apex 9.5
A big thanks to Charlie Coushaine for the link to the comfortable chairs he put in his camper. We have done the same chair modification as Charlie.
Above: Before the hinged table; not enough room
When swiveled, with our feet in the aisle, I found the original table up against my arm. Thus, I built a new table; the feature of my modification.
A table saw, router, large clamps and Dremel tool were what I used to complete this modification. I used red oak from the local Lowes hardware store.
The time consuming part is making the slots for the hinges to sit in. I should have asked a friend with a CNC router to do this and it would have come out perfect – and probably quicker.
I used sewing machine hinges and supports from Rockler.
Parts for Ordering:
1. Narrow Twin Pin Sewing Machine Hinge, 1/2-inch wide x 3-inches long, SKU: 30897 – 4 pairs total $51.96
2. Metal Drop Leaf Support, SKU: 30006 – 2 pairs total $25.98
The subtotal was $77.94, shipping and handling $11.99, and tax was $5.40. The grand total was $95.33.
When we want to eat, the two leaves fold down to give a full size table. When we’re relaxing they fold on top to give us a narrow table.
So far this has met my needs. I mounted it off center to give a bit more room in the aisle. The next mod may be a Lagun table leg.
To make the table, not including application of polyurethane, was about eight hours. In total it cost about $160. The difficulty rating on this would vary depending on your tools, but I’d say it’s easy, but tedious.
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