With most of the difficult projects completed some cabinetry and detail work remain.
There are many solutions for incorporating a table but none I ‘ve seen, with the exception of the Marco Polo example, appealed to me. Storage options for the tabletop were not ideal. The obvious solution was to utilize the large unused space on the cargo van sliding door. After installing the sliding window and covering the lower access panel with fabric I came up with a solution that works in this space. There are only two of us using this van so the table at this location, between the swivel passenger seat and bench seat works perfectly. From conception to completion took a bit of doing but was worth the effort.
The space available between the door and vehicle body, as the door is operated, varies from plenty of room to very tight. By using a ½ “ plywood table top, a Reimo sliding table rail set, and a fabricated solution for the leg attachment, it all came together. Fortunately I have a good supply of cabinet grade plywood from a local cabinet manufactures free pile.
The answer to a swivel hinge attachment allowing versatility of removal and sliding adjustment was the Reimo table rail set. The rail attaches to the door with minimal intrusion into the limited space available. As matter of fact I had to fabricate ¼“ spacers to move the rail out a bit so the table would lie flat against the door when down. Like most of this stuff I can’t find locally so I ordered the Reimo parts from Just Kampers, a VW camper supplier, located in England. Ridiculous price with shipping involved but it was what I needed. I ordered an additional rail, since shipping was the same, for installation on the driver side cabinetry. I can then move the tabletop to either side if needed. Interesting note. You’re never sure what will happen when ordering overseas and this order was no exception. The package arrived in Washington State the second day (36 hour) after ordering. That’s two days faster than normal packages delivery from Amazon and I live close to Seattle. A surprise in a good way.
https://www.justkampers.com/table-sliding-rail-set.html
The shape of the table is by design. The recessed cuts at the top allow the table to slide forward past the door handle on one side, and, with my 270 degree rear door option, clear the barn door magnetic stop protrusion on the vehicle side when operating the door. With the table in the down position and slid forward into the notch provided by the rubber doorstop, the table is secure. For added security a thumb operated hose clamp installed on the sliding rail prohibits the table from moving when traveling.
I would have loved to incorporate the folding leg into the table but space would not permit. I had to do minor fabrication to the leg with some old boat table hardware. The leg snaps in and removes easily and stores conveniently under the seat. Overall quite pleased. The table stores out to the way and when in use can slide on the rail back and forth if needed. The table locks onto the rail yet can be easily removed.
There are many solutions for incorporating a table but none I ‘ve seen, with the exception of the Marco Polo example, appealed to me. Storage options for the tabletop were not ideal. The obvious solution was to utilize the large unused space on the cargo van sliding door. After installing the sliding window and covering the lower access panel with fabric I came up with a solution that works in this space. There are only two of us using this van so the table at this location, between the swivel passenger seat and bench seat works perfectly. From conception to completion took a bit of doing but was worth the effort.
The space available between the door and vehicle body, as the door is operated, varies from plenty of room to very tight. By using a ½ “ plywood table top, a Reimo sliding table rail set, and a fabricated solution for the leg attachment, it all came together. Fortunately I have a good supply of cabinet grade plywood from a local cabinet manufactures free pile.
The answer to a swivel hinge attachment allowing versatility of removal and sliding adjustment was the Reimo table rail set. The rail attaches to the door with minimal intrusion into the limited space available. As matter of fact I had to fabricate ¼“ spacers to move the rail out a bit so the table would lie flat against the door when down. Like most of this stuff I can’t find locally so I ordered the Reimo parts from Just Kampers, a VW camper supplier, located in England. Ridiculous price with shipping involved but it was what I needed. I ordered an additional rail, since shipping was the same, for installation on the driver side cabinetry. I can then move the tabletop to either side if needed. Interesting note. You’re never sure what will happen when ordering overseas and this order was no exception. The package arrived in Washington State the second day (36 hour) after ordering. That’s two days faster than normal packages delivery from Amazon and I live close to Seattle. A surprise in a good way.
https://www.justkampers.com/table-sliding-rail-set.html
The shape of the table is by design. The recessed cuts at the top allow the table to slide forward past the door handle on one side, and, with my 270 degree rear door option, clear the barn door magnetic stop protrusion on the vehicle side when operating the door. With the table in the down position and slid forward into the notch provided by the rubber doorstop, the table is secure. For added security a thumb operated hose clamp installed on the sliding rail prohibits the table from moving when traveling.
I would have loved to incorporate the folding leg into the table but space would not permit. I had to do minor fabrication to the leg with some old boat table hardware. The leg snaps in and removes easily and stores conveniently under the seat. Overall quite pleased. The table stores out to the way and when in use can slide on the rail back and forth if needed. The table locks onto the rail yet can be easily removed.
Its cray what the UK supplier charges for it...haven't installed mine yet tho. will go onto a furniture pod.
