So it will be a balmy 15 degrees this morning when I head over to my trailer. I have to install my new post for the dinette table....height adjustable and top will pivot. I converted the table to a drop leaf table with two 8" leafs. I've got two slide out shelves to install in the pantry and then I'm going to cut out two openings at the ends of the dinette seats....I'm making doors for each opening so we can access the storage areas without the hassle of removing cushions and plywood panels. New Maxxis tires will get installed next week. So we should be ready for our March getaway! And, come warmer weather, a new exhaust fans gets installed in the bedroom. Gotta love making a trailer more customized for this year's outings!

If you are going to the trouble of cutting those openings under the seats, you might consider making drawers or at least slide out shelves for full access. Our Greyhawk has these, and they are great. Freezing in Buffalo!

Agree on the storage area under the seats.....unless you have ducting or something in the way. Our Rocky has 1 side with a drawer and then a smaller area behind where I stash larger plastic serving trays...have to lift the cushions to get to those. The other side is completely open and you literally have to lay on the floor to reach anything that has slid further back.

So, here's the table mounted and in a couple of positions. And, two slide out shelves installed in pantry. I cut out the panels for the doors and will be building the doors. I plan on building a slide out tray for one area under the dinette seat. The other area has a box (possibly slide related) that makes a slide out tray impracticle.First time posting pics in a long time....hope they aren't too large.

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popeyemth
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
Please post pictures
Greydennyhawk
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
If you are going to the trouble of cutting those openings under the seats, you might consider making drawers or at least slide out shelves for full access. Our Greyhawk has these, and they are great.
Freezing in Buffalo!
dadmomh
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
Agree on the storage area under the seats.....unless you have ducting or something in the way. Our Rocky has 1 side with a drawer and then a smaller area behind where I stash larger plastic serving trays...have to lift the cushions to get to those. The other side is completely open and you literally have to lay on the floor to reach anything that has slid further back.
scbwr
Explorer II
Feb 26, 2015
So, here's the table mounted and in a couple of positions. And, two slide out shelves installed in pantry. I cut out the panels for the doors and will be building the doors. I plan on building a slide out tray for one area under the dinette seat. The other area has a box (possibly slide related) that makes a slide out tray impracticle.

First time posting pics in a long time....hope they aren't too large.
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Feb 26, 2015
Nice Idea for the table.
popeyemth
Explorer
Feb 26, 2015
Great work and excellent pics,thanks !
scbwr
Explorer II
Feb 26, 2015
We're headed to Florida in March, so we'll see how the modified table works for us. I know the slide out shelves will help with food storage. Now, I have to wait for some warmer temps this weekend to build the doors for the dinette storage openings.

Thanks for the comments!
Bigbird65
Explorer
Feb 26, 2015
I guess after thinking about your nice table installation, I am wondering how it will stand up to hard sidways motion such as wheels dropping into a chuck hole on one side or hitting a bump. It would seem that the momentium of the table top could be quite large. Is the base mounted with wood screws or ?
scbwr
Explorer II
Feb 26, 2015
I don't think there will be a problem. Base is mounted with 6 wood screws. When in transit, I'll drop the table to it's lowest position. By lowering it, any stress will be reduced, but the base is really quite solid. If I had to, the top is easily removable....just by loosening the pivot knob.

The OEM floor mounts and posts were very light aluminum...but I agree that two posts would handle any lateral forces better. If I end up having any problems such as the floor mount loosening or the table wobbling, I'd look to replace the table with a lighter material or use a different style table.
Baidy
Explorer
Feb 27, 2015
scbwr wrote:
We're headed to Florida in March, so we'll see how the modified table works for us. I know the slide out shelves will help with food storage. Now, I have to wait for some warmer temps this weekend to build the doors for the dinette storage openings.

Thanks for the comments!

Where did you get the shelves for the pantry? we have a 2201 and like that idea.