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Wepod
Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Topic: Table Mods Posted: 27 Feb 2018 at 6:53am |
Lots of good ideas here thanks everyone. Stephan like to see some pics after you do your table. I am thinking of making a new table top the same size as the existing top with leaves that would fold under the table on the ends to make it shorter so it will fit in the space under the bed when I am not using it. Two boards across the ottomans under it would make it usable for making up the bed for the grand kids.
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 10:17pm |
Stephan, I put a recessed base in my 180. Turns out there are aluminum floor joists and I took about a 1/2" out of one of them. If i had it to do over I would have used a floor mount Base, I think it's more stable than the recessed mount. Due to the larger diameter. And since you have the larger table I would think 2 would work better. |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 9:36pm |
I decided to go for it. I ordered 2 Posts and 4 Table/Floor Mounting Hubs from Camping World. With tax, it came to $55.71. When they come in, I will modify our existing table and stash the original legs until I get tired of hanging on to them or figure out another purpose for them.
I am thinking if I can make it so I can drop the table to be flush with the ottomans, then I can make a cushion to then replace the back/corner/filler cushions that came with the 'Pod and have something that will be workable for company. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 7:16pm |
Yes I think you will have to use 2 posts |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 7:10pm |
Thanks. That is what I was wondering. I still think I would need two posts for the rectangular table. If I do this, I intend to re-use the existing table top. This would also make it much easier to upgrade the cushions to make the dinette area a proper bed for guests (grandchildren).
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 2:16pm |
We've had no problem with the pedestal mount on the floor. You don't really walk around in that area as you would around the entrance, galley, and head entrance. Also, it is sloped enough that it gently reminds you to not stand on it.
I don't think recessing it would be practical because you'd end up with a hole deeper than the floor thickness.
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TheBum
Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 2:02pm |
We replaced ours with a 20"x40" folding table we got at Walmart. It tucks away nicely when we're not using it (which is most of the time).
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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 1:25pm |
Ditto, really nice work!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 1:18pm |
My pedestal screws to the plywood which just sits on the floor. The floor mount is smaller than the table top so one never has a problem with tripping. One also learns to not push off from the table top when getting up. Good exercise for thigh muscles. The top is a 3/4" plywood covered with plastic counter covering.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2018 at 10:56am |
Would a recessed mount work in the floor of the R-Pod? I think that might be a better choice for avoiding trip hazards or stubbing toes when the table is not in place. I also am wondering if I would need two legs for the table in our 179 since the table is probably too large for a single leg.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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