177 Dinette Table Mod?

What we do like about the table in our 177 is that it is solid and even if one accidentally hits it most everything stays upright w/o tipping over.  Same goes when we take it outside to play cards or some other game, it is a very stable table.  Used ours for 6 years so far, no issues.  I know this doesn't address your question, but when plans do you have for a lighter table? If you go really light it will no longer work as a sleeping area unless the person using it is really a lightweight.

After going thru pup tents, pop up campers and then moving up to our 177, we felt like we were living as kings and queens.  The distance between table and seats was about the same as both our previous pop-ups, a Rockwood and later a  Jayco.  The table on both these was supported by a single pole that at best was "unstable" and over the years we laugh about the times we had major earthquakes as the table would tip over (although it wasn't funny at the time).  What I really like about this (beside being so stable) is the ease of pulling the knob and pulling the table up, snap, and you are good to go, a quick reverse and you are ready to travel down the road.  Don't recall any table mods, although there may be some.  In any case, if you do decide on a mod, why not save your existing table and then use your modified table for awhile and see what works best for you. If that doesn't suit your liking,  I suppose you could shave an inch or so off each side w/o compromising the ability of using it for another bed.  Just an idea.