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    Posted: 19 May 2017 at 9:20am
P.S. The new feet are working perfectly. You can adjust each one as necessary.
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I too have found it a bit tough to slide past the table, although my gut could be smaller. Has anyone tried cutting 2 holes to allow the table legs to slide into the storage area under the dinette seat? This should allow the table to move 4-6 inches and allow 2 people to sit on one side of the table. 
I'm hoping for suggestions, or I will try something on my own.
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Originally posted by Pod People

(text deleted) We eliminated the need for the bed function and designed and built a table that we love.  We eat on it, do computer work, play games and use it for a food prep area .  It has a tough top and finish so it doesn't scratch easily, it folds compactly for traveling(lies flat on the dinette seat), is easy to operate, can be moved for outside use and is quite sturdy.  It can be used for 2, 3, or 4 people.  Those are the features that we needed for our use.  Other people have  different needs and requirements.

I used 3/4 cabinet grade plywood, piano hinges, star bolts and wood insert nuts, aluminum bar stock  and finished it with 6 coats of Woodworker's Supply tabletop varnish. 
You can see pictures of the table in our mod page noted in our signature.

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The legs look a lot like the ones on an old sewing table my wife got that I think belonged to her grandmother. That would probably be a good size one to take along if we really need to save some space and weight. One such situation is when we go to pick up our R-Pod from the factory after it is fixed. We won't have room to take the stock table, but the old sewing table would probably fit in the truck nicely.
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I read several other RV  type forums-this one is is the best. 

However, my point is that a LOT of people don't like their tables no matter what brand or what model.  The industry has tried several types(folding, pedestal, hinged) and they all work more or less.  Different people have different needs for their table.  when you add in the requirement that it has to break down and serve as part of the bed you have really increased the difficulty factors.

Because it serves many functions, the table is difficult to design.  Then we add in the characteristics of sturdiness and steadiness, appearance, weight and all of the other wants/needs.  It's really hard to get all of that in one piece . 

We eliminated the need for the bed function and designed and built a table that we love.  We eat on it, do computer work, play games and use it for a food prep area .  It has a tough top and finish so it doesn't scratch easily, it folds compactly for traveling(lies flat on the dinette seat), is easy to operate, can be moved for outside use and is quite sturdy.  It can be used for 2, 3, or 4 people.  Those are the features that we needed for our use.  Other people have  different needs and requirements.

I used 3/4 cabinet grade plywood, piano hinges, star bolts and wood insert nuts, aluminum bar stock  and finished it with 6 coats of Woodworker's Supply tabletop varnish. 
You can see pictures of the table in our mod page noted in our signature.

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The mount for the pedestal table is on the floor in the dinette centered in the space, out of a traffic area, unless, of course, you remove the table, but not a place one normally walks.  I had this type of table set up in 2 of 3 sailboats I owned and it was never a tripping problem; not even a stubbed toe in rough seas.  But, it is true, you can only use the table  with it's pedestal where the base plate is mounted.

So, the stock table that came with our pod stays stored under the bed, or left at home, when not in use for the dinette bed or a bigger dinette table top.  

But I solved the short height issue on the Costco table by making some leg extenders out of PVC pipe (also very light).  The original card table style legs on the Costco table are still there, so if I want to set up a 30" high table outside, all I do is unfold the card table legs, put the leg extenders on, and, viola, I have a standard height table.  What I need to do next is try to figure out some alternate uses for the 4 PVC pipes so they will have a secondary function.  

My biggest concern with the pedestal table system is whether the floor plywood is sturdy enough to hold the 8, or so mounting screws, I had to use.  Since the plywood is supposedly 2 layers of 3/8ths luan over the foam, I think I'll be ok.  But I certainly wouldn't stand on the table.  ðŸ˜±
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Pedestal bases are something over which one can trip when the table is not in place. Also, the table is fixed in one location when mounted on the pedestal. I like the idea of the table that can be moved as needed. I am not fond of the mechanism to raise and lower the one we have, but I don't know of a better alternative right now.
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I did something similar.  Bought a short leg plastic folding table, about 30"x30," at Costco and mounted it onto a pedestal base to use for the dining table.  It is more than adequate for 2 or 3 people to eat and is very light weight.  With the old table, I took off those awkward folding legs that always trapped me trying to get in and out and put one of the pedestal base rings on it too.  Now I can use either table with a simple post holding it up.  I store the old table under the bed and can take it out any time I need to convert the dinette into sleeping space.  

The net effect is that the new table and pedestal base weigh less than the original folding legs for the stock table, thus had an overall weight reduction.  Also, we can take it outside, extend the folding legs and have a nice little "coffee table" to set up between folding chairs for "cocktail hour."   

I'm not sure why so many trailer builders use the folding table legs when the pedestal bases are lighter and less costly.  
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Posts: 24 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 May 2017 at 11:17pm
My #172 had the standard large, heavy table which I felt was too big for the space making it hard to get in and out of the dinette. Then what to do with it when not it's not needed?
I decided on one of the small lightweight collapsible plastic tables from Camping World. It's not pretty but it works just fine for my wife and I, or me and the two grandkids. And it store's easily in the storage under the bottom bunk.
When the dinette is needed for sleeping a 3/4" thick piece of plywwod sits on rails I installed; it stores easily under one of the bunk mattresses.
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I solved my problem. My 171 has a different table than the one pictured here. It has one corner cut off. That was done to provide a better access to sit down. But it was a too narrow passage. I went to Lowes and got 4 metal screw in feet(same thread) about an inch or so diam. (dark brown metal and flat on bottom)..then 4 stick on felt-like pads for the bottom (Allows good sliding). This brought the Table down a little because before it was hitting on the extending ledge above the wainscotting. Now it just clears that (under that ledge)..making the table a little lower and more comfortable, and the space for getting in and out around the cut off corner a little bigger. Maybe 2 inches wider. Perfect! This might not be a good idea if you plan to take the table in and out of the camper. The existing feet are more durable. I'm not going to struggle with that heavy booger. It's staying right where it is. If I need a table outside..I'll use something else!
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It will be  just a bit less stable is all i see.  May need to actually secure it when traveling so doesn't turn over and scratch the floor or something else. You might consider some riser feet to make it a bit taller as well, that will help ingress and egress too. 
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