Outside table attached to outside wall?

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   I am thinking I want a small table for those campsites that do not have a picnic table. Rather than one that I have to fold or roll up, I have this idea of a folding table that is permanently attached to the outside wall of the Pod say over the wheel well. I was actually thinking of building one out of HDPE, but found my idea already being produced and sold in Australia. 
They are called "Caravan RV picnic folding External Table" and come in several sizes. Depending on the mfg, they are powder coated aluminium, or some type of ABS plastic. They are on Ebay US and Ebay AU, then I also found them on AliExpress.  Yes, I will have to drill holes for rivit's or screws to attach the table to the siding, but i am ok with that as long as the product is built out of quality material. Here are some links so y'all can see what I am talking about:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Caravan-RV-Picnic-Folding-External-Table-Quality-Black-Aluminum-800-x-450mm/302345224234?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D55992%26meid%3Df5e8e89bad78450cb96582ee1d38e88b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D302258688759%26itm%3D302345224234&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20190204065423&SearchText=caravan+rv+picnic+table+

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Caravan-Picnic-Folding-External-Table-800-x-450mm-RV-Camping-Outdoor/322920583322?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Dca694a2af28c4bd0bac127f0172ba163%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D181782642305%26itm%3D322920583322&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851#shpCntId

Anyway, I like the idea. I wonder if we could do a group buy and get the cost down under $200 delivered for the 450mmx800mm size?

I could build one slightly cheaper, but not sure if it would be as nice and it would take some effort. 

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Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Topic: Outside table attached to outside wall? Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 9:14am
	I am thinking I want a small table for those campsites that do not have a picnic table. Rather than one that I have to fold or roll up, I have this idea of a folding table that is permanently attached to the outside wall of the Pod say over the wheel well. I was actually thinking of building one out of HDPE, but found my idea already being produced and sold in Australia. They are called "Caravan RV picnic folding External Table" and come in several sizes. Depending on the mfg, they are powder coated aluminium, or some type of ABS plastic. They are on Ebay US and Ebay AU, then I also found them on AliExpress. Yes, I will have to drill holes for rivit's or screws to attach the table to the siding, but i am ok with that as long as the product is built out of quality material. Here are some links so y'all can see what I am talking about: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Caravan-RV-Picnic-Folding-External-Table-Quality-Black-Aluminum-800-x-450mm/302345224234?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D55992%26meid%3Df5e8e89bad78450cb96582ee1d38e88b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D302258688759%26itm%3D302345224234&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20190204065423&SearchText=caravan+rv+picnic+table+ https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Caravan-Picnic-Folding-External-Table-800-x-450mm-RV-Camping-Outdoor/322920583322?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3Dca694a2af28c4bd0bac127f0172ba163%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D181782642305%26itm%3D322920583322&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851#shpCntId Anyway, I like the idea. I wonder if we could do a group buy and get the cost down under $200 delivered for the 450mmx800mm size? I could build one slightly cheaper, but not sure if it would be as nice and it would take some effort.
	2016 R-Pod 176T

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 9:22am
	I wouldn't see any issue with it other then finding room on the camper that was where I wanted to use it.. and the cost. Since I often set up my cooking area away from the camper, we bought one of these, and are very happy with it.. Folding Table. Another easy way to go might be a removable table, using some of this "track".. Table Mount.

Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 9:30am
	I am trying to avoid having to store a outside table. I was looking at track mounted tables, then at SS folding brackets to make my own attached table. The folding SS brackets are cheap and sturdy and attaching a HDPE top would be a piece of cake, but I am not sure how it would look folded down on the wall when not in use> Brackets: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dlawngarden&field-keywords=16%22+stainless+folding+brackets I do agree that proper placement would be critical, since moving it would be verbotten.
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furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 9:35am
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 9:35am
	Given that the outside measurements indicate (if my calculations are correct) that the table linked above is less than three feet long (outside frame measurements, table would be less), I don't think the cost is justified, even if it could be gotten down to less than $200. 800mm=31-1/2"; 450mm=17-23/32" or 2.62'x1.48'. Edit: You could possibly use something like this which is available for a whole lot less: https://smile.amazon.com/Haitzu-Tailgate-Support-Wrangler-Aluminum/dp/B07F3YHFRB/
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Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 9:53am
	Next size up is 450mmx1000mm. And yes they are giving an overall measurement, so the table itself would be at least 2" smaller. I am looking at small griddles, like the Blackstone 17" propane(my current grill/griddle from the motorhome is way too big). If cooking on that I would have to be careful not to melt the table base when cooking.
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voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 10:11am
	Here's my table. $40 in materials, and a fun rainy day project. pics of the process in the slopod link below. (I now have the pod back)
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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2628	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 10:22am
	In spite of the fact that you will have to store it, I still like the Tailgater Tire Table.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

texman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2014 Location: TeXas Online Status: Offline Posts: 446	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 11:25am
	i copied Slo pod and made my own. very happy with it.
	TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia TexManMods

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 04 Feb 2019 at 3:24pm
	+1 to the Tailgater, I wrote a quick review on same, I like I can position where I want.
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