Table(s) for our 179
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Topic: Table(s) for our 179
Posted By: Bhfromme
Subject: Table(s) for our 179
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 7:00pm
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Okay so we chose the 179 over the 180 but now wish we had the dinette. The humungus table that came included is just not right. It's too big and even too high. We can't use it to eat dinner on without sitting on pillows. That's just silly. Another thing we're looking to do is to somehow add a little swing out table or shelf in the front bed area. Something to put drinks on while in bed would be really sweet. I'm sure others have had the same issues with tables or the lack thereof in the 179. Ideas anyone?
------------- Bill and Female Companion aka She Who Must be Obeyed |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 9:22pm
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We also have a 179. The table is okay, but I am not happy with the collapsing leg mechanism. I ordered two sets of pedestals and brackets which I will mount soon. I will also put brackets on the sides of the ottomans for the table to hold the table when the pedestals are removed. Then I plan on re-doing the back cushions, replacing the three plus the little filler cushion with one larger cushion so that it will make a bed that is both stable and comfortable. It will make it nicer to use. We will likely use throw pillows in place of the rounded corner cushions. Once I get it all figured out and modified, I will post pictures. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 7:29am
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We don't use the table any more. We bought a lightweight folding table at Wally world and put it away when not in use, more space. I am going to put a futon in this spring to get rid of the shoddy cushions and make a functional bed option. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: Bhfromme
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 8:46am
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I like the table but the height is all wrong. Has anyone made the existing table lower? ------------- Bill and Female Companion aka She Who Must be Obeyed |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 11:39am
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We replaced ours with a 40"x20" folding table from Walmart. It folds up small enough that we can tuck it in the space between the dinette seat and the bed. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 12:50pm
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My parents have a folding table that my dad built. I am going to take measurements and try to make one. I like the design. I will have to post a picture when I get a chance. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Bhfromme
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 1:02pm
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If I built a table you wouldn't want to put anything on it! ------------- Bill and Female Companion aka She Who Must be Obeyed |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 7:32pm
 Hopefully, when I am done, it will hold things adequately.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Wood River Pod
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 10:09pm
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Stephen, Rather than brackets to hold the table when in the bed position, why don't you get one more pipe and cut it down for your two pedestals at the lower height. Then you won't have to worry about catching a leg on the bracket coming or going. Just a thought. The smaller/shorter legs would be easy to stow. Can't wait to see the mod. Jeff ------------- Smith's in Hailey Early 2017 179 HRE http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9134&PN=1&title=wood-river-179-mods - Wood River Mods |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 9:16am
I've thought of that also. The ends of the posts are tapered to fit into the sockets. Cutting one would not provide the taper. I would have to figure out how to do this on a shortened one. The brackets might be simper to do. Depending on the diameter, it might be possible to get a piece of thick-walled PVC pipe and taper the ends to fit for when it is in the low position. I will have to see when we get home. Right now we are at my parents' house in Florida because my dad had a heart attack. He is recovering, but it will be several more days before we head home. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Wood River Pod
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 9:29am
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Stephen, hope your father enjoys a speedy recovery.
Jeff ------------- Smith's in Hailey Early 2017 179 HRE http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9134&PN=1&title=wood-river-179-mods - Wood River Mods |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 9:35am
Thank you. It will be slow as he has congestive heart failure to deal with also. However, he is much improved over how he was when we first got here. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2018 at 2:04pm
Same best wishes from here. ------------- 2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one) His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2018 at 2:07pm
We love our table but not the cushions arrangement. Have plans to re-do that area but keeping the table. For those of you though who aren't using yours, you've probably figured out by now how sturdy they are so if you don't want your table at all, think about who you know who sews. The table that came with our 179 is great for putting a sewing machine on, both stability-wise and size-wise. ------------- 2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one) His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
Posted By: Marchhall
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 8:04am
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We move dinette table outside under rDome when setting up. All our living is out of doors when camping. Frees up interior space. I like how table stores when traveling. Becomes great base to store stepladder when travelling, bungy corded to table base. ------------- Outdoorsy Marc 2016 Rpod 179 2017 Kia Sorento SXL |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 9:19am
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Now that we have had a good chance to test our new table arrangement (dual pillars instead of the high/low mechanism), I can say that I am glad I made the change. It is much nicer to have the full bench seat available when the slide is retracted.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Marchhall
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 11:09am
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We put dinette table outside under rDome when setting up. We spend all of our time outside, not in the camper. This frees up interior space immensely. When traveling with dinette table strapped upside down on bench, it becomes great place to stow our stepladder, bungy corded horizontally strapped to table legs. I continue to take it with us in case we need to accommodate a 3rd person to sleep. ------------- Outdoorsy Marc 2016 Rpod 179 2017 Kia Sorento SXL |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 2:44pm
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That is the beauty of my mod. With the cushions I made and the slide-out support, the dinette becomes an actual 3/4 width bed without having to deal with small, thin cushions that slide around too easily or dealing with where to place the two bulky end cushions when one wants to use the dinette as a bed. The table still supports the middle section. It is just easier now.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |