Outside work table that folds up

[yvesm]

I don't use the grill that came with my camper so I made a lightweight work table that hangs on the rail and folds up for storage when not in use. I made it from 1/2'' MDO plywood which is a lightweight exterior plywood. This table works great for my Coleman stove. I also mode the table to fit a 2 burner Atwood drop in cook-top, so when I see one on E-bay for a good price I will use that instead of the Coleman stove. The table has 1 coat of exterior primer and 2 coats of exterior paint

[chevy02]

Did you have to reinforce the bracket? That is a very nice table you made.

[yvesm]

Originally Posted by chevy02

Did you have to reinforce the bracket? That is a very nice table you made.

Table weights about 20 lbs, rail is about 35'' wide and seems to be well attached. If it looks like it will come loose I will screw thru the side wall and use nuts on the inside. The rail is opposite where my dinnete bench is so the nut will be bellow the seating area and hidden

[Old car]

Nicely done. It's giving me some ideas since I don't use the grill either.

[VAlover]

Very nice! I would think there would be a market for something like that.

[Rugged Brown]

Neat job, but looks heavy.

[frankm]

I had the same idea but I went way simpler than you. Here is my creation:

[yvesm]

Originally Posted by frankm

I had the same idea but I went way simpler than you. Here is my creation:
Attachment 6699

That was my first go around, but I will be cooking on this table and I wanted some protection from wind and I wanted to also protect the camper wall. The table is designed to accept an Atwood 2 burner drop-in cook top. I still however like the simple approach, but has an engineer we like to over design things

[hntz4x4]

Does anyone know if those slide rails are available somewhere? I guess I can search. That gives me some ideas.

[yvesm]

Originally Posted by hntz4x4

Does anyone know if those slide rails are available somewhere? I guess I can search. That gives me some ideas.

You might try Forest River Parts, or Camping World might have them Camco Mfg Inc - RV Grill Mounting Rail - Grill Accessories - Camping World

[dlhoppe]

Originally Posted by frankm

I had the same idea but I went way simpler than you. Here is my creation:
Attachment 6699

Frank, That's exactly what I'd like to do. Where did you get the longer bracket for the back edge of your shelf/table?

[fordmantpw]

Originally Posted by yvesm

I don't use the grill that came with my camper so I made a lightweight work table that hangs on the rail and folds up for storage when not in use. I made it from 1/2'' MDO plywood which is a lightweight exterior plywood. This table works great for my Coleman stove. I also mode the table to fit a 2 burner Atwood drop in cook-top, so when I see one on E-bay for a good price I will use that instead of the Coleman stove. The table has 1 coat of exterior primer and 2 coats of exterior paint

Looks great! I'm wanting to build a similar table for ours (but a simpler version ). Our previous Flagstaff came with a small table, but our new fiver did not. Where did you get the rail to attach to your table that hooks into the rail on the camper?

Thanks for the help!

[frankm]

Originally Posted by dlhoppe

Frank, That's exactly what I'd like to do. Where did you get the longer bracket for the back edge of your shelf/table?

My TT came with a smaller 12" x 12" work table for hanging outside. I removed its rail, cut it in half and installed both pieces 18" apart on the new 36" x 12" table. I used two shelf brackets w/4" hinges (for folding when not in use and in storage compartment) for support and at the point where the wooden brackets make contact with the TT wall I installed nylon nail on table glides (see pic below)

[jerry929]

Nice job. Do the leg supports fold for storage?

[fordmantpw]

OK, I think I have found the rails online:

Patrick Table Support - Supports & Brackets - Table - Hardware

Amazon.com: Patrick Metals 164922 30" Table Support Sliding: Automotive

[WestCoastRV'er]

Originally Posted by yvesm

Table weights about 20 lbs, rail is about 35'' wide and seems to be well attached. If it looks like it will come loose I will screw thru the side wall and use nuts on the inside. The rail is opposite where my dinnete bench is so the nut will be bellow the seating area and hidden

Anyone know what the maximum weight the bracket can support? I purchased a new bbq that it is 20+lbs.

[Hidaho]

Great idea. I wonder if I can mount the rail myself and add my own? Something like that might void a warranty...

[fordmantpw]

Originally Posted by Hidaho

Great idea. I wonder if I can mount the rail myself and add my own? Something like that might void a warranty...

That should not void your warranty. Just make sure you seal around it very well after you mount it.