Table Extension How Do You Store The Table Extender For Travel?

[sarmay]

We ordered the pieces that we needed to outfit #876 (still need to name her) to our liking, and I was wondering: how/where do you store your table extension so that it doesn't rattle around and scratch things up in transit?

 

[rotus8]

I made a simple bracket out of two blocks of wood and a couple of Velcro straps. I screwed the blocks to the bottom of the table, the extension is held to them with the straps. The blocks hold the extension away from the table enough to allow the swing out table support to still work so the extension can stay stored when using the table without it.

I'll try to grab a picture of it if you need it, but it's pretty simple.

 

[rotus8]

I snapped a couple of pictures.

 

[sarmay]

Thanks!

 

[SethB]

I snapped a couple of pictures.

I do like the look of your approach Rotus, it seems to me that the attachment is solid enough to lean the table against the garage shelves (occurs often), or, setup the table in standard position (occasionally), without removing the extension from the straps. That’s conevenient!

 

[hiadventurer]

I took a very simple approach. Self adhesive velcro. Works great. Wrapped edges of extension and opposite on tape bottom. Been in place for four years, easy on and off.

 

[Jim Carter]

How long are the velcro straps? Link?

 

[hiadventurer]

6-8 inches on bottom of side table and same on extension edge. There is a small strip on each of the small brackets. Very simple and holds it in place.

 

[Jim Carter]

@rotus8 What length Velcro strap did you use?

 

[lorieandkeith]

I did something similar. I also prepared two wood blocks. The only difference is I didn't screw them into the table. I just used velcro on both sides. One velcro attaches to the extension and one to the table. No strap, no screw, and this results in far more stability and strength than needed in my view. I did use extra strong velcro. Honestly though, I don't think that would even have been necessary.

 

[Warren Mary Ellen]

someone on the forum shared their way of attaching. Basically we used 3 velcro strips that are screwed to the bottom of the table. It has worked great for us.

 

[M&L]

Reviving this thread from the dead to mention the solution my wife and I found.

Basically, we have the extender sit vertically between the table leg and the rotating table support bar (that holds up the other folding half of the table when it is deployed). With the correct size bungee, it will put just the right pressure on it to keep it in place in the vertical direction.

The forward-aft horizontal motion is prevented by the table leg and the rotating table support bar. The port-starboard horizontal motion is prevented by the rubber stop on the extender...it remains trapped between the table pin (that locks it in place during transport) and the rotating table support bar. See attached pictures...hopefully that will clarify what I'm taking about.

The only disadvantage I see to this setup is that the chrome plates for the extender pins might rub a little on the rotating table support bar, but that could easily be remedied by a couple pieces of electrical tape IF it is even an issue (we haven't had any problems yet, so it may not be).

 

[scoen]

How we carry our Table Extender

 

[M&L]

Update: We've found that adding a small black bungee ball to the end of the table extender helps keep everything in place. This is in addition to the red bungee I previously mentioned. Also, it is important to keep the rubber stopper in between a.) the rotating support arm for the table, and b.) the housing for the pin that holds the table in place during transport. The metal lip on the side of the table extender sits slightly under the folding leg.

I'm attaching a picture with bright yellow arrows that highlight how we do it. It's worth noting that the two bungees came with the standard Walmart assorted bungee cylinder that runs around $20.

We recently tested this setup on some bumpy off-road trails, and stayed nice and snug! Hope this helps someone!

 

[Steve Sanford]

I screwed a couple of rare earth magnets to the bottom of the table to hold the extension to the table when traveling. It takes some force to remove the extension so it does not move at all going over bumpy roads. I used a hole saw the same size as the magnets to make round standoffs to raise the magnets about half an inch.

 

[Lipster]

Nice. I wonder if a half wine cork would work for the standoffs.

 

[dustinp]

Nice. I wonder if a half wine cork would work for the standoffs.

I got a few extra's laying around if you need one ;-)

 

[campdude]

Hmmm...maybe I am doing something wrong....what is wrong with wrapping the extension in a towel and putting it in the front box?

 

[M&L]

If you have the furnace, it won't fit in the front box. If you don't have the furnace, I imagine that would work fine!

 

[campdude]

or if you have a 550 the front storage is bigger than on the 560...