Thread: Amazing, Simple, Legless Camp Table Setup

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    Default Amazing, Simple, Legless Camp Table Setup

    Caveat: The following works best on a Dodge truck but maybe rigged on other vehicles as well.

    Sometimes the wind is blowing the wrong direction to cook on the tailgate. Sometimes my daughter has picked up stray kids and they're up & down the ladder & playing in the truck so it's nice to cook elsewhere.

    Here's my new setup. Worked fine first time for me. Hopefully it may work for others.


    Look ma, no leg camp table setup


    Put plywood slab on 1x2s inserted into channels above rear wheel (either side of truck works. Use leeward side :-)


    Shim 1x2s tight above tire. I'll be trying to improve this redneck setup but it works well.


    Here's a final image of the 1x2s inserted into the channels.
    truck: 2005 3/4 ton, Dodge Cummins Quadcab, shortbed, 6speed, 5.9L
    camper: Callen built custom design
    off road package: air dam removed, xfer case & fuel tank skid plates, Line-X rockers, Warn 4x fender flares, Toyo A/T 285/75R17 E rated
    build thread: http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=28099

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    VERY cool! I like it!!
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    Thumbs up Camp table

    Quote Originally Posted by theMec
    Shim 1x2s tight above tire. I'll be trying to improve this redneck setup but it works well.
    Simple, cheap and effective. Well done!

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    I love it! Simple effective solutions are always the best.
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    Thumbs up I love it!

    I can't wait to get home to see if this might work on my rig. Thanks for the innovative idea.
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    Nice!
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    If you feel you need a bit more strength, use oak for the 1x2s.

    paulj

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulj
    If you feel you need a bit more strength, use oak for the 1x2s.
    Good point! Also if one had proper wood working tools, they could mill down 2 larger pieces of wood to make stronger supports and a snugger fit.
    truck: 2005 3/4 ton, Dodge Cummins Quadcab, shortbed, 6speed, 5.9L
    camper: Callen built custom design
    off road package: air dam removed, xfer case & fuel tank skid plates, Line-X rockers, Warn 4x fender flares, Toyo A/T 285/75R17 E rated
    build thread: http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=28099

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    Finally got back to my house to check out my rig... it will absolutely work. I'm really excited. So, I have a new project for this long weekend besides putting in the new CB, and building my rear cargo platform. Thanks for the great idea.
    1989 Suzuki Samurai

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seth Kendall
    ... it will absolutely work. I'm really excited.
    Cool! I'm glad it works on your Samurai too! You made my day! Don't forget pics when you're done :-)
    truck: 2005 3/4 ton, Dodge Cummins Quadcab, shortbed, 6speed, 5.9L
    camper: Callen built custom design
    off road package: air dam removed, xfer case & fuel tank skid plates, Line-X rockers, Warn 4x fender flares, Toyo A/T 285/75R17 E rated
    build thread: http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=28099

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