Kitchen unit/pod for van?

[zuren]

I'm converting my fullsize van into a camper and I'm getting close to starting to build the cabinetry. First thing will be a kitchen unit that can lift out when I need the van to be able to haul cargo. I've been taking some ideas from here:

Green Dog Campers (in Ireland)

My build won't be nearly as nice or large. One thing I do like is the table that has the leg on one end and mounts to a rail on the cabinet. Has anyone ever seen that hardware available in the U.S.?



I'm not even certain what to search for. The images on their site show 2 different lengths so they must be available from someone. I've been trying variations of "drop leaf table" without luck. Any ideas?

Thanks!

[ersatzknarf]

Thanks for the link to Green Dog.

I think this might be what you are looking for ?

http://compactcampingconcepts.com/sidetable.htm

Interested to see how your interior outfitting comes along, please...

[Stumpalump]

I put a sink into a cabinet that houses the water pump and tank for removal. To remove I have a filler hose and electrical spade conections along with 4 bolts. My drain is basically just a bucket and sealable jugs that I keep under the sink. No real waste water tank but I can collect it. It kept the design simple, cheap and light. I use a sink faucet for laundry room use. It comes with standard garden hose threads on the snozzle so I can run a 10' RV water hose on it. This lets me wash stuff including myself out the back door or side depending where I'm at. Next to the ARB fridge a real sink and water supply is great.

[BIGVAN]

Maybe this may help with part of your build...

http://northwestoverlandsociety.org/...c/Default.aspx

[Chili]

Thanks for the link to Green Dog.

I think this might be what you are looking for ?

http://compactcampingconcepts.com/sidetable.htm

Interested to see how your interior outfitting comes along, please...

Awesome link, thanks! I am planning on adding a side table to my trailer. I had already found the bracket online, from a different source but the same price. But I had not located a suitable, adjustable leg yet. Thanks!

[John E]

but what about an inexpensive photographers monopod? They come in a wide variety of sizes and price points and they all have a 1/4"x20 threaded screw that could be attached to the bottom of a table quite easily.

And of course, you can use it for photography when it's not holding up the table.

[Uncle Roger]

Depending on your materials, there are a lot of ways you could put together a table like that. A simple wooden surface, a hinged pole (could even be adjustable if necessary) and voila.

Try these guys for the cabinet end: http://govart.com/hardware_cleat.html but a couple of bent brackets could work as well.

This could be your table top: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50071170/ for $6 (and there's a $3.50 leg to go with it: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50105293/ )

A piece of 2x2 and a hinge would be fine as the leg as well.