Build your own camp table.

[dirty Bakers]

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I stole this idea from sierra 4x4 trailers. We really enjoy using this table though its only been on on e campout I use it for different projects as the trailer is sitting in our drive way awaiting new tires. I have another style table in the works and will be posting it soon.

It would be great if we could all post up or link some table builds, vintage camp tables would be cool also.

[grimbo]

Here's mine, cheap and simple. Plank of Pine that was sitting in the shed. It rests on the fender, the jerry can brackets at the back and a piece of wire at the front. Works great, really handy.

Now will make some proper brackets and seal the pine with some protectant

[dirty Bakers]

Sweet table. One of the main reasons I have been so set on building my own table is if it doent work or fit my needs then I haven't spent any/much money. So far all my materials have been free. Very nice trailer also, any links to more pictures?

[Photomike]

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Here is my table. Found a old shelf, sanded, varnished, went to an RV store and got a mount that is used on outside tables for RV's. This allows me to lift up and unhook and store inside of trailer. Added a 2x2 leg so the table is able to hold stove, water, etc,etc with no problems. Total cost was $15.00 for the mount.

[grimbo]

Sweet table. One of the main reasons I have been so set on building my own table is if it doent work or fit my needs then I haven't spent any/much money. So far all my materials have been free. Very nice trailer also, any links to more pictures?

thread here
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...-trailer-fixup

Photomike do you have a link to the type of bracket you are talking about

[Photomike]

It is the part at the bottom, right of the page.

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[lupinsea]

Here is my camp table.

It does double duty as a cargo deck in the back of my Jeep (which was actually it's primary purpose). I got tired of my gear getting jumbled around in the back on the trails so I came up with the cargo deck. Installing folding table legs let it be more functional at camp.

Features:
- Installs without tools via stock seat brackets in ~60 seconds
- Has a grid of threaded inserts for mounting eye bolt tie downs (25 different positions)
- Has "built-in" folding legs w/ spring loaded clips to keep them tucked tite to bottom

The deck is set ~9.5" off the floor of the Jeep so that I can pack some flatter items under it (tents, folding chairs, air matress, tool bag, etc.). Larger items get strapped down to the top via ratchet straps. When I get to the camp it is easy to get the cargo deck out and set it up at the campsite once the rig is unloaded.



Cargo deck in back of Jeep with
items stowed underneath.



Mounting system to tie into stock
seat brackets.



The underside showing the folding
leg arrangement. The threaded
inserts are more visible, too.



The Jeep and cargo deck fully loaded up.



At the campsite.


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[1leglance]

I gotta say that cargo deck table is one of the best ideas I have seen around here.
Dual purpose is great and you get more bang for your buck.
Can I steal that idea on my buid?

[lupinsea]

I gotta say that cargo deck table is one of the best ideas I have seen around here.
Dual purpose is great and you get more bang for your buck.
Can I steal that idea on my buid?

Sure. Don't see why not.

It's a nice set up and the whole thing can be removed easily enough. Between camping trips I can easily remove the cargo deck and stick my back seat in the Jeep so it can carry 4 people so I'm not having to compromise thing with a dedicated cargo / drawer system that, effectively, gets bolted into the back of the Jeep. It gives me lots of flexiblity for however I want to use my rig.

I used folding game table legs. You can find them around the interwebz for ~$25 for a set of four. Take a look at the bottom as I had to stagger and nest them to fit. Normally you need a 36" x 36" table otherwise.


Here is my write-up on the Cargo Deck construction


Also, if I were to do it over again I'd look at ways to utilize some "L" track modular cargo tie down system instead of the threaded inserts. The "L" track is used in the aircraft cargo industry and has very easy to use (but very strong) tie down anchors that are spring loaded and snap into place on the track.

I'm helping a friend build a cargo deck for his Wrangler based on this concept. However, his has a forward "bulkhead" that forms an enclosure for his amps and a subwoofer. His cargo deck will sit higher for more under-cargo storage. And it will utilize the "L" track system flush mounted. We were up until 2:30am this morning doing the glue-up of the bulkhead sub box and sides. Once we get the sides on we'll work on the actual cargo deck table itself. I can't wait, It'll have a 1/2" base plywood we'll be anchoring the L track to, then in-filling between the L track with 1/2" plywood filler pieces so everything flushes out. Once we determine where the legs go we'll take the router to the bottom 1/2" layer and see if we can't skeletonize it to shave out some weight.




Oh, and I'm designing a chuck box to compliment the camp table, too. When it unfolds the top of the chuck box will sit at the same height as the table so it, too, can double as additional campsite work surface. I posted other images in the big Chuck Box thread but this is what it looks like.




It was recently cut out on my friend's CNC machine and we're going to make three copies of the chuck box. One for my friend with his own cargo deck system, one for myself, and one for my buddy with the CNC machine. It was pretty cool. To cut another chuck box out we just slapped down another sheet of plywood and hit the "copy" button again. 10-15 minutes later we had another chuck box cut out. And the accuracy is pretty good. Down to a few thousandths of an inch. Can't wait for time to glue up the chuck boxes.





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[Mark Harley]

I bolted two 1 1/4" hitch receivers under the lip of my trailer to hold a cooking deck.
I use two pieces of angle and the top is made of aluminum diamond Plate This works great
with my vintage Griswold three burner stove or the camp BBQ grill.