Date:         Sat, 8 Aug 2015 09:18:01 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Still learning, tips from others are very helpful
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Hi Edward,

        Sorry I’m not good with pictures but I’ll try to describe what was done on the table.

        On the small table the mounding bracket is attached to the bottom of the table with four bolds going in to reset nuts of some kind.  With a little difficulty I removed the four bolds.  I had to pull up on the bracket to get the nuts to stop spinning in the table. 
        I then placed the bracket in the table arm and positioned the small table so that it was close to the sink rather then centered in the opening between sink and closet.  You could mark the position with a pencil.  I just noted that it was about 1 inch from the edge of the table.

I flipped the table over and then simply screwed the bracket down using appropriate wood screws. 
 Others may have a better solution for mounting but this seems secure for the moment. 

I then installed and sure enough I have a table that now allows for all doors to open and still holds a lot of odds and ends.  It still swings out as normal for use in front of the seat.  

I kept the bolts and can always re mount as normal if needed.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 



> On Aug 8, 2015, at 8:53 AM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> relocated the mounting plate on the bottom of the table?  Interesting.
> Never heard of this!  can you share details/photos.
> 
> You are so right about learning more and more on the list.  I'd never heard
> of the lower rear spring perches rusting loose before until recently.
> 
> Edward
> 
> On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 10:56 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Listers,
>> 
>>        It seems like at almost every VW event i learn something helpful
>> about camping in the van.  It is great sharing these tips.
>>        At the Falcon ridge folk Festival I camped with a friend who has a
>> 86 Vanagon.  During our conversations and when I explored his van I noticed
>> he was using the smaller table in the position over the cabinets by the
>> sink.  but I further noticed he had relocated the mounting bracket.  The
>> result was that his closet door opened nicely without needing to move the
>> table.  Interestingly his table was low and blocking the flip up cabinets.
>> when I asked him why he didn’t raise it up he told me he didn’t know he
>> could.  I explained how to add the extension to the bar so the table can go
>> up high.
>> 
>>        Today I moved the bracket on my smaller table and sure enough, I
>> have access to all cabinets and still a useful table.
>> 
>>        keep sharing those tips.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>>