Keithy P38
14th May 2017, 06:32 AM
Hi guys,
For those not on the P38 "Facebook" group, I recently posted up a few images of a fold-out table that I fabbed up on the tailgate of my P38. The whole lot folds up with the tailgate as you close it. The idea came about as I'm trying to make my camping setup more compact, so eliminating the need to pack a table was one good idea!
What I really like about it is that I can cook, serve, prepare, etc while still being able to open the drawers fully and the fridge can slide out all the way without interfering much.
Basically, I used the carpet panel on the tailgate as a template and cut two sections of 6mm marine ply (the table part is a few mm shorter in external dimensions than the base part to ensure a good fit when the tailgate closes). After giving them a good sanding, then staining, I glued some thin foam to the underside of each to prevent noise or vibration.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123283d1494709275-p38-fold-out-table-img_9115.jpg
For installation, I utilized 4 large vacant holes in the tailgate with some M10 by 35mm stainless bolts. To attach the table section to the base section I have decided that wingnuts are plenty sufficient while also looking reasonably "attractive". Alternatively I was thinking of drilling holes in the bolts and using "R-clips", but the wingnuts are sufficient.
I had to glue a bit of thin foam on the underside of the "Range Rover" plastic trim that folds down as well as there are "teeth" on it that scratch the timber as it slides during tailgate opening/closing.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123284d1494709333-p38-fold-out-table-img_9130.jpg
I then shortened a few tent poles as supports at the end when un-folded, which also slide neatly beside my drawer system.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123285d1494709437-p38-fold-out-table-img_9121.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123286d1494709490-p38-fold-out-table-img_9123.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123287d1494709522-p38-fold-out-table-img_9126.jpg
Here's a few pics! I hope this may one day be handy for someone else!
On an unrelated note I've just realized I can upload photos from my iPhone using safari! Wish I'd known sooner as there's a few opportunities I have avoided posting because I'm never near my laptop!
Cheers
Keithy
For those not on the P38 "Facebook" group, I recently posted up a few images of a fold-out table that I fabbed up on the tailgate of my P38. The whole lot folds up with the tailgate as you close it. The idea came about as I'm trying to make my camping setup more compact, so eliminating the need to pack a table was one good idea!
What I really like about it is that I can cook, serve, prepare, etc while still being able to open the drawers fully and the fridge can slide out all the way without interfering much.
Basically, I used the carpet panel on the tailgate as a template and cut two sections of 6mm marine ply (the table part is a few mm shorter in external dimensions than the base part to ensure a good fit when the tailgate closes). After giving them a good sanding, then staining, I glued some thin foam to the underside of each to prevent noise or vibration.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123283d1494709275-p38-fold-out-table-img_9115.jpg
For installation, I utilized 4 large vacant holes in the tailgate with some M10 by 35mm stainless bolts. To attach the table section to the base section I have decided that wingnuts are plenty sufficient while also looking reasonably "attractive". Alternatively I was thinking of drilling holes in the bolts and using "R-clips", but the wingnuts are sufficient.
I had to glue a bit of thin foam on the underside of the "Range Rover" plastic trim that folds down as well as there are "teeth" on it that scratch the timber as it slides during tailgate opening/closing.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123284d1494709333-p38-fold-out-table-img_9130.jpg
I then shortened a few tent poles as supports at the end when un-folded, which also slide neatly beside my drawer system.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123285d1494709437-p38-fold-out-table-img_9121.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123286d1494709490-p38-fold-out-table-img_9123.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/p38a-range-rover/123287d1494709522-p38-fold-out-table-img_9126.jpg
Here's a few pics! I hope this may one day be handy for someone else!
On an unrelated note I've just realized I can upload photos from my iPhone using safari! Wish I'd known sooner as there's a few opportunities I have avoided posting because I'm never near my laptop!
Cheers
Keithy