TaB 400 Dinette Table Modification

TaBle42
TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
edited October 2018 in Modifications & Upgrades






Edited for picture resizing.

The table on my TaB 400 sticks out past the cushions in the sitting position. It is kind of a nuisance to manuver around and is just in the way. It is also difficult to move up and down as I need to stretch over the top. I redesigned the table with a flip-up top which makes setting up the top much easier, and when in the sitting position it is out of way and more enjoyable to sit or lie down. And, we gain more space. 
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  • ChaseTheLight
    ChaseTheLight Member Posts: 48
    Super nice!
    2018T@B 400. Ford Explorer TV. Medina, Ohio
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Great idea!  Share this with nuCamp!  The 400 mods begin!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • LSkrabut
    LSkrabut Member Posts: 136
    @TaBle42

    How sturdy is the table in the lower position? 

    Can it be used as a seat in the lower position?  

    Can you post a photo of the underside? 

    Where did you get the wood for the table?

    I really do like this as an idea and mod.  =)

    Utah Driven

    2019 T@B 400 (Ex 2018 400)

    2015 MB GLK 250 Diesel

    2018 GMC Canyon Denali Duramax CCSB

  • NRB
    NRB Member Posts: 2
    Love the mod. I assume that when the original table is lowered and the dinette is being used as a bed, that the lip of the table is uncomfortable?  I mean when you go to get out of the dinette as a bed you would swing your legs over the exposed lip of the original table and catch yourself on the edge?  I’ve seen the inside of the 400 briefly.  
  • PamandJohnUpNorth
    PamandJohnUpNorth Member Posts: 6
    I love your dinette table mod, thanks for posting.  I don't move the table for all the reasons you stated but I could now.  Your design allows for flexible and practical use of the space, thanks for sharing your idea!
    Pam and John
    Fargo, North Dakota
    2018 T@B400 White\Silver Trim towed by 2018 Ridgeline White w/Leer Topper

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  • snowchelle23
    snowchelle23 Member Posts: 7
    Oh my gosh I absolutely love it!!!
  • gande
    gande Member Posts: 106
    Great table modification!  What hardware did you use to support the flip-up part of the table?  Any pictures of the underside available? Thanks.
    gande

    2018 T@b 400
    2019 Ram 1500 crew cab / 5.7 V8
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Very professional job!!! <3
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    Thank you. 
  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    Great idea..Very nice work...  I love this!
    Terry & Jody...  2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
    Appleton,  WI





  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    Thank you. It really changed how we use the space now - much more enjoyable to move around. Easier to lift and lower, and we love the smooth edges that I incorporated in the top. 

  • ageyedoc
    ageyedoc Member Posts: 5
    would appreciate a look at the underside and or what the hardware is that you used for the hinge joint  and how it locks in place.   Beautiful table top!
    Thanks
  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    Here you go....
  • gande
    gande Member Posts: 106
    Thanks for the picture. Where did you get the leaf support hardware?
    gande

    2018 T@b 400
    2019 Ram 1500 crew cab / 5.7 V8
  • rbrtm
    rbrtm Member Posts: 34
    Thanks also for the pic. Was thinking of making a lighter table, and this fold down idea is great.
  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    Thank you
  • PamandJohnUpNorth2
    PamandJohnUpNorth2 Member Posts: 147
    It looks like these may be the leaf supports that @TaBle42 used:

    Pam and John
    Champlin, Minnesota
    2018 T@B400 and a 2025 Ridgeline Trailsport

  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    Yes, I used metal leaf supports, which work great. 

  • gande
    gande Member Posts: 106
    TaBle42...where did you get the butcher block material?  Everything I've found is either too thick or very expensive.
    gande

    2018 T@b 400
    2019 Ram 1500 crew cab / 5.7 V8
  • PJ123
    PJ123 Member Posts: 41
    TaBle42 what materials did you use for the table top? I would like to do this to ours!
    Pete & Jeanne 2019 T@B red and grey 400 Boondock Lite..TV 2015 Nissan Frontier, Southern Louisiana
  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    I used a butcher block material - beechwood. 
  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    This really helps with opening up the space and for sitting and lying down. 
  • ADRawli
    ADRawli Member Posts: 199
    @TaBle42  I think this question was asked but I don’t know that it was answered... where did you source the birch butcher’s block?  Did you order online?  By the way, I think this is one of the very best and most desirable mods I’ve seen for the 400.  You lose none of the original functionality and only enhance the usability of the set up as a sofa.  And it looks fantastical to boot!   Love it!
    Alan & Natalie       McKinney, TX
    nüCamp:  2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
    TV: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4    
     
    Dream big... work hard... never give up.
  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    Thank you -
    You can go online or IKEA. However, I reinforced mine with steel ribs to control cupping and to provide more support. 
    Pete
  • kaylevine1
    kaylevine1 Member Posts: 165
    what a great mod!!
    makes me wish I was handy enough to do myself-Kay Levine
  • TaBle42
    TaBle42 Member Posts: 37
    edited April 2019
    Thank you Kay 
  • ChrisFix
    ChrisFix Member Posts: 743
    edited April 2019
    TaBle42 said:
    Thank you Kay 


    You did an amazing looking job with your table design and execution. I think it's a great idea and upgrade.
    2025 T@B 400 Boondock Black Canyon with 400Ah Battle Born and Victron Multiplus 3000
    2025 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition with Redarc Trailer Brake Controller
  • SWickersham
    SWickersham Member Posts: 13
    You ROCK!  Did you use the wall attachment from the original table or did you order a new one from Nu Camp? Did you use the old table as a template for the shape of the original table? Inquiring minds want to know. ;)
  • ChrisFix
    ChrisFix Member Posts: 743
    TaBle42 said:
    Thank you ChrisFix, I am actually making several for some folks right now.

    I'm a few months away from purchasing a camper...but your table is already on my short list of upgrades!
    2025 T@B 400 Boondock Black Canyon with 400Ah Battle Born and Victron Multiplus 3000
    2025 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition with Redarc Trailer Brake Controller

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