Monday, Nov 04, 2002 at 01:00
We've used card tables for years, mainly because they were cheap and light weight. However, we found that it doesn't take long for them to start sagging in the middle and not very sturdy so the slightest bump would cause drinks spillage etc.
Finally bought a more solid
table with folding aluminium legs and laminated top. It's rectangular shape has a bit less room than the square card tables but is sturdier and no sagging. Cost about $80 at a 4WD show.
Big tables are a pain to carry, and we found 2 small tables more versatile anyway. Did a recent trip with the
young fellow and will cut down our old card
table to made a kiddy size
table for him before we go away next time ($45 for a factory bought one! Can't see the value). We'll make it to fit inside our
table when folded up so no extra room req'd to carry it.
Popular idea is to fit a fold down bench to the inside rear door panel of your wagon. We did this on our old BJ40 and it was a handy workspace when stopping to make lunch with the fridge right there etc, but could be a pain at times trying to squeeze past to get something out of the back of the car. Six of one, half a dozen of the other kind of thing.
Another good thing we had was a folding bench that hooks on the side of our campertrailer. 2 hooks at one end, fold down legs at the other. Have used this for several years and only recently ditched it due to fitting a slide out
kitchen instead. Still carried the
table for eating at, cards etc but kept the stove and other bits'n pieces off the
table.
:o) Melissa
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