Clip on tables
19 replies
abinitio1980 replied on 08/09/2016 11:29
Posted on 08/09/2016 11:29
I remember when I first went caravaning with my parents, both caravans had this type of table fixing.
From an engineering perspective, it is a very strong connection (assuming both pieces are screwed along the length with sufficient / suitable fixings) this is because the load is spread out along the length of the fixing and supported at the other end by the leg.
dennisps replied on 08/09/2016 11:34
Posted on 08/09/2016 11:34
I presume you mean where there is a plastic strip attached to the wall, and the table mates with this.... We have a 2009 Bailey Ranger GT60, and that plastic strip had come away from the wall, with obvious consequences.... took a while to work out how to securely attach it to the wall (the answer I found was "jack nuts")... after securely fixing it, we haven't had a problem since then!
ashneedham replied on 08/09/2016 11:44
Posted on 08/09/2016 11:44
I presume you mean where there is a plastic strip attached to the wall, and the table mates with this.... We have a 2009 Bailey Ranger GT60, and that plastic strip had come away from the wall, with obvious consequences.... took a while to work out how to securely attach it to the wall (the answer I found was "jack nuts")... after securely fixing it, we haven't had a problem since then!
Thats what I was concerned about. One used caravan I looked at showed signs of the strip coming away from the wall.
dennisps replied on 08/09/2016 12:02
Posted on 08/09/2016 12:02
I presume you mean where there is a plastic strip attached to the wall, and the table mates with this.... We have a 2009 Bailey Ranger GT60, and that plastic strip had come away from the wall, with obvious consequences.... took a while to work out how to securely attach it to the wall (the answer I found was "jack nuts")... after securely fixing it, we haven't had a problem since then!
Thats what I was concerned about. One used caravan I looked at showed signs of the strip coming away from the wall.
Assuming that is all that is wrong, I wouldn't worry too much (personally!). Assuming the wall behind the strip isn't like swiss cheese, you should be able to reattach fairly easily!
Here is what I got...
Setting tool
And some short jack nuts off ebay (can't get link as ebay isn't working at the moment!).
Wildwood replied on 08/09/2016 20:14
cyberyacht replied on 09/09/2016 07:37
ashneedham replied on 09/09/2016 16:59
replied on 29/09/2016 09:35
replied on 29/09/2016 09:47
Posted on 29/09/2016 09:47
We have a clip on table on our side diner. Hooks on to a metal tube. Our first van, a 5 birth had two clip on tables and over 10 years of family holiday never had a problem with either. I also attached a rail over the above the wheel arch and the smaller one was also used on there by the kids.
ashneedham
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