Where do you put your cuppa in your motorhome?

Sues replied on 16/12/2016 07:56

Posted on 16/12/2016 07:56

We've  just moved from a caravan to a motorhome.  The model we thought would best suit us has a rear lounge.  The only drawback we can see at the moment is that there's nowhere to put your cuppa.  You can either hold your cup until you've finished your drink or keep getting up to put it on the kitchen side.

We've looked into having a single pedestal table fitted but it would be more of an obstacle than a help.  We've also looked to buy a very small coffee table but then there's the chance we'll topple it over.  Our thought at the moment is fitting a "flap" to the end of a cupboard, much like a worktop extension found in some vans and motorhome with different layouts.

We're looking for inspiration.  Any ideas fellow caravanners and motorhomers?

Thanks in anticipation.

Tinwheeler replied on 28/12/2016 17:31

Posted on 28/12/2016 17:24 by obbernockle

Oh I am so sorry for posting. I should have realised that everyone including you is so competent and sensible. Lets hope that a complete idiot doesn't get it wrong then because a 20kg missile can do a lot of damage at 60mph.

Posted on 28/12/2016 17:31

Hey, what's all that about?

There's more chance of a high level locker opening and projecting its contents around the van in the event of an accident than a hulking great, well fixed, cabinet flying about.

Thankyou for your concern.

Tinwheeler replied on 28/12/2016 17:37

Posted on 28/12/2016 17:20 by Tammygirl

exactly what we have done too, removed the middle rear cushion's, bought a flip top table with 2 drawers. OH fitted it and its all we use now in the van. The big main table has also been taken out of the van as its just toooo heavy, a lighter folding table with adjustable legs now sits in the cupboard and is used outdoors.

Posted on 28/12/2016 17:37

Great minds, TG. It was an obvious solution for us.

We once had a Bessacarr caravan and then a Bessacarr MH. They had the same table/drawer units - in the front of the cvan and the rear of the MH. The only difference was that the cvan version only relied on the weight of the cushions sitting on wooden 'outriggers' to keep the chest in place whereas the MH version was securely screwed in place.

obbernockle replied on 28/12/2016 18:08

Posted on 28/12/2016 18:08

As this section of the forum is headed New to Caravanning and Touring,  I posted what I think is sensible advice. I have been Caravanning for over 40 years and in this time have seen some pretty appalling modifications carried out by enthusiastic amateurs to their pride and joy, which have been potentially very dangerous. Unlike towed caravans, motor caravans travel with people in them. Whether these modifications are carried out with the knowledge of the vehicle insurer I have no idea. There are plenty of people around who don't have the competence to hang a picture, so a modification to a motor vehicle would be inadvisable. 

 

Sues replied on 06/01/2017 07:30

Posted on 06/01/2017 07:30

Just to say muggi purchased, sits on a non slip tray when in use and stored away when in transit.  Very pleased with the outcome with very little effort and cost.  

First outing with "Dora" over the New Year and whilst very different to our breaks in our now departed caravans still great.  Can't wait for the next one.

Once again thanks to all, best wishes for 2017 and happy, enjoyable road trips.

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