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[JHanson]

To all you FWC owners (or anyone with a cabover camper):

 

We wanted a sturdy camp table for eating and working outside, but didn't want to take up storage space in the camper or truck. Our solution involved exploiting the space between the camper overhang and the track cab's roof. We used an excellent stainless and aluminum table from Front Runner, along with brackets they sell to sling it under a roof rack, plus a bit of fabrication. The story is here: http://www.overlande...le-is-dead.html

 

 

Edited by JHanson, 10 July 2013 - 07:29 PM.

[Mark W. Ingalls]

kewl

[Argonaut20]

Very slick.

[craig333]

Don't just toss the table on top of all my other gear? That just might be worth considering

[Ramblinman]

Sorry for the high jack .... But which glass do you prefer the Leica or the swarovskis? Pm if you like. I only ask because most people do not have both.

[JHanson]

Ramblinman, PM sent.

 

To summarize for anyone else interested: I think the differences between the top brands (Leica, Swarovski, and Zeiss) are so small that personal preference in handling and even looks plays more of a part in choosing than any microscopic differences in optical quality. They all produce superb imagery and are hugely resistant to abuse.

 

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[1stGen]

This is awesome! I've been thinking about doing this since before I even owned my camper. Thanks for the writeup! That table's not cheap, but then again, can you really put a price on quality? I've been looking for a nice aluminum folding table for a few months now but may end up going with the front runner, and the fact that they make the brackets is just the cherry on top. Thanks again!

[williak]

Nice table JHanson, thanks for the link.

 

I noticed the cab-over  brackets can be purchased separately, and it looks like it could be an efficient way to carry (not mount)  a solar panel. I was thinking of trying to rig up something similar, but this could save a lot of trouble..

[JHanson]

Williak - That's a fantastic idea. You could easily carry a 125-watt (or any other size) panel in that space, and assemble a plug-in wiring loom for it. Deployment would take no longer than the table.

[captainphx]

This looks like a great idea. I am interested. The original "here" link seems to be dead.