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[rvsixer]

Thanks for that offer to check out your camper, but I am down in socal so visiting the factory is closer (I think, haven't mapped it out). FWIW, the Ocelot is available in either 72" or 78" widths (Ambling1's is 78" so does have the extra width). Your build looks great can't wait to see pics of it being enjoyed out in the field!

[GroovyDad]

I started to build the dinette table for my Bobcat.

 

I cut out the table and rounded the corners...

 

I cut out a piece of vintage "Boomerang" Formica to match...

 

I glued the laminate to the table top and put on an aluminum edge band...

 

Now I'm just waiting for more hardware to arrive before I can actually mount the table in the camper.

[takesiteasy]

Nice vintage look!

[GroovyDad]

So, the weather was nice enough last weekend to get a little more work done on my Bobcat.

 

I started to build my main counter and storage cabinet.

 

I have some large openings that will each hold a big plastic bin instead of drawers.

 

Four bins fit perfectly and should be enough storage for most of my gear and food.

 

I still have to put face frames on the cabinets and do a lot of finish work as well as

laminate the Formica counter top and mount my sink and cooktop, etc.  I'll have to 

wait for warmer weather to do any more, but she's coming along.

 

 

[GroovyDad]

So, as the nice weather continues, I've gotten a few more things done to my Bobcat.  

 

 

 

I got the face frames attached to the cabinets and put on some aluminum trim to protect the face frames when I slide the bins in and out.  I also painted the cabinets to match the rest of my additions.

 

 

Here's how it'll look with the bins in place.  I might have to add a nylon strap to hold the bins in place while I'm driving, but I'm going to see how it does without them first.

 

 

Some things you just have to have...

 

 

[takesiteasy]

Lots of easy accessible storage! Nicely done.

[longhorn1]

Nice job.  Will you have doors or will things be open?

[craig333]

Very nice. I wish I had your skills.

[GroovyDad]

Nice job.  Will you have doors or will things be open?

 

They'll be open.  I don't like doors in small campers because you need all of that swing space to be clear in order to access your gear.  The face frames have a little bit of a lip on the lower rung and I'm hoping that'll keep the bins from sliding out.  If they do slide out, I'll attach a nylon strap along the length of the cabinet to hold them in.

[GroovyDad]

The absolutely gorgeous weather allowed me to get my Bobcat's dinette table fabricated and installed.

 

 

I laminated some vintage Boomerang Formica onto a small sheet of stainless steel I had lying around the house.  It makes for a nice thin profile.

 

 

It can fold up...

 

 

And swing away...  I can travel with it in this position, but it'll probably rattle some screws loose if I'm on a lot of rough roads.

 

 

I mounted this small track of aluminum channel to the floor to better help stow the table when not in use.

 

 

I bolted a lever clamp to hold the top of the table when it's stowed.

 

 

Here it is when stowed.  It's in there solid AND the table also serves the purpose of keeping my bins in their cubby holes.  

 

I probably wont use, or even take, the table on most of my trips, but if I'm expecting bad weather, it'll be nice to have when you have to hunker down inside more than usual.