RV Dinette Pedestal Leg Swap Mod with Josh the RV Nerd

[@Biffwellington4518]

Thanks Josh...I hadn't thought about the use vs aesthetics of those tables. I've never been a fan of the folding legs just because of the looks but you've made me look at that differently.

[@lapearl521]

I'd love to know where to get the 'fancy pants' solution. The one that folds into a coffee table. We would appreciate it vastly.

[@michaelsullivan1262]

I found mine on Google. Search RV table base and you should see it and other solutions.

[@Shopsimplysarah]

I’ve seen them in Amazon

[@joshuaflint6395]

What is the name of the folding legs

[@tom-ss2mn]

I was just looking at those table legs online but was unsure about them. This helps make up my mind. thanks

[@LauraMoncur]

We added a Lagun Table. So versatile!

[@ronpreece3429]

I wrapped my posts with cheap brown carpet, its soft and warm to the bare legs. Used Goop on the seam.

[@moretoliving2236]

I am the opposite. I have dream dinette with wall mount and absolutely love it. In my old travel trailer i had removable table and it sucked. Had to secure it every time or else it would move en route. I had 3 rvs like that and i put in the posts every time. I would only use one post, however smack center so you had security of knowing you can use table without knee bashing. I like secured tables.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I do really like the stability of those

[@CrazyKidsParkour]

Have you installed a pedestal table yourself? Do you think it is safe to screw the bases into the floor without messing something up?

[@gunslingr45]

My Forrest river had a dining table in front of the couch that it would take Houdini to take down and set back up. I pulled it, placed it in plastic and stored it in the garage. The wife bought a set of wooden TV tray set of 4 from Amazon and they work great. Much better height for eating and laptop work than the trick table also.

[@paulwicklund1052]

How about the Laguna table that they use in truck campers.

[@wunderlichD]

I want to change the dinette legs in the rv because the pedestals are a PITA to setup and tear down. Plus the pedestals wobble like a California earthquake

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Exactly why I do it as well

[@murraymadness4674]

Hey can you show the other one you mentioned..I'm rebuilding and can modify the walls if needed. I have to rebuild the dinette, they built it in, on top of the shag carpet..to remove the carpet have to destroy the dinette to get it out oooh boy, it was in good shape before. So now I can build whatever from scratch. How about the table top that can move around like boats have.

[@Woodworker-gi9wb]

The legs are still in the way

[@za-jm8wf]

The screws on the bottom of our dinnete table with those two tubes are coming off, I got three little one and they lean on it, that's what I think did it. What's my best and cheapest option here? Everytime I put the screws back on they come off. Any links on where to buy one of these options?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Again, my preference is the simple light weight folding legs. They're like $30 maybe. I'm working off my phone and don't have all my resources right now, so feel free to contact our team and we can have something shipped over from our warehouse. 800-256-5196

[@sandramcfarland578]

With these modifications, will the last replacement suggested fold down to allow the dinette to be a bed?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yes. None of these prevent a bed-function of the dinette!

[@E3CB]

You are a GENIUS! I was searching for dinet leg ideas, but idea ROCKS!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Don't let my wife know that, okay? She still thinks I don't even know how to operate the vacuum *cough*

[@ronaldandolsek4637]

I am currently building a dinette with a pedestal table because the "free standing" table, that was standard on the Forest River, Coachmen, Freedom Express, RBS192, with a useless sofa-sleeper and free-standing table, that are extremely unstable and dangerous, unless you have the insatiable desire to clean floors and fall, due to relying on the table for support, due to the table tipping very easily. I did not believe that a dinette could be installed on that small slide-out. However, I designed one that should work. I will provide plans and photos to anyone who is experiencing the same frustration with the useless waste of space with the sofa-sleeper (that only a person less than five feet in height could use.)

[@rabbi7933]

That was pretty good. Still limping? Also clever solution to a problem I encountered frequently.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol better now I did SERIOUSLY crack that sucker though LOOK AT THOSE CHICKEN LEGS

[@butchlankowski7897]

I am doing the opposite... The folding brackets under my dinette table are so cheap they are constantly giving out allowing the table to collapse if too much weight is put on the table. My Mother is 90 and needs to use the table as support to get stand up. I like your idea of the table being able to be relocated outside but it is just to chincy. I am looking forward to the new tubes I ordered.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I love the frame of reference. TY for sharing. That'll likely prove handy for folks in the future!

[@havok2002]

I have the same issue with twin toddlers. They're so rough on the table that the flimsy folding legs bend and get progressively weaker until they can no longer tolerate any force (like climbing children). I am trying to replace the folding legs with a sturdier product but am having no luck finding anything online so far. My table is also the middle section of the optional bed, so I can't really mess around with the size of the table top or else it won't fit perfectly into its groove while in bed (or transport) mode.

[@tonyhatch4132]

Can you fold them up and drop it down to use as the extra bed?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It depends on which style you're looking at. None of these will prevent you from using the table as a sleeper if that function previously existed

[@gaillewis3324]

Do the legs fold up to make the bed?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Depends on which type you're looking at. As long as it's a booth style you can make it a sleeper of some kind

[@brettjohnson6807]

On average what does one of those elliptical bases cost? When we sit at a table we usually are not eating, cards and barley pop are involved, lol. I have seen those pedestal tables get wobbly real quick with people that like to lean on the table top, as inebriated folks are want to do. Are those bases all pretty similar in size or are there two main sizes as it appears on some of the U-dinettes as well? Sorry for the long/multiple questions, keep up the great work!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Last I checked they were in the low to mid $200's. Possible solution to the wobbly table: install a table-to-wall bracket or two so it just can't move.

[@brettjohnson6807]

That's why you are the master. Inexpensive is my middle name, wall brackets will be my go to. Thank you for the quick response and have a great day!

[@nitrojunki4249]

where can I get one of these table legs? I have had it with those stupid unstable poles

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We have them on the shelf. Possible your local shoo does too I like to suggest shopping locally before going to sources like Amazon

[@thedirt2846]

Does the cheap one fold down Josh so you can make it into a bed ? I was going to mount a pedestal on a car aluminum rim !

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

The inexpensive folding legs? Yes. They fold down so you can still sleep. All of these are sleepers.

[@chyllisscott7739]

​@@JoshtheRVNerd I just found this video and the reason was to change out the table and bench seats. But as others have asked, I would like to purchase the inexpensive table leg you mentioned last in the video that still allows the table to fold down and be a bed too. Which legs are these? I hav searched all the previous links that were provided in this thread and have yet to locate them. Thank you.

[@lisabrewer5935]

Where do you find the dinet leg idea

[@isaaclee1578]

Josh great video. I recently bought 2021 Jayco Whitehawk. 1st dinner in the new camper and my table completely fell off. Dinner ruined. Casualties were Pizza and Beer. If you ever talk with Jayco design team, please tell them to redesign the U shape dinette table? Don't know how they thought 1 inch screws can hold table with so much tension. Also the hardware doesn't even fit correctly. Bad design and I will be using your idea with the table legs. Thanks Again!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

What style of mount system is that? Being a 2021 would that be the angled bracket that hooks directly to face of the dinette base itself?

[@isaaclee1578]

@@JoshtheRVNerd. Yes the angled bar that is mounted to the rear center bench.

[@angelagoodall]

Where do I find the table legs you mention?

[@JudiToohey]

Where can I buy these inexpensive table legs?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

www.amazon.com/s?k=rv+folding+table+legs&crid=1HBPIS4ZOZQJG&sprefix=rv+folding+table+legs%2Caps%2C100&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

[@randym148]

A table and regular chairs .

[@H-RutherfordHill]

So where can you buy the legs?! The ones at the very end of the video. What are they called?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We have multiple varieties available here: bit.ly/2SOGIgg

[@scott5390]

Hey Josh, where can I find the fancy for expensive option?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Basically any RV center could order one from a MFG for you

[@Yukonjackman1]

How do I buy the legs ?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Considering this video covers multiple types I'm not sure which you're referencing, so start here at our online parts store and search for whichever type you prefer: bit.ly/2PlS2DN If you're not seeing them, then contact our parts team directly at 800-256-5196

[@jp7056]

So when are y’all opening up a dealership in Texas? :)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

So when y'all moving to Michigan? :)

[@ricardoteos5014]

Hello Josh. how can i get the last table legs part number or link ?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Going to sound odd for a very simple, but that's outside of my sphere of influence. I need to ask you to contact our parts team at 800-256-5196. I just stomped around the lot and found what I was looking for to make the video.

[@alroot5504]

Anybody know where we can purchase these table legs?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You're welcome to contact our parts departments www.bishs.com/contact/ & I am sure you could find them from online retailers

[@rafanyvaladao9312]

Thank so much for ideia

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You bet!

[@richardmacintosh3006]

Way to go Josh great Video

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY!

[@kb3ejw14]

That's a great idea.....I love this idea.

[@khalafco]

How about the telescoping dinette type I always wondered why it's not used more often is too expensive!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That's one of those features I miss as well. We show just about anything and everything we can here, but sadly most dealers just do not. Many customers never saw the feature, so they never sought it, so most MFGs quit offering it.

[@greghomestead8366]

I'm 5'5" I dont see an issue with any of them. He he he Greg in Michigan

[@angelomartinez9039]

Great video as always. How about some winterization tips. That would be helpful video

[@JeffinTD]

That’s a great idea!

[@rondibond8268]

You are a hoot