QS 8 table

[salmin]

While trying out the bed with the table setup the table collapsed when I laid down on it. I go about 230 but I would think it would hold that. The top of the table separted from the rest of the table. Looks like they used some type of sealant to bond it together. I pealed the sealant off with no problem at all and with little efforts. I bought some Iron Grip by GE and reglued the table top to the table and used the sealant on the edges underneath to fill any voids. Let set for a couple days and tried it seemed to work ok. Just for extra measure I made a support for under the table out of pvc pipe for extra support. That really sured up the table and added a lot of strength to it. Anybody else have this happen?

[johnjd]

Hi salmin,
I have an 8.0 and removed the table as it takes up too much room and seems too weak to hold more than a child's weight.
We're going to use 2 trays instead.

[admin]

I have the 10.0 which, if I'm not mistaken uses the same table setup as the 8.*, but the lip from the seats seems to extend enough to support the table frame itself. I'm also curious to see if maybe they use a different type of table. I do agree with @johnjd though, the table is lightweight so I never expect it to hold much at all.

-Sean

[rob]

The benches move a little, assisting the collapse of the bed (table).  I took the time and made a new table 1/4" wider.  That worked, but I found the table useless.  Now I simply use wood slats of 1" stock pine.

[admin]

Now that you mention it I have also found that the 4 foot should plastic table commonly available is a perfect fit in ours. This one to be exact http://amzn.to/1sRkEFA

[jagwire64]

The table collapses because the dinette benches are movable and the distance between the two are often too great to properly support the table.  Mine also collapsed, the top edge of the table was the only piece coming in contact with the bench edge.  In order to support any weight at all, the bottom section of the table must be supported, Otherwise the table just separates.  


 Unfortunately the build spec on the wall dimensions are just not that exact from trailer to trailer. You could add shims between the wall and the bench to lessen the gap or replace the table top with wood or use wood planks.  I bring four pine wood planks that fit and support a person.  If I don't use the bed i leave the planks under the camper.  Even with the table properly supported by the dinette bench it still seems pretty flimsy, i wouldn't trust it.

[ajreaper]

Had the same issue with mine and I had a 1/2 inch piece of pine plywood cut to fit then added a few 1x1 underneath for additional support- would easily hold a small car sturdily.  The supplied table, frankly is crap.  Completely unsuited to be used as a base for teh bed and the legs are very narrow and makes it unstable, a little pressure on the outside edges and it'll tip.

[knc1014]

I simply took out the benches that came with our camper as they were useless!  Great concept but for starters, I didn't think the benches were high enough to be able to eat at the table comfortably.  The second thing I didn't like was that I had to remove the seat cushion to get into the bench seat.  I used some 2x4s and plywood and made my own benches to go in our camper.  They are higher and more durable and can still store stuff under them.  And due to the flimsy table I didn't worry about adding a lip to have it fold into a bed, however, it would be easy enough to just add a strip across the front of each bench to catch the table.  I however have a QS 10.0 and it has 2 queen beds and don't need the extra bed....  When I made our new benches, I also added a hinged back support so that when we are actually sitting in the seats eating or trying to relax we have full back support.  

[charlie2922]

The table in our 8.1 came apart and I used 6 #12 machine screws and locknuts with finishing washers on top to put back together. One on each corner and one on each edge on the long side in the middle. Solid now and can stand on it and bounce on it. Table was to flexible due to the glue hardening. Be sure to use SS parts and oval heads.

[idlerockfarm]

Just chiming in, I and another 6.0 owner both had tables that were drilled incorrectly to the bar mount. Tables are not a strong suit of the trailers, but I'm working on my own workaround.