Swivel Table

mquade · Post by **mquade** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:51 pm

We will be owners of a 2008 22' BF about January, and need to figure out what type of table we would like. We saw a swivel table in a 2003 24' model awhile back, and liked it alot(saves space, always up, with no storage needed). However, the factory mentioned there have been issues with it(bearing comes loose, not level, etc.). They sent us a used one to try and fix on our own. Two hours later I believe we've done it!

I am wondering why others haven't fixed theirs? Is there anyone out there with a swivel table(swivels around to between cab seats) that has had problems and fixed them, or, has one with no problems. Any advice would be much appreciated. Advantages/disadvantages?

David and Susan Bratt · Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:22 pm

We had a friend cut about 1.5 inches off the support pipe and drill a new hole. This lowered the table to a more comfortable level. Then my husband made a new larger table top that simply rested on the original one with some narrow molding strips to keep it in place. We stowed this at the end of the couch behind the passenger seat when it wasn't being used. The larger top was also heavier and made the whole thing feel more stable. We salvaged it when we lost our coach in the flood and hope to be able to reuse it in the future.
There has also been a previous discussion on this topic.
Search ""Swivel table."

bcope01 · Post by **bcope01** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:30 pm

I have one that is not level and is getting progressively worse over time. Off hand I think the swivel is too weak for the application but I haven't really taken a good look at it to see what can be done to fix it. I was thinking recently that replacing the swivel with a larger/stronger boat seat swivel may help. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.

Bill

Jack and Betty · Post by **Jack and Betty** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:02 am

I had the Born Free take out the swivel table in our 2005 BFT and replace it with the new free standing table before purchase. I had read posts about looseness and unsteadyness of the swivel table. We needed something more stable. The free standing table stows behind the drivers seat. It has a three legged foot that the pedestal goes into and the table top mounts on top of the pedestal. Could also thak the table outside if you want to.

Jack

bcope01 · Post by **bcope01** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:53 pm

Jack and Betty wrote:I had the Born Free take out the swivel table in our 2005 BFT and replace it with the new free standing table before purchase.

When I purchased mine, the factory also gave me the post, folding legs, and part that attaches to the bottom of the table to convert my swivel table if I desired. But I kind of like the idea of the swivel table if only the swivel function can be made to be more sturdy so that the table doesn't tilt. Any ideas?

Bill

bill crommett · Post by **bill crommett** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:11 pm

When we bought our 2004 BFT it had a very sloppy swivel that was replaced by the dealer. The bearings now work quite well but the factory did a sloppy job of installing the mounting plate at the bottom. This left a noticeable tilt to the table when it was extended to the "Breakfast Position". To eliminate this problem I cut a long broad wedge and installed it on top of the top mounting plate being very careful to remount the plate with screws that were of a proper length to get to the table again and not go through to the surface.
I also added an auxiliary table that slides on to the small table so that it would accommodate a surface compatible with the games we play while waiting for morning -- or what-ever.

bcope01 · Post by **bcope01** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:11 am

Bill:

Would you be able to post some pictures of the new swivel, your installation modifications, and the table add-on you mentioned above?

Thanks,
Bill

bill crommett · Post by **bill crommett** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 5:10 pm

I am not computer literate enough to post picture on this forum, and I have no intention of going though the stress of learning.

However if you will send me your e-mail address, I will send you some pictures and you may post them if you wish.

Bill <wecrom@nctv.com>

(my personal philosophy is that anyone named Bill can't be all bad)

bcope01 · Post by **bcope01** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:09 pm

bill crommett wrote:However if you will send me your e-mail address, I will send you some pictures and you may post them if you wish.

Email on the way. Thanks!

Bill

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:10 pm

Bill, I have a table in need of help too. I will email. Thanks, Norm

bill crommett · Post by **bill crommett** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:09 pm

Does anyone else need pictures of my modification wedge for the swivel table ?

I just found them for Norm., but his problem seems to be a bad bearing.

Bill

Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Info & Discussion Forum

Swivel Table

Swivel Table

swivel table

swivel table

Re: swivel table

swivel table

table

Re: table

BF slanted table