11-16-2016, 12:28 PM
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Foldable table mounted on roof rack
One of the minor nuance about primitive camping is there is a lack of table and it's starting to get hard to cook on the ground and being able to eat on a table. I am thinking about picking up a foldable table like this one to store on my roof rack but I don't see this setup at all. Is there a reason or something I'm missing? I don't do any hardcore 4x4 the only thing I can think is it might rattle offroading. I have no desire to build a drawer and cook out the back of my car.
Currently I have a yakima loadwarrior roof rack and the table folded up is 3'x3' it should fit easily.
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11-16-2016, 12:41 PM
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I have this, and it is awesome for what I use it for.
XL Dining Table **/** ALPS Mountaineering
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11-16-2016, 12:45 PM
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One of the minor nuance about primitive camping is there is a lack of table and it's starting to get hard to cook on the ground and being able to eat on a table. I am thinking about picking up a foldable table like this one to store on my roof rack but I don't see this setup at all. Is there a reason or something I'm missing? I don't do any hardcore 4x4 the only thing I can think is it might rattle offroading. I have no desire to build a drawer and cook out the back of my car.
Currently I have a yakima loadwarrior roof rack and the table folded up is 3'x3' it should fit easily.
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You'll need some tall chairs
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11-16-2016, 12:50 PM
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Cool, thanks, didn't think about the weight.. 30lbs vs 15lbs and only 20" shorter
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11-16-2016, 01:05 PM
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I have one of those plastic folding tables, I mostly use it for tailgating
I do use it for camping sometimes, but its pretty heavy and bulky and a lot bigger than i need if i'm by myself (or even with my wife)
The plastic folding table is a good (though bulky) cheap option but I plan on replacing mine with an aluminum table similar to this one:
Eezi-Awn K9 Stainless Steel Camp Table Medium
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11-16-2016, 01:10 PM
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Cool, thanks, didn't think about the weight.. 30lbs vs 15lbs and only 20" shorter
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The only issue I have with it is that due to the length of the table, the legs aren't very compact, and it is easier to store them separate. I'll see if I can dig up some photos later.
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11-16-2016, 01:14 PM
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The only issue I have with it is that due to the length of the table, the legs aren't very compact, and it is easier to store them separate. I'll see if I can dig up some photos later.
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yeah 55" long when packed
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11-16-2016, 01:14 PM
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In the photo with the rafts, you can see the table legs strapped in front of the ammo cans.
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11-16-2016, 02:15 PM
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I ended up buying the ALPS Mountaineering Square Dining Table because it is 40" long packed and it should fit on the roof rack if needed. Also it weighs about 8lbs. There is a great deal right now on Backcountry with 2 day free shipping, got it for around $60 shipped tax included.
ALPS Mountaineering Square Dining Table | Backcountry.com
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11-16-2016, 02:38 PM
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To late but I've seen a few different styles, hitch mounted that fold up. And can be detached for hike in spots.
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11-16-2016, 03:53 PM
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Front Runner has solved this problem. It's a bit on the pricey side but I don't see how you can go wrong.
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.co...table-kit.html
I'm sure @ApexOverland can hook you up with this setup.
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11-17-2016, 11:35 PM
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I've got a little 16" X 16" no-name table similar to the above ALPS square table, but the legs are more like a bag chair's legs. It works pretty well for light lunches along the road, but not as large as the OP was after.
I picked up an ALPS Guide Table a couple of years ago on sale for $79, regularly $99. Now Amazon has them for $59. http://amzn.to/2g14ym5
The top is 22" X 61", and has adjustable legs for heights of 30", 35.5", and 42", which is a nice height for cooking. Downside is that it is 25 pounds, and 8" X9" X31" when folded.
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11-18-2016, 12:20 AM
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@ Ohio_Steve
Any issues with the vinyl melting on that alps table? I've considered that table but I was concerned since my stove throws off quite a bit of heat.
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11-18-2016, 12:56 AM
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Any issues with the vinyl melting on that alps table? I've considered that table but I was considered since my stove throws off quite a bit of heat. |
The photo was staged. I haven't cooked on it, as it was too big to take along with all of our daughter's college junk. Reviews I read said that it holds up well to stoves, though. I'd read any reviews you can find. You could always have a scrap piece of plywood to use under the stove.
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11-18-2016, 12:59 AM
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Been using these for years. Roll-A-Table at nrs.com
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