Galley Leaf Warning

I've had some terrific, head-splitting crashes into the galley leaf when entering the van, so I was pleased to see the idea for this mod from Ralph Hill in the Revel Facebook group.

I simply attached a bright ribbon to the corner of the leaf so that it hangs in front of the door as a reminder that the leaf is extended.  I should have done this years ago, it would have saved some me from some terrible experiences.

Jul-7-2020

Table Leg Replacement

Following several others in the Revel Facebook group, I decided to replace the aluminum table leg with an adjustable strap for supporting the outdoor table. This allows adjustability when the Revel isn't parked on a level spot, doesn't require someone to retrieve the leg from inside, and doesn't require installation & removal.

• Materials: 2" footman loop, 1.5" nylon strap about 5 feet long
• Tools: Power drill, screwdriver
• Time: 15 minutes
• Cost: $15

I planned to buy a nylon strap for this project, but I had an unused 1.5" nylon strap from an REI duffel bag, so I used that. A better alternative may be this one (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07DVLX6MD/) which has a D-ring installed on the end.

To accommodate the 1.5" nylon strap I bought a 2" footman loop. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B8BZ97R/).

I simply installed the footman loop just below the screen.

I kept the mounting plate from the original table and hooked around it with the other end of my nylon strap. A simple nylon strap with a D-ring attached would be a more elegant solution here.

I thought about adding some snaps or velcro spots to store it in place, but found that simply pinching the strap between the cabinet & table works just fine. I also store the loop end of the strap by wedging it to the left, where it won't bang around or rattle.

Jul-7-2020

Better Outdoor Table

Jim Lincoln from the 'Winnebago Revel 4x4' Facebook group has created a better support mechanism for the outdoor table. Below are his schematics and a video that I took of his new invention. Looks like a big improvement to me, hereafter referred to as the 'Lincoln Leg'.

Stable Table

Jim from San Diego improved the stability of the Revel's dinette table. Here's what he did:


Van builds may vary, but my table simply wasn’t stable enough to please me.  There’s a small bracket at the bottom that’s attached very well to the van wall and floor.  There’s a big bracket at the top that’s poorly attached.  There were only 2 medium sized screws (.190 thread dia.) holding the top bracket to the van wall and one of mine had already pulled loose. 

Next step was to remove the table assembly and watch some YouTube to find out how this thing SHOULD be attached to the van. The van metal behind the trim panels looks like the blue area below:

Decided to attach the table to the side of the van using #12 sheet metal screws.  These require .225 diameter thread clearance holes in the brackets and .125 dia pilot holes in the van. 

Drill work required on the upper bracket:

New bracket, .125 thick aluminum folded around the back of the table assembly.  Purpose of the new bracket it to pick up those 3 new van attachments AND to provide something solid for the bottom of the upper bracket (second key to solidifying the table).

This took me most of the day but “should” be a small project for anyone doing it the second time….