Hi Nat:
        What I did was to abandon the large rear table and move the
smaller front table back. Then I took a spare undertable mount and
made a much smaller front table. It was made like a round serving
platter. Made of 3/4 plywood mounted just off centre enough so that
it would swivel & pivot between the front seats when driving. It is
just barely wide enough to slip between the front seats.
        The edge of this platter was wrapped with two levels of 1/2
manila rope so I had about a 1/4inch+ lip to keep things from rolling
off. In the centre I glued a map of my local area of exploration (300
mile radius) and covered it in a polymer clear coating from a hobby
shop.
        Actually I mounted the table map first, then the rope border
with glue and finish nails or screws .
        Neat idea and easily stored under the rear seat. It's only
brought out if I get overly ambitious with cooking.
        I wish I had a picture but it's buried in the snow with the van.

Cheers!
                                                David

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>I've got a question about the second table in a westy interior, the
>one up front by the seats. What do people do with this thing when it's
>not in place? Where is it supposed to be stowed? I think it would be
>great for cooking as a counter top but It seems big and awkward, and I
>wouldn't want it in there all the time as it takes up a lot of space.