Hi Roberta:
        Death to the Carat table latch!

They are problematic - push and then pull out to release.  Sometimes the
latch gets boogered up and needs lube or replace.   Some folks remove the
stud under the table and install velcro, but you need a way to pull the
table out first before doing that (install a pull tab of some sort).

Enjoy,

Randy Bergum
1990 Carat
Fullerton, CA

> [Original Message]
> From: Roberta Petersen <robertajane@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: 4/3/2007 9:19:59 AM
> Subject: 1990 Vanagon Carrat - Table Won't Open!!!
>
> Hello-
>
> This is my first time mailing to this list. I am the proud new owner of a
> 1990 Vanagon Carrat! Woohoo!
>
> Only problem is, we cannot get the table to open!!! Sounds like others
have
> had this same problem with a similar model van??? Any suggestions? Do I
need
> to have a "van shop" look at it or can I fix it myself? It is repairable
or
> do I need a new table?
>
> Any advice anyone has would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Peace,
> Roberta
>