On my '84 I installed a bracket on the B pillar for the front table so it could be used outside.  Others have welded a rod on top of the jack and used it.  I also stored it behind the driver's seat.  This way it's out of the way, but more useful when you need it.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of J Stewart
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:13 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: OK, thinking of selling my 1985 Vanagon in Seattle

It's where my coffee pot sits! In fact, mine is a Weekender, didn't have the front table so I added one. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > Oh, and the front table is missing. $140 at GoWesty--maybe later.
> Does anyone actually use the front table?