The table could indeed be lighter.  It is made of masonite, or similar
material, so lots of glue in that sawdust.  Plywood would be lighter, not
much.  Furniture grade birch would be much lighter.  Both would be more
expensive than the masonite type material, but would not be beyond reason.

I've never used the front table.  It was missing when I bought the van, but
I thought it was important for some reason, so bought one new from
GoWesty.  Found it to be just something in the way.  Never trusted storing
it behind the seat, considering what might happen in a rollover.  I do use
the rear table for food preparation and eating.  I also have a light weight
fold up table to use outside the van, stores in a nylon bag.  I guess the
second table would be useful if one had more than two people for a meal,
but boy, the van would be crowded with four for sure.  It and its leg are
in my shop, where they have been for years.

On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 11:26 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

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> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=712421&highlight=table+storage
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> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=716659&highlight=table+storage
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> On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 10:37 AM Edward V Barger <edvbarger@mac.com> wrote:
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> > Thanks again for all the help
> >
> > Awhile back there was mention of brackets that screwed in to the ceiling
> > over the rear seat / bed   where one can store this table top
> >
> > Any one remember this and where available from ??
> >
> > Getting cleaned up and packed for a short trip up the coast  and as usual
> > the table top is in the way . I used to place it behind the drivers seat
> > But now the end of the sink cabinet has the solar charger stuff and other
> > electrical so no room there now
> >
> >
> > Also has any one made this table out of a lighter material ?  Seems like
> > there is no reason for it to be so heavy
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > ed
> >
> >
> > Edward V Barger
> > Goleta, CA
> > edvbarger@mac.com
> > 310 922 6251
> >
>