Thanks Dan.
That was informative and funny.  I have seen most of the mods that were talked about, but no fix.  I guess I will try the 1" dowel and see what happens.  I really wish I could bend or hammer something to make it work.  It's been a long time holding that table.
Earth Magnets, huh.
Dave B.
    On Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:22:43 AM EDT, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:   

 This is an archive list for swinging table...

http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon&L=vanagon&q=&s=swinging+table&f=&a=&b=

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On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 7:29 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Dave,
>
> I’m terrible with links, but if you go to VC and just search for table it
> will come up.
>
> It is a very nicely made upgrade
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
>
> > On Sep 27, 2024, at 8:31 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 07:19:34 AM EDT,
> ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Eric.
> > That was useful.  Do you have a link to the VC fix?  I will check the
> archives for swinging table and see what comes up.
> >
> > Dave B.
> >
> > On Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 08:43:37 AM EDT, Eric Caron <
> ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Dave and others,
> >
> > I didn’t see the original post either, and didn’t find it in my junk.
> >
> > Swinging table has been an issue for a long time.
> >
> >        I remember threads in the past.  Maybe some of that info in the
> archives would solve it.
> >
> >        I think Dave has a later van with the late table, but the
> shining out table is about the same.
> >
> >        If you travel with the table in the lower position just over the
> cabinet doors the simple solution might be to put a pillow or something at
> the rear seat edge to keep it from coming out.  The fungie cord would be
> reaching way up to the handle.
> >
> >        I travel with the table up high and that makes the handle and
> bungie work a bit easier.
> >
> > The knob by itself never held my tables from swinging out.
> >
> >        I used to use the broom handle extension in the table leg to
> raise the table.  I now have the fancy version from Van Cafe.  This
> includes a bottom section for the leg to be supported as it is raised
> high.  It also has a collar that replaces the old part where the handle
> screws in and the pipe goes through the top of the cabinet.  This is very
> nice as it protects the cabinet and allows for smooth operation.  It also
> has a small V cut at the top edge and comes with a pin.  You drill holes in
> the table leg for the position you want your table to stay at and the V
> shape and pin will hold the table hight steady, and should keep it from
> swinging out.
> >        I personally am not sure the V dent is enough to keep it from
> swinging out and I still use a short bungie.  This works for me as I often
> also have the bungie holding something on the the table so it serves a
> double purpose.
> >
> > I think if you travel with the table down, the VC device would keep the
> table from swinging out.  But I have mine raised up and I think that makes
> it a bit more likely to jump the V pin slot.
> >
> > I’ve read about magnets on the edge of the table but I tried that and it
> was not a good solution for me.  It just didn’t consistently work.
> >
> > I like the VC device, but it recently went up in price significantly.
> So I’m glad I got mine earlier.  Otherwise I’d still be using the broom
> stick table leg trick, or trying to manufacture my own table improvement
> devices.  I have a friend that made his own color for the leg at the table
> top and it is working great, but he has great skills and tools I don’t have.
> >
> > I hope some of this info helps.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 and 84 Westfalias.
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Sep 24, 2024, at 11:01 AM, Steven Brower <
> brower@BROWERPROPULSIONLAB.COM <mailto:brower@BROWERPROPULSIONLAB.COM>>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > I did not see the original post either but see the replies.
> > > Steven Brower
> > >
> > >
> > > BPL R & D
> > > Brooklyn Navy Yard
> > > 63 Flushing Avenue
> > > Building 280, Suite 521
> > > Brooklyn, NY 11205
> > > (347) 223-8877
> > > brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com>
> > > browerproplab.com
> > >
> > >> On Sep 24, 2024, at 10:40 AM, Alistair Bell <
> ragnarhairybreeks@icloud.com <mailto:ragnarhairybreeks@icloud.com>> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I didn’t get the orig post. Send again dave?
> > >>
> > >> Alistair
> > >>
> > >>> On Sep 24, 2024, at 7:28 AM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com <mailto:
> jrasite@eoni.com>> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Saw the post. Don’t have an answer.
> > >>>
> > >>> Jim
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>>> On Sep 23, 2024, at 6:07 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:
> ddbjorkman@verizon.net> <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET <mailto:
> ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I hope you all got my post on the rear table knob problem.
> > >>>> I am a bit surprised that no one has replied or run into this
> problem, nor come up with a fix.
> > >>>> Any ideas??  It is kind of a PITA, and I could use some help.
> > >>>> Dave B.the Boston one
>