Tailgate table (2 Viewers)

[WeirInTheMudToo]

Does anyone have a good DIY tailgate table mod they want to share? I’ve seen some pre-fab stuff, but they seem overpriced.

 

[r2m]

It really shouldn't be very hard to get a good piece of quaility laminated hard word, polypropylene or 1/4" sheet of aluminum, some hinges (prefer 1 long piano hinge), 2 hanger cables, a couple of latches and some stainless steel fasteners to make your own for the inside rear door. If you take your time, it should come out pretty good!
Price would depend upon quality of materials, but I can't imagine it costing more than $100.00 for all materials, even really good materials like using polypropylene for the table top.

 

[Jstawgn]

Jeep tailgate table are cheap on eBay or Amazon.

I seen people use plywood, resin board or stainless panel to make the table.

I got the cheapest pre-made from Bison Gear. You can get instant shipped quote from the website by changing currency to USD and putting in your address. I think I paid $212 delivered to Ohio a couple months ago.

Lexus GX470 GX460, Land Cruser 120 / 150 cargo door shelf

Drop-down tail gate shelf for Land Cruiser 120 / Land Cruiser 150 / FJ Cruiser and similar size door.

bison-gear.com

 

[ducktapeguy]

I bought a jeep table from Amazon but ended up returning it because i didn't like it, too heavy, too thick, and too flimsy. Didn't have time to order a replacement before going on a trip so I just cut a piece of plywood and bolted it with some rivnuts and eye bolts. It's been working so well I don't plan on replacing it anymore. Cost = $0. Time = about an hour or two. The only thing I've had to modify was drilling the top eye bolts all the way through to the metal so the anchors are a little stronger.

 

[WTITW]

Jeep JK rear table from eBay- $50 plus approximately $2.50 worth of ace hardware cotter pins and stainless hardware to adapt it to fit the GX (had to widen the brackets .5" to make it fit between the two door panels).

Black Rear Tailgate Table Support 75 lbs For Jeep Wrangler 2007-2017 JK JKU NEW | eBay - https://ebay.us/ChBaLi
Replace the crappy latches with cotter pins, replace the spacers that hold the table to the brackets with ones .25" wider each (I think) and you're done. I used washers behind the button head screws for strength.

 

[r2m]

I saw one of those JetBoil stoves last time we were camping with our club. On of the guys was using it and it looked pretty awesome!
Large pots and pans, cooks fast and compact!
We have the Camp Chief Everest, and that thing whips up boiling water in almost no time at all!

 

[WTITW]

I saw one of those JetBoil stoves last time we were camping with our club. On of the guys was using it and it looked pretty awesome!
Large pots and pans, cooks fast and compact!
We have the Camp Chief Everest, and that thing whips up boiling water in almost no time at all!

I never miss an opportunity for self promotion... : ) We love ours. Third season with it now. It's a bit bigger but not when you consider the large pot, frying pan and two burners all in one medium sized bag. I'm usually cooking for 3-4 so it's quite compact when you consider what you get in the package. Not cheap though.

 

[r2m]

I never miss an opportunity for self promotion... : ) We love ours. Third season with it now. It's a bit bigger but not when you consider the large pot, frying pan and two burners all in one medium sized bag. I'm usually cooking for 3-4 so it's quite compact when you consider what you get in the package. Not cheap though.

Jake, Jake, Jake....
I'm really disappointed...

For a self proclaimed "cheapskate" going out and purchasing one of the MOST expensive cook systems out there???
Good heavens MAN! What were you thinking!!
I would have imagined you would have come up with a home built one made out of an old Weber barbecue, bailing wire and some leftover hose fittings or something.

Seriously, nice video, That does look like an impressive cook system. Our Camp Chief may not pack down as small, but it'll boil a huge pot of water (our large tea kettle) in just a couple minutes and it too does regulate the flame really well. My wfie say's it's the best camp stove we've ever had! (I know, I should get her out more often...)

 

[sedonut]

I gotta say, that is a nice cook system. $379.95 on Amazon.

 

[WTITW]

Jake, Jake, Jake....
I'm really disappointed...

For a self proclaimed "cheapskate" going out and purchasing one of the MOST expensive cook systems out there???
Good heavens MAN! What were you thinking!!
I would have imagined you would have come up with a home built one made out of an old Weber barbecue, bailing wire and some leftover hose fittings or something.

Seriously, nice video, That does look like an impressive cook system. Our Camp Chief may not pack down as small, but it'll boil a huge pot of water (our large tea kettle) in just a couple minutes and it too does regulate the flame really well. My wfie say's it's the best camp stove we've ever had! (I know, I should get her out more often...)

Every once in a while... I splurge. Don't worry, I'll half ass the next project. ; )

 

[kem]

Does anyone have a good DIY tailgate table mod they want to share? I’ve seen some pre-fab stuff, but they seem overpriced.

This is the ebay Jeep table I purchased, it pairs perfectly with the Rago cargo net replacement

Heavy Duty Tailgate Table Support up to 75lb Fit For Jeep Wrangler JK 2/4 DR 07+ | eBay

For Jeep Wrangler Jk 2007-2017. Compatible for2007-2017 JK Wrangler. For Jeep Wrangler JL 2018-2021. For Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006. For Jeep Renegade. For Jeep Compass. For Jeep Cherokee. Include: 1 tailgate table.

www.ebay.com

 

[Lenny33]

DIY - you will be much happier making it yourself. And much cheaper!

 

[Washingtontaco]

COOK PARTNER 18" STOVE WITH WIND SCREEN – Mule Expedition Outfitters

Cook Partner 18" 2 Burner Stove with Windscreen is the perfect, indestructible portable camp stove. This stove has the burners spaced 12" apart to more easily accommodate 10" pans. Additionally, the grill spacing has been reduced over the burner plates so that a small coffee cup can be warmed...

dasmule.com

Still the best and a heirloom tool that will be handed down! Just glad I purchased mine 10 years ago!

 

[xychromosome]

Jeep tailgate table are cheap on eBay or Amazon.

I seen people use plywood, resin board or stainless panel to make the table.

I got the cheapest pre-made from Bison Gear. You can get instant shipped quote from the website by changing currency to USD and putting in your address. I think I paid $212 delivered to Ohio a couple months ago.

Lexus GX470 GX460, Land Cruser 120 / 150 cargo door shelf

Drop-down tail gate shelf for Land Cruiser 120 / Land Cruiser 150 / FJ Cruiser and similar size door.

bison-gear.com

Are you happy with that table from Bison Gear? How much weight can it support? It just screws into the plastic and not through to the metal?

 

[Jstawgn]

I am very happy with it.
Never try to load it with heavy stuff. That ia totally not the point for me. The upper screws is the only one that need to be fastened to the metal. That is the heavies pull force would be. The bottom one are just holding the hinge and the plastic are more than fine for it.

Is is the best design? Probably not.
Is it the strongest? Obviously not.
Is this the optimal balance between cost, esthetic and functional? Absolutely It is for me.

 

[kaimi01]

Jeep JK rear table from eBay- $50 plus approximately $2.50 worth of ace hardware cotter pins and stainless hardware to adapt it to fit the GX (had to widen the brackets .5" to make it fit between the two door panels).

Black Rear Tailgate Table Support 75 lbs For Jeep Wrangler 2007-2017 JK JKU NEW | eBay - https://ebay.us/ChBaLi
Replace the crappy latches with cotter pins, replace the spacers that hold the table to the brackets with ones .25" wider each (I think) and you're done. I used washers behind the button head screws for strength.

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Can you show pics of it on the stowed position? I ordered the same one but if you delete the latches then how do you hold it up? The tolerances and quality were not the best quality but it seems to be relatively durable. Just not sure what to use to secure it up so it doesn’t rattle.

 

[WTITW]

Can you show pics of it on the stowed position? I ordered the same one but if you delete the latches then how do you hold it up? The tolerances and quality were not the best quality but it seems to be relatively durable. Just not sure what to use to secure it up so it doesn’t rattle.

I already took it out to put a Bison gear table in (because it rattled) but you can see it stowed (and me complaining about it) in this video - If you get the holes drilled better than I did or put a bigger set of rubber bumpers in it would probably fix the rattle.

 

[kaimi01]

I already took it out to put a Bison gear table in (because it rattled) but you can see it stowed (and me complaining about it) in this video - If you get the holes drilled better than I did or put a bigger set of rubber bumpers in it would probably fix the rattle.

Thanks man. Wish I knew that earlier before I bought it and installed it lol. Just kidding. It turned out fine. I ain’t mad about it…yet.

 

[MeefZah]

I'm a new GX owner and working my way through the GX subforum. Figured I'd contribute to this thread, old as it may be (it was on page 12 when I found it LOL).

I built a table for my Jeep out of a custom sized cutting board and hardware / hinges / magnets / paracord from Menards. The magnets capture and retain the table in its folded up position. The stays are paracord. The hinges are black coated 4" gate hinges. I have about $90 in it because of the custom cutting board but if I used plywood (my first attempt) it would be like $20 all in. I just think the cutting board looks better and cleans up nicer.

Probably wouldn't hold an entire cook set and stove but it has been just fine for making sandwiches or coffee or setting some tools on.

When I sold my Jeep and bought the GX I moved the table over, fit just fine.

I may have jumped the gun on installing it though as I also have a Victory 3rd row seat delete coming and I kind of think the table may just barely interfere with that; may have to move it up about 1/2 inch or so.

Edit, it just barely touched the Victory 4x4 3rd row delete platform so I did have to mount it up 1" higher than shown in the above pics.

Also added cordlocks to the bottom of the paracord stays so that I can adjust table angle slightly.

Also added this ditty bag I found at Sierra for $10 to kind of fill in the space back there. I keep various charging cords and adapters for the AC outlet in it.

Edit #2, added a clip on headlamp on a piece of scrap rubber strap to the interior door for table illumination at camp:

 

[Rednexus]

Here is one I did on my 470. No reason it can't be replicated with a 460. Attachment on the bottom uses several M8x1.25 rivnuts installed into the factory door metal, M8x1.25 studs with spacers, then a piece of flat stock that bolts onto the studs and holds the bottom hinges. I have a similar attachment style for the upper brackets - M8x1.25 rivnuts, studs, then the bracket. At first the table was suspended with chains, now I use some friction tie-down straps. This is a super-sturdy table as it's relying on the metal door frame rather than the plastic.

Also I'm old school and still use a Coleman 424 . I've had it for over a decade and it's also used for weekly coffee roasting. I like the use of liquid fuel ($13 of white gas lasts me a whole year), ability to adjust pressure manually based on temperature and altitude, ability to run unleaded gas in a pinch, and not having to mess with cylinders. I also use white gas for my smaller backpacking stove.