The Table

 Howard built the table top to fit exactly between the two benches to make a bed.  He topped it with white formica so it would have a durable surface.  We wanted a table that could be removed completely so we could use the van to haul stuff.  Also, we thought a table we could set up outside might be handy if the place we stopped had no picnic tables.  I ordered the folding legs on line.  They are very sturdy.

When we are underway, we strap the table to a D-ring bolted to the floor.  By the way, the floor between the benches is raised about 6 inches higher than the floor in the rest of the van.  The wheel wells dictated the height of the benches, but that left our feet dangling like Edith Ann.  Raising the floor also gives us a long thin storage area, accessible from the rear doors for things  folding sun chairs, and walking sticks.
In the photo you can see the rails that the table rests on when it is lowered.  I intend to paint the rails black, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

You can also see the open end of the bench on the right.  The lid of this bench lifts also, so items can be accessed from inside or outside the van.  We wanted a place to store mucky things like muddy boots, a wet awning, our shovel, axe, tire chains, and toolbox--things that we wanted to have accessible, but that we didn't want to live with.

Because Howard is a belt and braces man, as an after thought, he put a bar across between the benches on the forward side of the table to make sure the table doesn't come sliding forward when we are underway.  The bar is easily removable, but securely locks in place.  Next to the bunk on the left is our chest NorCold refrigerator that runs on shore power or 12-volt. 

To lower the table into the bed position, we fold the legs.  In this photo the legs are folded, but not locked in place up against the underside of the table.  We usual leave the legs like this when we make up the bed, because  it is easier to set the table back up.  We merely have to lift the table up, and the legs drop down into position and lock.