Hi folks,
Got a '74 Familia. I've noticed that many of you have a rail outside your door for your table. I'd be interested in being able to do this too. I've seen the lift off hinge rails and I'm good with a drill, but wanted to know what kind of fixings you use. I'm guessing you're not simply using self-tappers directly in to the ali skin. Are they riveted or some sort of captive nut used?
Any hints and tips gratefully received.
Darren

The van side fitting is screwed through the skin into one of the pieces of tubular steel framework that forms the basis of the Touring bodyshells. On 320 and 310 Familias they are positioned just above the wheel arch. If your van doesn't have one fitted then you need to find out where the frame runs as it differs from model to model as it allows for different window, door, fridge vent and other openings. There is an obvious risk if you start drilling holes and you need to certain before commencing.

presumably you can use a magnet to detect where the steel structure is. Maybe tape on some paper first and mark out with a pencil. The tricky thing would be work out where the centre of the tube frame is. Wouldn't want to just catch the edge and screw into thin air.

I think a lightweight folding table is a lot less risk and you can position it anywhere you like if it has four legs.

Something like this https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/outdoo...ing-table-large

My Eriba Feeling doesn't have the internal steel frame as per Tourings and I fixed an external table rail using self tappers and bedding mastic.

This was 3 years ago and so far it's been fine as the aluminium rails have a reasonable surface area sufficient to provide a good fixing.

The Hymer original type wall and table rails are stocked by one of my trade suppliers and not too expensive.

Presumably you have to be certain you've fixed the thing horizontal in both planes or you could have a wonky table and a level van or vice versa.

Thanks everyone. Back-burner has been lit in readiness for this particular idea.