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My van has a rectangular table in the 'living area' supported on a single stem secured in a hole in the floor. I'm in the process of laying a vinyl/rubber tile floor and was pondering 'doing away' with the hole fixing (I do seem to trip up it often !) and the table, as I find it too big/not well located. I'm thinking I'd find a collapsible table of more use inside (can move it where I want it) and also be able to take it outside !

Has anyone 'done away' with the hole and if so, how did you fill it to provide a level surface inside and prevent water ingress from underneath ? Or ideas and thoughts, for and against, appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Had it welded along with all the other holes in the floor.


ground flat and primed now.
I have a tripod lege stand for the table as it tends to be used outside more than in.

Regards Gary

We have the sequoia system, it has a single leg like the one you had, but without cutting a hole.

When I made my interior, I bought some quick-hinges and my table is hinged at my worktop and uses a simple kitchen worktop leg, cut down to size. No need for a hole at all. The very idea seems absurd to me. Even if some halfwit did kick the leg hard, the worst that would happen is the board gets damaged - cheap enough to replace. Besides, that hole attracts fluff and grit like a builders belly button.

Thanks all; looks good CovKid. The through the floor hole doesn't seem to have been a well thought out mod in the original conversion ! Sadly I've been told that welding isn't an option without removing all the floor etc., because of the heat generated; so that's a no go. An aluminum 'patch' affixed from underneath into ideally the same screw holes and then sealed, has been suggested, which sounds hopeful. Any recommendations for a sealer to use in this context ?

Did away with the hole years ago. Metal patch and pop rivets. Any sealant will do. De-rust and paint before sealing
We use a Fiamma tripod base for the table, inside or out.