REXHALL TIPS

 

DIESEL STEERING WHEEL TABLE

 

It’s inexpensive, really quite simple and nothing new, but adds a new dimension to the driver’s corner, your living area and exterior viewing appearance.

 

  1. Measure steering wheel diameter and add two or three inches for overlap.
  2. At Home Depot or any home improvement store or hardware, find a ½” or ¾” round with your diameter dimension made of plywood or compressed board.
  3. With a level handy, place the round on the steering wheel and lift until round is level.
  4. Measure distance from about 3” in from bottom of steering wheel to bottom of round.  Normally a 2” x 4” brace will work perfectly if placed correctly across the round.
  5. Mark position of 2” x 4” or other lumber you’re using on round.  Drill 3 pilot holes and use 1 ½” or 2” screws to attach brace to round.
  6. Place round on steering wheel, level E/W & N/S and Voila! you have a first class table.
  7. Use round (or square) table cloth (smallest size you can find) to drape the round, add lamp and other table toppers to give your handy work a festive and appealing appearance.
  8. Set up time is about 3 minutes

 

 TOTAL COST:  About $3.75 for the round; 2” x 4” cutoffs (you only need about 18”) are easy to find FREE at any lumber yard or housing project.  Your time?  Priceless!  The table top with adjustable settings is available from commercial vendors at most RV shows for $40 to $50.

 

NOTE:  This table was installed on a 2001 Aerbus (diesel).  Since an electrical outlet is not available on the driver’s side, an extension cord was run from the passenger side electrical outlet on the floor behind the dash and through an opening next to the gas pedal.  Twist ties are used to keep the cord from interfering with the pedal.

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Johnson

bobshel@pcez.com