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Added swivel tray to recliner for computing / eating

Jim Beletti

Owner Experience Liaison
Staff member
I did a bit of a modification in the Paradigm 340RL today. I generally work from my easy chair vs the kitchen table when using the laptop or iPad and I often have lunch at the same chair. In my last coach, I have theater seating that had swivel trays. They were super handy. As my Paradigm seating doesn't have that feature, I added it, but not to the chair - rather, to the slide facia.

The product I used is from Lagun. The Lagun Table Leg System. This system is designed to be used to support a table, up to 30" x 40" and up to 50 pounds. I'm likely not the first to use such a small table top, but mine sure is small. In fact, it's a small wood-composite cutting board.

This is sort of my "proof-of-concept" setup. If it works well, I may make adjustments, like a larger top and maybe some modification to the way I've mounted the bracket to the facia.

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Mark Page

Owner Empowerment Advisor
Staff member
Great idea! I am currently using a corner shelf in our 310RL. Only disadvantage is having to move it on moving days.
 

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jarmuszd

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Great mod! I like my chables because I can hide them under the couch when not needed. Available at Walmart. I swapped out the seat with some flooring I had at home.
 

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Jim Beletti

Owner Experience Liaison
Staff member
My wife also said to look at Home Goods

Bill - we stopped into Home Goods today and we picked one of these tables up. It works well when the recliner is upright. When reclined, the arm lifts the table up. Just something for others to consider with this table. I also like that it has AC and USB outlets on it.
 

Jim Beletti

Owner Experience Liaison
Staff member
Jim, What's that remote holder you have by your recliner? Got a post on that?

It’s a small powder coated steel basket. Really nice. I don’t know who the manufacturer or distributor of it is. I got mine from Heartland RVs Customer Service. Their internal part number is 0171598.
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david396

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I did a bit of a modification in the Paradigm 340RL today. I generally work from my easy chair vs the kitchen table when using the laptop or iPad and I often have lunch at the same chair. In my last coach, I have theater seating that had swivel trays. They were super handy. As my Paradigm seating doesn't have that feature, I added it, but not to the chair - rather, to the slide facia.

The product I used is from Lagun. The Lagun Table Leg System. This system is designed to be used to support a table, up to 30" x 40" and up to 50 pounds. I'm likely not the first to use such a small table top, but mine sure is small. In fact, it's a small wood-composite cutting board.

This is sort of my "proof-of-concept" setup. If it works well, I may make adjustments, like a larger top and maybe some modification to the way I've mounted the bracket to the facia.

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Do you have to purchase the tabletop separate or does it come with a top? Thank you
 

Jim Beletti

Owner Experience Liaison
Staff member
Do you have to purchase the tabletop separate or does it come with a top? Thank you

@david396 - tabletops are not included or sold by Lagun. I used a cutting board I had on-hand as a proof of concept. I used VHB tape to install the top. Before my next trip out, I'll replace the top with something a little bit longer.
 

RockDr896

Well-known member
I think this is the way I am going to go, if I was going to do it today. I have built a few workstations for my lazy boy at home, for those days I want to work or browse while the wife watches the Hallmark channel .... LOL. If you look at support structure, you can place the couch feet on either side. You may need to trim the out side feet, but it shouldn't affect stability. It would also allow you to move it to either side of the couch. Search the handicap type tables. Their are way more options than the traditional. This one will help you out of the couch after one of those rain days....just saying ...

 

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