Lagun table mount

What a Lagun table mount does

Born from marine use, a Lagun table mount replaces a floor pedestal with a side mounted arm that swivels, slides, and locks. The system clears floor space, keeps walkways open, and lets you place a table exactly where you need it for meals or laptop work. The clamp secures to a vertical surface while the articulated arm supports a tabletop that can rotate around seating. When you are finished, the arm and top lift free for quick stow. In tight cabins, that motion is the difference between clutter and a room that breathes.

Core components and motion

A typical setup includes a vertical mounting bracket, an anodized aluminum arm, a rotating head, and a tabletop plate. The joints allow rotation and in or out reach adjustments so you can slide the surface away from knees or pull it close to the bench. Many users add a second base bracket to move the same top outdoors by the slider door. The appeal is simple control of position without a post on the floor.

Tabletop size and weight

Keep the surface light and modest in size to minimize leverage on the arm. Tabletops around 18 by 24 inches are common, with lightweight plywood, bamboo, or composite being popular choices. Even loads sit best near the center of the plate, and heavy overhangs increase wobble. Manufacturers often cite practical working loads in the range suited to meals and laptops rather than heavy machinery or leaning body weight.

Pros and tradeoffs

Strengths include space savings, full swivel, knee clearance, and tool free removal. Because it mounts to a cabinet or wall, it avoids drilling the floor and allows flexible placement. Tradeoffs show up when the base structure is not rigid enough, which can cause movement at the joints. The system also has limits for vertical and lateral loads, so it is not a substitute for a fixed workbench.

Installation that feels solid

The mount is only as sturdy as what it attaches to, so reinforcement matters more than any single bolt. Behind the visible bracket, add a backing plate or tie the bracket into cabinet framing to distribute load. Use quality fasteners appropriate to the material, and seat them into structural wood or metal rather than thin panel alone. Position the mount so the arm swings over seating without hitting doors, drawers, or appliances. After a road test, retighten hardware and consider medium strength threadlocker to keep fasteners from backing out.

Mounting locations

Common positions include the end of a galley cabinet, the side of a bench seat, or a reinforced partition near the slider opening. Mount height should pair with seat height, with most dining surfaces landing near 28 to 30 inches from the floor. If two dining positions are desired, duplicate the base plate in a second location and move the same arm and top as needed.

Hardware and materials

Stainless or zinc plated fasteners resist corrosion in damp environments. A hardwood or aluminum backing plate spreads stress and helps prevent crushing thin cabinet walls. If you add a bamboo or birch tabletop, seal every face and edge to resist spills and changes in humidity. Low profile latches or straps keep the table and arm from rattling during travel.

Layout ideas and daily use

In a two person van, the arm can swing between a bench and the passenger swivel seat to host dinner, then pivot to form a workstation. In family layouts, the mount becomes a snack station by the slider in the afternoon and a card table in the evening. A narrow galley can gain a quick prep surface by swinging the top over the counter, then parking it out of the aisle. Outdoors, a duplicate base creates a porch table without packing extra furniture.

Stow and travel

Before rolling, rotate the arm to a parked position, remove the top if needed, and secure both with a strap or dedicated clip. Check joint knobs so they do not walk loose on washboard roads. A simple felt pad under the tabletop prevents scuffs when it rides alongside a cabinet.

OZK Customs builds around the way you actually use a table, not just where it bolts on. We reinforce the base structure, set ergonomic height for your seating, and trim the tabletop to the right size and weight for smooth motion. Whether your plan is a flexible dinette or a focused workstation, our team integrates lighting, power access, and storage so the surface works in every mode. Visit our Fayetteville Arkansas shop for a handoff that includes a full walkthrough of your table system and how it all fits your cabin.

• Explore our recreational vans to see how we plan flexible dining zones.
• If you want a ground up cabin with integrated seating and table structure, start with a custom build van.
• Looking for a financing friendly platform to upfit with a Lagun layout, browse our mainstream vans.

Ready to turn a great idea into a table that actually works on the road. Tell us how you travel, and we will engineer the mount, cabinet reinforcement, and tabletop to match your habits. Reach out and let OZK Customs design and install a Lagun based solution that feels sturdy, moves cleanly, and disappears when you want open floor space.