We quickly realized that the front area in our 2017 Lexor TS could be put to better use while camping.
To provide more versatility we installed a platform to extend the floor space, added a Lagun table and installed an AC outlet with a built in USB charger. We tried two different table tops. The first one was a 24″ round table that you can see in the last image below. The second one shown in the image above is the design that we settled on to get more desktop space. The Lagun table top base had to be a little off center (about two inches) on the long side to maximize the space between the closet wall and the steering wheel.
Designing the platform was a challenge as I wanted it to be removable and also support the Lagun table. Hopefully the images below will help you visualize how I ended up putting it together. It fits firmly in to the space and does not interfere with the opening of the closet door or side door. It’s important to offset it a bit from the black tank cover behind the driver’s seat to allow the desktop to swivel on the post. The 3/4 inch end piece that the Lagun mount is attached to provided the necessary offset. The loose carpet edges that look so unfinished in the image actually help it blend in to the space once its seated.
One important note. The Lagun post has to be the “longer” version for it to work well in the front area. The standard post will leave the table a little low to work well with the height of the passenger seat.
Installing the outlet required us to run a 12/2 Romex cable from the breaker panel on the driver’s side ottoman, through the floor, along the left side underneath the chassis, in through the firewall and to the console. The entire run was also encased in a split loom protective cover. I initially used a black plate with a black outlet but ended up changing the outlet to a grey one. The black one was camouflaged too well and was difficult to see in low light conditions.
Location of Existing Grommet in Firewall
Grey AC Outlet with USB Charger in Place on Console
Front Lounge with Round Tabletop and Original “Hard to See” Black Outlet
The new space is terrific to have and allows us to spread out a bit more. It also allows one of us to be sleeping while the other is up later or earlier. It’s my favorite spot to catch up on the news and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning!
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I just found your site and I am very impressed and anxious to try some of these improvements on my 2016 Lexor TS. Does the cab extension with the Laguna post stay installed all the time or just when you’re stationary and how is it anchored?
Hi Mike,
I’m glad that you found some helpful ideas. The cab extension stays in place all the time. It isn’t anchored. It just snaps in to place and stays put. I was leery of drilling in to the box behind the driver’s seat that covers the black tank so I designed it to avoid creating any holes there and to give the Lagun table leg enough offset to swivel without interference from the corner of the cabinet. I designed it so our Beagle Cappi would have a comfortable place to lay down and then added the Lagun at a later date. It feels like it’s always been there now.
Bob
Bob,
A few more questions about your arrangement. I’d like to be able to swap a Lagun table between the front and rear seating area, since I don’t think I’ll ever have both set up at one time. You mentioned that the longer Lagun vertical member is needed up front to provide the proper height. Will that longer piece work in the rear seating area as well, or do I need one long and one short vertical? Also, I assume you stow the entire front table when travelling, or can you leave the vertical member in place?. Thanks.
Hi Mike,
I found that I needed both vertical supports. I leave the taller vertical piece in place up front and stow the table while traveling.
Bob
Bob,
I am definitely going to give this a try as well as upgrading the rear pedestal table. I doubt we’ll need a table in back and front simultaneously, so was wondering if you have 2 separate lagun setups or one. You mentioned that you need the long vertical for the front, but would that make the table too high in the back?
I could purchase one long vertical member for the front and one complete standard set for the rear.
-Mike