12 Space-Saving RV Dining Table Options
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We’ve seen enough RV renovations to know the number one thing that happens in an RV remodel is removing the dinette booth. But how would you eat dinner without an RV dining table?
The factory-installed dinette booth set or table and chairs is often one of the most inefficient uses of space in a camper or motorhome. Here are 12 RV dining table options to replace your dinette that would add extra storage and free up valuable space for other uses.
1. Drop-leaf table with shelves
Not only do the shelves add extra storage (and you could use tension rods to hold items in place during travel), but the drop leaf means you can easily store this table out of the way when not in use.
Plus, this set includes two chairs, making it shockingly affordable.
- Dimensions: Table: 36" H x 48" L x 20-30" W - Stools: 39" H x 17.25" L x 17.75" W
2. Drop-leaf counter height table
A recent trend is swapping a traditional table for a bar or counter-height table mounted against a wall. This is one of the best ways to open up your floor space and make your RV bigger.
You can accomplish this with shelving brackets and wood planks, or buy an existing set and attach the table to the wall to prevent tipping.
- Exquisite Design Hang Bar Stools Set: The bar table is paired with two high-quality bar chairs in rustic brown finishes, which exudes an elegant and exquisite charm at home. You can enjoy drinking and gathering with friends with this table. Of course, it can also be used as a breakfast table or lounge
3. Murphy Desk
The above option opens up a lot of square footage, but it doesn’t even compare to this Murphy desk that could easily work as a dining table for two.
Just be sure to properly install this wall-mounted folding table.
- Space-Saving & Foldable: Wall-mounted and fold-up design make our office desk perfect for compact space, it offers an ideal space-saving solution for those who want to store essential items and keep the room clean.
4. Table with storage ottoman seats
This five-piece set can seat four and offers plenty of storage!
- Create a beautiful interior dining space with this stylish and contemporary 5-piece dining set.
If you love the idea of storage with your seats, you may love this remodel by the pros at Wayland Ventures. They added storage ottomans to a half booth to open up the space while retaining seating and storage.
5. Counter height drop-leaf table with drawers
Available on Walmart.com, this table offers drop leaves on each end which might better fit some spaces. There are also drawers for extra storage. Two stools are included in the set.
6. Basic counter height table
Also found on Walmart.com and very affordable is this counter-height table. This could work as a kitchen island for food prep as well as an RV dining table!
7. Drop-leaf table with storage
This table takes up very little space when both sides are folded down, and its drawers add storage to your RV. Also, the wheels would allow it to easily roll out of the way when needed.
This table could work for dining, as a kitchen island for food prep, and even as a standing desk.
- 【MULTIPLE STORAGE OPTIONS】This folding kitchen table is designed with large countertop, a hidden 2-layer storage open shelf and a drawer, which can be used to place some tableware and other sundries to make your room more tidy. It gives you more storage options and makes full use of the limited space which is very suitable for your apartment or small space.
8. Expanding Shaker style table
This table is basically magic. While it’s small enough to fit in any RV, it can expand four times it’s size to seat guests. You could get a set of wooden folding chairs to go with it.
- Chairs not included
9. Square Drop-leaf Table
On sale at Walmart.com, this small square drop leaf table would take up a little more room but could seat a small family. We love the mid-century modern flair to it with its tapered legs. And, there’s a bonus storage drawer.
10. Mid-Century Modern Pedestal Table
It drives me crazy when sitting down at the table means bumping my knees on the table legs! A pedestal table can eliminate this problem and still be sturdy enough to support itself. Consider anchoring it with D-rings for travel.
- Lucy is a sophisticated round bistro table, with its anti-scratch faux white marble finish, perfectly designed for small dining or kitchen areas.
11. A Folding Table You’ll Actually Love
I know what we all picture when we hear folding table.
Cheap.
Plastic.
Not stable.
But hear me out on this beautiful one found on Amazon!
- Versatile and Stylish: The Portland is your Space-Saving Solution This portable folding desk is perfect for work, writing, crafts, or even outdoor events. It's sleek birch wood design and foldable legs make it adaptable and stylish for any setting.
This gorgeous table has folding legs so you can easily collapse it on travel days. Plus, it’s large enough to double as a desk for remote workers. Pair with normal or folding chairs.
- [ Space-saving Folding Design ]: Equipped with flexible hinge mechanism, Giantex folding dining chairs can be effortlessly folded into a compact size. When not in use, you can store it in any limited corner, making it perfect for small spaces.
12. White Round Table
This white round table is very popular in many RV remodels. It’s lightweight and light in color for added brightness in your RV.
- High quality desktop: the desktop adopts healthy and high-quality paint coating, which is not only safe and environmental protection, but also can prevent scratches in daily use. Stains will not penetrate into the desktop, and it is easy to clean.
This table can work with many different design styles, like in the coastal boho remodel below. Pair with chairs or benches.
RV Dining Table
There are surely more options for RV dining tables. (For RV-specific dining tables that can be mounted in your RV, try RecPro. They offer various sizes and styles.) We hope this list of tables inspired you to find the right table for your RV.
Looking for other kinds of RV furniture? Check out these articles:
- 10 Stylish Coffee Tables That Would Look Great in a Camper
- 35 Sofas, Loveseats, Futons, and More to Replace Your Old RV Couch
- Kitchen Islands to Add Counter Space to Your RV
Ashley Mann spent three years living full time in a 38-foot, 5th-wheel RV with her husband Josiah and their cat, Kitty. Her favorite thing about RV life is the challenge of finding the perfect way to organize a space, and she loves seeing all the creative and clever ways people come up with to customize their RVs.
Apparently you have never been in an RV! None of the items listed on this page will work in a motor home or trailer because they are not secure to the floor, can’t accommodate transfer to a full size bed, and have sharp edges.
Actually, I lived in an RV for three years, and I removed all of the furniture that came with my RV and replaced it with residential furniture. Some of it I secured to the floor with the use of D-rings, some of it I held in place with bungee cables, and some was so solid there was no chance it was going to budge.
‘L’ brackets are the way to go. There’s nothing RV about our 5th wheel. It’s totally furnished with normal furniture. When we move it, we simply bungee the chairs and everything else to something that’s secure, close it up and head out. Whoever made that rude statement has absolutely no ability to think outside the box, modify, or improve on anything that’s already in place. Oh well, takes all kinds.
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I am looking for advice. We need to purchase a table and four chairs for our 5th wheel. Do you think a round table would save on room? Or would a rectangle be better? I hope the right pic is posted cause I can’t figure out how to change it.
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Hmmm…It probably depends on the table, and I think you have enough space there that you could do either! 🙂
We have a permanent site camper these would work great in