Enterprise Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Wonder what people use to cover the dining table? I want something I can leave on that does not slide off during travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Enterprise said: Wonder what people use to cover the dining table? I want something I can leave on that does not slide off during travels. We used placemats. They tend to not have as much drag as tablecloths. Linda Sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Nothing but the table . Makes for a lot easier life . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 We use placemats, found some made out of shelf liner but could easily buy shelf liner and make your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 9 hours ago, Enterprise said: I want something I can leave on that does not slide off during travels. I assume you mean just that the tablecloth will stay put, but with nothing sitting on the table? If you travel in an air-ride RV you might be able to find something that will work but if not, you might be the first unless you have something unique. We had friends who traveled in a motorhome with air-ride who kept a table pad on with elastic straps under the table from side to side, and it would keep the tablecloth in place while traveling, most of the time. I don't think that would work for most trailer RVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 We used to use placemats, but now use nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Place mats when we eat at the table... but that's not very often. Since they're rarely out, we don't have to deal with them on moving days. When the grandkids are with us a large tarp wouldn't be enough! We feed them outside. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleen Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 We use a large cloth napkin as a tablecloth. We set a basket of fresh produce on top, which weighs it down, and keeps it in place during travel. In most RVs we've had, it just rode there, and didn't go anywhere. In our current motorhome, we have the basket hooked to the window frame with a snap swivel and a short piece of clear fishing line, which are invisible unless you really search for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Everyone has to have something to do . LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Why don't you get the spring picnic table clips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modernbeat Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 For occasional picnic tables in parks I use shelf paper. It sticks to even the most filthy table and doesn't go anywhere. It's a one-use item, which will discourage some. When done, it's not so tacky that it's difficult to remove. So it peels off easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 hours ago, modernbeat said: For occasional picnic tables in parks I use shelf paper. It sticks to even the most filthy table and doesn't go anywhere. It's a one-use item, which will discourage some. When done, it's not so tacky that it's difficult to remove. So it peels off easily. Does it leave a tacky surface for the next person to deal with? Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, sandsys said: Does it leave a tacky surface for the next person to deal with? Linda Maybe just a little of the filth that was there before ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modernbeat Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 37 minutes ago, sandsys said: Does it leave a tacky surface for the next person to deal with? Linda No, most shelf paper is low-tack and doesn't leave any residue. Even less chance of transferring adhesive if the table and seats are a little dusty. If you're worried, shelf paper is inexpensive at big-box stores and some grocery stores. You can try it out on your own patio table or chair before you inflict it on a table in the wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 hour ago, modernbeat said: most shelf paper is low-tack and doesn't leave any residue. Even less chance of transferring adhesive if the table and seats are a little dusty. Good to know, thanks. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTPA Announcer Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 We use a flannel backed heavy vinyl table cloth . The kind my Mom always had and they slide off sometimes. No big deal... The vinyl is easy to wipe up and I'm good with that. We just try to keep things simple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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