Countertop extensions are a ubiquitous part of nearly every camper van build. They are a perfect way to add extra workspace and flexibility to your galley area. However, typical countertop extensions utilize cheap, loose fold-down brackets – the type you might find on Amazon. These cheap brackets vibrate and rattle because they don’t have a mechanism to stay closed. Additionally, they are thin and light, so the weight capacity is always a big unknown. Our friends at Tetravan decided to solve these problems with their brand new Tetravan M.O.A.B. Heavy-Duty Drop-Down Folding Bracket!
The Tetravan M.O.A.B. Heavy-Duty Drop-Down Folding Bracket from Nomadic Supply Company goes way beyond solving these problems. The Tetravan M.O.A.B. Heavy-Duty Drop-Down Folding Bracket is 3″ wide and ultra-heavy-duty, so only one bracket is needed for an up to 20″ wide extension. The Tetravan M.O.A.B. Heavy-Duty Drop-Down Folding Bracket incorporates a pressurized gas strut, which puts tension into the system and holds the table down during travel. Two magnets provide an additional latching mechanism, so there is no rattle whatsoever. A large spring-loaded release handle makes the Tetravan M.O.A.B. Heavy-Duty Drop-Down Folding Bracket super easy to use.
The Tetravan M.O.A.B. Heavy-Duty Drop-Down Folding Bracket is rated to hold 95 lbs. Two brackets can be paired to make a fold-down jump seat. Tetravan tested one with 270 lbs. and it didn’t break, however, we certainly don’t recommend pushing one beyond our 95-pound rating.
In case you were wondering, M.O.A.B. = Mother of All Brackets.
Tetravan M.O.A.B. Heavy-Duty Drop-Down Folding Bracket Includes:
- 1x Tetravan M.O.A.B. Heavy-Duty Drop-Down Folding Bracket
- 4x carriage bolts
- 4x washers
- 4x Nyloc nuts
- 6x black 3/4″ wood screws