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Dinette

Has anyone converted their existing dining area to a dinette style. We have the oval table and find it uncomfortable.
Greg and Viv
2001 U320 36'
Build 5907

2007 Honda CRV

Re: Dinette

Reply #1 –
Are you talking about going from a free-standing table and chairs to a booth?

Re: Dinette

Reply #2 –
Yes, that's correct.
Greg and Viv
2001 U320 36'
Build 5907

2007 Honda CRV

Re: Dinette

Reply #3 –
Jimmy,  You are not alone concerning the existing table, I had MOT give me a quote of $3,500.00 to remove it and install table & 2 chairs, when I got hard of hearing.  Thinking for that price, it should have the regular dinette setup.
No rush.
Cheers

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Reply #4 –
Since we're still learning and discussing, what advantage do you see for the booth dinette over the table and chairs? More interior storage space? What about the flexibility of the free-standing chairs to be moved around a bit?

Please understand that I'm not trying to start any sort of argument. I really do want to know what advantage one has over the other. Most advertisements I've seen imply that a free-standing dinette is an upgrade over a booth dinette. Is it really an improvement, or just a sales pitch?

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Reply #5 –
We have the dinette (opposing benches, table in the middle) and have toyed with the idea of replacing it with a sideboard/computer buffet against the wall and retaining the table portion, then using freestanding chairs.  Some friends have a setup like this in their Tiffin Phaeton and it's pretty neat.

We've also seen a newer style of dinette in a recent Phenix or two that we like if we were to stick with the current configuration.



Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Dinette

Reply #6 –
I have had all three -

If DInette/booth can be made into a bed, that is my first choice -

otherwise choice is as follows in order of preference

Freestanding table and two chairs - two additional folding chairs and small extension for table near wall to make room for 4 in a pinch

Booth/dinette (dedicated as opposed to one that converst to a bed

Current "Jlounge with fixed table

Yuck, will change some day, even at $3500.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #7 –
One of the mods the PO had done to our U280 by Foretravel is an L-shaped dinette.  IIRC, we had eight people sitting around it for dessert on evening.  The drop-leaf table collapses to the height of seats and makes a bed using the back cushions for a short person or two.  Storage under the seats, one drawer and two compartments with doors.  I have no idea what it cost in 1998 when it was done. 
Bob & Nadine Hall
98 U320
07 Honda CR-V

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: jimmyhaggis –
Has anyone converted their existing dining area to a dinette style. We have the oval table and find it uncomfortable.

 Not sure how to copy the below post here but you can try to look at the post # under the topic noted



Re: What did you do to your coach today.

« Reply #102 on: November 21, 2011, 04:11:26 PM »

Replaced the 400 pound round corian table with a nice "harverst" table. Secured to the old table mounting arm with an aluminum angle bracket. Much better arrangement and seating.





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Reply #10 –
Many thanks to everyone who commented. Some great ideas to think about. I'll take the discomfort over $3,500....
Greg and Viv
2001 U320 36'
Build 5907

2007 Honda CRV