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Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Good afternoon!  When we purchased our coach, the leaf was in the dinette table.  It appears as though the previous owner tweaked the design a touch to beef up the table and keep the leaf in permanently.  Thought I would post a few pics and get your advice as I am sure others have this set up.

The first picture is the table with the leaf in.  The second picture is underneath.........there is a piece of wood that is attached at the seam.  Is that normal?  May have been added for strength?  The third picture shows what looks like a few screws added to keep it from moving.

Thoughts?  Does anyone have pictures of  what it should look like?  The table is very sturdy and to be honest may not mess with, however don't need the leaf in and would prefer to have a little more room.

Thanks in advance for any pics / suggestions.
Kevin

Current  1997 U295. Build #5160
Previous 1994 U300

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #1 –
Looks like a owner mod.
That table is designed to slide out, mine never had a LEAF, I suspect that the top was modified to make it bigger and it no longer will slide.
Gary B

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #2 –
mine had the extra leafr and I bet it is only silicone3d in plaqce. See if you can see it and maybe a sharp knife will slice under that piece of wood and join so it can be removed.
I took out top off and cut a big piece off it then put it back so only around 12" deep. Much better use and room around
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #3 –
The table looks like the one in our 1997 U295, except we have no leaf. All four edges of the table have the molded edges. The table will slide out from the wall, but we have no leaf to fill the gap between the wall and the edge of the table.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #4 –
Hi Kevin,
  Our 1997 U 320 is just like JD's. It slides off the wall, and is finished on all four sides. No piece to fill in the gap when pulled off the wall.
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #5 –
Looks like ours.  Lift out the leaf which stores in the middle closet against the rear wall and slide the table top in and twist the latch. 

We like using it when there is a view through the front window then we both squish in the rear side.
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #6 –
Kevin,

Ours is built like yours and we have the leaf. The leaf has wood wood glued to it just like yours. The leaf just sets down it the space that is created when you pull the table from the wall. Here is a couple of pics of our leaf.

Pamela & Mike

Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #7 –
Kevin, your is identical to our original OEM kitchen table. We don't have a leaf to fit into the space if the table is pulled out. We never pull the table out.

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #8 –
my comment was made after I had figured that you had tried to take it out as others suggested but it had been permanently attached due to what you said!!!
I still cut mine down as did not need such an ungainly looking top right there. It also had a table lamp fastened to it so got rid of that from there too. Now that area looks sensible.
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Kevin,

Ours is built like yours and we have the leaf. The leaf has wood wood glued to it just like yours. The leaf just sets down it the space that is created when you pull the table from the wall. Here is a couple of pics of our leaf.

Pamela & Mike



Ours looks just like yours. We do not have the leaf. I sure would like to have one; we have the extra chairs for the table, but without the leaf, they are not useable.

If anyone has a leaf they wish to sell, let me know.

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Kevin,

Ours is built like yours and we have the leaf. The leaf has wood wood glued to it just like yours. The leaf just sets down it the space that is created when you pull the table from the wall. Here is a couple of pics of our leaf.

Pamela & Mike


Thanks to all for your quick responses regarding our dinette table! 

Pamela & Mike, thanks for the pictures!  Does the underside of the dinette look the same as the picture that I posted?  Thinking I may have to remove the two screws to slide the table open enough to remove the leaf.

Thanks in advance.
Kevin

Current  1997 U295. Build #5160
Previous 1994 U300

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #11 –
Kevin,

After looking at your pic again it looks like you have several screws that were added by the previous owner. Here is what ours looks like from the factory. If you need any other views just let us know.

Pamela & Mike

Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #12 –
Mission accomplished!  Thanks to all.
Kevin

Current  1997 U295. Build #5160
Previous 1994 U300

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #13 –
So how was it held in place Kevin?
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #14 –
So far so good......however I did it last night and the coach is in storage. :)) Will let you know after I hit the road.  Seems pretty snug.
Kevin

Current  1997 U295. Build #5160
Previous 1994 U300
 

Re: Dinette Table - 1997 U295

Reply #15 –
Kevin, my question was " what was holding it in place that gave you trouble finding???"
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.