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How do I remove the recliner?

My first post and new 1991 33 foot Foretravel owner.
I am trying to remove the recliner that looks like this http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17856.0;attach=14428;image
I would like to raise it about 3 or 4 inches because its way to low to be useful at the table. I cannot for the life of me figure out how it comes out. I see no bolts under the coach and only a couple of philips head screws on a wood base. these philips heads are not accessible because the chair is over them. If anyone could give e some insight on how I can remove this recliner so i can raise it, it would be very much appreciated.

Re: How do I remove the recliner?

Reply #1 –
Remove the bottom cushion. Use a long bit extension approx 18" should work. The base is screwed to the floor using approx 4 3" #2 square drive screws. You'll have to swivel the chair to access all of them. They're usually put along the edge of the base. Two  down each side if i remember.
James Holder
'83 3500 FTX ORED LIMITED

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Reply #2 –
After you unscrew it from the floor, know that later coaches do not fasten recliners down anymore.

Re: How do I remove the recliner?

Reply #3 –
I made a spacer/riser box out of 2"X4" standing on edge. Height comes out perfect.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: How do I remove the recliner?

Reply #4 –
Thank you all for the replies! I'll be back with the outcome!

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Reply #5 –
OMG really! Take of the cushion.. boy I feel Silly. Yep, I can see the screws clearly. Amazing how something so simple frustrated me LOL. thanks again all. Time to raise my computer chair! 

Re: How do I remove the recliner?

Reply #6 –
Welcome Logowagon! We've had our coach for nearly two years, and until I read this today I didn't know how to get that chair loose, either. Good thing I looked today, as yesterday our 19-month-old grandson was here and I found a couple of things that he managed to toss under the chair.

Re: How do I remove the recliner?

Reply #7 –
ok.. well, It took all of 3 minutes to remove. Thanks nitehawk  for the riser box idea. Works perfectly now. The next problem to solve is how not to fall asleep while working.
 

Re: How do I remove the recliner?

Reply #8 –
When I replaced the carpet with tile I tried not fastening the round base to the floor. The recliner tipped over backwards when the DW tried to recline so I had to screw the base down. Hopefully your recliner is a different type than our 1989 model!!
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD