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Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Thinking about modifying this area of our coach... (this side table is useless)  The laz-y-boy recliner took up way too much room so it has new owners.  We had thought about getting one of those euro-style recliners but in the long run, we'd like to add a walnut desk area with cabinets and add a 31-40" TV that would rise from behind the desk instead.  The drivers seat turns completely so as to be a good seat for viewing as well as the couch and iff need be, the dinette area.

Any suggestions on who to use in the Nac area who can do cabinetry?

(Kim said to not just specify Nacogdoches as we'll be full timing again soon so OK, anywhere else?)
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #1 –
I changed mine out but you probably have an AH register under there that you will have to build around. I would use David F at Foretravel
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Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #2 –
Bill, I have the same table and like you, can't stand it, takes up too much room. Looking forward to what you end up with and who does the work. Don't forget to add pictures!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #3 –
We pulled our side desk out, did not use a recliner and installed cabinets (that could be used for a desk if needed. We put our TV on top of it, so sitting on the couch and viewing is nicer. We were going to do the rising TV, but after looking into it, the mechanism was more than we wanted to spend, and whether it would work in a mobile application was another worry.

Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!

Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #4 –
Quote from: John S –
I changed mine out but you probably have an AH register under there that you will have to build around. I would use David F at Foretravel 

I do and it does... so the base of the desk/cabinets would be at the same level as the side table.  Thanks for the recommendation, John.

Quote from: rbark –
Bill, I have the same table and like you, can't stand it, takes up too much room. Looking forward to what you end up with and who does the work. Don't forget to add pictures! 

We're in Nac in a couple weeks getting some delam work done, new tires & some misc. stuff so we'll check around and get some costs...  might be getting this work done at a later date  :o .  Once done however, we will post pics, Richard!

Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #5 –
Quote from: lenspeiser –
  We were going to do the rising TV, but after looking into it, the mechanism was more than we wanted to spend, and whether it would work in a mobile application was another worry.  Len 

Yeah, I've wondered about that mechanism, too, Len...  Just didn't want the TV always blocking the window or have to worry about securing it for travel...  but then again, cost make dictate a change in plans-preferences... ;)
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #6 –
Bill,
We did ours almost a year ago. We purchased upper cabinets from Lowes, and made a top out of strips of oak. So far we have been storing the TV in the left side of the cabinet when we move. I got a wall swing mount that I intend to mount from the top cabinets. I just have to wait until I am somewhere I can find a welder to modify it for that use.

Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!

Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #7 –
Quote from: lenspeiser –
Bill,
We purchased upper cabinets from Lowes, and made a top out of strips of oak. So far we have been storing the TV in the left side of the cabinet when we move. I got a wall swing mount that I intend to mount from the top cabinets. 
Len 
Pictures!!  ;)
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #8 –
Bill,
Not a great shot, but here you go.
The forward part is a two door, undivided top cabinet box, and the rear is a single door. I joined them together then built up a "pedestal" approx. two inches tall. Then attached to the floor and wall.

Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!

Re: Remove side table & add a desk + TV...

Reply #9 –
I see what you did, thanks for the photo!  That matches very well with the rest of the cabinetry.

I'd like to get some cabinets/shelves along with a curved desktop allowing for the passenger seat to turn inward and then allow for a chair to go underneath it.  Not sure how much room we'll get with cabinets and desk area...  maybe even not feasible to the extent we're looking at...  after all, it is a 36' ;)
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

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Reply #10 –
Len,
 
Where did you have your duct extension work done?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

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Reply #11 –
Trent,
The PO had those installed, I think at MOT. If I were to do it I think I would have laminated oak strips to have curved the ducts.
It does work well, though.

Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!