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Want to build a Dinette

I'm buying a 320 coach and I want to build a dinette that can be made into a bed. Does anyone have pictures and or drawings
off them.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Want to build a Dinette

Reply #1 –
We have a nice oak DR table the lowers to make a bed. It's not in the pic cause we don't use it much. I'll take a pic when we get home later in the week.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
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Re: Want to build a Dinette

Reply #2 –
I made and installed myself using the original FT solid surface table that was just the right size to drop into a bed. I bought the takeout booth from a Newmar Bay Star or Canyon Star from Countryside Interiors in Junction City, Oregon. It consisted of the two benches, with cushions that drop down and make the bed.

The first picture is the label from the lift I attached to the bottom of the FT original table. That company will help with measuring as they are made to order.  The second is the bed/dinette in the Newmar, and the final picture is in my FT.  No regrets, I even added a Newmar (Flexsteel) take our jack knife sofa and captains chairs to match. Newmar uses Flexsteel to mfg custom units with custom fabric and trim, I'm very pleased with quality and comfort of cushions that make into bed for dinette.

I bought all the take out furniture from:
Countryside RV Interiors - (541) 998-6541

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Re: Want to build a Dinette

Reply #3 –
Thanks for those ideas. I saw a picture in the forum that someone had posted that was in a 320 that I would like to see.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Want to build a Dinette

Reply #4 –
No idea where you are, but this just popped up on Craiglist in the Dallas area:

RV Dinette Booth - rvs - by owner - vehicle automotive sale
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Want to build a Dinette

Reply #5 –
Thanks Wolf, I live in Burnaby a city right next to Vancouver BC. I think I will build my own so it looks that it came with the coach.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Want to build a Dinette

Reply #6 –
Quote from: oldguy –
Thanks Wolf, I live in Burnaby a city right next to Vancouver BC. I think I will build my own so it looks that it came with the coach.


Totally agree-- wrong wood, would need major "upgrading".

Just wanted to give some "thought starters".
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Want to build a Dinette

Reply #7 –
I appreciate all the ideas I can get.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport