Hate your booth dinette?

[manley]

I did, so made this quick, easy, and affordable modification. Picked up two bowback chairs at Wal-Mart, and carefully removed one side of the booth. My booth had two outlets that had to be dealt with, so I scavenged some of the materials from the discarded booth to make an "outlet box". I also used some seam tape to cover up the screwholes in the wall. Looks pretty good, IMHO. DW doesn't want to get rid of the other booth right now, so I make her sit there.

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[hankpage]

DW doesn't want to get rid of the other booth right now, so I make her sit there.


Your a braver man than I. ....... Looks great! I've always wondered how many holes it would leave. My electric is on the other side so I just may do this one. Thanks for the pics. My only concern is that the back of the booth acts as a gusset and stiffens the slides wall. I know they sell them without booths ..... I'm just a worrier I guess.
Thanks again for sharing, Hank

[deraada]

Did you have any trouble with there being marks or lines on the carpet from where the booth sat after you removed it? We hate our booth seating and our biggest concern with removing it would be that the carpet would have permanent marks or grooves in it from the weight of the booth.

Thanks for posting this info and picture. I'm going to show it to my husband tonight!!

[HigginsPod]

hate the booth.................

what kind of trailer is that??? I am thinking really hard about pilling that side of the booth out. DH is not sure he wants to do that. We are looking to upgrade in 2-3 years

[Balldome]

What the heck is DH and DW stand for? Sorry for being a dork.:rolleyes:

[JReinhart]

What the heck is DH and DW stand for? Sorry for being a dork.:rolleyes:

http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/showthread.php?t=449

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[manley]

Did you have any trouble with there being marks or lines on the carpet from where the booth sat after you removed it? We hate our booth seating and our biggest concern with removing it would be that the carpet would have permanent marks or grooves in it from the weight of the booth.

Thanks for posting this info and picture. I'm going to show it to my husband tonight!!

Nah, there were no permanent marks in the carpet. I shampooed it with some spray foam carpet cleaner, and a good stiff bristle brush. It cleaned right up!

[manley]

hate the booth.................

what kind of trailer is that??? I am thinking really hard about pilling that side of the booth out. DH is not sure he wants to do that. We are looking to upgrade in 2-3 years

The camper is a 2009 Cougar X-Lite, 29 RLS. It is an EASY mod, and for me, WELL worth the hour or so I spent on it!!!

[manley]

And thanks for the comments, by the way!

[HigginsPod]

Just like ours............... I thought it could be done. Now my question is: IF you needed to (for resale value) could you put that 1/2 of the booth back in???? I love the chairs --- they go right with the color scheme!!! GREAT!!!! Wonder if I can keep him occupied this weekend!!!!!

[HigginsPod]

so ours is a 27rls............. can it be that much different????? I think I may just look very SERIOUSLY into doing this........... :)

[manley]

Just like ours............... I thought it could be done. Now my question is: IF you needed to (for resale value) could you put that 1/2 of the booth back in???? I love the chairs --- they go right with the color scheme!!! GREAT!!!! Wonder if I can keep him occupied this weekend!!!!!

I actually saved the cushions, the paneling, etc, in the event I ever need to make a repair. I had to use a little bit of the framing & paneling to do the "box" for my electrical stuff.

Your 27RLS, I would bet, has the exact same slide as my 29. There's not THAT much difference in the floor plans...

29RLS:
http://www.rvguide.com/specs/sites/rv/images/data/floorplan/2008_Keystone_CougarXLite_29RLS.jpg

27RLS:
http://www.rvguide.com/specs/sites/rv/images/data/floorplan/2009_Keystone_CougarXLite_27RLS.jpg

[manley]

Your a braver man than I. ....... Looks great! I've always wondered how many holes it would leave. My electric is on the other side so I just may do this one. Thanks for the pics. My only concern is that the back of the booth acts as a gusset and stiffens the slides wall. I know they sell them without booths ..... I'm just a worrier I guess.
Thanks again for sharing, Hank

If that dinette strengthens ANYTHING, I'd be SHOCKED! It's pretty flimsy, when you get it apart you'll see what I mean.:eek:

[HigginsPod]

We did it!!!
If you would like to see the progress please check out my blog @
http://higginspod.blogspot.com/



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Not sure if the picture came out on this either. I know they are on my blog :)
Thanks again Manley!!! Like your chairs.......... love mine!! :cool:

[manley]

Looks great! I'm sure you will love it as much as I do!

[chuck&gail]

I removed the booth completely, and installed a Lazyboy recliner in its place. I love it. Sure was nice to find floor and wall all were finished before Keystone installed the booth, made my life easier.

[Beth323]

Great idea. Awesome mod. Dh and I did not like our U shaped dinette in our slide out (260fl) we removed the whole dinette and put in 2 lazy boys. We carry a couple wooden fold up tv tables. Works good for us.

[hankpage]

manley, Mentioned the mod to the DW (I really thought it was going to be a hard sell) She said "We are leaving for vacation April 1 ..... What are you waiting for? Do it!" ... Pulled everything out today and had a brain storm about moving the table next to the cOUCH (not very comfy) and mounting a shelf for the computer on the back wall. Photos will follow. Still have to run the shelf idea past the Boss. Thanks again for the idea and encouragement, Hank

[hankpage]

Got the OK for the computer shelf ... will work on that tomorrow. Here is the progress so far.

Ripped everything out. I can't believe all the room.
http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/43940/2166025350047821328S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2166025350047821328aGDIhK)

Relocated the outlet from the bench to the rear wall.

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/46971/2263930750047821328S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2263930750047821328StEQaE)

Mounted the table next to the couch.

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/45790/2149978590047821328S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2149978590047821328LvsLFn)

Tomorrow I'll mount the computer shelf and still have a week to find chairs that the DW will like.
Wish me luck, Hank

[cpaulsen]

I am going to take mine out totally. Going to go with a twin size futon in case we need extra place to sleep. It will work as a small couch in the slide. We usually sit in the back rear lounge and eat with a couple of folding tv trays.

[manley]

Looks great, I can't believe how many people are taking on this mod! Cool!

[coltjester]

Well with the help of the pics posted earlier in the thread, I have mama giving me the green light on this mod as soon as I can find a table and chairs on clearance that somewhat matches the inside color. It scares me to think about ripping something outa this new trailer, but I really like the table and chairs over the dinette set. Very cool post, thanks!:D

[GMcKenzie]

Am I the only one who picked up a trailer with a table and chairs??????


:)

[hankpage]

Am I the only one who picked up a trailer with a table and chairs??????


:)

Well, I got a good price on one off the lot. :D If I would have ordered .... free standing table and chairs ... for sure.

[hankpage]

With five days to go before our one month trip I find it hard to believe how much usable room we gained by removing the booth. I will make some cosmetic improvements when we return but for now we are very pleased. If Mama is happy every body (Me) is happy. :D :D Hank

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[cpaulsen]

Removed our booth dinette yesterday. Took all of about 20 minutes to pull everything out. We slide a loveseat in where the booth was. We usually just use a couple of tv trays to eat from. Gained quite a bit of room without the booth there.

[Johnnyfry]

That really looks like a nice solution. You get the best of both worlds.
Our 318SAB has the table and chair option because we did not like the booth.
Your table looks a little more stable than ours. Ours is wobbly and people on both sides of the table are a bit crowded. You solution looks as if it has a bit more legroom.

Good looking job

[hankpage]

That really looks like a nice solution. You get the best of both worlds.
Our 318SAB has the table and chair option because we did not like the booth.
Your table looks a little more stable than ours. Ours is wobbly and people on both sides of the table are a bit crowded. You solution looks as if it has a bit more legroom.

Good looking job

We have been living with it for a week now and love it. I'm sitting at the desk right now. The chairs did need cushions even though we have developed muscles that enable us to sit for long periods of time. :D Sliding in and out of that booth was not comfortable at all. This will make another three weeks of low 80's with 76 degree Gulf temperatures a little more bearable. :rolleyes: ,Hank :cool:

[slider]

I like it. Took my U shaped dinnette out of our 2590BH today. Didn't get the boss' permission b/c I knew she would be skeptical about it, but we both hate the dinnette.

Took it out to make space and see how much room I have to work with (took about 20 mins). Amazing difference in room.

I haven't finalized plan to replace it yet but I am thinking 2 comfortable chairs with footstools or maybe a couple of small recliners. For eating maybe a small folding table or some TV trays.

[Branky]

We bought a 2012 Cougar 297RKS and i came with the Booth Dinette. Part of the puchase was a cost splitting deal to have the booth removed and a factory dinette and chairs put in.
We are really happy with the work done, the RV tech did a great job.:thumbsup:

[hankaye]

hankpage, Howdy;

I like what ya did to the place...
From what I see in the pix your slide an mine (2008 278RKS), should be the same. Had ya thought about faceing the table to the window ??? As it's just me an the pooch it dosen't matter about sittin at the table an watchin' tv. He don't care for it, and I use it mostly for background noise...

Does look like it makes it easier to open that window!

the other hank

[hankpage]

hankpage, Howdy;

I like what ya did to the place...
From what I see in the pix your slide an mine (2008 278RKS), should be the same. Had ya thought about faceing the table to the window ??? As it's just me an the pooch it dosen't matter about sittin at the table an watchin' tv. He don't care for it, and I use it mostly for background noise...

Does look like it makes it easier to open that window!

the other hank

Hank, I did try it that way, but unlike Rascal the DW had some input and liked it this way. Now she wants it free standing. :rolleyes: Keeps me busy, Hank .... (Hank, is there an echo in here, Hank)

[hankaye]

hankpage, Howdy;

Hank, I did try it that way, but unlike Rascal the DW had some input and liked it this way. Now she wants it free standing. :rolleyes: Keeps me busy, Hank .... (Hank, is there an echo in here, Hank)

Hank, Rascal has input as well. Only not as much as I do. If I get neighbors then I'd probably NOT want to look at them while having my morning cup-a-joe, or have watching while I attempt to tye a fly or 2..

hank (echo ... what echo...echo ...):thumbsup:

[Trigger12]

This is a great idea! It's just me and the dog so we don't need a dinette. Maybe I'll pull it out, get the dog a big bed and a nice recliner for myself.

[hankpage]

This is a great idea! It's just me and the dog so we don't need a dinette. Maybe I'll pull it out, get the dog a big bed and a nice recliner for myself.

And while your out the dog can be nice and comfy in your recliner. :yes:

[Trigger12]

And while your out the dog can be nice and comfy in your recliner. :yes:

He knows better than that. Even when I invite him up on furniture he won't get comfortable and hops back down