jujustad
05-30-2013, 09:48 AM
We have Cougar 24 RKS and love it... however, the dinette was not practical for us. We knew that we would never need to make the dinette into a bed and it left a lot to be desired as an eating area. It took up a lot of space, the table wobbled, the storage areas under the benches were not useful, it was uncomfortable and very difficult to get in and out of etc. We removed the dinette and my husband built a cupboard that fits under the window. It is sturdy enough to sit on if needed and has loads of accessible storage. We use the top as a spot for laptop, purse, maps etc and so the table is always clear. My husband built a saw horse style base and we mounted the table top to that. It is very stable and can be moved as needed. I found 2 chairs at Goodwill and used the fabric from the booth seats to recover the cushions. By removing the booth seats the space feels so much more roomy and it is a comfortable place to hang out.
We also didn't care for the storage under the folding sofa as it was a two person job to get anything out from underneath unless you wanted to run the risk of having your head snapped off. I took off the front panel of the sofa which was only decorative and found baskets that fit under nicely. I still have some full length storage behind the baskets. I did mount a strap from one end of the sofa to the other that can be snapped together while traveling.
We also didn't care for the storage under the folding sofa as it was a two person job to get anything out from underneath unless you wanted to run the risk of having your head snapped off. I took off the front panel of the sofa which was only decorative and found baskets that fit under nicely. I still have some full length storage behind the baskets. I did mount a strap from one end of the sofa to the other that can be snapped together while traveling.