Hate your booth dinette?

manley · 12-28-2010, 08:03 AM

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.

**hankpage** · 12-28-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by manley

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 · 03-04-2011, 10:06 AM

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 · 03-04-2011, 01:21 PM

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 · 03-04-2011, 04:41 PM

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

JReinhart · 03-04-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Balldome

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

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

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manley · 03-05-2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 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!!

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 · 03-05-2011, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 03-05-2011, 02:34 AM

And thanks for the comments, by the way!

HigginsPod · 03-05-2011, 04:50 AM

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 · 03-05-2011, 05:09 AM

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

manley · 03-05-2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 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!!!!!

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:

27RLS:

manley · 03-05-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hankpage

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.

HigginsPod · 03-05-2011, 02:10 PM

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!!

manley · 03-05-2011, 03:41 PM

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

chuck&gail · 03-06-2011, 07:48 PM

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 · 03-09-2011, 05:37 PM

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** · 03-23-2011, 12:52 PM

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** · 03-23-2011, 08:37 PM

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.
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Relocated the outlet from the bench to the rear wall.

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Mounted the table next to the couch.

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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 · 03-24-2011, 12:29 AM

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.

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