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12-01-2016, 10:10 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 1,522
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convert sofa to dinette?
Has anyone converted a sofabed style to dinette style in a 3124 or 2720? How easy or difficult would this be? I think I'd want to do this with local parts as much as possible, as shipping a dinette could be costly.
Larry
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12-01-2016, 11:53 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine
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Larry -
I think the first question we would ask is this. How handy are you? Do you have (or have access to) tools such as a table saw, drill press, and router? Or are you hoping to do this with pre-built components from places such as Ikea? Either is a good approach, but we need to know before we try to guide you toward an answer.
Bill
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12-01-2016, 02:18 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Vancouver BC
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Thanks Bill,
I am quite handy and have the tools you listed. It's usually time that gets in the way for me.
I think making the dinette table itself wouldn't be too bad. Making the seats might be another matter.
Larry
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12-01-2016, 03:57 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine
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Glad to hear it. I love to see things being made, though that is not always the quickest route.
OK, folks! Let's give this guy some ideas!
Bill
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12-01-2016, 04:27 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Vancouver BC
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I only hope we can afford a trailer now. The kids and I are getting excited. DW, conditionally excited (she wants a trip across Canada).
Larry
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12-01-2016, 08:14 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Centennial, Colorado
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I think making the supports for the seats would be easy. Setting the heater (if it is currently under the sofa) may be a challenge, depending on where it is. The challenge would be making the seat cushions and backs, I think.
I could supply pictures of the inside structure of the seats, if desired.
Don't know what is under your sofa that may need repositioned or re-wired.
The table-to-bed hinge would be a purchased item, but may be had at an RV salvage yard (we have one in the Denver area, so I imagine there are some in your general vicinity). The table is foam-core, which keeps it light. There is a leaf, so you would want the guiding tabs for the leaf aspect. Not much hardware, but important to get the right equipment.
Good luck!
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