removing dinette in 178 - Event Date: 06 Nov 2014 |
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porscha356
Newbie Joined: 05 Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Calendar Event: removing dinette in 178 Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 1:11pm |
Good Day, All,
I would like to remove the dinette in a 178 and put in two reclining chairs of the "lazy boy" variety. Has anyone done this mod and/or do you have any advice about accomplishing this task? Wiring, plumbing, framing chalenges? Thanks for your time.
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A man is judged by the cylinders he keeps.
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 1:28pm |
Getting a normal-sized recliner through the door seems like it would be quite a challenge.
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 2:06pm |
With the 178, it may be possible to pull the slide back one time to get the chairs in.
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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porscha356
Newbie Joined: 05 Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 2:46pm |
I would actually like to totally remove the dinette so that I would have room for the two chairs and comfortable seating for two, you know, the falling asleep in front of the TV kind of thing.
Had not thought about getting the chairs through the door............... need to get creative on that one! Read somewhere about a Lazy Boy recliner that broke down into two pieces, the back lays on the seat, for travel purposes? Getting past the door width-chair issue, are there other concerns with the construction innards, like wiring or plumbing? |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 2:47pm |
Pulling a wired and plumbed slide would not be for the faint of heart, or worth the effort in my opinion. I have seen a slide that was JUST a couch and closet pulled.. it ain't perty. They do make recliners just for RV's, I assume they either come apart or fold to fit through the doors..
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 2:56pm |
Yes Sir Furpod, I think you nailed it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8eGQB0XUwo
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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porscha356
Newbie Joined: 05 Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 7:39pm |
Thanks to those members who took their time to respond.
I appreciate your effort.
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A man is judged by the cylinders he keeps.
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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 7:30am |
I don't know whats under the dinette on the 178. Mine has all the mechanincal under there.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 6:51pm |
the under dinette on the 178 is wide open...looks like there might be one outlet a some wiring to relocate, no problem.
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 8:34pm |
So, what's the game plan?? Inquiring minds want to know!
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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