removing dinette in 178
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Topic: removing dinette in 178
Posted By: porscha356
Subject: removing dinette in 178
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 1:11pm
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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. ------------- A man is judged by the cylinders he keeps. |
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Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 1:28pm
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Getting a normal-sized recliner through the door seems like it would be quite a challenge. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 2:06pm
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With the 178, it may be possible to pull the slide back one time to get the chairs in. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: porscha356
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 2:46pm
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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? ------------- A man is judged by the cylinders he keeps. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 2:47pm
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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.. ------------- |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 2:56pm
Yes Sir Furpod, I think you nailed it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8eGQB0XUwo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8eGQB0XUwo ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: porscha356
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 7:39pm
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Thanks to those members who took their time to respond. I appreciate your effort. ------------- A man is judged by the cylinders he keeps. |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 7:30am
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I don't know whats under the dinette on the 178. Mine has all the mechanincal under there. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: Podster
Date 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. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 8:34pm
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So, what's the game plan?? Inquiring minds want to know! ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 2:46pm
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Hot tub. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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