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06-28-2009, 07:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 75
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Dump the gaucho and go with recliners??
We are close to having our gaucho removed so we can just use a couple recliners. The gaucho is in fine shape and we will sell it, but I need to hear comments from people who have done this and especially how you covered the areas where your converter sits etc.etc. Just thoughts from folks who have done this swap.
And yes, if we go ahead, we WILL sell our gaucho. Thanks for any ideas or comments.
Oh. It's a 1988 28' Excella 1000
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11-05-2009, 07:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Well, If you look around and ask- I have seen some pretty nice arrangements with swivel recliners. I have seen them before and it's someone on this site that did it and it looks great. I would do it, however, we've got those drawers underneath, and some mysterious space back behind along with whats under the arms on the sides, Plus the carpet goes right up to the edge at the bottom. How much would the used couch go for anyway?
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11-05-2009, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1993 34' Limited
Melbourne Florida
, Springfield Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 759
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Sounds like a grand idea.
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11-05-2009, 07:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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A-Ha! it was you.! But what about affecting the value of the house? Is it an upgrade or is it a personal thing that doesn't matter.
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11-05-2009, 08:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 543
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We're thinking of doing the same thing, but with a real sofa instead of the recliners. The comfort level of the gaucho is about a three on a scale of 1-10. Although, the right recliners could work too.
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Steve & Susan
WBCCI# 03876
AIR# 6511
2005 28' CCD, 2011 Sierra 5.3L, Equal-I-Zer
Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
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11-05-2009, 08:07 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 28' Ambassador
1962 30' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Webster Groves
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 309
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve & Susan
We're thinking of doing the same thing, but with a real sofa instead of the recliners. The comfort level of the gaucho is about a three on a scale of 1-10. Although, the right recliners could work too.
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Kind of hard to find sheets to fit the recliners ...
Bob
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11-05-2009, 08:29 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1969 25' Tradewind
1971 18' Caravel
Berkeley Springs
, West Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 423
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This link will take you to additional info on the subject.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f38/...uch-44050.html
I am also considering the changeover for comfort reasons..
Check out the third post in the thread from 2Irishuman, (give credit where credit is due) there are additional links to previous threads. It always helps that members are willing to do the work to search the threads on the forum and keep track.
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11-05-2009, 10:01 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
1990 34' Limited
Cape Coral
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 227
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We're putting in a reclining loveseat. In fact, we're supposed to pick it up tonight. Its zero clearance, which means it actually needs 1.5" to the wall. It does need 65 inches from the wall to the end of the footrest in full recline. That will dictate some of the design of the kitchen cabinet. With chairs you can angle to the center and probably avoid the cabinet issue.
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11-05-2009, 12:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,331
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I put this reclining love seat in the 60 Ambassador and what a difference in comfort. It's zero clearance and fits just fine. I built end tables with matching material and there was room behind for the converter. I don't care about the value of original as this raises the value in my mind.
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Doug & Terry
VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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11-05-2009, 01:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
Walnut Cove
, North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 519
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We bought our 78 28' Ambassador with the recliners. We love them. At home we have two matching recliners and I sleep in mine often. We have a table lamp/magazine rack that fits between. This was done by the PO and they are not secured but don't move on the nice thick carpeting. Very cozy. In our 65 we had a loveseat which I could sleep on-being on the short side but I think the two recliners is much more practical and comfortable.
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Dannie
The Silver Queen
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