Wanted Dinette - moved Gaucho and built one!

[palmtreegirl]

Hello Everyone,

I did not like dining on the couch next to my partner. As well, we love to play games and cards and doing it side-by-side was a pain. Plus, I hated the view from the couch - a black hole into the back of the camper - now we have windows and the door to look out of - I just love this renovation!

After hours of sitting in the camper imagining and thinking, I came up with this:
1. remove curbside livingroom cabinets and swing-up table.
2. turn couch in-line with sink and stove.
3. box-in battery boxes and converter stuff that was under the couch.
4. create a window seat/dinette seat.
5. move the location of the second swing-up table closer to the window-seat/dinette seat.
6. Move the folding shelf on the stove to be flush with the front edge so I can still use it.

I have done these things and am just waiting for the foam (ordered) - I ordered High Quality 5" thick - enough to re-upholster the couch (gaucho) and the new window seat.

Here is what it looks like - the gaucho still makes a bed. I've got a little more to do on it - the little blue bench was purchased at the Goodwill for $10 - I'm going to put a shelf under the seat on the cross pieces to make a shoe rack and I'm trying to work out how to make a back for it that will swing up to make the back and swing down (point at the floor) when we want to use the bench to put on our shoes.

I put a removable top on it with a separate piece of luan to attach the upholstery to - I'll use velcro to make it stick down and attach under the lip in the front. I have to be able to access everything underneath.

I'm pretty proud of myself - the only thing I'm not happy with is the way the cupboard door (from the removed cabinets) opens - hard to get stuff out - I may change the hinges to the side.

[palmtreegirl]

Here are some before pictures:

[dstalzer]

Looks like a nice improvement. I have also thought the side by seating at the fold up table could be better.

Dennis

[ROBERT CROSS]

GREAT work Liz,

You definitely have the skills needed to complete the other concerns and make that AS your own. Congrats.

Bob

[Alumaholic]

I love it. Can't wait to try it on my next project Airstream project.

[Roadrunner]

Liz...great job! It seems to make good use of the existing space and give you a good view as well. Keep up the good work!

Bob

[Kevin245]

Originally Posted by palmtreegirl

Hello Everyone,

I did not like dining on the couch next to my partner. As well, we love to play games and cards and doing it side-by-side was a pain. Plus, I hated the view from the couch - a black hole into the back of the camper - now we have windows and the door to look out of - I just love this renovation!

After hours of sitting in the camper imagining and thinking, I came up with this:
1. remove curbside livingroom cabinets and swing-up table.
2. turn couch in-line with sink and stove.
3. box-in battery boxes and converter stuff that was under the couch.
4. create a window seat/dinette seat.
5. move the location of the second swing-up table closer to the window-seat/dinette seat.
6. Move the folding shelf on the stove to be flush with the front edge so I can still use it.

I have done these things and am just waiting for the foam (ordered) - I ordered High Quality 5" thick - enough to re-upholster the couch (gaucho) and the new window seat.

Here is what it looks like - the gaucho still makes a bed. I've got a little more to do on it - the little blue bench was purchased at the Goodwill for $10 - I'm going to put a shelf under the seat on the cross pieces to make a shoe rack and I'm trying to work out how to make a back for it that will swing up to make the back and swing down (point at the floor) when we want to use the bench to put on our shoes.

I put a removable top on it with a separate piece of luan to attach the upholstery to - I'll use velcro to make it stick down and attach under the lip in the front. I have to be able to access everything underneath.

I'm pretty proud of myself - the only thing I'm not happy with is the way the cupboard door (from the removed cabinets) opens - hard to get stuff out - I may change the hinges to the side.

Great idea. Looks good.

[palmtreegirl]

Good news! The foam arrived yesterday (how did they get so much into such a small package!). I'm heading over to Brian's cousin's upholstery shop for the foam knife. I'll keep updating this post as I make progress. Got the upholstery fabric at JoAnn Fabric for $3.50/yd on sale! It is tropical tapestry with palm leaves and other leaves on a light background.

[paml]

You did a good job there. Where did you find the table?

[palmtreegirl]

Hi all!

I just used one of the two tables that were already in the camper (1992 Excella) - I've got another I could sell/trade if you are interested.

Updating my progress - I took the gaucho and new window seat cushion to the upholstery shop on Tuesday - should have it back in about 1 1/2 - 2 weeks. That will be just in time for my last camping trip which will be the Anniversary and Chili Cook-off at the Findley State Park in Ohio.....can't wait to try it out!

I'll post pictures when I get it back into the camper.

[palmtreegirl]

I was reading my first post and found an error - I removed the STREET side cabinets, not the curb side (door side). That is where I have an extra table available from.......

[ROBERT CROSS]

Liz,

Welcome Back...PM sent

Bob

[Bandits]

Very nice job.

[Skatiero]

Fabulous!!!! We are looking for a table, bug I think it is the one you kept.

[palmtreegirl]

Actually, both tables were the same (makes no sense to me). Both open out to make a big table......I still might have your table!

[paml]

Originally Posted by palmtreegirl

Hi all!

I just used one of the two tables that were already in the camper (1992 Excella) - I've got another I could sell/trade if you are interested.

Updating my progress - I took the gaucho and new window seat cushion to the upholstery shop on Tuesday - should have it back in about 1 1/2 - 2 weeks. That will be just in time for my last camping trip which will be the Anniversary and Chili Cook-off at the Findley State Park in Ohio.....can't wait to try it out!

I'll post pictures when I get it back into the camper.

I am interested in your table. Please email me with costs. Thanks.

[Skatiero]

If the table ends up not working for paml, we have been looking for one as well for out 89 excella. . It is really cool to see these amazing remodels, too!

[palmtreegirl]

I thought I'd add the pictures of the job done. I sold this camper and have a new one but the job turned out awesome!

[Skatiero]

That looks wonderful!