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06-22-2013, 03:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 23' International
Sevierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 280
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New Table & Recliner Replacing Half of Dinette
I'm usually a solo Airstreamer and really missed having a comfortable sitting chair in my 23' International. Inspired by the work of Luckyducks ( http://www.airforums.com/forums/f39/...ble-86598.html), I set out to convert my dinette into more usable space with a recliner and custom table from Roettger Hardwoods.
My AS is a narrow body at 8' in width rather than 8.5 feet. With 6" less in interior width to work with, I wasn't sure it could be done. It was easy to remove the factory supplied table and bench seat near the entrance door. With these items out of the way, I was able to get a better visualization of what the new space would look like and take some measurements.
I had a recliner chair upholstered with fabric that coordinates with the curtains. The chair is a Lazy Relaxer swivel wall-hugger from Master Tech RV ( America's #1 RV Renovation, RV Paint & Full RV Service Center!). This chair is 27" wide but they also make a smaller model that is 24" wide. I am 5' 11" and about 180 lbs and the chair fits me comfortably. I had the supplier ship the wood accent pieces unfinished so they could be stained to match the table.
The table was made by Roettger Hardwoods in Kettlersville, Ohio. This is the same outfit that does the interior hardwoods (not the laminates) for the Airstream factory. I knew by selecting them, the finish of the table would match the Wenge of my 2012 AS.
I've had the chair for a while and the table arrived yesterday. Now that it is installed, I really like the way it has all come together. This will be a more comfortable sitting area for reading, watching TV, or working on the computer with the flip-up side table that came with the chair.
The custom table folds down when it doesn't need to be used and there is still plenty of surface space left for a lamp and a drink or two. When the table is extended, there are two leaves that can be attached to the sides to extend the table over your lap a little further at mealtime. These extensions give the table the same width as the original table. Two people can still enjoy a meal together by swiveling the recliner. If there's more than two, it's time to use the outdoor picnic table.
Dennis Roettger is an excellent craftsman and constructed the table exactly the way I wanted it from a pencil sketch, some pictures of Luckyduck's table, and a couple of phone conversations. The fit and finish is flawless. There is a small half-circle hole cut into the table top that allows a lamp cord and other charge cords to drop down the back to the electrical outlets that are behind the table. A service door still gives good access to these outlets.
Here are some pictures:
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06-22-2013, 03:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Recliner and Table
Your living area looks great. We are also hoping to incorporate a chair. Thanks for the inspiration I have saved your post in my tear sheets.
Hittensitehl
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06-22-2013, 03:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 22' Safari
Vassar
, Michigan
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 848
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Wow! very nice job.
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TAC MI 14
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06-22-2013, 04:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Very nice, we have been considering change to our trailer. The fold-away table is the detail we miss most in the new trailers.
Best Regards,
JD
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06-22-2013, 06:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 23' International
Sevierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl
Your living area looks great. We are also hoping to incorporate a chair. Thanks for the inspiration I have saved your post in my tear sheets.
Hittensitehl
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Thanks Hittenstiehl, you should also take a look at the table Luckyducks had done by Roettger Hardwoods. It's similar but extends out further. Might be nice if you have more room. There is a link to his post in my message above.
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06-24-2013, 03:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Panama City Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Your modifications look absolutely great! I'm sure you'll be much more comfortable than with the dinette you had. And thanks for the compliments on my modifications. I know of about six trailers that have made this change. The factory should make this an option. Russ
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06-24-2013, 07:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
2012 28' International
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Really, really nice job. My 28' Intl has the L seat "sofa" -- which is beyond uncomfortable. My winter project is going to be doing a demo on this and installation of something different (but it'll include the recliner option for sure). My major design challenge is the water heater, subwoofer, electrical panel, converter/charger that's underneath part of the "L". It surely would be nice if the factory had more options, but I don't think that's in the cards -- particularly for the smaller trailers. Heck, they charge to DELETE something!
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06-24-2013, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I have thought about putting a chair in the empty floor space between the dinette and the couch in our Classic. Would I miss the open floor space?
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07-21-2013, 12:59 AM
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AlaskaSafari
1997 25' Safari
Fairbanks
, Alaska
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 64
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That's a beautiful remodel. The pictures have me itching to make some changes in ours. Thanks for sharing?
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07-21-2013, 10:03 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 38
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Very nice modification! Thanks for sharing it...
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07-25-2013, 11:25 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 30' Classic
Glen Mills
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 69
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Love the set up, just ordered the chair. Can you give me an idea of the table lead time & cost?
Thanks.
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07-25-2013, 12:46 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
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Hot Springs Village
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Super nice. Great looking job.
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07-25-2013, 04:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 23' International
Sevierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 280
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Many thanks for all of the compliments. I've been very happy with the new arrangement.
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07-25-2013, 04:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
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The is a fantastic use of space and looks very comfortable along with practical. That is what I mentally pictured for a solo user.
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07-25-2013, 07:56 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 23' International
Sevierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 280
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gwg, I sent you a PM with some details.
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Ho'onanea (Ho Oh Na Nay Uh) -- to pass the time with peace, ease, and pleasure.
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07-25-2013, 08:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 302
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Very nice job redoing your interior. It looks super. Would you mind copying us on the PM with details? Thanks in advance. Tom
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2007 Safari 25' FB Twin
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07-26-2013, 09:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Kalamazoo
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 26
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That looks really nice!
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03-01-2014, 12:21 PM
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1 Rivet Member
gadsden
, Alabama
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 5
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Andiamo
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoonanea
Many thanks for all of the compliments. I've been very happy with the new arrangement.
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Could you message me on the dimensions of your table. Would Dennis have it on file? How would I reference it. In love with the look of. My man will b so happy to toss the bench n get him a comfortable chair
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03-01-2014, 03:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 23' International
Sevierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by karen owen
Could you message me on the dimensions of your table. Would Dennis have it on file? How would I reference it. In love with the look of. My man will b so happy to toss the bench n get him a comfortable chair
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Hi Karen -- I sent you a PM with some details.
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Ho'onanea (Ho Oh Na Nay Uh) -- to pass the time with peace, ease, and pleasure.
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03-04-2014, 08:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 30' Classic
Glen Mills
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 69
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FYI - I gave up on Dennis's shop after a few months of waiting to place an order. I purchased a fold out table direct from Airstream. It was meant to be placed on the sidewall of the trailer but with a little work I made it fit in the original table location.
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