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06-06-2017, 06:54 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2008 23' Safari FB SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Creating a built-in hassock
The L-shaped couch in our 2008 Safari SE 23' was shabby and uncomfortable. I wanted to put my feet up. Also, the TV needed replacement. While we had Fabrics That Go in Tucson redo the upholstery, I designed and built a hassock that hides under the couch. It has accessory legs that convert it into a bench seat for an additional person at the table. I have posted photos.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/119989...57684677214985
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06-06-2017, 07:59 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Ingenious. I like the pattern of the material.
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06-06-2017, 09:18 AM
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2014 23' International
Hurst
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Very cleaver! Is that the original factory floor?
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06-06-2017, 09:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Very nice job building that hassock, clever. Also nice fabric and looks like they did a good job on the Upholstry.
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06-06-2017, 09:42 AM
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2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Very clever. 
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06-06-2017, 09:50 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1957 26' Overlander
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Looks great!
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06-06-2017, 10:41 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Irvine
, California
Join Date: May 2017
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Great idea! Wish I was that handy.
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06-06-2017, 02:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
1987 29' Sovereign
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa Bay
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 412
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Very, very nicely thought out & done!
Now if we could only put our heads together to figure out a simple way to make sitting on the L-shaped lounge and the dinette more back support friendly...aside from a full on redo or recliners...🤔
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06-06-2017, 04:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' International
Washington
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Brilliant.
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06-06-2017, 05:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1979 23' Safari
Wayland
, New York
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,632
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Great idea. I'm going to borrow this when I build my new dinettes for drawers for storage without having to worry about weight in them. How do you keep it closed when towing?
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06-07-2017, 06:26 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 23' Safari FB SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 52
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Thanks
Yes, original factory floor. Fabrics That Go completely redid the couch, making it a bit more comfortable. They used firmer foam so you don't "bottom out" when sitting. We discarded the stiff wedge behind the back and they made a foam wedge that gives a better angle with more back support.
One the challenges was matching the finish. Tropical Oak was the name of the original finish, which is unavailable. I used a mix of MinWax Peach and Parchment.
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06-07-2017, 06:27 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 23' Safari FB SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 52
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Forgot to mention, I replaced the catch with a magnetic disk catch from Rockler.
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