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Seaheart · 05-28-2011, 07:49 PM

In an earlier Thread I described my project to convert the area where the Goucho was to a dinette. We are finished now and here is a rough breakdown of the expenses from beginning to end.
Plywood $100.
Wilsonart Laminate $180.
Contact Cement $32.
Polyurathane $10.
Table Hinge Kit and Leg $54.
Fabric for Cushions 8 yds. $120.
5" Foam for Cushions $265
Labor for Carpenter $500.
Labor for Cushions $350.
Total $1611.
I am happy with that.
And here are the pictures I promised.
My carpenter left a portion of the bottom seat open in the back on the Port side to access the electrical plug that is back there. We also retained the table that served as a dining table in front of the Goucho and we can open that to use for extra counter space or for the computer and still be able to get in to that dinette seat.

DanielB · 05-28-2011, 08:05 PM

That looks comfy.

Utahgoldrup · 05-28-2011, 08:21 PM

Wow... that looks like it was always there, very nice work!!

Silver Otter · 05-29-2011, 05:04 AM

Nice, crisp job! Congrats on a good upgrade to your rolling home.

radjahmoon · 07-07-2011, 12:17 PM

Question. Where did you get the fold down table? Ours has square corners and we've both gotten puncture wounds from hitting into them. Looking to replace it with something with round corners. Any ideas of where to get one or how to make it???

meredith · 07-07-2011, 01:06 PM

Very nice! I'm still in the buy phase of my airstream life and the one that I keep coming back to does not have a goucho or a dinette. They took it out and never put it back in. I love this and I thank-you for posting the price list. I have been afraid of the cost of putting one in. I feel much better about making a bid on my dream.
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Scott J-24 · 07-07-2011, 02:16 PM

Your upgrade looks fantastic, thanks for sharing the pictures!

bwoodtx · 07-07-2011, 07:59 PM

That looks VERY nice!!! Looks like you got good value for your money spent. Thanks for sharing your pictures and your list of expenses-I know it will help others in their restorations.

Aage · 07-07-2011, 10:03 PM

Very professional look, I like it very much. Two questions: exacly what type of foam did you use, and are you satisfied with it? Also, does it make into a bed? I'm just not clear from the photo and your description...

Seaheart · 07-11-2011, 05:14 PM

The Foam I used I found on the Internet at Rocheford Supply.com. I bought three pieces of 5" foam 24" X 72". I bought their recommended best Foam #31275. And I like it very much. It is very comfortable without being squishy or hard.
The table was made by my carpenter and he rounded the corners and covered it with Wilsonart laminate, top and edges. I polyurethaned the bottom to discourage warping. I ordered the Airstream Table Hinge Bracket Kit #31-9000 and the Fold up Table leg #31-1556. The table does lay down in the space between the seats, however, my seats are further apart than the seats in the Bambi that does make into a bed(because my Safari is 5" wider that the Bambi.) Because my seats are further apart, the table is wider than standard and although it will make into a bed the back cushions are too small to fill the space between the seat cushions. It was never my intension to make it into an extra bed but if the back cushions are made a little larger or if you could fill the spaces with something else, it would make a fine bed.
Hope this answers some of the questions.

batman · 07-11-2011, 05:25 PM

Great job. I like the floor covering choice also. Is that Wilsonart flooring as well?

Seaheart · 07-12-2011, 06:49 AM

The flooring is Airstream original equipment vinyl. Attractive, LIGHTWEIGHT and easy to clean!

SilverHoot · 07-12-2011, 08:36 AM

Great looking, thanks for sharing.

nm1oqrz · 07-12-2011, 10:08 AM

Hello great job. When you put the table down how is it supported on the sides? It looks like the seat fronts have an overhang and nothing to hold up the table. Also how deep did you make the seats with the cushions in place. I have a 25' 88 Excella that this would be great for. The storage under the seats, how does the top come off for access. On my trailer the converter is behind the gaucho. How did you work around this?
Thanks for the pictures. Happy camping nm1oqrz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaheart

In an earlier Thread I described my project to convert the area where the Goucho was to a dinette. We are finished now and here is a rough breakdown of the expenses from beginning to end.
Plywood $100.
Wilsonart Laminate $180.
Contact Cement $32.
Polyurathane $10.
Table Hinge Kit and Leg $54.
Fabric for Cushions 8 yds. $120.
5" Foam for Cushions $265
Labor for Carpenter $500.
Labor for Cushions $350.
Total $1611.
I am happy with that.
And here are the pictures I promised.
My carpenter left a portion of the bottom seat open in the back on the Port side to access the electrical plug that is back there. We also retained the table that served as a dining table in front of the Goucho and we can open that to use for extra counter space or for the computer and still be able to get in to that dinette seat.

Della · 07-13-2011, 01:48 PM

Does it make into a bed?

GREENovaters · 07-13-2011, 02:17 PM

Fantastic! You've done a beautiful job and I'm sure left nothing behind under the cushions, behind the seat back..... like they do a JC!

Aage · 07-13-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Della

Does it make into a bed?

Della,

Read post #10 in this thread for the answer to your question.

Seaheart · 07-13-2011, 10:37 PM

The space between the seat tops is 24" and the table is about 27" wide so the table rests on the top of the seats. It is plenty sturdy. Access to under and around the seat bases is pretty simple. The top to the seats come off completely. In the pictures you will see the seat bases before the laminate was applied and you can see how the corners are filled with extra plywood. (There is extra plywood in the corners on the bottom as well and that is where the seats are screwed in to the floor) Velcro is applied to the seat bases at the corners and to the seat to keep them from slipping out of place. They come up easily with a little tug. Also in the pictures you can see how the converter is accessed. It is pretty simple. In the finished product we used the cover for the converter that was originally there but just ran it between the seat bases, not all the way across. That is easily unscrewed if total access is needed.
The seat depth is 34" and with the 5"foam cushion backs it give you 29" seating space. I like a nice wide seat for curling up to watch TV or read.
Hope this was helpful for you.

Airslide · 07-13-2011, 10:41 PM

Wow.. looks great!

Skatiero · 07-21-2011, 03:50 PM

Beautiful!!! I love it! I am looking for one of the foldup tables that attaches to the wall in front of the gaucho if anyone knows a source or has one to sell. Your dinette is gorgeous. Nice job.