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Old 02-03-2012, 06:07 AM   #1
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Swapping the dinette for a sofa bed

I am considering an Argosy that has twins in the center and a front dinette. Is there room for the dinette to be swapped out for a hide-a-bed sofa/love seat? I assume there is the width needed that something will fit, but what about popping out a bed towards the kitchen area? The one i am looking at at the moment (only online at this point) is a 24'. Thanks
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Old 02-03-2012, 07:38 AM   #2
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I have all the parts you would need to make the switch. They were recently removed from my 25' Tradewind. I have the entire front lounge, cushions, radio, the whole setup.
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Old 02-07-2012, 08:35 PM   #3
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what I am really looking to do is put in a more standard (home style) sleeper/sofa. Is this possible? Are there certain companies to look at for doing this sort of thing?
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Standard sleeper sofas are much, much heavier than the ones designed for travel trailers. Research what a conventional sleeper sofa would do to your tongue weight before you follow that route.
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Old 02-07-2012, 08:46 PM   #5
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Try here - http://www.braddandhall.com/productc...p?idCategory=6
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Old 02-07-2012, 09:17 PM   #6
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Airstreams are at a smaller scale than homes, and most RV's. You could ruin the interior appearance with a too large sleeper/sofa, and rob it of it's precious space. Play it safe and use Airstream components.

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Old 02-26-2012, 02:53 PM   #7
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can we have your dinette?

Would be very interested in purchasing the dinette from you... We have a '73 Argosy 28' and are wanting to remove our front gaucho and replace it with a dinette.
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If we find the right Airstream for our family and end up pulling things out, we will certainly offer them up. Thanks
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