I have the same couch configuration you do in my 75 Argosy 26, and I agree with you. Bed's too small, ledge eats up even more sleeping room, and not all that space efficient when in couch mode, either. I use my front salon as a meeting room, so this configuration works well. But I have a Dinette in my 16' '66 Serro Scotty that is much more space efficient and has much more storage under, as well. So I think you're on the right track. Would love to see your installation when you're done. If I ever take this on the road, I'd be inclined to go your route. Opinionated? Did someone say people on this list could be opinionated? :) Dan > From: soule <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 10:41:58 -0400 > To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [VAC] Re: Need esthetic feedback, HELP. Pass onto wife if this is > not your arena. > > We have to take some storage out so we can have a bed. I am not just taking > it out for the sake of only more space. The space is intended for sleeping. > The bed that came with this unit is not wide enough. It pulls out to create a > bed only slightly larger than a twin. AND is designed poorly. When collapsed > into a couch > the back rests 6 inches from the wall comes out way too far. > > We will actually gain some space when we build a dinette in the front (under > the seats) The previous owner installed a solid oak booth purchased at a > furniture store and bolted it to the floor. It was heavy, uncomfortable, no > storage and did not look good. It left the batteries exposed as well. By > rearranging the bed set > up we will lose 30 inches of storage, which is considerable but gain quite a > bit in the front when we build a dinette. We are considering having the > dinette colapse into a bed. The problem is again, size. We are used to a > queen bed and will do fine with a double size. A good nights sleep is > important and the bed/dinette > still makes a small sleeping space. We are not big people but I want to be > comfortable. 3 months is a long time. Any feed back on this will be > appreciated. > > I don't like spray painting. It is messy difficult to use. I prefer to use > rags and sponges. Thanks for the heads up on the white being too bright. I may > change my mind too. At this point we are open to all options and are taking > the advice here very seriously. > > > > Porter Gillian L CRPH wrote: > >>> >>> >>> I hate the vinal ceilings and walls. I would like to paint them but I >>> am uncertain what that would look like. Has anyone done this and does >>> it look flat and vacant? Brush strokes visible? Too stark? Odd? etc. I >>> would like feedback. >>> >> Gwen- >> >> The original zolotone in my trailer was painted pink (!) and then white >> before I got her. Brush strokes are very visible and the white paint is too >> bright. I think sponging or rag rolling would be a smart option, is you >> didn't want to spray the paint on. We plan to repaint also - so let me know >> how it goes. >> >> Also - keep the storage - you'll be surprised how much you'll use. If you >> find that you really don't need that much storage after your first winter >> out, you could then remove some. Its always easier to take some out, then >> put some back in! >> >> Gillian >>> >> >> To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to >> http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html >> >> If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original >> text from your reply. >> >> > > > > > To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to > http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > > If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original > text from your reply. > > > > To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original text from your reply.
