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Bobbo
Explorer II
Apr 16, 2019

Airstream table is too big.

We are, uhhhhh, fluffier than Airstream thinks. It was uncomfortably tight trying to sit at the dinette table in our 17 FC 23FB.

I made some tabletops out of plywood, and tried different sizes until we settled on the size we liked. Then I had a table top made to our specs. It is still 24" wide, but instead of 35" long, it is now 31" long. I took 2" off of each end.

  • Bill.Satellite wrote:
    Why not - not buy an RV that did not suit your needs? I like your modification but you seem to be blaming Airstream for your excess dimensions.

    No RV meets every need. If I limited myself to an RV that meets every need/want, I would never own an RV. I have had to modify, to some degree, every one I have ever owned. I consider it, customizing. In the big scheme of things, replacing the table top and adding a couple of 12v outlets is nothing.

    The main reason I posted this thread is to let others know that this can be done easily, and fairly cheaply. And, FWIW, I am not blaming Airstream for anything.
  • Why not - not buy an RV that did not suit your needs? I like your modification but you seem to be blaming Airstream for your excess dimensions.
  • I bought a hybird once with a huge dinette. The table for it was big and bulky like yours. The last guy to own it took out the big table and put in with you would call a cocktail table. Big enough for drinks or two people to have dinner. It is secured with one tube and two fittings like an old diner table. Now there is a ton of room to move.
  • Now if you could just carry those in when you visit a burger joint???
    For some strange reason my local Hardee's booths seem a lil bit snug.
  • looks good. I did something similar in my bounder since my circumference did not like the original setup. I used a panel of oak with edging of solid oak.
    bumpy
  • Looks like you did a great job, and I personally like your table better than the original.

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