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sailors
Explorer
May 04, 2014

Dinette vs. table and chairs

We have always had a dinette in every RV we have ever owned. We are looking to buy a new fifth wheel with three slides and although the three we are interested in (Jayco, Cougar and Open Road)show the dinette in their brochures, all the dealers have only the table and chairs. We hated to lose the extra bed and storage space and were also worried about having to secure them while traveling. What have you forum members found to be the pros and cons of dinette versus table and chairs?

Thank you.
  • sdianel_-acct_c's avatar
    sdianel_-acct_c
    Explorer
    May 04, 2014
    I have table and chairs and wish I had the booth back. I think it was more comfortable. We don't really need the extra bed as our sofa makes a bed. When we have more than 4 in the RV we use a foam or blow up mattress on the floor. You could also get a storage foot stool if you need the storage.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    May 04, 2014
    We have table and chairs in main slide-out

    I like being able to shift table so I can get into chair vs fixed seating with dinette.

    7 yrs. of travel and no chairs/table out of place.

    Entertain 6
    Dinner for 4
    Sleeping.....just 2 (sofa does pull out to a bed......or at least I think it does)
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    May 04, 2014
    Love our table and chairs, so our 32' 5er only sleeps four just fine.
    We never have secured the chairs at the table, and never have had an issue, rear kitchen on top of that.

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