burlmart – I have a 12 volt group 24 battery in my unit and it seems to work just fine. I merely bought the least expensive deep cycle battery at a farm supply store. I find that I can buy 3 of those that will last longer than 2 of the more expensive ones. As to the size needed for the generator, I doubt the generator needs very much CCA.
cheeze1 – The person who converted his 2 seat dinette into a u-shape was Gary Swanson.
Page 45 dated 09/23/03. He had pictures posted on a website that no longer has them available. I previously copied them and could send them to you if you PM me. Our model 211 jack knife couch works pretty well as a single bed (a little narrow for 2) with a 2” foam mattress topper. We made a pillow case for the topper and it rolls up nicely - sleeping bag size. I would consider removing the dinette completely and put in another jack knife couch. Ours only moves 8” into the aisle when folded down. Making one would also work.