Dinette or Booth
Do you prefer a dinette to a booth? I'd like to hear opinions on why one would be better than the other......Thanks
Forum Discussion
Dinettes:
* provide a lot of storage below
* do make into a bed but only long enough for children and not too soft
* they are bolted down so are quite stable and many usually have seat belts (however I've heard that seating children at dinettes with belts can be dangerous because in the event of a sudden slow down or swerve they can bash their heads into the table top edge causing severe facial damage)
*however for folks that are bit a large around the middle...they are too tight to use.
* the seat cushions aren't that comfy
*dinettes are designed for 4 people but all of those adults need to be very tiny! 4 kids...wonderful but not while going down the road.
Table & Chairs:
* they are often loose so there is a slight possibility they can move around and be a hazzard during a sudden stop, swerve or accident.
* many times I found the chairs they offer aren't comfortable. I'd switch out the chairs for rolling office chairs but do find a way to tie them down during travel.
*worst of all you lose all that wonderful drawer space the dinette offers.
We have a dinette and I'd not change it out for a loose table and chairs.
I'd opt for a table built along the wall that can double as a computer desk with storage, room for office supplies, etc. and allow 2 chairs to be pulled in breakfast bar style.
If you need the extra sleeping space I'd get an air mattress.
* provide a lot of storage below
* do make into a bed but only long enough for children and not too soft
* they are bolted down so are quite stable and many usually have seat belts (however I've heard that seating children at dinettes with belts can be dangerous because in the event of a sudden slow down or swerve they can bash their heads into the table top edge causing severe facial damage)
*however for folks that are bit a large around the middle...they are too tight to use.
* the seat cushions aren't that comfy
*dinettes are designed for 4 people but all of those adults need to be very tiny! 4 kids...wonderful but not while going down the road.
Table & Chairs:
* they are often loose so there is a slight possibility they can move around and be a hazzard during a sudden stop, swerve or accident.
* many times I found the chairs they offer aren't comfortable. I'd switch out the chairs for rolling office chairs but do find a way to tie them down during travel.
*worst of all you lose all that wonderful drawer space the dinette offers.
We have a dinette and I'd not change it out for a loose table and chairs.
I'd opt for a table built along the wall that can double as a computer desk with storage, room for office supplies, etc. and allow 2 chairs to be pulled in breakfast bar style.
If you need the extra sleeping space I'd get an air mattress.
