Domani DT3000

Hi All, it's been a long while since anyone posted on this thread, but, if you still have your Carriage Domani, my hubby started a Facebook group where we can all gather, share ideas, questions, etc. If you're interested in joining the Carriage Domani RV owners Facebook group, it can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223333459051181/

Durb wrote:
I had to replace bulbs in the door fixture and yes you have to slice away the caulking and replace with clear silicone. It was easy to do.

We have been thinking about replacing or recovering our furniture. Does the side couch fold into a bed or just a couch? Any problems getting it through the door?

Welcome to the forum from another Domani owner.

Just like the OEM beige furniture easily came apart in pieces to get through the door, generally IKEA stuff is the same way! My couch came in three boxes, I think, but it comes apart in four pieces, the arms, the back, then the bottom, so it was easy to get it all in separate, and no, it doesn't have a bed, it's just a couch. I never cared to have extra beds in my homes, so I don't need one in my tiny home now. I might let someone crash and they can sleep on the couch, more like a real home, IMO.

I had to replace bulbs in the door fixture and yes you have to slice away the caulking and replace with clear silicone. It was easy to do.

We have been thinking about replacing or recovering our furniture. Does the side couch fold into a bed or just a couch? Any problems getting it through the door?

Welcome to the forum from another Domani owner.

Hello. I have the Vetta DF300, and it's my most favorite thing, ever. I studied all the floor plans, and liked this one with the side kitchen the best, and like how the slides are on the other side, not encumbrancing into my porch area, or under the electric awning.

There is so much room in the bedroom, with big areas on the furniture, because of the brilliant way everything is skewed. I love it so much. Favorite ever and I will never part with it.

I immediately replaced all the beige furniture with black IKEA stuff, that was much lighterweight and more comfortable. I like the color better too.

Anybody know how to change the bulbs in the light above the entry door, outside? I took the two screws out, but I guess now I have to cut into the caulking, but don't really want to, but I guess I'll ahve to. Doesn't seem to be any other way to access its innards.

I got our jack knife sofa done in high quality naugahyde for $1,800. Very happy with it. I ditched the big retro chairs and bought 2 heated swivel rocker recliners that match perfect on sale at Camping World for $499 ea. I am thinking about new carpet as well. Have you thought through how difficult it will be to replace with the slide out?

Sorry for my super late reply... we've only gotten one estimate so far, and it was going to be about $3000, so we're still looking. We'd like to go two-tone also and maybe something other than the ultra leather, or whatever they call it? I want to upgrade the carpet as well, so I'd like to do it all at one time.

seechele wrote:
So excited to find this post, the hubby and I were just wondering how many Domani's were still out there. We are also in So Cal, have the DF300 since 2007 (it's a 2008 model). This is our fourth RV and we're still so in love with it. We've put many miles on it and it's still going strong. It's time to re-upholster the sofas tho if anyone has any great recommendations.

Glad you found us too.

I was thinking of going to a microfiber material. Anyone have any information on using microfiber for RV upholstery?

We had the same upholstery issue with our DT3000. Frankly the stuff is low grade quality. We replaced the 2 chairs with recliners that swivel/rock for more flexibility and ease when pulling in the slide-out. We then re-upholstered the sofa to match (espresso in color w/lite tan stitching) the chairs ($1,800) with quality material and get away from the cream colored stuff. Very happy with what we did.

I would add pics but can't see how....sorry

seechele wrote:
So excited to find this post, the hubby and I were just wondering how many Domani's were still out there. We are also in So Cal, have the DF300 since 2007 (it's a 2008 model). This is our fourth RV and we're still so in love with it. We've put many miles on it and it's still going strong. It's time to re-upholster the sofas tho if anyone has any great recommendations.

Our leather is going downhill fast as well. The backs are in fine shape but the cushions are cracking bad. Thought about going two tone and just doing the cushions. Please flag me and let me know via private message as to your research on costs.

Thanks - Durb

So excited to find this post, the hubby and I were just wondering how many Domani's were still out there. We are also in So Cal, have the DF300 since 2007 (it's a 2008 model). This is our fourth RV and we're still so in love with it. We've put many miles on it and it's still going strong. It's time to re-upholster the sofas tho if anyone has any great recommendations.