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Re: Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012
MarionMedic wrote: I REALLY like the idea of replacing the j-steel sofa with a comfortable loveseat. I just haven't figured out how to get the j-steel out, and the loveseat in, through the door. It only took me about 15 minutes to get the j-steel couch out. The cushions are bolted (separately) to a frame and the frame is screwed into the walls. I basically disassembled it and took it out in pieces. I did the same thing with the dinette - one piece at a time. Luckily I had a spare battery on the charger for my power screwdriver ;-) When it came to getting the loveseat in, we measured carefully before we bought and turned the loveseat on end to ease it through the door. We put the top of the back in first and then turned it towards the rear into an open corner of the coach to get the seat area in (like an "L" shape when you tackle it this way). We had to follow the same method to get the leather chair in.430Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012
We picked up our new (to us - it's an '04) Jayco 308FBS this past weekend and brought it home for cleaning/personalization. We've had a few different RVs over the years, and really wanted a rear living area layout because we're very close to an empty nest. Even though the layout was close to what we wanted, the standard recliners, J-Steel sofa and dinette were not really what we wanted. So once we were done cleaning and tidying, the modification process began. I removed the J-Steel cushions and frame, and then disassembled the dinette. We left the holders for the legs in the floor (at least for now) but other than that the floor was a clean slate for remodeling. We added a nice leather love seat and regular kitchen style chairs and are re-using the table for now. If we decide to add a regular table later we have that option, but right now we like the table that was part of the original dinette. In the rear, we added a leather chair in one corner and my wife's Grandfathers old wooden rocker in the other corner. I modified a couple of nesting tables with a lamp that is attached which serves as an end table between the two chairs. I think it makes the rear living area much more cozy. We're very happy the way it came out. We also added a new full queen mattress in the front bedroom (I'm over 6'2"). Here are some pics:337Views0likes0Comments
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