This was our plan from the beginning.
Since only my wife and I will be traveling most of the time, we decided to remove the dinette and replace with 2 recliner chairs and tables.
We call it the "Lounge/theater/sports bar" as TV watching is now very nice and feels almost like home watching a movie or game.
First removed the dinette, electrical (12 volt and 110 in the lower rear wall) and seat belt anchor structure (most difficult part)
Decided to keep one seat belt anchor in case my wife wants to lounge in the back while traveling. The anchors closest to the wall bolted through the floor directly above the propane tank. I would have had to remove the tank (or lower it ) to get them out anyway.
Next I worked on the holes from the other anchor bolts. Removed the staples, heated up the vinyl to get rid iof the deformations. Unfortunately I heated it too much on that area and I ended up peeling some vinyl off. I remedied that problem by filling the holes with Lap sealant and covering the area with a round black wall switch plate cover.
Next up was the electrical. I moved it half way up the pantry wall- easy access from inside with the drawers removed.
Trimmed out the new lower base mouldings with black vinyl covered MDF moulding to match the others as close as possible.
Ready to install chairs and tables
Installed the newly purchased and delivered recliners from Camping World. ($1100) delivered to the door. I even did some modifications to the bases on these to give them a little lift and less recline when straight up for dining. Table is a 24" round precut laminated pine (I think) piece I bought from the local hardware store. Time to stain. I off centered the table base unit so we can articulate the table into any position for the best access.
Next up- the folding cocktail table attached to the wall.
Set it up so this can be used with the main table or without.
Made from an 18" round laminated wood piece cut down to 12" and stained cherry.
Total cost- $1225
Sold the once used dinette (without table hardware) for $300.
Total net cost- $925....and a bunch of labor.
The chairs are loose and swivel (but don't move in normal driving). They can be anchored with the seat belt and a second tie for the forward chair but that is pushed up against the forward wall anyways. They also can be pulled out and 2 folding chairs put in the corners against the wall for room for 4 at the main table.
One can sit in the rearward chair pushed up against the wall (seat back against the pantry wall) whole driving. (sorry no photo of that) and it leaves a lot of floor space.
One, two or no tables can be utilized for whatever the occasion.
My wife loves it and it came out just about how I imagined.