Booth dinette vs. Table and chairs

[bodzcampers]

I have never owned table and chairs in an RV. Sometimes, judging by pictures, it looks like pulling the chairs out to get in might be tricky as there isn't much room (usually a wall or sofa butting up). Is that anyone's experience? I've only had the booths where you just slide in. Any other thoughts about this? Considering this option on next purchase, but very iffy about it..plus, losing storage.

Here's an example of what I mean:



Thanks for any input. I would think the advantage is easy to replace or restore.

[H Pyke]

We have the table and chairs in our Wildwood and Like it a lot. Space does not seem to be a problem and we love having all the windows around the Table.

[Vern]

I concur with H Pyke. We really like the table and chairs in our Windjammer and would buy the same again if purchasing today. (A booth is a little too tight for my girth and, contrary to the appearance, it is not hard getting in and out of the chairs IMO.) I sometimes use the table for a little work while camping, and this setup mimmicks a desk much better than a booth for me. To me, the biggest trade-off is the loss of sleeping capacity and, as you already suggested, the loss of storage. I guess, like most floor plan issues, it is really just a matter of personal preference, primarily based on what's comfortable to you and how you use your rig.

[AVid]

We have the tables and chairs for the first time also. I thought the lose of storage would be an issue, but it's not. Since it's just the DW and I. I removed two of the chairs and turned the table sideways. That way we can both look out the window when at the table. Most of the time we eat outside anyways.

John

[Wiscampsin]

We has a booth dinette in our previous popup, hybrid, and TT. The storage under the seat was nice. We have the table/chairs in our 5th wheel and like it better because the table extends giving us more surface area when needed. Also the chairs can be moved elsewhere in the camper if more seating is required. There is some storage under each seat as well as under 1/2 the table, the part that doesn't extend. Each option has its +'s and -'s. You just gotta decide which one is best for you.

[Oakman]

We had a booth dinette in our previous two fifth wheels and I thought I would miss the storage space when we bought the Silverback with table and chairs. Not so. I really like being able to put the table leaf in and extend the length. It is also more comfortable sitting at the table rather than sitting in a booth.

[BombDoc]

Originally Posted by H Pyke

We have the table and chairs in our Wildwood and Like it a lot. Space does not seem to be a problem and we love having all the windows around the Table.

X2 and I agree with Vern. We have the table and chairs in our 5th wheel and like it a lot. We debated floor plans with the dinette, but me being 6' tall, I never found one I felt comfortable in. I like the storage under the seats and 1/2 of the table itself. If I purchased again, I would go with the table and chairs over the dinette.

[Canada]

We agree, chairs over the booth. We had a booth in last 2 fifths, and yes you get storage but a booth is no where near as comfortable as table when you have guests. The table extending is a real plus and like others have said you have chairs to move around for extra seating. You have to decide what works for you. Good luck and enjoy camping.

[Capt. Mike]

We had the table/chair option in our 2012 Rockwood 2604 and, as you suggested, that one was a little tight, sandwiched in between the couch and the wall. But when we bought the Windjammer 3008W, it is just enough longer that using the table and chairs does not feel tight. Plus, the atrium windows in the slide are great. After years of having dinettes in boats, the table / chair option makes the tt feel more like "home". We would do it again, but that's kind of a moot issue, since we won't be trading again anytime soon.

[Oakman]

Originally Posted by Capt. Mike

We would do it again, but that's kind of a moot issue, since we won't be trading again anytime soon.

Famous last words.

[youroo]

We have the T/Chairs,removed (2) chairs,no Atrium slide,lots of additional storage without glass sides. Also much easier too Cool! We have had dinette in other units. Don't need additional beds. We have it set up for (2) for long trips,works for us. PS check your chairs! Youroo!! The last Pic. is for the proper screws & glue to fix chairs!

[bodzcampers]

Thanks everyone!! Didn't know the tables extended....nice feature.

[whj77372]

Yes they do and there is storage under the chair seats in many. We love the flexability to move the table and chairs to put an air mattress for grandkids every once in a while. Good Luck

[bodzcampers]

Someone also mentioned moving the chairs as needed to seat people elsewhere...that is another plus.

[garbonz]

Originally Posted by youroo

We have the T/Chairs,removed (2) chairs,no Atrium slide,lots of additional storage without glass sides. Also much easier too Cool! We have had dinette in other units. Don't need additional beds. We have it set up for (2) for long trips,works for us. PS check your chairs! Youroo!! The last Pic. is for the proper screws & glue to fix chairs!

X2. One of mine, rear one that we don't sit in, was almost falling apart it was so loose, but we just had to tighten up the allen head screws so far. The chairs are really quite comfortable and there is plenty of room

[Dennis and Julie]

We had a boothin our pop up that was large, but it was in a slide, then traded to an Outback with a booth that was very small, our V-Lite has a table and chairs which we love. Guess what I'm saying is when looking for a new RV sit at the table and see what is right for you and yours everyone likes something different for different reasons.

[zs325RES]

We have a table and chairs in ours too and really like it, especially in our atrium slide.
Let us know what you decide on - and we'll be looking for you in Michigan

[ependydad]

It's interesting to read each person's opinions. For instance, my wife refused to look at anything but u-shape dinettes. That knocked out a tremendous number of models from my spreadsheet of 60-bunkhouse models.

However, I really didn't mind the idea of a free standing table but still didn't want a "normal" booth. Turns out, we have a long weekend where we'll be using every last bed available (including the dinette)!

[Oakman]

Even with the booth dinette and hide-a-bed couch that we had in our Wildcat, it would still only sleep two...if ya know what I mean.

[OldCoot]

Our previous 8 trailers had booths, the last one we took the booth out and put in a table & chairs and our new 5er came with table & chairs. Would not go back to a booth. Don't miss the storage as we don't use all of what we have now or then even when our 2 boys went with us.