For the eight years we had our previous TT we never converted the dinette to a bed. I doubt we'll be doing this with the new one either. The table is a PITA to collapse and extend and I've hear of parts breaking, so we've decided to leave it up. Since it's not secured to the floor I strapped it in place with a piece of nylon webbing and a couple of screws and washers. It's not going anywhere now.