Arch... I used a real 2/4 to raise the dinette...why? First the width is a true
2" which allowed me to use the regular base and mount it to the 2" base. Bolts
through the base had lots of good gripping force. Secondly, the width and
height were stronger than using the normal 2" X 4" which is really only 1 1/2"
by 3 1/2" of a standard 2X4. Lastly, if you are of average height as am I, I
might suggest using the real 2"by 4" then cutting it down a little to 3/ 1/2" or
3" if it seems to high. We love ours, and lastly, by raising it up I was able
to get more storage under the seat behind the passengers side, and a great pull
out drawer by the door, where the drawer could open into the hall opening. That
was my plan and I'm sticking to it.
> GMCers
>
> Well, its on to the next project. Took the dinette out tonight. I would like
> to hear some thoughts on what I should do. Should I refurbish this old one or
> buy
> a new one? What does a new one cost? How much is a good price to
> have one recovered and new foam put in? I remember somebody maybe
> Al raised his 4 inches. Seems like a lot but I am willing to listen. Any
> other numbers out there as to how high I should go? Right now I am on
> a crash course to get this lady on the road so I wont be doing a lot of
> fancy stuff just yet.
>
> Next set of questions. I am going to put down 1/4 inch exterior Luan
> plywood before I put down the flooring. Is there anything I should not
> cover up? I will screw it down so I can get it back up if nessary but
> would like to know.
>
> Next I plan to put down tile--you know the peel and stick type. Has
> anybody done this or know anybody that has? Tile can have a surface
> almost 8 times as hard as sheet goods. That I want. My sob has taught
> me I dont want carpet. Guess I am a slob. Carpet requires almost as
> much maintaince as a Le Sharo. Has anybody added adhesive to the
> peel and stick tile? Anybody know if the tile will curl with time and the
> temperatures that our ladies have to endure? Any help will be
> welcomed.
>
> Take Care
> Arch
2" which allowed me to use the regular base and mount it to the 2" base. Bolts
through the base had lots of good gripping force. Secondly, the width and
height were stronger than using the normal 2" X 4" which is really only 1 1/2"
by 3 1/2" of a standard 2X4. Lastly, if you are of average height as am I, I
might suggest using the real 2"by 4" then cutting it down a little to 3/ 1/2" or
3" if it seems to high. We love ours, and lastly, by raising it up I was able
to get more storage under the seat behind the passengers side, and a great pull
out drawer by the door, where the drawer could open into the hall opening. That
was my plan and I'm sticking to it.
> GMCers
>
> Well, its on to the next project. Took the dinette out tonight. I would like
> to hear some thoughts on what I should do. Should I refurbish this old one or
> buy
> a new one? What does a new one cost? How much is a good price to
> have one recovered and new foam put in? I remember somebody maybe
> Al raised his 4 inches. Seems like a lot but I am willing to listen. Any
> other numbers out there as to how high I should go? Right now I am on
> a crash course to get this lady on the road so I wont be doing a lot of
> fancy stuff just yet.
>
> Next set of questions. I am going to put down 1/4 inch exterior Luan
> plywood before I put down the flooring. Is there anything I should not
> cover up? I will screw it down so I can get it back up if nessary but
> would like to know.
>
> Next I plan to put down tile--you know the peel and stick type. Has
> anybody done this or know anybody that has? Tile can have a surface
> almost 8 times as hard as sheet goods. That I want. My sob has taught
> me I dont want carpet. Guess I am a slob. Carpet requires almost as
> much maintaince as a Le Sharo. Has anybody added adhesive to the
> peel and stick tile? Anybody know if the tile will curl with time and the
> temperatures that our ladies have to endure? Any help will be
> welcomed.
>
> Take Care
> Arch
