Foam

So, let's talk foam. That #$%^ is expensive! Who knew? Aparently, it's a petroleum product and therefore very expensive. We got it 50% off at Jo%nn Fabrics and it still cost $187.00 for two bench seats worth of foam. RIDICULOUS!.

Thus endeth the rant.

All in all, the whole project is turning out to be more work, more expensive and less fun by the second. We should have just bought the "standard RV dinette" except...I got a sneak peak of one of the cushions today....so cute!

So stay tuned...more to come.

Betty Interior Remodel

Yes, Betty is getting a little interior remodel. We decided that the dinette was too old, too heavy, too cumbersome and too uncomfortable to use as a bed. We are going to take them out and see what we can salvage and the re-do the whole system. We want a diner-style dinette that is still comfortable as a couch/table and as a bed when its folded down. We hope to gain a little storage; maybe a place for the little dog to sleep. We hope it helps betty lose a few and gain some style.

This is the current set up. Cute, but difficult to configure. The table is really heavy and too cumbersome to change out. While the fabric looks pretty good from far away, it is some type of chenile. It sticks to your clothes, dog hair sticks to it and its just difficult to keep looking nice. I hope to use some microsuede instead. Durable, pretty, easy to clean, not too hot or too cold.

This is what we found when we dismantled the benches. They were like twin mattresses with old fashioned stuffing and ticking screwed to a very heavy frame. Betty will definitely shed some pounds after this!

Honestly, I started to get the heebie jeebies upon tearing this stuff apart. It was full of dust and funk. I'm surprised that no visible critters had moved in. I am quite comforted to get them out of the camper. I'm sure there was mold and dust mites and god only knows what else in these. Plus they weigh a TON!

After the two of us messing around with arrangements, measurements, designs and such on Friday, John started working and has already finished the basic bench design by Saturday afternoon. Look! I have extra storage! Perfect for shoes, games and little dogs!

This is a very rough sketch of the design we are seeking.

Four 19" x 43" x 5" cushions that when laid flat make a 76" bed. When in the "L" position, we should have a nice comfy bench seat. The new table will drop down between the benches to be the support for the cushions when they are configured as a bed.

I ordered some red and black microsuede from Eaboy. I called my seamstress/acupuncturist friend Liz (I guess she's all about needles) to see if she thinks she can sew these. I need to buy some 5" foam. We need to get a table ordered. I need to order the drop leg for the table.

I have no idea how long this will take to come together but we're all the way in now! Wish us luck!