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10-10-2015, 11:08 AM
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Senior Member
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Under the U area
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10-10-2015, 11:10 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Bellingham and Glacier, Washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Floating Cloud
One aspect that is completely overlooked on the U dinette is storage.
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But isn't foot room the trade-off?
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10-10-2015, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member
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You get more lounge space to put your feet up. That is what people often do with the U. More comfort. Some have added pieces to make the U end larger.
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10-10-2015, 02:23 PM
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Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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I think as said earlier that if the table can't be removed in the 19 U it is too cramped. If you don't install the table, which we'll probably rarely ever put the table in, then the U becomes more usable as a lounge in the 19. If I was going to keep the table in place all the time, I'd probably not do the U in the 19.
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10-10-2015, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Toledo, Ohio
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I am happy with my u dinette, I have it raised too! I like that the table is small, it is much easier for me to lower and raise. I did put in the springfield pedestal which is helpful, but it does mean the table is not removable. I like having the table and not just a lounge; having a place to dine, a place for reading, or hobbies.
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10-10-2015, 03:40 PM
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Location: Allendale, New Jersey
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We have the U-Shape. I have mixed feelings on it. When you use it as a bed the cushions shift around to much. It's great for eating, and the 3-stage pedestal is easy to use.
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10-10-2015, 05:16 PM
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Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Floating Cloud
One aspect that is completely overlooked on the U dinette is storage. We have our progressive EMS(surge protector), electrical panel, inverter and batteries at the U end of the dinette. This means we have storage under the benches on the side for stove, fan, electrical cords and more. About all of that space on the sides would have been taken without the U.
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You're right Cathy, but I haven't overlooked it - I've mentioned the extra storage before as one advantage. Another is the extra depth in the benches we got from raising them.
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10-10-2015, 06:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
You're right Cathy, but I haven't overlooked it - I've mentioned the extra storage before as one advantage. Another is the extra depth in the benches we got from raising them.
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Yes, 19' owners can also raise the benches. Buyers of the 21' should note that benches on a 21' cannot be raised.
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10-11-2015, 09:07 AM
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Location: Felton, California
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We consider the U-shaped dinette one of our best decisions. Not only do we have more storage underneath, you can order the table as a front-to-back slide which means we have more floor space when the table is positioned towards the back. Linda, I hadn't thought much about the fact that the table is smaller/lighter; however, after struggling with the smaller one during a rain storm, with grandkids, I can only imagine what it would have been like with a larger table. Guess that's where the hydraulic pedestal would come in handy.
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10-11-2015, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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Definitely agree with you, Jan, the "U" dinette in the rear makes the trailer....with the front to rear slide or removing the table easily makes the area more versatile. The standard table is a 2 person job to remove, not with the small "U" set up.
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10-11-2015, 11:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KarenH
But isn't foot room the trade-off?
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I'm thinking the real trade off is that a standard bench is more practical for use as a dinette, and the U shape is more practical for use as a lounge. Of course, you can eat or lounge in either.
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10-11-2015, 11:24 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Anyone care to comment on the 19 dinette with the table hinged at the front wall?
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10-11-2015, 12:09 PM
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Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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That would be my choice if not getting the "U" set up, it is very easy to put down and up but it does not slide like the stock table thus it is cut out at the ends to allow ease of use.
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12-07-2015, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Acworth, Georgia
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What is the cot and "cot ready" option on the19?
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12-07-2015, 05:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Vancouver Island, BC, British Columbia
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19
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From my understanding, it is like a bunk bed that can go over the dinette. Perhaps someone may have more information here about it.
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12-07-2015, 05:18 PM
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Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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The gaucho bunk requires reinforcement to be attached to fibreglass walls during the build, so you must order in advance.
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12-07-2015, 05:41 PM
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See here for a picture but note the date on the thread:
http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f9...ption-252.html
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2013 Escape 15A, "Egbert"
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12-07-2015, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
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We have the bunk in our 19'. Breaks down and stores below the rear bed when it's not in use. Takes a minute or two to set up or take down. My daughter prefers to sleep on the bunk rather than the dinette bed for comfort, and I find it easier than taking down the table. Even my 19 yr old son has slept on the bunk, he is about 6' 3" and 180 lbs. The bunk is supposed to be good to about 200 lbs.
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12-08-2015, 12:56 PM
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#79
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Acworth, Georgia
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PERFECT! I have 2 sets of 3 grandkids ! Is this option ok with U shaped dinette?
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12-08-2015, 01:20 PM
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#80
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard in Georgia
PERFECT! I have 2 sets of 3 grandkids ! Is this option ok with U shaped dinette?
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It would work fine, as it is independent from the dinette, just mounted about it.
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