winonamom
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As I'm researching all sorts of travel trailers, I'm not finding much that come with a u-shaped or L-shaped dinettes. I've found several KZ's, which look great, but our nearest KZ dealer is 3 hours away. I'd like to find something closer. Nothing used in our vicinity either, after a quick look. Do you all think that a u-shaped would be a better fit for a family of 5, and possible guests as one of our children is getting old enough where a friend may come along. Are they essential for comfort? The husband and I aren't what I would consider "small" and I can't see fitting more than 4 people comfortably in a standard dinette, right? Thoughts?
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winonamom wrote:As I'm researching all sorts of travel trailers, I'm not finding much that come with a u-shaped or L-shaped dinettes. I've found several KZ's, which look great, but our nearest KZ dealer is 3 hours away. I'd like to find something closer. Nothing used in our vicinity either, after a quick look. Do you all think that a u-shaped would be a better fit for a family of 5, and possible guests as one of our children is getting old enough where a friend may come along. Are they essential for comfort? The husband and I aren't what I would consider "small" and I can't see fitting more than 4 people comfortably in a standard dinette, right? Thoughts?
i prefer (but do not have) the u shapped dinette. If they have a table that folds down or could be removed it wouild be better. Often times models come with u shaped so that it combines the sofa and the table. Some of them are VERY large and same are small.
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RedRocket204
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I also have a dinette but would prefer a U-shaped. If I'm not mistaken, the U-shape is generally something offered in newer TTs. There may be a few older TTs with a U-shape but probably not a lot.
Trying to squeeze 5 in a standard dinette will not be comfortable even for average sized people.
A good option might be to look for an outside kitchen using the campground provided picnic table...unless you plan on boon docking.
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SDfromSD
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Our Puma FQSS has a U-shaped dinette, which I really like, but this being our first camper I have no comparisons. We have two young kids, so if the DW and I sit on each side they have to say in and eat like they're supposed to! Haven't slept on it yet, but looks to fold down into a nice sized bed.
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Had the U--shape dinette in the Jayco 21C. Great for lounging and offered queen size bed when broke down. I suggest taking the fam and see if you an all fit comfortably. They aren't for everyone but like the use of space.
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winonamom
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Forgot about using the outside picnic table, thanks for that reminder RedRocket. I suppose a u-shaped is still nice for those rainy days inside, but I think I will be more open now to the standard dinettes. Do you generally lose your sofa when you have a larger u-shaped dinette? Hopefully that isn't the case :/
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M*A*S*H
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If I recall it is the 2005 Trail Lite that has a high countertop that backs up to the dinette bench by the door. It happens to be perfect for two stools. Gives seating for 6 comfortably. My 2000 has a low cabinet there. It is getting torn out soon for a high counter and two stools like the newer model... after all kid #5 is on the way. I typically sit at the couch when we have to eat inside...
We really wanted the u-shaped dinette though....
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SilnJohn
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I've never measured it but our spec sheet said 81" U-dinette. We had the standard dinette in our old trailer and 4 people was real cramped. 4 People fit comfortably in our u-dinette, 5 Would be alittle cramped because there isn't much leg room under the table (no one can really sit at the corner's). One Nice thing is I carry 2 bar stools, pull them up on the open floor side and whala 6 at the table.
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The Shadow cruisers and fun finders,viewfinders, all come with U shape dinette,
http://www.cruiserrv.com/shadow-cruiser/gallery.html
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U-shape dinette is great. We have that in our Lance 2185 and we fit the 5 of us fine. Playing games is great with this style.
Our last RV did not have it and it was only good for 4 while eating. Someone was always left out usually my wife..but no more.
The Lance has a pretty good sized dinette also.
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