Spring Assist dinette in 28 TE?

[gfuller]

Hi All,

When first shopping for a 28 TE I came across a 96 that I checked out. I remember playing around with the Dinette and more specifically the table that lowers and raises for a bed. When I raised it up, I basically loosened it and it popped right up. I thought "wow, this is really easy".

After getting my newer model home I went to do the same thing and there was no Spring in the pedestal. Is this normal? or is the spring loaded pedestal the norm? I will say that it's quite a pain to raise it without the spring I experienced on the other model.

Thanks!

[Jeremyvmd]

Mine has the assist and I think most if not all did. It's possibly yours is broken or was removed...

[gfuller]

ahhh. I was afraid of that... any idea what it looks like? is it just a big compression spring?

[Jeremyvmd]

I believe it's a hydro cylinder but honestly never took a look! Next time I'm down there I'll take a peek

[gfuller]

Awesome! Much appreciated! This is going to be a necessity as it's nearly impossible to raise without it.

[RobS]

You'll be cursing that same "lift assist" when your trying to get the table to go DOWN when you're half asleep, (or half in the bag or both). Been there, done that, a thousand times Sometimes, on those "special nights", the easiest solution was to sleep in the "u-shape" of the dinette.... which also made it much more convenient to wake up to the breakfast table all ready to go

[special k]

honestly never used the table for meals. felt claustrophobic in there. put the table in the down/bed position years ago and never looked back. we eat on deck or the pilot house. never have to wrestle with the pedestal at bed time. fwiw

[gfuller]

You'll be cursing that same "lift assist" when your trying to get the table to go DOWN when you're half asleep, (or half in the bag or both). Been there, done that, a thousand times Sometimes, on those "special nights", the easiest solution was to sleep in the "u-shape" of the dinette.... which also made it much more convenient to wake up to the breakfast table all ready to go

I love this! I forsee a few of those "special nights" this summer for sure!

I think I'm going to remedy this by sanding the plastic sleeve and loosening it up a bit so at least it slides easier.

Thanks!

[gfuller]

I actually just found this post so my last response doesn't seem as ridiculous...


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