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Old 12-21-2021, 01:35 PM   #1
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Micro Minnie 2108DS Dinette storage mods

I have a 2108DS and I want to add piano hinges and pneumatic struts to the dinette seats. This will make it easier to lift up the seats to add or remove items to the underseat storage. I know that others have done this modification to their units but I can’t find the thread.
If you have done this mod or can direct me to the thread that has the info I would greatly appreciate the help.

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Old 12-28-2021, 09:54 AM   #2
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Dinette Seat Mod

We also have a 2108DS and I added piano hinges to the seat covers. I did not do it the way I saw it on the forum with the hinge screwed to the back wall. Here is was I did: removed seat cushion, raised plywood seat to rest against the seat back cushion, I took a measurement with the seat sitting up, 4-1/2”. I took the plywood to my shop and cut a 4-1/2” strip off the rear of both seats. Next I purchased 1”x 2” pine, a much better grade then Winnebago used. Measured, cut and pocket hole drilled the new supports, installed the supports. I applied 3 coats of high-gloss paint to all sides of the seat cover. Next I clamped the 4-1/2 strip to the back of the seat frame, make sure you have clearance on both sides and the front is flush with the new support. Use a flex bit or extra long bit to drill the rear holes so you don’t scuff the wood panel or wall, remove strip and counter sink seat top. I used #8 1-1/4” exterior deck screws. Install 4-1/2” strip and screw it down. Also notch the front of the seat lid so it will clear the window cord post. Next take the seat and set in place as if raised and mark the location of the factory framing on the bottom of the seat, make sure you are lined up with the rear strip and the seat clears the wall and the rounded side. Now the hinge, I used a 1-1/2” x 42” stainless steel hinge from www.boatoutfitters.com you can order any size from them. The holes on the hinge are 2” on center, so just lay it out to clear the factory framing. Next I clamped the 1” x 2” support and hinge to the rear of the seat making sure I had clearance from the factory framing, I placed a cardboard shim between hinge and the seat and support for clearance, fold the hinge down on the shim and clamp hinge on the the seat. I drilled all my hinge holes with a Vix self centering drill bit, install #8 screws. Take the seat out to the camper and line it up with the 4-1/2” strip, raise and lower to make sure everything clears. I put shims on the front and sides before drilling the rear hinge holes with the Vix drill bit, Install screws remove cardboard shim and now it time to do the other seat. I’ve attached a few pics. Hope this helps Ron
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Mine was quite similar to Ron’s. I did not bother to fasten the “fixed” part of the panel down. This worked fine and allowed the whole panel to be removed as before if needed. Having the hinges a few inches forward allows you to keep the back cushions in place. This was definitely high on my list of favorite modifications.
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Old 01-13-2022, 08:19 AM   #4
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This is why I am a member of this forum - always get great ideas for improving our TT experience. We have a 2017 1706FB, and we store a lot of things beneath the seats (the 1706FB has soooo much storage :-) ). Getting access to the storage area requires removing both seat cushion and back cushion and then the plywood seat... which all three then get stacked either on the bed or in the aisle or both :-(

Being able to just remove the seat cushion and lift and fold back the plywood seat to get access to the storage area would be a HUGE improvement.

This mod is now on my list of must do improvements to the TT this spring.

Thanks all!

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