I also have a '76 Caravanner, if anyone would like to compare notes. It was
modified by replacing the center couch with a dinette (prior to me owning
it). Still can't make up my mind which way is the best.

Jack Dotter
Jdotter@eclipse.net

-----Original Message-----
From: George Humphrey [SMTP:gah@koyote.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 9:07 AM
To: airstream@airstream.net
Subject: Re: [a/s] New owner 76 Caravaner need floor plan

Hi Nancy,

Can you give us more information on how you added the extension to the sofa
to make it king size??

George
New '88 Excella owner

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> From: NGrothe@aol.com
> To: airstream@airstream.net
> Subject: Re: [a/s] New owner 76 Caravaner need floor plan
> Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 11:39 PM
>
> We just finished last year redoing our '86 Sovereign. We gutted it basically
> and rebuilt it from the floor up. We absolutely love it now! (It wasn't bad
> before but it's so cool now!). One of the best things we did was to get rid
> of the carpet and put down a vinyl/wood flooring product made by Congoleum.
> It's now just a dream to keep clean and it always looks so nice.
>
> We replaced all the cabinets with the same basic lay-out, with several
> modifications. They were expensive to build because of the curvature patterns
> of the trailer. But they allowed us to make things a little bigger, narrower,
> change lay-outs, etc. End result is just fabulous and I would love to share
> the entire thing with everyone if they are interested.
>
> I am a real "space-aholic" so I used the opportunity to squeeze maximum
> utilization out of all the space wherever I could. Ex: we raised the twin
> beds in the back about 4" which allowed us to build a bank of 6 drawers under
> each bed--lots of accessible storage now. We redesigned the cabinet over the
> refrig to make it deeper by stealing space from the refrig vent....now have a
> wonderful space and still have breathing space for the refrig. Made the
> cabinets over the sink & stove just a bit deeper and longer, thereby making
> them much more useable. Tucked all the plumbing in very tightly so the space
> is much more useable. Made the space under the toilet accessible to store
> excess paper products, etc. Got rid of those nonsense tambour doors that ate
> up all the space and never worked by replacing them with flip-up doors that
> can also serve as bookshelves in long-term parking spots. Added flip-up
> counters where possible to add add'l working space. Got rid of the pull-out
> pantry and put in pull-out drawers and a microwave space. Another great space
> maker was when we rebuilt the under-sofa area--we had the drawers made to the
> curvature of the trailer front with one on each side of the battery.  They are
> on full-extension glides and wheels so we can get clear into the back area.
> In between we have two long drawers that hold lots of goodies as well.  And
> the bed itself, we added a fold-up extension so that it actually folds out now
> to a king-sized bed.
>
> Obviously, I could go on and on....but will spare everyone for now. If you
> want more ideas, I'd be glad to share---just let me know!
>
> One thing for sure though--you are in a great position to do some wonderful
> things to the trailer. While you might not be able to do them all at once, you
> can definitely improve upon the original design and quality by doing some very
> little things. Good luck and have fun!
>
> nancy