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Old 02-26-2020, 02:49 PM   #21
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Thanks for the info. It is a beautiful lake.
 
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Old 02-27-2020, 08:44 AM   #22
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Looks great. We're looking at options to do something similar.
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Old 02-27-2020, 09:15 AM   #23
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Thanks for the shout out. Have a workstation with a view was a priority, in fact the whole reason we purchased a 5er. We had Class A for many years and they simply do not have many windows or a place to really set up a desk so we sold it last summer and purchased the Monty.

Why that view is so important we own space in a small (38 space) private RV resort in Chelan WA, the RV spaces are literally a few feet from the lake and the angled back in puts the door and dinette side of the RV with full view of the lake (we will spend most of the spring and summer there). Now I will be able to work and enjoy the views. In the Class A it was like working in a box. I only work about 4 hours a day 4 days a week but function and comfort are important.


Here is the view I will have from my new office (that is our Class A we sold to buy the Monty)
Great view! It sounds like an awesome area. We love our windows. We have a favorite little place here, that we love being on the water side. We try to wherever we go. So relaxing.
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Old 04-04-2020, 04:26 PM   #24
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Old 04-05-2020, 05:40 AM   #25
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Great work lightsout!. I have a couple of questions. Our dinette in our 3121 is in a long slide out that includes the theater seats. My transition from the stationary floor to the slide out floor is not completely flush which results in a ridge where the two floors meet. In ours, I'm not sure how backing the work chair in and out from the desk will work out. Do you have a similar problem? Second question, what do you use for communications? I have a WeBoost and Verizon jetpack, but some of the files I transfer in and out back to the mother station can be large and I find myself running out of data near the end of my billing period. Thanks in advance.
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Old 04-05-2020, 07:10 PM   #26
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Great work lightsout!. I have a couple of questions. Our dinette in our 3121 is in a long slide out that includes the theater seats. My transition from the stationary floor to the slide out floor is not completely flush which results in a ridge where the two floors meet. In ours, I'm not sure how backing the work chair in and out from the desk will work out. Do you have a similar problem? Second question, what do you use for communications? I have a WeBoost and Verizon jetpack, but some of the files I transfer in and out back to the mother station can be large and I find myself running out of data near the end of my billing period. Thanks in advance.
The Desk top is only 25" the Slide is 36" the chair is mostly on the carpet, the only time I even notice the ledge is when getting in and out, however not a issue at all.

I just installed the King Falcon Wifi Extender We have a membership and a small private campground with good wifi when you are close to it So I will be on wifi most of the time. Our campground also had line of sight to the cell tower(10 miles) so I do have OK cell. I have unlimited with Verizon but I am throttled during peak times. With hat said I prefer WIFI but that is hit and miss with some campgrounds also. Fortunately mile files are not to large 2-4mb max for me and usually under 1mb. Just think is they banned porn from the internet how much bandwith would be available
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The Desk top is only 25" the Slide is 36" the chair is mostly on the carpet, the only time I even notice the ledge is when getting in and out, however not a issue at all.

I just installed the King Falcon Wifi Extender We have a membership and a small private campground with good wifi when you are close to it So I will be on wifi most of the time. Our campground also had line of sight to the cell tower(10 miles) so I do have OK cell. I have unlimited with Verizon but I am throttled during peak times. With hat said I prefer WIFI but that is hit and miss with some campgrounds also. Fortunately mile files are not to large 2-4mb max for me and usually under 1mb. Just think is they banned porn from the internet how much bandwith would be available
Thanks, I've been thinking about doing something similar. The way things are now, and the Monty sitting in the back yard, I may have plenty of time to work on it. Thanks again for posting.
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Old 12-12-2021, 02:48 PM   #28
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OK the first thread I started pics did not show so here it is again

I hope this helps others thinking about adding a work station. I searched all over for examples of DIY desk and found very little. Frankly the pictures do not do it justice...

I am still of working age at least for another 5-10 years, most of my work I can to do from anywhere also long as I have a good workstation, computer, and monitor that allows me to do detailed 3D CAD design. The challenge when shopping for any RV is finding one that had a decent space to accommodate a work station. We settled on a 2019 3791RD.

The options for a desk was either remove one of the living room couches, however those slide bases are elevated about 6" so would have been a challenge. The other option was to replace the dinette with a desk. While we do not use the dinette much anyway we still wanted a functional eating table inside so this is the best of both worlds for us.

Here is the near finished project. I am still waiting for the Monitor (34" ultrawide) and the desk side legs. I will update this thread as I progress.

Day 1



Started by removing the stock table



The Slide is 6' wide so along with legs on the sides I also wanted a center support so I purchased a 18 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler, the size was perfect fit and was only 13" wide and 20" deep. We camp in wine country in Eastern Washington so this was a needed appliance. Wine Cooler was $229 it is Dual Zone for White and Reds

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1



The Thermoelectric coolers have two fans in the back that need about 3-4" so I cut two holes in the panel and two holes on the sides for ventilation and if I ever put the table back I will just put a nice vent cover over the holes.



For the desk top we looked at Ikea counter tops as well as modular desk tops however the Ikea tops are not the most durable. We settled on a solid Acacia wood counter top from Home Depot 74"x25" (it was also in stock at the local HD on sale for $199) this top is absolutely beautiful, however a bit heavy but not overly. I measured and cut the notches for the table pillars that still remained as well I purchased a heavy duty Monitor mount from Amazon. I notched it in 3" so it would not interfere with the curtains.

HD Top (it comes pre finished ant the length is perfect, no cutting required (other than the pillars), it fit like a glove.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hardwood...A-72/307393679



Below shows that I left the narrow black top in place and was able to drill a 2" hole that aligned with the monitor mount pole to make a very clean look. The beauty of this mount is the Monitor bracket has a quick disconnect so the monitor can be easily removed while prior to transit. The Arm in the picture just lifts off and can be stored when not in use. The only permanent part of the stand is the Pole and it unscrews if you want it removed as well.

Monitor Mount at Amazon $89
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Here is the latest picture that shows the wine cooler open



Another pic from the Living room



Here are the Legs I ordered from Amazon that will arrive this weekend $98
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just found your Dinette to Desk modification - thanks for sharing this! I'm looking at doing something similar and your ideas and handiwork are great inspiration - thanks again
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