interior alteration

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interior alteration; changing seating design in Hobby 540WLU
Topic Started: Oct 22 2009, 01:49 PM (126 Views)
azusuk1	Oct 22 2009, 01:49 PM Post #1
Member Posts: 11 Group: Members Member #1,048 Joined: July 19, 2009	I have a Hobby Exclusive (2006) WLU540 and have only one problem with it - the seating is neither comfortable nor attractive to look at. We have already had the foam changed but this was not successful and I would now like to remove the seating cushions completely and replace them with cushions which have the standard edge-roll seen in most British caravans and similar to the cushions found in the new Swift models, for example. Can anyone recommend (from personal experience) a company who can undertake this work? Regards David



peggy	Oct 25 2009, 10:36 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Posts: 74 Group: Members Member #253 Joined: December 6, 2008	> Why not go the whole way and make it really comfortable... My wife and I had the same problems regarding the seating in our hobby, ...it was ok for say a weekend or maybe a week but after that the sit up and beg seats as found in all caravans was a back breaker, and as we spend nearly three months at a time in it in Europe something had to be done, so the two swivel and reclining leather chairs were fitted, I had to move the water tank, that is now under the bed, far better place for it.. I have also lined the walls with carpet, this makes it a great deal more cozy and quieter... Take a look at the picture attached... Attached to this post: Inside_My_Hobby_002.jpg (552.19 KB)



azusuk1	Oct 27 2009, 06:13 PM Post #3
Member Posts: 11 Group: Members Member #1,048 Joined: July 19, 2009	Hi Peggy, Many thanks for your reply. We, like you, spend two lots of 2 months on the continent and feel it is essential to do something about the uncomfortable seating. Your solution is exactly what was in our minds and we think we will explore this further. The only downside of course is that there is a loss of the bed option but this doesn't really bother us other than the possible re-sale limitations. I would like to discuss your alterations a little more with you if I may and perhaps by direct email. Would that be OK with you?



peggy	Oct 27 2009, 09:56 PM Post #4
Advanced Member Posts: 74 Group: Members Member #253 Joined: December 6, 2008	azusuk1 Oct 27 2009, 06:13 PM Hi Peggy, Many thanks for your reply. We, like you, spend two lots of 2 months on the continent and feel it is essential to do something about the uncomfortable seating. Your solution is exactly what was in our minds and we think we will explore this further. The only downside of course is that there is a loss of the bed option but this doesn't really bother us other than the possible re-sale limitations. I would like to discuss your alterations a little more with you if I may and perhaps by direct email. Would that be OK with you? Sure it is, I do have some photos of the work ect. may be better to p.m. me and we could e-mail each other.. or phone me and we couild exchange address.. 01948860829.....................................



deejay24	Oct 27 2009, 10:11 PM Post #5
Member Posts: 28 Group: Members Member #333 Joined: February 11, 2009	Hi peggy Wow, that looks really comfy! How do you secure the chairs when travelling?



peggy	Oct 28 2009, 10:17 PM Post #6
Advanced Member Posts: 74 Group: Members Member #253 Joined: December 6, 2008	Here is latest picture of inside, as you see I have added a center cupboard and a small round table for casual use, if you look closely at the bottom of each chair you can just see the tie down straps that are threaded through eye bolts that are bolted through the chassie, these secure the chairs for travel, but I have to say they do not move at all when traveling and the straps are there incase of a very hard stop.... Attached to this post: inside_hobby_007.jpg (529.25 KB)



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