So, there we were, me and my better half, Pam, snugly ensconced in our 40′ roaming homestead. The soft scuffle of Grover and Niles, our cherished pugs, added to the warm ambiance. It was during one of these usual evenings that Pam cast her eyes around and mused, “You know, I've been mulling over this.” She gestured to the Thomas Payne RV furniture we'd gotten along with our 5th wheel and continued, “It's top-notch furniture, but it's just not us.” As I sat there, taking in the imposing sleeper sofa and two chunky recliners that had laid claim to much of our living space, I found myself nodding in agreement. The time had indeed come for a change; an RV furniture makeover was clearly on the horizon.
To give you a clearer picture, our RV living room was almost overrun by a large Thomas Payne sleeper sofa and two oversized recliners, making the room feel a tad cramped. The bunkhouse too had its own chunky sleeper sofa occupying the best spot in the room. Quality furniture, no doubt about it, but it was simply taking up too much space. The rooms were crying out for a touch of ‘Jim and Pam,' and thus began our exhilarating journey of RV furniture replacement.
I wish I could transport you back in time to our pre-makeover RV. Ah, but wait, I do have some pictures to give you a glimpse of what it looked like. Here, you can see our old Thomas Payne furniture sitting there in all its majesty. Stellar pieces, but not quite right for our taste.
A few weeks later, Pam and I found ourselves immersed in the vast universe of Amazon, browsing through endless furniture options with the enthusiasm of kids embarking on a new project. The more we explored, the more exhilarating it became. The prospect of ditching the old and welcoming the new was simply invigorating.
The task of removing the original Thomas Payne furniture was somewhat daunting but thank heavens for the rear sliding patio door. It made the entire process less strenuous than it could have been through the main door. And the icing on the cake? We found a single buyer for all our old furniture! Yes, you heard it right. We managed to sell all our erstwhile furniture, and the proceeds covered the cost of our new additions.
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You must be wondering what we replaced the old with. Well, allow me to introduce you to the stylish HOMCOM faux leather manual recliners that we picked from Amazon. They've been an absolute revelation. Check out these pictures to see how they've wholly transformed our living room. It's more spacious, more inviting, and undeniably more ‘us.' We've strategically placed two recliners in the main slide-out, directly facing our TV and fireplace wall, creating the perfect ambience for our movie nights. The third recliner, snugly tucked in the corner next to the patio door, has found a new owner in Grover. He's claimed it as his private snooze zone, and it's an absolutely adorable sight.
The bunkhouse makeover was equally important. Take a look at this picture. That's Pam's new 72″ Tribesigns computer desk – sleek, functional, and a perfect fit for our aesthetic. You can also spot my new compact 37″ desk in the living room, perfect for my remote work.
And Niles, our second little furball? Well, he's found his ultimate happy place in Pam's lap. I'm showing him in my lap along with Grover for our morning time together. It's moments like these that make this entire endeavor worth it.
This RV furniture replacement escapade has taken about 300 pounds off our travel weight. So, our home doesn't just look and feel better; it's also lighter. Our humble abode feels more personal, more us, more like a ‘home.'
And lastly, look at this final snapshot. That's how we secure all the recliners when we're on the move. Everything's tucked in safe and secure, ready for our next adventure. All said and done, we couldn't be more satisfied with our decision. We've truly imbibed the RV lifestyle, personalizing it down to the furniture, and it's been a rewarding journey. Gazing around our newly renovated RV now, it's more than just a place we live in; it's a place we call home. A home that's raring to hit the road at a moment's notice, and to be honest, there's nowhere else we'd rather be.
I hope this story of our RV furniture replacement project has inspired you. If you're considering a RV replacement furniture I'd encourage you to explore options like the ones we found on Amazon as lightweight and durable alternatives to the bulky furniture provided by traditional RV sources. As always, Happy Camping!
