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Post by rikopus on May 7, 2017 13:35:34 GMT -5
Hello. Anybody have the issue where your recliners move across the floor during travel? Doesn't happen all the time. However, there are times where we get to our campground, open the door and find that our recliners have slid across the floor and are bumped up against the entertainment center. This is on our 2016 Durango 318RLT. I'm looking for creative ways to secure the recliners or at least prevent them from sliding across the floor. I'd rather not drill retainers into the slide floor. But, if that is the only solution, then I have no choice. Thanks!
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Post by jetzen on May 7, 2017 14:19:52 GMT -5
rikopus,
Try placing the recliners back to back then strap them together. But that is so weird that they would move being on carpet. My last 5ver was a rear kitchen like the G353RK had it for 13 years. Everyone said that they had problems with rear kitchens launching all the dishes and contents all over the trailer. In 13 years I had that happen only 1 time, it's last trip from NE Ohio to Florida. It was like the trailer knew it wasn't coming home and was getting me back for trading it in. lol |
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Post by rikopus on May 7, 2017 17:34:04 GMT -5
jetzen
Thank you for the suggestion. We will certainly take a look at that option. We too are surprised that they slide around like they have. They are joined together with a center section that has two drink holders. However, I believe this part of the set can be lifted up and out, separating the chairs from each other.
The Durango at the dealership for issue corrections. I'll certainly report back when I get the chance to test out your suggestion.
Take care!
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Post by RdRmr on May 8, 2017 13:58:02 GMT -5
rikopus,
That's how we do it in our 315RKD, back to back with a blanket between them to keep them from rubbing each other. Are they individual recliners or the theater seating? Haven't had to strap them "yet", been coast to coast and no issues but looking at a picture of your floor plan I noticed that your recliners are closer to the rear of the unit so that might cause a bit more movement. On our 315RKD they set almost directly over the axles, could that affect it? Don't know. Our fridge is on the rear wall and things will get bounced around in it from time to time. Guess it's sort of like riding in the rear seat of a school bus, further rearward you go the more movement you tend to have. Happy Campin....
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Post by jeff318rlt on May 9, 2017 4:22:00 GMT -5
Hello rikopus,
We also have the problem of the recliners moving during travel with our new 318RLT.
Our solution actually was to install a "bumper" type ledge under the chairs, where they would actually have to jump up an inch to get out of the restraints.
Being an avid woodworker, I machined 4 pieces of hardwood to come close to the radius of the chairs circular frame that contacts the floor.
If you move the chairs to travel position, and let them set overnight, you will see the imprint of the chair on the carpet. Move them out the next day
and you will know exactly where to fasten these blocks on the floor. I made 2 per chair, front and back.I put ours on the inside of the circle imprint.
When we are "road readying" I slide the chairs to their respective travel positions, then make sure they are over the blocks.
The only drawback to this solution I was able to think of is that you now have raised blocks permanently attached to the floor.
I settled for this as they are under the chairs, and the only time they would be exposed is if we move the chairs out for some reason.
So far so good. We have traveled short distances so far, under 100 miles, but the big trips are coming!
Good luck!
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Post by jetzen on May 9, 2017 7:40:43 GMT -5
jeff318rlt,
Hope one of those "big" trips is to the rally this summer. |
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Post by rikopus on May 9, 2017 8:18:06 GMT -5
Thank you RdRmr and jeff318rlt
RdRmr, the recliners are theater style. There is a partition/section between the seats that has two cup holders. I believe the cup holder section can be removed.
jeff318rlt, Can you tell me the thickness of the slider floor, please? Before I make any attempt at your finely engineered solution or even before I look for a couple of plates with retaining rings, I want to ensure I don't over do the length of the attaching screws.
Thank you again!
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Post by Paisano on May 9, 2017 14:01:20 GMT -5
Yes we had the same experience with our 2016 Durango Gold 359RET. On one occasion one of the recliners slid off and the metal base of the recliner gouged the floor which was repaired by the dealer. I informed KZ of the problem and they told me no one ever complained to them of the issue. Maybe more of us need to complain to KZ about the problem so they stop putting recliners in their slide outs and use theater/wall hugging seating instead. Or include the necessary restraints to prevent the sliding as part of the purchase package. When we purchased our RV we wanted theater/wall hugging seating since we no longer wanted to deal with the positioning of recliners as the sides are pulled in. We were tired of doing this with our old camper which had recliners in the rear and had to be positioned back-to-back to avoid being hit by the retracting slides. Our Durango rep said we would not need to do anything with the recliners as the side is brought in so we went with recliners. At the urging of my dealer I tried to get KZ to exchange the seating; however, they refused since as I mentioned they had to record of similar complaints. So at our expense we bought the theater seating and took the recliners home since we could use them at home. The theater seating has been great even without being bolted to the floor. No issues with sliding during traveling.
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Post by jeff318rlt on May 10, 2017 6:43:36 GMT -5
rikopus,
I do believe the OSB floor board is 5/8" thick. It may be 3/4". When I made the blocks, I countersunk the holes 1/4" deep. This left 1/2" remaining for the thickness of the block to attach to the floor. With that thickness, I was safely able to use a 1" long screw to attach these blocks directly on the carpet, within the circle imprint.
Hope this helps!
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Post by rikopus on May 10, 2017 8:34:44 GMT -5
jeff318rlt, Thank you again for the suggestions and now for the floor specs. It certainly does help me out. I will most likely go the strap down to mounting ring method as I do not have any woodworking skills.  fdesantis10, I will send an email to KZ today and tell them about traveling recliners/theater seats. If/when I ![]() get a response back, I'll share with this great group! Attachments:
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Post by Chuck on May 10, 2017 10:39:37 GMT -5
Again I can' sat it enough This is a great reason to attend the Kz Rally and talk to the Kz Reps at the factory, the more that come an point out these problems the better the product will be in the future ... Who knows they may even help you fix the problem right there at the camp grounds  Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by rikopus on May 11, 2017 8:18:55 GMT -5
Chuck
It would be great if we could make the KZ Rally, but we just can't swing it this year. We hope there is a great turnout!
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Post by ronc on May 14, 2017 8:04:04 GMT -5
rikopus, I do believe the OSB floor board is 5/8" thick. It may be 3/4". When I made the blocks, I countersunk the holes 1/4" deep. This left 1/2" remaining for the thickness of the block to attach to the floor. With that thickness, I was safely able to use a 1" long screw to attach these blocks directly on the carpet, within the circle imprint. Hope this helps! Actually, in my 2017 381REF the floors are 5/8 marine grade tongue and grove plywood ... not OSB. The roof is 3/8 OSB. Many manufacturers do use OSB, but in the Durango Gold (do not know about the others), no OSB in the floor. |
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Post by jetzen on May 15, 2017 17:16:55 GMT -5
Just checked my theater seating and they do not come apart and the "feet" are screwed to a wooden board which is screwed to the slide floor.
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Post by Chuck on May 18, 2017 23:51:44 GMT -5
My Durango Gold 384RLT has 5/8 marine grade tongue and grove plywood as i an sure all the Gold line and other
Kz 5th wheel have
Safe Travels
Chuck
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