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Post by garybushey on Feb 17, 2018 15:05:00 GMT -5
For those with a model that has a built in patio, do you leave them down all the time? I saw a post on Facebook where someone mentioned they do not handle getting wet a lot very well so I was wondering what others do.
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Post by Bobcat on Feb 19, 2018 17:44:03 GMT -5
Good question, as I am new to the patio. Maybe a question for MorRyde? They have been helpful with helping me change the tension to make it easier for me to close. I love the extra open-ness it provides and I had mine open on the weekend and it was rainy, so will anticipate the answer.
I do close it when I am not there for several reasons.
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Post by Chuck on Mar 2, 2018 13:14:02 GMT -5
Well they say these trailers are built to withstand the weather, just how much weather it will withstand is a great question ... I would leave our horse trailer ramp down sometimes weeks at a time, it had a rubber pad with 2x4 boards every so often across the ramp so the horse's would slip when wet... I had that trailer about 5 years an never had a problem, but it was a horse trailer an not a RV lol Another good question to ask at the Kz rally, marked it down on my question pad for the rally  Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by garybushey on Mar 3, 2018 11:53:46 GMT -5
Well they say these trailers are built to withstand the weather, just how much weather it will withstand is a great question ... I would leave our house trailer ramp down sometimes weeks at a time, it had a rubber pad with 2x4 boards every so often across the ramp so the horse's would slip when wet... I had that trailer about 5 years an never had a problem, but it was a horse trailer an not a RV lol Another good question to ask at the Kz rally, marked it down on my question pad for the rally Safe Travels Chuck Thanks Chuck. I will not be attending the rally so hopefully you will get an answer. |
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Post by kaboom on Mar 4, 2018 0:17:19 GMT -5
I walked through a 371RLT a couple weekends ago. The patio deck looked to be made of the same materials as my 3311TQ Venoms ramp door. My ramp door is not designed to be left open in the rain.
I sure would get the manufacturers opinion.
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Post by kaboom on Mar 4, 2018 0:17:49 GMT -5
I walked through a 371RLT a couple weekends ago. The patio deck looked to be made of the same materials as my 3311TQ Venoms ramp door. My ramp door is not designed to be left open in the rain.
I sure would get the manufacturers opinion.
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Post by rvdude on Mar 5, 2018 0:05:34 GMT -5
I don't know what the back patio is made of on a Durango Gold, but at the Thousand Trails I go to, there is a Sandpiper with the rear patio and I have never seen the rear door up. It has always been in the open position. Would be interesting to know what the correct answer is.
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Post by Bobcat on Mar 5, 2018 8:31:01 GMT -5
I believe they are all made by MorRyde, so the deck is the same as the Venom as many other brands. I've seen people leave them down for weeks at a time at the park where I frequent but have not asked their opinion, as this is my first experience with one. I may contact MorRyde and see what their opinion is on usage, but it seems to be well built. At least on mine, the hinge area is not exposed and the sides are powder coated to help withstand the elements. Not sure if the netting is UV stabilized for long term sun exposure, which for me is a must here in Texas.
I will post any reply MorRyde provides, for all to review. But would still like to hear KZ thoughts too!
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Post by rvdude on Mar 5, 2018 10:48:07 GMT -5
The ramp door on my KZ toy hauler is made by Lippert. Mine is not one of the kind that makes the patio, so it is never left open. As for the sun in Texas... I know what you're talking about . I've been here all my life.
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Post by Chuck on Mar 5, 2018 11:44:04 GMT -5
On the list for the rally but rvdude has to remind me unless you get a good answer back from Kz, LCI or MorRyde  You guys are making me home sick all this talk of Texas, ya all just keep it up, just keep it up, I'll get ya dang it  Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by Bobcat on Mar 5, 2018 13:39:12 GMT -5
Got a great park off the beaten path within driving distance to Austin and San Antonio, love to say hi and cook out! Let me know if you get this way!!! Plus there are some really good wineries and antique shows around. Have I twisted the arm yet?
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Post by rvdude on Mar 5, 2018 15:05:23 GMT -5
I'm good with it... but Chuck has a boss (otherwise called wife) and she ain't having any part of Texas. I'll check with you when I get the chance to make it that way. I'm about 20 minutes south of Houston.
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Post by fpopjfj on Mar 5, 2018 16:11:02 GMT -5
I'm with Chuck's wife, after being stationed at Lackland AFB, Amarillo AFB, Shepherd AFB, and Dyess AFB and losing an x-wife there, which I'm NOT trying to find, I've had my fill of Texas.
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Post by rvdude on Mar 5, 2018 21:00:50 GMT -5
Understood! Texas is all I know, besides what keeps me fat and keeps diesel in the truck is here, so I will be staying.
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Post by Chuck on Mar 6, 2018 12:01:50 GMT -5
Only state I know that it can snow in the north an you can get a sunburn in the south on the same day  Of course it's only one of two states that takes you three days from the south to the north to get out off, the other state you have to cross the frozen tundra As well the sun shines at least 300 days year, not like the state we live in where it rains just about that much Yep, I use to have a wide brim Stetson an a tan an ride a motor cycle almost every day, now I have web feet an a canoe with water wings for our trailer Ugh  Yep I long for rattle snakes, sage brush an red ants, sun shine, clear sky's an real Texas chili  Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by rvdude on Mar 7, 2018 0:02:51 GMT -5
Don't forget the mosquitos and love bugs...
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Post by Bobcat on Mar 7, 2018 10:20:29 GMT -5
Rvdude- I am actually about 20 min south of Houston myself, and the other is the "weekend getaway". Howdy neighbor!! Love bug season is almost here so fill up the window wash fluid!
Have sent MorRyde an email, and will share when they get back with me. They are usually very responsive.
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Post by Chuck on Mar 7, 2018 15:20:47 GMT -5
I do remember the love bugs an mosquitos, always called them dive bombers because they were as big  MorRyde people are really nice folks, we were camped right side of the MorRyde rep at the Kz rally last year, really nice guy, tried my best to talk him into a set of new steps for exchange for are old MorRyde but he wouldn't go for it ... He did say he would give me one heck of a discount ... George an Vickie did get a set to replace there fold out under trailer steps, looked nice an they got a great deal on them along with the hand rail The also provided a great lunch an free T-Shirts along with lunch at the factory tour, from what I hear we will have another tour of the factory this year again along with the Kz factory lunch an tour .... Not may spots left to sign up, I believe it's something you don't want to miss if you are able to attend ... great deals on stuff an lots of food, I thing I gained 10 pounds that week LOL Safe travels  |
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Post by Bobcat on Mar 8, 2018 11:50:58 GMT -5
All-
After a conversation with a tech at MorRyde, I am told there are some material in the patio door/ ramps they use that needs to stay as dry as possible. I asked specifically if it was the mechanism or the mat on the ramp itself, and they just said "some material in the door". So if at all possible don't leave it down in the rain or if you are in an area that has heavy dew in the morning. They did not disclose what the material was, just that it would not hold up to being wet very well. They did not see an issue with it being down for extended periods of time in the sun, or any location that is fairly dry.
If anyone has a chance to talk to a MorRyde rep at the rally it would be interesting to hear what the mystery material is, if they will disclose it at all.
Hope this helps answer and understand the question!!!
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Post by rvdude on Mar 8, 2018 19:04:35 GMT -5
Hey neighbor, bring it to the rally and show it off and find out straight from the source!
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