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07-10-2015, 12:31 PM #1
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Free Standing Chair Tie Downs
I didn't care for the black nylon strap tie downs that you had to buckle your free standing chairs to. It looked sloppy. The straps were screwed into the floor and you had no choice but to leave them there when you were camping. I decided to unscrew the straps and replace them with "D" Rings and Bungee Cords. I found the "D" Rings at Home Depot, purchased a 10 foot length of 3/8" Bungee Cord, and a package of Bungee Hook ends at a local hardware store. After screwing the "D" Rings in place I custom sized the Bungee Cords and the job was done. No more loose black nylon straps laying on the floor. Securing the chairs for travel is a breeze.
Susan and Jim
2015 Reflection 27RL
2013 Ford F350 Diesel Crew Cab 4x4 SRW
PullRite Superglide 16K Hitch
Timbren SES
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07-10-2015, 01:38 PM #2
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Haven't used the straps on my 303RLS yet, chairs don't move when towing. Didn't do it either in previous trailer I towed for 10 years. Actually, now that I think back, that trailer had no tiedown straps to hold chairs in place. They don't move on the carpet.
Don & Judy
Charlotte - SPCA Special
2014 Reflection 303RLS
2019 F350 Dually CC LB 6.7L
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07-10-2015, 01:42 PM #3
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Great idea, thank you!
Russ, Maureen, & Victor the Boxer
2012 Ford F350 Lariat DRW 4x4 - 6.7 Diesel
2015 Grand Design Solitude 375RE
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07-10-2015, 03:28 PM #4
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Andy & Julie
Gig Harbor, Wa
2014 Solitude 369RL S/N 104
2012 F350 SWR 4x4 CC 6.7 Diesel
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07-10-2015, 10:21 PM #5
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Great idea, especially on some rough roads, thanks!
John, Susan & Luke
2015 Reflection 303 RLS #867
Bakersfield, CA
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07-16-2015, 09:56 AM #6Papa SmurfGuest
The first thing I did, when I got home, was remove those ugly straps. I did not have them in my last two fifth wheels, so I do not know why I would need them now? My chairs have never moved. In the 369RL, there is not really anywhere they could actually go. They are trapped by surrounding structures or furniture, when the slide is closed.
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07-16-2015, 07:16 PM #7
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we don't tie ours down either the tech that did our walkthrough said they come delivered from Grand Design not tied down so he didn't think there would be a need for them
John & Caren
2014 Solitude 369RL #331
2005 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Cummins & manual 6 speed
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07-16-2015, 07:30 PM #8
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We removed the factory tie downs too but we do wrap one of the straps around the leg of each chair (we only carry 2 chairs) and around the table pedestal although we probably don't even need that.
Paul "Poppy" and Deb Cervone
2022 Imagine XLS 22MLE
2021 Imagine XLS 17MKE - SOLD ; 2015 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS - SOLD
2016 GMC Denali 3500HD SRW Duramax/Allison CC 4x4; Tire Minder TPMS
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