Also, can you just sit a chair in the Airstream and not have to hook it down?
TNSue
If you can or can't just sit it in there IMHO it would be a bad idea for it to be loose so to speak. If you happen to slam on your breaks that thing could become a lethal weapon....................
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John G ___________________________ 1975 31ft Sovereign International ........Rear Bath Double Bed Model Tow Vehicle:1999 GMC Serria SLE Classic 1500 5.7Ltr System: Jordon 2020 Ultima Brake Controller Hook-Up: Equalizing Hitch and Sway Bar
I agree with GStephens. Our '77 31' came with a factory original chair and it didn't ever move, even driving through Louisiana.
The threat of the chair becoming a lethal object during a panic-braking situation doesn't seem to be likely. Someone would have to be in the trailer during towing in order to be threatened by a loose object.
I know a couple in WBCCI who had their couch removed from their TT. They replaced it with a pair of wingback chairs from their home.
I think any chair that fits you and the coach would be a good choice. You'll probably get a lot more for your money by avoiding the "special RV" chairs.
The weight of the chair should not be an issue if it can be carried into the trailer . If you have to have movers place it in the trailer then I would be concerned.
If the weight is real concern of yours, have your rig weighed and see how close you are to max capacity. If you are comfortable with your weight, then get what you want.
__________________ Brett G WBCCI #5501 AIR # 49
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Brett,
Thanks for the idea to weigh after the chair is in the trailer. I can remove the back and place it in the trailer. Not sure I can put the bottom in.
Will have to check this out and see how it goes.
But I will certainly think about weighing it. I do not carry much in my trailer but I need to know the weight.
What seems so strange though is there was a chair orginally in the RV but there are no holes in the carpet. Wonder how it stayed in one spot. That is why I was asking that question.
The occasional chairs in Airstreams are NOT tied or bolted down. I've pulled my unit and my previous Airstream many a mile without ever noticing the chair moving one bit. Granted, I haven’t had a major accident, but in that case, there would be a lot more to worry about than whether the chair moved or didn’t. Occasional chairs in motor homes are a different story because people are likely to sit in them as they travel down the road. In those situations, the chair must be attached and must be fitted with restraint systems, but not in a trailer since no one will be riding there.
You don’t have to purchase a chair that appears in an RV catalog. Any well made chair will work for you. The primary considerations should be that it be somewhat petite in stature so as to not take up much room in the relatively limited space of the Airstream living area. It should also be sturdy and well built because of the vibration that is going to occur. Consider a chair with a metal base though this is not an absolute necessity. A base with as much contact to the floor as possible is also an asset such a one with a circular base or one with five feet rather than three or four feet. The only other consideration would be that it be in a color and style that suits your interior décor. For ideas on what originally came in your trailer, look at interior pictures on airstreamphotos.com by pressing the photo button at the top of the page.
Thank you for your reply.
I have gone through the photos but can't seem to find a picture of a chair. Plus my computer is slow loading photos.
I have a rocke/recliner that I bought to put in the A/S and I believe it will fit. I will have to measure its' footprint and height. it looks rather large to fit in the spot I want to put it in.
It has a large round base which I believe will be ok. I am concerned about the weight though. How do you even out the weight when you have something like this on one side?
Quandry after quandry. Questions, questions. but worth it. Love my AirStream.
I am sitting here looking at my Lay-z-boy and wondering if it will fit. Have to take a measuring tape to it and see.
It is one of the smaller ones so perhaps it will do.
Will check it out today.
Hopefully it will work, would save $$$$.
TNSue
TNSue, I want to remove my front sofa and put my "favorite" chair in the A/S because it fits me perfectly. It has a round base and sits low to the ground. Because it has a curved back, I think it will match the curve of the A/S. I actually took a picture of it. Maybe I could e-mail the picture to you? I haven't measured it to see if it will fit through the trailer door but if a lazyboy can fit, I think this one will. The dilemma I face is the loss of the spare bed - especially if my mom (egads!) should want to visit!
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Nettie, GStephens did pose a question in my mind about the Lay-Z-Boy chair. It is pretty heavy so I would have trouble moving it around if I wished to. I believe about 100 lbs and that is a bit much to just pick up and haul even a few feet. I have carpet so it doesn't slide to well.
The back comes off so they fit in any door. It has a circular base that takes up quite a bit of space plus it is a swivel,rocker/recliner.
I may have to give up some comfort due to space problems.
If you remove your couch you could get an air mattress for guests. I have thought of that, but will probably keep the couch just for esthetic purposes. Silly reason, suppose.
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