If all goes well we will be taking posession of our new trailer next week.
It has a king bed rear slide.
When travelling is there any weight restriction for stuff on the bed?
I have a memory foam topper that I would like to put on the bed (approx 35 lbs) as well as blankets and pillows so that everything is set up when we get to our camping site.
Does anyone support the inside end of the rear slide with a bracket, etc.?
Spree 245ks. 2005 4Runner Limited V8. Blue Ox WD hitch.
Guess I'm not the only one then. Count me in on the can't sleep in the middle of the night crowd.
Papa Bob
1* DW "Granny"
1* 2008 Brookside by Sunnybrook 32'
1* 2002 F250 Super Duty 7.3L PSD
Husky 16K hitch, Tekonsha P3,
Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs, Trailair Equa-Flex, Champion C46540
"A bad day camping is better than a good day at work!"
Bed linens and pillows are not going to hurt anything while underway. Some rear slides come with braces for support while closed and it is very important to use them if they are supplied. Just remember that it cannot be used while in but they are robust when out. Ours is a Queen and I wish it was a king! Happy camping!
2004 Starcraft Aruba 25RS, 2004 Dodge Dakota SLT extended cab. Just the two of us, 2 Jacks and a desire to roam!
We keep a couple of duffel bags w/clothing and some grocery items on ours when we travel. We do not go crazy and "load it up". We have the "old" KZ rear slide system. There was no "official" documentation from KZ about using a support brace during travel, but I called KZ and asked last year wheat their position was after reading of a few issues where the rear slide pulled the old ceiling track system out of the ceiling on the Frontiers. Long story short, they mailed me a support brace free of charge. I do use it, but didn't have any issues prior to using it either. The Spree line has a totally different rear slide system so I don't know what KZ recommends. Ask your dealer or call KZ direct. I have heard of NO Spree owners with rear slide issues or the need for the support brace yet. KZ 1800 768 4016.
You should be fine, is the kitchen in the front? That is where the weight comes into play. Not to mention in the rear is many times where your black and/or grey tanks are located. Just remember to try and pack evenly and everything wil be fine.
NCH
2000 Ford F350 4X4 PSD,CC, DRW
4:10's, BTM Muffler, Isspro Gauges,
Coolant Filter,CCV Mod
FTVB , Ford AIS
6.0 Cooler,SCT2 W/DP's 40 tow & 80 econo,Zoodad mod
2005 Keystone Hornet 30BHSS
Reese Dual Cam
Family of 4 saved by Grace!!! MY TRUCK OUR TRAILER
BUFFALODAN wrote: We keep a couple of duffel bags w/clothing and some grocery items on ours when we travel. We do not go crazy and "load it up". We have the "old" KZ rear slide system. There was no "official" documentation from KZ about using a support brace during travel, but I called KZ and asked last year wheat their position was after reading of a few issues where the rear slide pulled the old ceiling track system out of the ceiling on the Frontiers. Long story short, they mailed me a support brace free of charge. I do use it, but didn't have any issues prior to using it either. The Spree line has a totally different rear slide system so I don't know what KZ recommends. Ask your dealer or call KZ direct. I have heard of NO Spree owners with rear slide issues or the need for the support brace yet. KZ 1800 768 4016.
My experience and my trailer (K-Z Frontier) is exactly the same as Buffalodan's except that I did have a problem with the screws coming out of the ceiling track when traveling. KZ had a fix to keep the screws from coming out as easily. I always use the brace they sent and have had no further problems during the almost five years that I've had the trailer. The ceiling glide keeps things straight, but doesn't actually support the slide. It was the bumping up and down when traveling that created the problem. I do like the rear queen slide. Allows extra space when extended that I don't have to account for when towing and backing.
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