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bucky's avatar
bucky
Explorer II
Jan 05, 2020

Ideas wanted to secure non fixed kitchen island

Our new to us Blue Ridge 3025RL has a wheeled kitchen island. When we got home with it the first time last week (200 I95 miles) said island was laying on it's side. Montana shares this floor plan and probably other Keystone models as well.
There are floor anchors and the strap was tight. It needs to be mid room so the opposing slides can close fully.
The counter top is heavy and juts out on one side so that stools can be in play, and it toppled to that side. Drawers are in play so I can't transport it upside down.
I'm thinking wedges might do it, or change the counter top so it's not so side heavy. The floor anchors seem flimsy, and stronger ones could be a trip hazard. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Jan 07, 2020
    Veebyes wrote:
    Large things that move should not have large movable things inside of them. Some non RVer thought that an island on wheels was a good idea.


    Could be a really neat idea, if it were executed properly. Think a puck system in the floor to anchor it down. Could even have a couple different anchor points. D@mn simple...

    Lyle
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Jan 06, 2020
    Large things that move should not have large movable things inside of them. Some non RVer thought that an island on wheels was a good idea.
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    Jan 06, 2020
    sayoung wrote:
    If the rv has more storage just get rid of it . If you need the cabinets/drawers then like already said, screw it down.

    X2
    B.O.
  • bucky's avatar
    bucky
    Explorer II
    Jan 06, 2020
    Sweet thing is resisting the fixed option but your votes can get it done. Thanks
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Jan 06, 2020
    Seems to me, extra recessed floor anchors might be in order. Might have to add anchors on the island, too. I was thinking of doing something like this had I bought a different FW.

    Lyle
  • sayoung's avatar
    sayoung
    Explorer
    Jan 05, 2020
    If the rv has more storage just get rid of it . If you need the cabinets/drawers then like already said, screw it down.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jan 05, 2020
    Obviously designed by non-RVers who never camped a day in their life. Are you reading this Charlie and Warren? Or is Forest River small potatoes? (Forest River, Inc., A Berkshire Hathaway company)
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Jan 05, 2020
    Place it Mid floor......close slides/check for any issues with slides or counter.
    If Good......Screw that rolling cabinet to the floor permanently


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