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43Duc's avatar
43Duc
Explorer
Apr 03, 2015

Rolling with Benches down?

I was wondering if it's okay to tow w/ the benches in my toy hauler in the down position? I frequently take trips with no motos in the back and always roll w/ the benches up. I was thinking it would be nice to roll w/ the benches down so when we take breaks, or stop for lunch, etc., I don't have to mess w/ the latches and whatnot. I know it's not that much time to put them down, but I'm curious if anyone does this! Thanks!
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  • dodgboy's avatar
    dodgboy
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2015
    Are you talking about the ones on the side? I think it would be better down, don't they have supports that contact the floor when down? Mine does and I leave them down all the time.
  • 43Duc's avatar
    43Duc
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2015
    Yes, the ones that usually latch up against the wall. They have legs that fold out when they are down.
  • nayther's avatar
    nayther
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2015
    trail-explorer wrote:
    DOWN. Easier to leave them down when no toys in.


    Same here

    But remove the table if its the one that mounts into the floor with posts. Over time the table rocks and the post bases crack, replaced both of mine once, now we pull up the table and put it on the bed.
  • Blackdiamond's avatar
    Blackdiamond
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2015
    I found out that when you leave them down, the legs can damage the floor finish from them bouncing.
  • Dirtclods's avatar
    Dirtclods
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2015
    nayther wrote:
    trail-explorer wrote:
    DOWN. Easier to leave them down when no toys in.


    Same here

    But remove the table if its the one that mounts into the floor with posts. Over time the table rocks and the post bases crack, replaced both of mine once, now we pull up the table and put it on the bed.


    2nd that on not having the table set up. I've replaced my sub mounts for the table once already.
  • dedmiston's avatar
    dedmiston
    Moderator
    Apr 03, 2015
    Blackdiamond wrote:
    I found out that when you leave them down, the legs can damage the floor finish from them bouncing.


    Same here. Those things bounce a lot. I think it's bad for the beds and bad for the floor.

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