The theater seats/recliners in our 311BHS have blue lights, heat and massage capability. The controls are touch buttons in front of the cup holders. We can't tell if the heat option is on or off because the settings are indicated by how bright the lights get and the amount of heat generated isn't much. Off has a minimum brightness rather than no lights on at all. Because the light intensity between off and high also is negligible, we can never be sure that the heat is off. So we use the breaker to turn off power to the receptacle behind the recliners to make sure we haven't left them on. The problem with that is it's a GFCI receptacle and it's tied into every other GFCI receptacle (Island, outside main, outside kitchen, pass through), so they won't work either. Short of unplugging the recliners and just not using the lights/heat/massage features, does anyone have another solution? Thanks in advance.
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We have the same challenge with our seats, too.
We are thinking of trying this idea;, using a short extension cord that has a remote on/off switch.
We haven't climbed back there yet to know if this idea would work or what the plug situation looks like.
Maybe someone could comment or has a better idea.
Thanks,
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Originally posted by RobWNY View Post...Short of unplugging the recliners and just not using the lights/heat/massage features, does anyone have another solution? Thanks in advance.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HyperToug...075G/297302213
BobBob & Lynne
2020 Imagine 2970RL
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali HD 4x4 Duramax
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Thanks Chipster and RJAPCOK for the replies. Using an On/Off switch of some sort is a great idea. I'll have to give some thought to what kind. The one shown on Walmart would work fine I'm sure. The recliners just have one 3 prong plug that goes in a standard receptacle on the floor. The seats are quite heavy for what they are so I don't want to be moving them very often.2020 Silverado 2500HD LT, CC, 4X4 6.6 Duramax 3310LB Payload
2021 Grand Design Reflection 311BHS
Location: Southern Tier of Western NY
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Just a quick followup. I decided to buy one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's rated for 15A where the Walmart one is rated for 10A. Because of the heat/massage feature in the recliners, I thought I better go with the one rated for more amperage. This one is waterproof and can be used outside as well. Thanks again for the input!2020 Silverado 2500HD LT, CC, 4X4 6.6 Duramax 3310LB Payload
2021 Grand Design Reflection 311BHS
Location: Southern Tier of Western NY
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RobWNY Howard had issues with that remote setup. Seems it looses the programming between the remote and the base every time the base looses power.
https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...et-mini-review
Right now mine are unplugged. I'm thinking about doing the power strip as it can be turned on and off with your foot if done carefully.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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Jim
Seemed like every time we got too close to the theater seat controls, we would turn on one of the functions and usually is was the heat. We purchased an inexpensive wireless remote control power strip from Wal-Mart and use it to power the theater seats. Now we leave the power off to the seats until we want to use them. The remote control is stored in a cup holder for easy access.
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