Forum: Maintenance
10-31-2024, 06:52 AM
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How critical are worn bushings? This is a very...
How critical are worn bushings? This is a very informative post - I never knew this was an issue. I have been intimidated by leaf spring maintenance after flipping a hanger or two and witnessing the...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-14-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Problem solved (i think) Thanks everyone
Lowered the nose of the Monty and, on a whim, added packets of tire balancing beads to all tires. Also on a whim had the bearings replaced on the suspect wheel. Took another 250 mile trip this...
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Forum: Additions & Improvements
10-10-2024, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-06-2024, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-06-2024, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Wow ok yeah - I was wondering about frame flex...
Wow ok yeah - I was wondering about frame flex when you said that and I have always been concerned about that issue. I will watch for this - so far I havent noticed it. Sounds like they may need a...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-06-2024, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-06-2024, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Hooking up to truck to hold up pinbox while...
Hooking up to truck to hold up pinbox while making the adustment to lower the nose did work - but boy oh boy - if you are not dead straight on the kingpin, you will get enough binding between the two...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-04-2024, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-04-2024, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-04-2024, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-03-2024, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Back to original tire wear issue - for a minute
On everyones advice, I went to a trailer axle alignment mechanic. I was told there were no camber, toe-in, or toe-out problems - the trailer was tracking as it should. They said f the rig wasn't...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
09-28-2024, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Never smelled any rubber burning...TPMS are on...
Never smelled any rubber burning...TPMS are on and the temp seems to be consistent on all wheels. I bought some balancing beads (Counteract brand) and I plan to install those on the questionalble...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
09-19-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
09-19-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Additional, additional information
I appreciate everyones input -thank you. What do you think of this? I believe the wheels are in alignment per measurements and spindle inspection. Dexter wants 1800 USD for another axle and then I...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
09-13-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Additional info
I appreciate everyone replies. So now, I cant get into Moryde shop till next year (Jan- Mar) and I dont like the idea of pulling into Indiana in the Winter so it may be a while. Meantime, I noticed...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
08-28-2024, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Tire rotation/ tread wear
Thank you all for the replies I am thinking about getting I./S. and disc brakes instead of replacing the axle, if indeed it is bent which it probably is. I will have it checked before I make that...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
08-28-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,030
Tire rotation/ tire wear
Greetings,
Does anyone have advice on proper tire rotation pattern on the Montana, or fifth wheel trailers in general? It is a little late to ask because I just got through rotating all four in...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-13-2024, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-12-2024, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
Wooly Bear caterpillars etc
Greetings again,
Like many of you I am sure, I have often been startled by insects when I go to remove my tire covers in preparation for a trip. I have come up against red wasps, daddy long leg...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
02-16-2024, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,692
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
02-12-2024, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,692
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
02-06-2024, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,692
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
02-06-2024, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,692
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
02-04-2024, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,692
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
02-04-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,692
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