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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-05-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Diesel guy
get the 3.55s

Get the 3.55s. The 10 Speed has a higher 10th gear OD .632 then the 6 speeds 6th gear .673. If you get the 3.31s it will shift more. These engines like to run around 2000 RPMs. The 3.55s is a better...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-03-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,308
Posted By Diesel guy
check your springs

My 22 3781RL has the Dexter Gladiator 7K lb axles (50% thicker tube axle) and 4K lb springs. I did contact Dexter and ask them if the 7K lb axle was rated higher since it has a thicker wall. They...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-02-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
Posted By Diesel guy
Get the 4.10s. Your Powerstroke makes max torque...

Get the 4.10s. Your Powerstroke makes max torque at 2000 RPMs on a dyno. The 10 Speed has a .632 10th gear. it will stay in gear towing vice shifting more with 3.55s. My 17 F350 DRW with 4.10s stays...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-14-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,219
Posted By Diesel guy
Same issue

My 22 3871RL has the same issue. I had the dealership check the tanks out and found no issues. He said the same thing about the tanks being level. I fill them before I empty and jack up the front end...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-23-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By Diesel guy
Send the axle serial number to Dexter. They will...

Send the axle serial number to Dexter. They will tell you what brakes came with those axles. I have a 22 Montana 3781RL legacy . I think it was a late 22 build. I have the disc brakes. Hopefully you...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-23-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By Diesel guy
E mail Dexter with your axle serial numbers they...

E mail Dexter with your axle serial numbers they will send you the axle specs, bearing and brakes. My 2022 3781RL legacy has Kodiak disc brakes and a Dexter actuator
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-26-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,564
Posted By Diesel guy
You should have load range E tires on your truck....

You should have load range E tires on your truck. Run them at 80 psi when towing. You probably have a 6250 rear GAWR. Your tire max load is 6390 lbs at 80 psi. If your rear axle load is higher then...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-26-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,369
Posted By Diesel guy
Thumbs up Drw 4x4

Both of my tow vehicles have been 4X4. I have been to a few campgrounds with stone or sandy roads were I had to use 4WD to get my camper up the road. Most 3/4 ton trucks have a very low payload to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-18-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,226
Posted By Diesel guy
Your correct but the tire diameter and weight...

Your correct but the tire diameter and weight also change braking. A good example is the F350 and F450. F450 has bigger brakes but has larger heavier tires. If you do the calculations they both have...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-14-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,226
Posted By Diesel guy
Fords have the same size brakes on SRW and DRW. ...

Fords have the same size brakes on SRW and DRW.

Type 4-wheel vented-disc ABS (standard)
Front (rotor diameter) 14.29" (363 mm) (F-250/F-350)
15.39" (391 mm) (F-450)
Rear (rotor diameter) 14.29"...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-06-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,733
Posted By Diesel guy
Why did you add air bags? My 3781FL on my 17 F350...

Why did you add air bags? My 3781FL on my 17 F350 DRW has 3800 lbs of pin weight. Really no issues handling the weight. It does bounce a little harder then my old fifth wheel that had 2700 lbs pin...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-06-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,054
Posted By Diesel guy
My 2022 3781RL had the pipe capped off. I just...

My 2022 3781RL had the pipe capped off. I just added the quick disconnect from E trailer with a adapter
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-06-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,733
Posted By Diesel guy
I never had a issue on my last 41 foot 13500 lb...

I never had a issue on my last 41 foot 13500 lb fifth wheel. My 2022 Montana 3781RL doesn't seem to have any issues. I do have the gladiator axles. Have you weighed your trailer to check your axle...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-05-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,733
Posted By Diesel guy
F350 drw

I am pulling a 3871RL with a 17 F350 DRW diesel. The SRW rear axle rating and load capacity is the problem with a SRW F350. My son 19 F350 cclb has a 11500 lb GVWR and a rear axle gawr of 7250 lbs...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-28-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,926
Posted By Diesel guy
I have a I dash on my 17 F350 DRW diesel. I have...

I have a I dash on my 17 F350 DRW diesel. I have it set up for engine temperatures and EGTs. I also show DPF soot level and if Regen is on or off. I know when my truck goes into Regen so I know to...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-27-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 371
Posted By Diesel guy
Bed slider

I have a 22 3871RL I keep reading about beds tearing up the floor due to rollers failing and the box sitting on the floor. I checked my rollers under the bed and one side was sitting on the floor....
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-19-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,053
Posted By Diesel guy
Before you make a tire decision go weight your...

Before you make a tire decision go weight your camper loaded to go camping. Then decide what tire rating you need. If you upgrade to a heavier ply tire look at a spring isolator like cree 3000 to...
Forum: RALLY CALENDAR 08-19-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,970
Posted By Diesel guy
How do we register and make reservations for the...

How do we register and make reservations for the November rally in Myrtle Beach? We have a new Montana and are interested in going
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