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01-30-2023, 10:10 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Cranberry Township
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #31716
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Frame flex sidewall crack
We have a 2021 3121RL and have developed a small crack protruding out from the lower left corner of the bedroom slide most likely due to the dreaded frame flex issue. We are located in western PA just north of Pittsburgh. I know all about Affinity RV and can take the rig to them. Keystone, though, has provided the name of Colton RV near Buffalo, NY as a place that does this sort of repair work. They are 3 hours away verses 6 hours to Affinity. Was wondering if anyone is familiar with Colton RV and had the frame flex repair work done by them? If so, would you recommend them? TIA!
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01-30-2023, 10:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,758
M.O.C. #30417
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First of all welcome to the MOC and sorry to hear about your problem. I can't answer your question but I'm sure someone here can. Good luck with the fix.
Can I ask what you're pulling with and what kind of hitch you're using?
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, 720 watts Solar, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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01-30-2023, 10:33 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Cranberry Township
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #31716
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Pull with a 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 turbo diesel Denali Ultimate. Standard bed prepped with puck mounts. Using B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch. Very pleased with truck and hitch.
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01-30-2023, 03:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,758
M.O.C. #30417
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I have the same TV as you and my trailer is similar except an HC. I guess you've put some miles on it. Rough roads?
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, 720 watts Solar, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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01-30-2023, 03:54 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Cranberry Township
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #31716
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Not really. Owed it only 1 1/2 years and only put 5K miles on it so far.
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01-30-2023, 03:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,758
M.O.C. #30417
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Well then I guess you drew the short straw. 
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, 720 watts Solar, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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01-31-2023, 03:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 1,018
M.O.C. #30262
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Welcome to the MOC family. Let us know how you come out with your issue
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 Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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01-31-2023, 07:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 587
M.O.C. #28430
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We live 2 miles from Colton in Orchard Park NY. They are the go to RV dealer in our area based on customer satisfaction. We almost bought a Solitude from them but liked the Montana a little better so ended buying elsewhere. They have a large stand alone repair facility A few miles away in Blasdell NY. They have been around for many years and I would not hesitate to go there for repairs if Keystone recommended them. Colton does sell Montana, but not at either of their two Buffalo Area locations. Good luck and let us know how you make out with them if you use them. I certainly would like to know for our future reference.
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Mark & Karen
2021 3121rl - slide toppers, cottage white, X-Factors, disc brakes, 300ah Lithium, DC/DC charging, Gen-Y pinbox. 2021 F-350, 6.7L, SRW CC LB - B&W Companion
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01-31-2023, 08:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: woodstock
Posts: 567
M.O.C. #8174
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Ask the factory for guidance, but the best us Affinity. Maybe there us a dealer clause to you just ask other owners for a good dealer
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Montana Master
Woodstock Ga
2020 3931 FB Legacy
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02-05-2023, 03:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bencia
Posts: 540
M.O.C. #25828
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Welcome to the forum!!
Take it to the shop Keystone recommends to make the structural stress crack permanent repair then you will be sure it is done correctly. Besides they are closer.
I was fortunate that my dealer (250 mi) from my home could do the repair, as we we able to drop off pm our way back home from a camping trip close to the dealer vs. towing it to them from home. They made the repair on the side with the crack and Keystone had them make same repair on opposite side as a preventative measure ALL under warranty. No issues since the repair.
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02-05-2023, 03:41 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Erie
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #14627
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Keith, you may want to talk with Ansley RV in Altoona PA. I've had good service on my 15 there.
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02-05-2023, 05:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: woodstock
Posts: 567
M.O.C. #8174
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Just like we have said if you can find people that have used them also check with the factory on their repairs. 3 hours is better but it’s a sure thing at affinity.
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Ed
Montana Master
Woodstock Ga
2020 3931 FB Legacy
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02-05-2023, 06:02 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Dacula
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #32237
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Sidewall stress crack
Hi All. We have same problem. Has anyone had repairs done here in the Atlanta area?
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02-05-2023, 08:49 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Vermilion
Posts: 21
M.O.C. #27220
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Had same issue, had mine fixed at my dealer here in Ohio. they did a good job and were thorough. I would make sure they check all welds on the entire front of rig. keystone requested photos before doing fix. here are a few pics.
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Paul & Erika
2020 F-350 6.7 PSD crewcab DRW, Reese 27k M5 hitch, 2021 Keystone Montana 3120RL Legacy
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02-05-2023, 09:22 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Dacula
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M.O.C. #32237
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Thanks!! Appreciate the pics!!
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02-06-2023, 05:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 1,018
M.O.C. #30262
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Quote:
Originally Posted by makeithappen
Had same issue, had mine fixed at my dealer here in Ohio. they did a good job and were thorough. I would make sure they check all welds on the entire front of rig. keystone requested photos before doing fix. here are a few pics.
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Good Lord if the weld repairs went as well as the fiberglass work, then your Ohio dealer really did an awesome job! 
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02-06-2023, 11:26 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Vermilion
Posts: 21
M.O.C. #27220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee-CI
Good Lord if the weld repairs went as well as the fiberglass work, then your Ohio dealer really did an awesome job! |
Thanks I thought they did a great job. When I talked with the guy who did repairs he said he has done quite a few, same issue cracking in that lower corner of the slide. It was not just Montana with this issue. They did not have to do any welding thankfully. They wanted to make sure none of the welds had cracks or broke. So far so good.
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Paul & Erika
2020 F-350 6.7 PSD crewcab DRW, Reese 27k M5 hitch, 2021 Keystone Montana 3120RL Legacy
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02-06-2023, 11:28 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Vermilion
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M.O.C. #27220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RevBruce50
Thanks!! Appreciate the pics!!
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No problem. Hope you find someone and all goes well.
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Paul & Erika
2020 F-350 6.7 PSD crewcab DRW, Reese 27k M5 hitch, 2021 Keystone Montana 3120RL Legacy
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06-06-2023, 12:43 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: houston
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #27194
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Do you know if it’s possible to access that area from inside the bedroom?
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06-06-2023, 04:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,930
M.O.C. #19944
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I’d talk with any recommended dealer/shop. To me if they’ve do dozens, I’d be comfortable.
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