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06-18-2023, 05:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Full Timer
Posts: 118
M.O.C. #27665
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Just curious, have you all put your Montana on the scales? As full timers with all of our sh*t in the RV, I make it a point to weigh the combined rig every year or after any significant change. It is a basic CAT scale weighing, but at least I know where I am at...20,000 lbs for my 2013 3625RE. That is less than 1000 lbs shy of 16K on the Montana axles (which is why I upgraded to the 8K MorRyde axle option). With the MorRyde I/S, I am very happy that I no longer need to change leaf springs on the side of the highway, and I now can use the Goodyear G114s, which have a higher pressure (120 psi) and are built solidly.
MorRyde recommended either the Goodyear G114s or the Sailun LT215/75R17.5 LRH 16-Ply tires. I opted for GY because at the time the Sailun's were experiencing some quality issues.
Am I the only one that is up to the 20K range on their Montana??
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Full-Timing since 2018 in a 2013 3625RE, 2023 Ford F450DRW with High Output Diesel,
Custom kingpin-mounted hitch receiver for bike rack 2019
MorRyde I/S with 8K Axles & Goodyear G114 Tires on 17.5” aluminum wheels 2020
FlexArmor roof 2021, Starlink
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06-18-2023, 05:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Georgetown
Posts: 307
M.O.C. #18751
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I bought Sailuns from Simple tire. When they arrived I didn’t have time to get them mounted for a couple weeks. The next week I got a recall notice. My tires weren’t recalled but they were in between two serial number that were. Simple tire sent me a pickup number and I sent the tires back. Before I even got them to FedEx, my new tires arrived. Great service from Simple.
My Sailuns are wonderful. Have about 20 k on them already in anlmost two years and pulling them around now. My Sailuns are from Viet Nam. No problem for me!
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06-18-2023, 05:13 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Dover
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #28731
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X2 on the Hercules - I have had them for 2 years on a 2021 MHC 385BR. Rock solid performance. Traveled about 18,000 miles - they still look brand new.
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2021 High Country 385 BR
2021 Ram 3500 Dually, Diesel, LB, CC, 4x4
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06-18-2023, 05:29 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Conyers
Posts: 20
M.O.C. #18815
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Tires
I weighed my 2016 Montana 3791, with all tanks full 1/4 tank of diesel. 2005 Ram 2500, total weight was over 24,000!
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06-18-2023, 06:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,171
M.O.C. #6433
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VagabondLove
Just curious, have you all put your Montana on the scales? As full timers with all of our sh*t in the RV, I make it a point to weigh the combined rig every year or after any significant change. It is a basic CAT scale weighing, but at least I know where I am at...20,000 lbs for my 2013 3625RE. That is less than 1000 lbs shy of 16K on the Montana axles (which is why I upgraded to the 8K MorRyde axle option). …………..
Am I the only one that is up to the 20K range on their Montana??
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20,000 lbs for the trailer????? That is over 4,000 lbs over your GVWR!
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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06-18-2023, 06:45 PM
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#26
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Montgomery
Posts: 502
M.O.C. #7196
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Wow, do you get what you pay for?
I'ld be cautious as a failed Tire is probably the most likely "ruin your day" (or even the RV itself) possible occurrences.
No one has mentioned how much the Tires weigh...The Michelin XPS Ribs weigh 56 lbs - how much rubber (weight) is in less expensive tires? A LOT less as I recall.
After over 60K miles of towing my Fiver, I'll go for the heaviest, sturdiest Tire even if it is over $300
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06-18-2023, 07:08 PM
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#27
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Sartell
Posts: 51
M.O.C. #27179
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Hankook Vantra Trailer TH31 ST235/80R16 is now offered by Hankook and is the same size as your OEM which means no sacrificing ½" of clearance from your floor above. They are load range G (same load as the old 14 ply terminology) and from a South Korean company, which in my experience, is always more trustworthy than any Chinese company. These tires on my 2006 3500RL have provided sounder sleep time each night before the next day's travel and although this tire size is new in the U.S. market, this company has a solid reputation worldwide.
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Ozarks Jim
2006 3500RL Montana
2009 Duramax 2500 Sierra
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