Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > MOC Technical Forums > Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-31-2022, 12:23 PM   #81
twindman
Montana Master
 
twindman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,925
M.O.C. #5651
Quote:
Originally Posted by scottz View Post
I competed the job on my kitchen slide a couple weeks ago. It was more difficult than the dining slide because of the way they operate.

As the dining slide starts to retract, it immediately raises up over a full length wear bar. Bevel the UHMW strips and there is no problem with them staying under the slide.

The kitchen slide does not raise up as it retracts. I had to slightly (1/8") pick up the slide and put the strip under it. I put a 1" 90 degree bend on the end of the strip that is inside and fastened it to the inside of the slide. It is then covered with the trim. Without this end fastening to the inside, the strip will tear off. In other words, the slide is sitting on the UHMW strip at all times; retracted and extended. The dining slide does not; it ramps up onto the UHMW strip as it comes in.

In hind sight, I wish I had done the dining slide the same as I did the kitchen slide, but those UHMW strip have been on there for over a year; no problems.

Let me know if anyone wants photos or a clearer explanation.

I don't know much about UHMW, so how do you get a 90 degree bend in it? I was thinking like you that if I slide it inside before attaching outside, the leading edge may flex down and catch on the carpet or linoleum. Thanks.
 
__________________

Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
twindman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2022, 09:57 PM   #82
scottz
Site Team
 
scottz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,910
M.O.C. #19755
Put it in a vice, carefully warmed it up with a torch, bent it over, tapped it with a hammer to get a nice 90 degree bend, let it cool.

This slide sits on the UHMW all the time; unlike the dining slide that ramps up onto the UHMW as it starts to retract.

All the screws underneath are counter sunk and glued. You will notice I drilled holes for two rows of screw; before I found out there is only backing material for a screw to bite into on the edge of the slides. A couple inches in from the edge, it feels like cardboard. Only time will tell, but with it fastened inside, I think it will hold ok.

This is the kitchen slide. The dining slide has a solid floor the entire width; I put three UHMW strips on it; one on each end, one in the middle. They are all beveled. No issue with the edge catching on that slide; it raises up as it starts to retract. But, if I had to do it over again, I would do both sides like this.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	2022-08-09 17.58.57 cropped.jpg
Views:	24
Size:	475.4 KB
ID:	12967   Click image for larger version

Name:	2022-08-09 18.07.31 cropped.jpg
Views:	17
Size:	317.9 KB
ID:	12968   Click image for larger version

Name:	2022-08-09 17.55.30 cropped.jpg
Views:	30
Size:	563.0 KB
ID:	12969  
__________________
Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
scottz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-31-2022, 10:13 PM   #83
scottz
Site Team
 
scottz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,910
M.O.C. #19755
Here is a photo of the Dining slide wear bar installed.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Dining slide install 4 rear final -2.jpg
Views:	25
Size:	694.5 KB
ID:	12970  
__________________
Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
scottz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-18-2022, 07:32 AM   #84
Mic_
New Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Ray
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #31664
Thinking about the going the UHMW ski route.

should teh ski be long enough to always be on the wear bar (i.e. when fully extended the the ski is still riding on the wear bar)
This mean I jack up teh slide a bit to get it in far enough to remain on the ski.

rather than 'falling off' the wear bar as the slide hits full extension out?

thought?
Mic_ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-18-2022, 09:30 AM   #85
scottz
Site Team
 
scottz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,910
M.O.C. #19755
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mic_ View Post
Thinking about the going the UHMW ski route.

should teh ski be long enough to always be on the wear bar (i.e. when fully extended the the ski is still riding on the wear bar)
This mean I jack up teh slide a bit to get it in far enough to remain on the ski.

rather than 'falling off' the wear bar as the slide hits full extension out?

thought?
My dining slide (the one that ramps up as it starts in) skis do not always sit on the wear bar. I used the bevel method. So far (1.5 years), so good.

My kitchen slide (does not move up as it starts in) always sits on the skis as you describe. At first, I tried to do it the same as the dining slide; first time retracted they ripped off because the kitchen slide does not move up.
__________________
Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
scottz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-18-2022, 10:02 PM   #86
JKV
New Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #31495
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckS View Post
If anyone on this group would like the PDF I wrote regarding my repair of the Darco with HUMW PM me and I will email it to you.. The file is about 5.8mb in size with a lot of pics and more info on steps I used to do this repair.. The info might give someone else a better idea to improve improve what I have done
Chuck,

Please send your PDF regarding the repair of the Darco with HUMW. We plan to install this as preventative maintenance before we have issues. We already see some wear. Send to: ricknjana@msn.com

Thank you

Rick
JKV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-18-2022, 10:14 PM   #87
Carl n Susan
Site Team
 
Carl n Susan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,323
M.O.C. #4831
Quote:
Originally Posted by JKV View Post
Chuck,

Please send your PDF regarding the repair of the Darco with HUMW. We plan to install this as preventative maintenance before we have issues. We already see some wear. Send to: ricknjana@msn.com

Thank you

Rick
The PDF is available here on the MOC in the Files section. The link to it is:
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...?do=file&id=64
__________________
Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB

Carl n Susan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-18-2022, 10:16 PM   #88
Lee-CI
Montana Master
 
Lee-CI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 932
M.O.C. #30262
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...?do=file&id=64

This is Chucks PDF - at least I'm pretty sure that it is. Gleaned from the [Files] section.

Good luck!

Edit: Carl beat me to it! LOL
__________________
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
Lee-CI is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2022, 06:49 AM   #89
Daryles
Montana Master
 
Daryles's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,654
M.O.C. #24086
Chuck also made a video

Video by Chuck
https://youtu.be/EtgzzhXodlk
__________________
Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
Daryles is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2022, 09:23 AM   #90
Carl n Susan
Site Team
 
Carl n Susan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,323
M.O.C. #4831
Quote:
Originally Posted by Daryles View Post
Chuck also made a video

Video by Chuck
https://youtu.be/EtgzzhXodlk
That video is also now available in the Files section.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...?do=file&id=81
__________________
Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB

Carl n Susan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2022, 09:52 AM   #91
twindman
Montana Master
 
twindman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,925
M.O.C. #5651
Next question. My Darco is frayed right to the edge and even slightly up the side edge. Placing the repair underneath would still leave this open to the weather and more wear. Any ideas on this?

I was thinking of the Duo slide skis as they wrap around on the side, I think.
__________________

Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
twindman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2022, 07:21 AM   #92
Jamesb
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Boone
Posts: 311
M.O.C. #21011
Quote:
Originally Posted by twindman View Post
Next question. My Darco is frayed right to the edge and even slightly up the side edge. Placing the repair underneath would still leave this open to the weather and more wear. Any ideas on this?

I was thinking of the Duo slide skis as they wrap around on the side, I think.
Does your slide have rollers?
__________________
2018 Montana HC 362RD
2016 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax HD SRW
Jamesb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2022, 08:01 AM   #93
Mikendebbie
Montana Master
 
Mikendebbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,390
M.O.C. #21044
I think the rollers go with Schwintek slides. Hydraulic slides have wear bars. I am not sure what cable slides have.
__________________
MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
Mikendebbie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2022, 08:18 AM   #94
Lee-CI
Montana Master
 
Lee-CI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 932
M.O.C. #30262
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikendebbie View Post
I think the rollers go with Schwintek slides. Hydraulic slides have wear bars. I am not sure what cable slides have.
We can add the newer MHC units with the electric rack and pinion gear drives as having full length wear bars as well to the list. We only have rollers on the Schwintek bedroom slide.
__________________
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
Lee-CI is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2022, 09:02 PM   #95
sourdough
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Lamesa
Posts: 621
M.O.C. #26010
Darco wear seems inevitable. Where it is makes a big difference in how you try to rectify it. Some use beveled edges at the front of a uhmw strip etc. I won't do that because it puts pressure on that strip as it pushes against the wear bar to get up and over it. IMO a uhmw strip, placed where needed, extended past the wear bar so it never comes off is the optimum way. It doesn't take much to elevate the slide enough to slide the uhmw in.

As far as the darco being worn all the way up to the edge I would use the skis. They cover the worn bottom (unless a wider area) then cover the edges and attach under the transition strip. There is no worry about water intrusion with that install if the strip is sealed. OR you could have Keystone cover the entire bottoms of your slides under warranty with uhmw as I did....works very well. Darco under a slide is a problematic situation with a material that was never meant to slide over a wear bar for any length of time.
__________________
Danny and Susan wife of 55 years
2019 Ram Laramie 3500 6.4 4x4 CC 4.10 SRW
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
sourdough is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2023, 03:25 PM   #96
lauramalter
New Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Livingston
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #24273
Chuck, I would also like to get a copy of the PDF repair details, if possible. please send to lauramalter@gmail.com

Thank you so much
lauramalter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2023, 03:42 PM   #97
Carl n Susan
Site Team
 
Carl n Susan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,323
M.O.C. #4831
That video is also now available in the Files section.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...?do=file&id=81
__________________
Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB

Carl n Susan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-13-2023, 08:39 AM   #98
mtheo
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl n Susan View Post
The PDF is available here on the MOC in the Files section. The link to it is:
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...?do=file&id=64
Unfortunately that is the dinning room slide,I need the kitchen slide, anybody got that.
mtheo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-13-2023, 08:41 AM   #99
mtheo
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
Was your still under warranty. I didn’t catch mine early enough.
mtheo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-13-2023, 09:49 AM   #100
scottz
Site Team
 
scottz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,910
M.O.C. #19755
Quote:
Originally Posted by mtheo View Post
Unfortunately that is the dinning room slide,I need the kitchen slide, anybody got that.
I don't know what unit you have, but on my unit, the procedure is the same for both sides with one exception. See post 79 82 85
__________________
Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
scottz is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:06 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.