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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-06-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By mikestock
Sorry, I did a search before posting and for...

Sorry,
I did a search before posting and for some reason, didn't find it. My mistake.

Thanks

On Edit:

I think I inadvertantly searched on General Discussions only, not Maintenance.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-06-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By mikestock
Topic lost Can't find thread on hyd. cylinders

I had posted a thread on the problems I had with pitted cylinders on my 2007 3500RL. The postings concerned the problems I had with Leppert and the Rollin On RV and inability to get the 5 year LCI...
Forum: Maintenance 07-05-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,609
Posted By mikestock
My '07 3500RL came with 40 amp fuse but I have...

My '07 3500RL came with 40 amp fuse but I have blown it occasionally when raising the front end a long distance. Now I stop after 15 seconds or so, and move on to another task to let it cool before...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-05-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,235
Posted By mikestock
Whoever said the problem didn't exist with older...

Whoever said the problem didn't exist with older models was just lucky. My 2001 3255RL had freying on almost every single piece. I had trouble finding replacements but replaced those I could obtain,...
Forum: Maintenance 07-05-2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By mikestock
I have changed out the cylinder, but I still have...

I have changed out the cylinder, but I still have two others that are pitted, although not yet leaking. I have tried to smoothe out the rough ridges with 600 grit emory cloth.

I agree that the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-03-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,263
Posted By mikestock
I had a '01 model 3255RL and mounted their...

I had a '01 model 3255RL and mounted their standard mount on the large slide. Didn't worry about studs as I used through-bolts and reinforced the inside with 1/2" plywood and fender washers. On the...
Forum: Maintenance 07-03-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By mikestock
Well, as it turned out, Leppert contended that...

Well, as it turned out, Leppert contended that the cylinder was left exposed to the elements for too long a time, thus creating the problem. I replied that the cylinders had always been retracted...
Forum: Maintenance 04-04-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By mikestock
Leppert did confirm that their cylinders were...

Leppert did confirm that their cylinders were guaranteed for 5 years. I have to get some further details and call back to see how they handle replacements.
Forum: Maintenance 03-31-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By mikestock
Well, I was lucky enough to run into a Montana...

Well, I was lucky enough to run into a Montana owner in Topsail Hill Preserve SP who got me on track with Leppert, the original manufacturer. They do show the cylinder, available on their website for...
Forum: Maintenance 03-31-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By mikestock
I cannot see the gland well enough to tell how it...

I cannot see the gland well enough to tell how it is installed. If I can get the gland out and resecured I think I can smooth up the rod enough to minimize leakage. If not, I can purchase a piece af...
Forum: Maintenance 03-30-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By mikestock
Slideout hydraulic seal leaking

One of my four slides on my 2007, 3500RL has developed a fluid leak from the rod seal and after inspection I found rods on all three of the exposed cylenders to be seriously pitted. Chrome has flaked...
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