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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-04-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,318
Posted By Sac Colorado
The engine manufacturer is Cummins not Cummings

The engine manufacturer is Cummins not Cummings
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-03-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,318
Posted By Sac Colorado
If you work on your truck get a RAM

Hi. I've always liked and owned Ford's. But when I bought my last and current truck - 2017 RAM 3500 SRW Laramie longhorn with a high output Cummins and an Aisin tranny. It came down to my ability to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-30-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,242
Posted By Sac Colorado
JCulver, I'm assuming that you haven't had any...

JCulver, I'm assuming that you haven't had any issues with the FOX 2.0 shocks and your factory auto air suspension in the rear? I don't know why but many shocks makers state that their shocks will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-30-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,242
Posted By Sac Colorado
Hi, I have a '17 RAM SRW shortbed 3500 with...

Hi,

I have a '17 RAM SRW shortbed 3500 with the RAM auto air suspension in the rear. I've wanted to switch the factory shocks to Bilstein's but when I looked up the correct Bilstein shocks for the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-11-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,428
Posted By Sac Colorado
Hi Rick, I pull a '13 3100RL (probably a...

Hi Rick,

I pull a '13 3100RL (probably a hair less than 14,000 loaded) with a '17 RAM 3500 w/ a short-bed, 18' wheels, SRW, 6.7 Cummins with 3.42 rear-end, an Aisin 6-speed transmission, and the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-08-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,370
Posted By Sac Colorado
Hi, I have the commercial grade S637 tires on my...

Hi, I have the commercial grade S637 tires on my Montana - they say "Made in China" on the tire. Someone mentiioned that they are apparently also manufactured in Vietnam and South Korea but mine say...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-08-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,370
Posted By Sac Colorado
Scattershot, I have Sailun G-rated tires on...

Scattershot,

I have Sailun G-rated tires on my Montana - not original but an upgrade. I haven't had any issues with them. I did want to mention, based on your comment, that Sailun's are made in...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-25-2019, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,359
Posted By Sac Colorado
Hi, after you fix the wiring also make sure that...

Hi, after you fix the wiring also make sure that the fuse for those lights is intact and good. When we bought our used Montana the same lights wouldn't come on in our unit. The previous owner...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-04-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,730
Posted By Sac Colorado
Hi, There are a lot of good tools out there...

Hi,
There are a lot of good tools out there these days. I personally have a Makita 1/2" impact. The reason Mikita - because it was my tool "system" brand. The 20V lithium batteries are pretty pricey...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-26-2019, 10:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 15,331
Posted By Sac Colorado
penta, the "right" rear end depends on a lot of...

penta, the "right" rear end depends on a lot of factors. My '17 RAM 3500 4x4 cummins diesel has 900 lb/ft of torque and it has a 3.42 rear-end. It has no problem moving my 14,000 lbs Montana -...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-26-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 15,331
Posted By Sac Colorado
If you have the right rear-end you can move the...

If you have the right rear-end you can move the Montana with a big gasser or diesel.
I drive a lot in the mountains of Colorado and the the diesel is all about the "exhaust brake"!
I drive a 2017...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-14-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,824
Posted By Sac Colorado
The "2017 RAM Diesel Supplement Document" says Full Synthetic can be used.

Hi, I have a 2017 RAM 3500 4x4 with the 6.7 cummins and I've been running Shell T6 Rotella 5W40 full synthetic since the first oil change. I've attached page 179 from the "2017 RAM Diesel Supplement"...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-26-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,098
Posted By Sac Colorado
Hi Ted4110, I purchased the EEZTIRE TPMS...

Hi Ted4110,

I purchased the EEZTIRE TPMS last year and I haven't had any problems with it - multiple trips. My Montana is only 35'9" pulled by a short bed truck. I say that because if you have a...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 06-25-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,855
Posted By Sac Colorado
Simple Tire - mounted and balanced at Discount Tire

Bought mine at "Simple Tire". I ordered them and 4 days later they were leaning against the front steps early in the morning. I paid about $100 to discount tire to mount, balance and install...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-13-2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,914
Posted By Sac Colorado
Carl - thank you for your response and solution....

Carl - thank you for your response and solution. I think I did it right because both arms are now completely flush. I pulled the awning material on the cylinder (a way from the RV side). It looks...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-13-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,914
Posted By Sac Colorado
Thanks curtis934! My only concern is I don't...

Thanks curtis934! My only concern is I don't think that my issue was that way at installation. I believe the front arm has been flush in the past with about 1/2" to the sidewall from top to bottom.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-13-2018, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,914
Posted By Sac Colorado
Dometic awning won't retract flush

Hi,

I have a 2013 Montana 3100RL. Last night I retracted the awning and the front support arm wouldn't go flush with the outside sidewall. The back arm is ~1/2" from the sidewall (top to bottom)...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-18-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,579
Posted By Sac Colorado
2017 RAM 3500 w/Cummins - "Cold Weather Group"...

2017 RAM 3500 w/Cummins - "Cold Weather Group" $95 option. It says it includes "Engine block heater" and "Winter front grill cover" on the window sticker. I think they all come with the engine block...
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