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12-22-2018, 09:09 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Chardon
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #23084
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Ext. Door & Hitch
Our 2019 Montana has no exterior door holder so you can leave it open with just the screen closed. The wind keeps blowing it closed. Have others screwed a door holder into the exterior wall with no problem and what style seems best (or a definite no)?
Also, we are ordering a Ford F350 DRW truck and can get the hitch from Ford when ordering $1495 or buy independently. Any opinions? We have never towed a fifth wheel so looking for guidance. Our research is tending toward B & W.
Thanks!
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12-22-2018, 09:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Menifee
Posts: 1,109
M.O.C. #22986
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Anderson ultimate hitch LOVE IT !!!
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12-22-2018, 09:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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CW sells a nice stainless steel door holder opener latch.
The B&W is a choice hitch. Do you have a SWB and puck system?
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12-22-2018, 09:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Concerning your door, I would look into one of two things. They are putting magnets on the storage/basement doors now and that maybe an answer for you. I plan on doing this myself. The magnets are strong and you can purchase them from your dealer in either black or white colors. That is where I purchased mine. The second idea would be to put the arm and catch holder (that's what I call them anyway) that hook onto the door to keep them open. Again these can be purchased at any rv dealer.
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12-22-2018, 10:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Something like this for the door: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Hound-Aut...rv+door+holder
For a short bed I prefer Pullrite. On a long bed I would use B&W.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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12-23-2018, 01:06 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Kerrville
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #21569
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I used a phone magnet the kind you mount on your dash works great, y o u don't have to make any holes in your rig.
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12-23-2018, 07:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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if you are going to use your f350 a lot I'd look at the srw model.
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12-23-2018, 08:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,407
M.O.C. #21044
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Door holder
I put a holder on my door - see pic
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2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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12-23-2018, 09:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DQDick
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Same latch I installed. Been very happy with our Curt Q24K
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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12-23-2018, 10:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,407
M.O.C. #21044
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Door latch
Be sure to pre-drill the holes in the fiberglass, + dab a little silicone on the holes before installing the screws.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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12-23-2018, 12:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Trinidad, TX
Posts: 506
M.O.C. #20746
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Looks good Mike!
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50 Gallon Transfer Flow in bed tank w/ Trax 3
2018 Montana 3121RL
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12-23-2018, 03:19 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Marion
Posts: 234
M.O.C. #22281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mazboy
if you are going to use your f350 a lot I'd look at the srw model.
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I drive my Ram crew cab 4x4 dually with 8 foot bed every day. Hasn't been a problem.
5400 pound payload isn't a problem either, helps me sleep well at night.
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2018 Ram cclb 4x4 6.7 cummins/aisin dually
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12-23-2018, 03:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Menifee
Posts: 1,109
M.O.C. #22986
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For a short bed just turn the ultimate hitch around. Can’t beat a 38lb hitch that pulls 20k impressive engineering. I have a long bed so mine is turned in the other direction. At least look into them.
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12-24-2018, 07:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Fulton
Posts: 456
M.O.C. #20688
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OP stated DRW that will a long bed I believe.
B&W 20K is solid and well made paid under $900 installed at local tire dealer.
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2018 Montana 3731FL
MORryde IS/DiscBrakes
2017 F450 DRW KR 4x4
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12-24-2018, 07:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2018
Location: livingston,tx
Posts: 558
M.O.C. #21685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by R & S Woodie
Our 2019 Montana has no exterior door holder so you can leave it open with just the screen closed. The wind keeps blowing it closed. Have others screwed a door holder into the exterior wall with no problem and what style seems best (or a definite no)?
Also, we are ordering a Ford F350 DRW truck and can get the hitch from Ford when ordering $1495 or buy independently. Any opinions? We have never towed a fifth wheel so looking for guidance. Our research is tending toward B & W.
Thanks!
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We used magnets with double back tape, our f350 drw came with the 5th wheel hitch from ford, we have had no issues.
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12-24-2018, 08:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 865
M.O.C. #16013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish
I drive my Ram crew cab 4x4 dually with 8 foot bed every day. Hasn't been a problem.
5400 pound payload isn't a problem either, helps me sleep well at night.
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I can agree with this statement. Heavy camper + DUALLY = SAFTEY. Once you pull with one don`t really want to go back to SRW.
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake  no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes  ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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12-30-2018, 01:37 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: austin
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #13656
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I just bought a 2018 F350 drw with puck system, and found a used 20k B&W puck hitch for $650 On Craigslist.
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12-30-2018, 03:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
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Most RV parts places have stainless steel door holders. Stay away from the plastic ones unless you like replacing things frequently. I ordered my 2013 F-350 with the factory puck system and the factory option Reese hitch. That was less expensive than just getting the 5th wheel prep and then ordering the hitch for the puck system separately. Added possible bonus - the hitch will be covered by the truck factory warranty.
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2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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12-30-2018, 03:13 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Merrill
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #23192
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Door bracket and truck
I installed a door holder purchased at local camper dealer. One part screws into door, other part into sidewall. Works great!
Also have a 2013 F350 diesel with the camper package. No rails in the bed, works with a puck system. Love this. Currently have a Curt Q20 slider hitch but am thinking of purchasing a Blue Ox system, at which time my Curt will be for sale. Both are great systems, just personal preference!
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12-30-2018, 03:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Chattanooga
Posts: 663
M.O.C. #20906
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The friction hinges on our 3121 are so stiff, I don't think anything short of an F5 tornado would blow it closed. We have the B&W Companion on our 17 F350 dually with the factory puck system. Dealer installed it for $1k. Seems to pull good, but this is our first 5th wheel, so don't really have anything to compare to.
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2017 XLT 350 SCLB DRW 4X4
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