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05-22-2018, 03:22 PM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Gettysburg
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #21827
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New here
Hello all,
Been full timing for 3 yrs now in my 2015 3440RL Montana. I'm navy and will soon be moving for the first time with my fifth wheel. It was delivered to my site by the dealer. I will be pulling it all the way to Mississippi with my 2016 2500HD Silverado with an Anderson ultimate fifth wheel hitch 2. Any advice on moving for the first time would be appreciated. I am also a do it yourselfer, any maintenance tips or repair tip will be great.
V/R,
Gabe
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05-22-2018, 03:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2018
Location: livingston,tx
Posts: 558
M.O.C. #21685
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Welcome to the forum, ex navy also. Take it slow and easy, read up on maintenance and torque your lug nuts regularly. Be safe.
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05-22-2018, 04:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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Check your tire pressure and if you have the standard Marathon ST tires replaced then with a set of G rated tires. The Marathon tires are called China Bombs for a reason. Even new they will blow out and do thousands of dollars damage to your camper. Tires are probably the no one topic around here in the summer.
Lynwood
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05-22-2018, 06:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,522
M.O.C. #18081
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GWK
Hello all,
Been full timing for 3 yrs now in my 2015 3440RL Montana. I'm navy and will soon be moving for the first time with my fifth wheel. It was delivered to my site by the dealer. I will be pulling it all the way to Mississippi with my 2016 2500HD Silverado with an Anderson ultimate fifth wheel hitch 2. Any advice on moving for the first time would be appreciated. I am also a do it yourselfer, any maintenance tips or repair tip will be great.
V/R,
Gabe
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Welcome to the forum.
I am bubble head plankowner. From where you are moving to I would think you are serving on what we called targets. We have the same year and model of coach. Removing the OEM tires was our first modification. Ours came with Trailer Kings. Make yourself a checklist and double, triple check the items on your list before you pull out. We just got the AUH installed and I am very pleased with tow ride vs the Reese Pro we had. Check the torque on ball. Best of luck with your move and thanks for your service.
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SOB
2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
16.8KWhr LiFePO4, 2.52 kw solar, 10kva Victron split phase
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05-22-2018, 07:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Welcome and hope the forum is helpful
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-22-2018, 07:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum and thanks for your service. Can't agree more with the tire advice given above.
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05-22-2018, 08:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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You say you are a do it yourselfer-- if you can check the bearings and repack them, it would be advised since the unit has been setting this whole time in one spot. The other advise is that you replace any OEM tires that may have come on the unit UNLESS they are Goodyear G614s. I would guess that the tires are Trailer Kings and are the same as Marathons and better known as "China bombs" because they are E series and you need G rated series on your unit to be safe. Goodyear makes them and so does Sailun. Sailuns are much cheaper than the Goodyear G614s so it is up to you on your purchase. Keep your speed relatively low 60-65 mph while going down the hiways and biways and you'll be in good shape. If you have not towed the unit before, I would suggest you also hook it up and take it to an open parking lot and practice turning, backing and parking the unit. This will give you some building of confidence for the trip to your new duty station. Good luck and thanks for serving!
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05-22-2018, 08:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Taylor Ridge
Posts: 224
M.O.C. #18049
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Agree on the tires also check torque on all suspension and pin box bolts. When towing remember the fifth wheel will track inside more than a bumper pull.
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05-22-2018, 08:44 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,923
M.O.C. #20477
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Welcome to the forum! Ditto on tires. Would try a couple of short fam trips before hitting the road. Take your time.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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05-22-2018, 09:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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Welcome to the MOC family from Washington St! Thank you for your service. Check the brakes, Bearings things tend to rust up while seten for some time also check all the tork on pin box & suspension bolts and yes its probably time for new tires.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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05-23-2018, 09:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Welcome to the forum
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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05-23-2018, 09:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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Welcome from Arizona. As said above tires. Thank you for you're service.
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