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05-04-2016, 06:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,328
M.O.C. #3699
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What is the secret to keep fenders tight?
On our first outing yesterday many of the screws that hold the plastic fenders on the Monty loosened up and some fell out. They are just basic sheet metal screws. What have folks done to stop this annoying problem?
Thanks!
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Bob and Nancy Kassl Fall Creek, Wisconsin
2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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05-04-2016, 06:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Got to Lowes and in the specialty hardware drawers in the hardware aisle they have speed nuts or slip nuts in packages. Put these on the back of the screws inside of the fenders and your problems are solved!
Here is what they look like:
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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05-04-2016, 07:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,328
M.O.C. #3699
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Fantastic, great idea. Thanks
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Bob and Nancy Kassl Fall Creek, Wisconsin
2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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05-04-2016, 07:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Yep we have used the same as Bingo. Spring nuts or speed nuts they call them and they are the solution.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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05-04-2016, 08:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I know I'm in the minority but have never had a problem with ours in almost 5 years full timing. 
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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05-04-2016, 08:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Depends on who was operating the screwdriver when the fenders were installed. Over-tighten any at all and it strips the area where the fender attaches and there is nothing that can be done other than try to fasten them another way. Been there, done that and finally reached a resolution that is maintenance free.
Bingo
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05-04-2016, 11:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: owen sound
Posts: 491
M.O.C. #17566
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Seen more than a few laying on the side of the road, after loosing one on a Crossroads fiver I started using silicone on the backside of the screws. works perfect, did it to the new Montana after getting home from dealer after pickup to find 3 screws gone and the rest lo0se. Tightening or not tightening won't change the fact they will vibrate lose so the silicone fixes all that and it remains flexible and won't dent the light aluminum skirting etc... good luck
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05-04-2016, 12:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Arroyo Grande
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #6460
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I agree with Bingo on the speed nuts. Also I had the trailer tires balanced. I have lost one since then, (about 8,000 miles) Bill
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05-04-2016, 02:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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I am with Bingo. I use speed nuts and have not lost a screw.
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05-04-2016, 03:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Got the same tip from Bingo several years ago about this fix and it works great! Have shared it with many other campers since then. Just another example of the great tips and ideas we can find here!!
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05-04-2016, 03:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by PackerFan
Got the same tip from Bingo several years ago about this fix and it works great! Have shared it with many other campers since then. Just another example of the great tips and ideas we can find here!!
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We benefited from Bingo's solution as well. No more loose/missing fender screws! 
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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05-04-2016, 04:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Cumming
Posts: 2,820
M.O.C. #919
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I will be geting the speed nuts for my 13 year old Mountaineer tomorrow. Great tip!
Lamar
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05-04-2016, 05:45 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Besides the speed nuts, some have used pop rivets to secure fenders. I also saw where some have put machine screws with locknuts on them.
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05-05-2016, 04:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #14162
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Machine nut and bolt with a lock washer. Have not had to do anything since.
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Steve & Sheryl Engels
2018 Montana 3790RD
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05-05-2016, 06:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,945
M.O.C. #5651
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Be advised - On my Mountaineer I tried a machine bolt and a washer. But apparently there is a gap between the area with the hole and the side of the trailer because a nearby section protrudes inward. So when I tightened the bolt, it cracked the area around the hole badly. So I had to get some auto repair patch and build up the hole again. Doesn't look the best up close, but from 5-6 feet can't really notice (I am NOT an expert at body patching!).
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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05-05-2016, 06:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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The biggest advantage to the speed nuts is the fact that you can use your original screws (colored or not - ours are black on the Full Body Paint Big Sky).
Bingo
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05-05-2016, 06:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Leavenworth
Posts: 268
M.O.C. #17706
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I lost 3 fender trim screws in my first 600 miles. I replaced all with similar size stainless steel bolt & lock nut. Painted the head black to match others on trim. 10k + miles and no more issues. I like the idea above; sounds easier and just as effective.
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Bill & Mary Van Nuys
Leavenworth, KS
2014 3735MK Legacy, Sailun 637s, TST 507RV TPMS, 2 Battle Born 100 AMP Lithium Batteries, Slide Toppers
2015 Chevy 3500 LTZ, 6.6L Duramax 4WD, CC, LB, SRW with Allison Transmission
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05-10-2016, 02:57 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 73
M.O.C. #8999
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Is there a specific size for the speed clips?
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05-10-2016, 03:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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I cannot remember exactly, but when I purchased them, I took a fender screw to Lowes with me to make sure I got the correct size. There are different sizes available.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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05-10-2016, 08:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hudson
Posts: 480
M.O.C. #2446
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by speedster100
Seen more than a few laying on the side of the road, after loosing one on a Crossroads fiver I started using silicone on the backside of the screws. works perfect, did it to the new Montana after getting home from dealer after pickup to find 3 screws gone and the rest lo0se. Tightening or not tightening won't change the fact they will vibrate lose so the silicone fixes all that and it remains flexible and won't dent the light aluminum skirting etc... good luck
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Most of mine are tight. They are just screwed into the fiberglass. I also use the Ge clear Silicone RTV and it works wonders.
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Chris Donna and Oliver the rescue Dog.
Old 3255RL It is a weekend warrior and less than 15K miles. Mostly sits at the house. Home is where the heart is.
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