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09-10-2006, 01:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Got the Bike hitch on
A major pain, but it's on. 
I had it made in Three pieces, you drill the frame and bolt on the Two supports, one each side, the frame is Six feet across, outside to outside.
Then you swivel one bracket on one bolt, insert the (Heavy) cross member, and after marking Four bolt holes in the tube, drill them for the bolts that hold the tube in. I have 15 or so burn marks from the hot metal chips. 
I have to increase the length of the male receiver on my bike rack I made because of the set back on the Montana's frame.
I'll get there.
Ozz
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...erhitch005.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...erhitch003.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...erhitch006.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...erhitch001.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...erhitch009.jpg
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...erhitch010.jpg
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock
  
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09-10-2006, 01:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,700
M.O.C. #5751
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I don't understand why Keystone is so hesitant to let us put a bike rack on, yet the Mounaineer comes with one as standard equipment...holds 200 lbs.
Bert and Betty
Fort Smith, AR
2007 Silverado Classic 3500, DRW, D/A, CC
2007 Montana 3400RL
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09-10-2006, 03:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,568
M.O.C. #4890
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Hey Cat, great looking rig, In fact that truck of yours almost looks as good as a Ford.
Yes even the Cougar, a lower line than the Mountaineer comes with a slide out bike rack. I guess they figure if you want a rear fibreglass cap, you don't want to bring bikes along.
Ozz has it figured right to have both. Great Job Ozz, like usual. Take care.
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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09-11-2006, 03:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Conover
Posts: 995
M.O.C. #1832
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How far back to the rear could you go Ozz. I noticed that the rear cap goes up under there good bit. Can you cut that and still have frame work there to mount too? I saw that Hidden Hitch offers one for motor homes that is adjustable up to 71.5 inches for $220.00 plus shipping. I have been hesitant on adding one not sure that it would work good or mount good enough. I will have to do the same for my receiver hitch as well in extending it, but not a problem.
Broome101
2005 F350 PSD,SRW,CC,LB, King Ranch, 4x4
2005 3685FL
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09-11-2006, 03:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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Nice LQQKIN, same thing I have planed on doing after the warrant is gone this spring.
Didn't you say you purchased it at a local shop? Looks like a Draw Tite Hitch?
The hunt makes the find that much sweeter!
Dennis and Debbie
05 Montana 2955RL Spruce Decor
2005 GMC 2500HD D/A CC SB Dark Metallic Blue
18k Reese Signature Slide Underbed Mount
Access Lorado Cover
Prodigy
Weston Nerf
Ride-Rite
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09-11-2006, 04:13 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pemberton
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #6226
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Ozz I like your set up! Gonna do the same on my 3500. One question---?ones remember there are no stupid ones so here go. No center support? Gonna be carring 2 trikes.
2007 F-350 6.0 Turbo S/C SRW 4x4. 2007 Montana 3500RL
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09-11-2006, 04:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Roy,
It is made very stout, there would be no problem with The load you are planning. It would be capable of even pulling a small trailer if you wanted.
If you guys need one like this, and can't get one around your local, I can get it made and shipped to you, just let me know.
Probably around $300.00 or so.
Ozz
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock
  
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09-11-2006, 05:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Conover
Posts: 995
M.O.C. #1832
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What size metal tubing is that 1/4"?
Broome101
2005 F350 PSD,SRW,CC,LB, King Ranch, 4x4
2005 3685FL
http://www.picturetrail.com/broome101
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09-11-2006, 06:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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I will check on the tubing, it's pretty thick.
I removed the rear bolt, overlapped the mount where the bolt was, drilled new holes in the mounting brackets into the frame, and shimmed the bracket up to the frame so it would be level.
ozz
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock
  
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09-11-2006, 02:03 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Harrington
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #6113
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Ozz, is there any thing that I have planned you have not done? Or got to first? I'm going to look into doing something similar. I see a part number sticker in one of your pics, is that just the end plate or was this a kit?
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09-11-2006, 02:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Thought I'd post a few pictures of my hitch ... bolted direct to the I-Beams it's stout. I used 1/4" walled 2.5" square tubing with 3/8" thick 4" angle fabbed for the end plates. The "tounge" is 18" from the back of the square tube to the center of the ball with a 1/4" steel plate gusset welded on top where it meets the main tube. The bicycle rack is a 2 place Reese that originally was designed to bolt to the ball hole on the tounge. It was modified and welded direct to the tounge with a brace for extra measure. It clears the end cap by about 1.5", but obviously doesn't wobble. This was all wire feed welded. I didn't have a need for a receiver hitch, so this is what I ended up building.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...cyclerack3.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...cycleRack2.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...cyclerack1.jpg
Kansas
2005 2980RL
2000 F-350 Powerstroke dually
Banks 4" SS exhaust / Superchip Tuner
Pillar mount boost / pyro guages
coolant filter
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09-11-2006, 04:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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VERY nice clean job. Lots of planning went into that, I like it.
Ozz
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock
  
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09-12-2006, 02:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Conover
Posts: 995
M.O.C. #1832
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Want to make another One?
Broome101
2005 F350 PSD,SRW,CC,LB, King Ranch, 4x4
2005 3685FL
http://www.picturetrail.com/broome101
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09-12-2006, 06:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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15 years ago, I'd said yes. Today's society produces way to much liability issues. Just speaking in general here no offense meant. 
Kansas
2005 2980RL
2000 F-350 Powerstroke dually
Banks 4" SS exhaust / Superchip Tuner
Pillar mount boost / pyro guages
coolant filter
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09-12-2006, 07:52 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pemberton
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #6226
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Ozz. Mine is on and works great!!!! Bought a universal hitch and a section of 2" square stock 72" Slid the uni over that 2 bolts to center it bolted that to the brackets.. Great idea Ozz Thanks!!!
2007 F-350 6.0 Turbo S/C SRW 4x4. 2007 Montana 3500RL
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09-13-2006, 02:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Conover
Posts: 995
M.O.C. #1832
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The Ranch, whcih type universal did you buy, one by Hidden Hitch for motorhomes?
Broome101
2005 F350 PSD,SRW,CC,LB, King Ranch, 4x4
2005 3685FL
http://www.picturetrail.com/broome101
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09-13-2006, 03:24 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pemberton
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #6226
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Broome101, Pep Boy's generic brand class3
2007 F-350 6.0 Turbo S/C SRW 4x4. 2007 Montana 3500RL
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09-16-2006, 03:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: sioux falls
Posts: 1,835
M.O.C. #2121
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Ozz, I love your improvements and accompanying pictures. Your Sue is once lucky woman having such an handy guy around.
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09-16-2006, 04:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Thank you, Bob and Pam.
I fear that I am the lucky one, having my sweet Sue.
She is very creative, she sews and makes jewelry, Sue is self taught making beautiful quilts and little sewing thingies.
Ozz
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GMC CC/SB Duramax, 2001 Montana 3670RL, 16K SuperGlide
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