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05-17-2013, 07:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: sussex
Posts: 118
M.O.C. #11349
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trailer hitch on back question
Just wondering I see some of you pulling thing's behind your fifth wheel trailers. Boats,Bike or Quads on a small trailer golf carts etc. My Monty came with a small 1 1/4 class 2 hitch. rated at 250 lbs. I would like to replace this with a class three hitch, not to tow anything but to install a kayak / bike rack total weight around 300 lbs. Have any of you Monty heads replaced your hitches if so to what, where and hows of it.Was there any Keystone don'ts or warnings.
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05-17-2013, 09:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Several members have used this hitch http://www.hiddenhitch.com/content/p...ID=1050&part=0
Some have just used this, some have placed some bracing between the frame rails. Keystone & Lippert could refuse you service if you install a larger hitch. I don't personally know anybody that has had the happen but it could
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05-17-2013, 03:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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The nearest Montana dealer to us welds stronger hitches on many rigs they sell.
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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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05-23-2013, 09:36 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Cheyenne
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #13244
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I had my local welding shop weld a hitch to my 3150 to pull a boat with. Can you tell me more about a hitch mounted kayak carrier?
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05-23-2013, 10:39 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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Our dealer says, modify the hitch and tow or carry heavier weight than original hitch allows, kiss the warranty on the frame goodby. For whatever that is worth.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-25-2013, 06:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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I think the real basic question is how many MOC members (or just Montana owners) have actually had Frame Warranty Work refused within the warranty period because they have installed a hitch, and not just hear-say but actual knowledge. I bet the number is low to none.
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05-25-2013, 07:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Healdsburg
Posts: 273
M.O.C. #13339
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I have a Mountaineer.. Do you know who makes the frames? I received a pamphlet that showed Lippert as the company for the slides and, I believe, the axles
I thought of contacting the company to ask about mounting bike racks.
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05-25-2013, 07:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Just my Opinion. The OEM hitch is crap and not even suitable for carrying a couple of bikes.
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05-25-2013, 03:22 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Kenney
Posts: 10
M.O.C. #13015
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On our 2003 2955 we had a local welder make up a class 4 receiver for a versihaul 4 wheeler carrier. One local dealer was really impressed and referred other rv owners to him.
On our new 2013 3800, the dealer is having a class 4 receiver fabricated, which they will then install. When I asked if this would cause any warranty issues, their response was "if we install it, we warranty it".
This was before we signed the purchase papers, after the pdi.
Hope this helps.
Ed
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