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01-26-2015, 11:05 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Posts: 123
M.O.C. #6748
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Large slide problem
We are on our third Montana and seem to have the same problem of the living room slide. The one inch square tube steel connecting the sprockets is fastened with 1/4" bolts and they shear off quite offen. I've called Lippert and they say it might be an allignment problem but not aware of anyone else with this problem. It's just odd that we had and have this same problem with all three trailers. The slide works perfectly and seats good in or out. I think the slide mechanism is to lite. Any suggestions would be welcome.
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01-26-2015, 12:50 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I think I would have the alignment checked. This is by no means a common problem.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
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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01-26-2015, 01:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Just questions here to promote thought.
Have you installed your own slide toppers and perhaps loaded them too much?
Have you tried leveling first then extending the slides?
How much load do you put on your rear jacks during setup?
Do you permanently place heavy items at one end or the other of the slide?
Do you lube not only the gear rack and arms, but the balance shaft bushings as well?
Do you stand on the slide as it extends/retracts?
Have you tried using grade 8 shear bolts as well as grade 5 to see any difference in results?
Are the shear bolts too long and hitting the frame?
Supporting Dick's reply ... I have had no issue with shear bolts in 15+ years with 3 different Montana's.
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01-26-2015, 02:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,159
M.O.C. #6433
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Only one monte, never a slide problem in 7 years, except the auto reset circuit breaker of course.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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01-26-2015, 03:58 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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Never happened to us
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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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01-26-2015, 10:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Never had a problem with slides...even the circuit breaker !
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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01-28-2015, 06:10 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
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M.O.C. #6748
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Thanks for all the input. I went to Ace Hardware and got a two inch long, grade 8 bolt and will see how that holds up. The allignment looks good and no extra weight in slide. I was under the impression that you were not supposed to lube any of the slide mechanism. What if anything should I use?
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01-28-2015, 12:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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Dry silicone lube
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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01-29-2015, 01:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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I have actually started using regular slide lubrication spray which I get at CW.
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