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04-14-2015, 03:43 PM
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2015 suspension issue
2015 Montana 3791RD. First trip, MI to TN. Family tailed us in their coach and informed me our new Montana had a heavy lean to the left. I checked suspension components and they all are fine. The left side (ODS) should be a lot heavier with 3 slides, kitchen appliances, bathroom, and most of Den furniture. So I get it, but I also realize that side of units suspension is not being used to full capacity. It should cause a rough ride and prove to put stress on the interior of the this unit. I would also suspect premature tire wear. So, what's the best suspension upgrades? It has the Mor ryde 3000. I just think this unit is too heavy for this standard suspension. #13250 Dry with #3735 carrying capacity. Any advice would be helpful!
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04-14-2015, 04:02 PM
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quote:Originally posted by skilmon
2015 Montana 3791RD. First trip, MI to TN. Family tailed us in their coach and informed me our new Montana had a heavy lean to the left. I checked suspension components and they all are fine. The left side (ODS) should be a lot heavier with 3 slides, kitchen appliances, bathroom, and most of Den furniture. So I get it, but I also realize that side of units suspension is not being used to full capacity. It should cause a rough ride and prove to put stress on the interior of the this unit. I would also suspect premature tire wear. So, what's the best suspension upgrades? It has the Mor ryde 3000. I just think this unit is too heavy for this standard suspension. #13250 Dry with #3735 carrying capacity. Any advice would be helpful!
something that involved sounds like warrantee work and I would let Keystone figure it out.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
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04-14-2015, 04:28 PM
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Can you get it weighed per wheel and side to side?
A dealer will not have that ability and unless you have facts, nothing will be done.
Good luck.
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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04-14-2015, 04:32 PM
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Montana Master
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I'm surprised it came with the mor-ryde 3000, Mine and all the Monty's on the lot I bought from had the Mor-ryde LRE 4100
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04-14-2015, 04:44 PM
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Montana Master
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Jimmy: The 3000 is the new "standard" and with the optional Legacy package it includes the upgrade to LRE4100.
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04-14-2015, 04:51 PM
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I Could scale it when I get it back. Just looking at the layout and what's on that side makes me think it must be a lot heavier on that side. I'm ok with that but it must have adequate suspension to level it out I would think. I just think the unit is really heavy and they used the standard axles and suspension. I could look this up but what are the axles rated for ?
My guess is the equalizer in the suspension isn't the issue. Its in the shop for all the interior component's that fell apart and I'm awaiting word on the sagging issue. I believe it needs a stronger leaf spring pack but looking for other opinions or maybe someone who had same issue.
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04-14-2015, 06:46 PM
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Montana Master
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You have 7,000 lb axles, and if everything was perfect according to the specs, 13,225 lbs ship weight, 3735 lbs load capacity, 2960 lbs hitch weight, you have 14,000 lbs on the axles. If you have the standard ST235/80R16E tires, they have to have a load rating of at least 3500 lbs each. You are fully maxed out on the axles and probably the tires too. I would want 8,000 lb axles and springs on this rig, and even that may not be enough to handle a weight balance issue. Even G614's, which are an option, may not be enough, but better than the E range tires.
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04-14-2015, 08:11 PM
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Montana Master
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AHHHHH Got ya DarMar,I was wondering because I just saw on Montana's Web site they come with the 3000 But Everyone at my Dealer I looked at had the LRE 4100 just like my 2012 had the LRE4000
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quote:Originally posted by DarMar
Jimmy: The 3000 is the new "standard" and with the optional Legacy package it includes the upgrade to LRE4100.
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04-15-2015, 05:25 AM
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HMMm, Im sure Keystone isn't going to spring for 8k axles but I will request it. Still waiting for a response on the leaf spring upgrade.
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04-16-2015, 12:50 PM
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Montana Master
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Yup, we have the 4100 too. I would get the unit to your dealer soonest.
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2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
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