Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > GENERAL DISCUSSIONS > General Discussions about our Montanas
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-18-2012, 03:25 PM   #1
dpam
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #10119
Pictures-Solid 1.25" bike carrier rear of Monty

Pictures were requested -- attached
We have a 2010 - Montana 3150RL with a 1.25" hitch receiver that is bolted on the trailer frame. I noticed the hitch somewhat twisted when it had weight on it, so I took the bolts out and took the hitch to a welder and he welded a second metal bar (same material as original) with approx 6 inch pieces of the same metal welded between the two bars, which created in a sense a ladder. The cost of the material and welder was $80.00. I bolted the hitch back on to the trailer frame and now there is not any movement at all. I have a cargo carrier that I paid $50.00 for at Walmart with a 2" draw bar. I bought a 2" to 1.25" adapter which is solid metal and had the same welder weld the adapter to the 2" draw bar, which eliminates movement.
I bought 2- bike fork carrier/platforms and bolted them to the cargo carrier. We take the tires off our bikes and place them into the fork carriers and strap down the back of the bikes and have no movement at

http://i48.tinypic.com/33y24x0.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2d7c8rm.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/2r3k181.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2q3stok.jpg

Edited by Administration, photos were entirely too large.
 
__________________
DPAM
2017 GMC Denali diesel, crewcab, 4x4, regular box.
2010 Montana 3150RL- Moving to Montana Package , Hickory Edition Package, wet bolts
dpam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2012, 03:47 PM   #2
Ozz
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
A good sturdy hitch system. Great job, and good pictures!
Thanks to Admin for the tinypic links.
Ozz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2012, 03:52 PM   #3
dpam
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #10119
Admin. thank you for the resizing of the pictures. I'll do better next time.

Thank you.

David
__________________
DPAM
2017 GMC Denali diesel, crewcab, 4x4, regular box.
2010 Montana 3150RL- Moving to Montana Package , Hickory Edition Package, wet bolts
dpam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2012, 06:19 PM   #4
DQDick
Site Team
 
DQDick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
Nicely done!
__________________
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.
DQDick is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Solid 1.25" bike carrier on rear of Monty dpam General Discussions about our Montanas 6 08-13-2012 04:26 PM
Rear Carrier and bike rack Ozz Additions & Improvements 12 02-22-2011 01:13 AM
Bike rack/rear carrier progress Ozz Tow Vehicles & Towing 14 12-12-2010 01:50 AM
Rear carrier and bike rack combo Ozz Tow Vehicles & Towing 5 12-09-2010 11:15 AM
bike carrier Bud and Monty Tow Vehicles & Towing 8 08-03-2009 07:10 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:17 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.