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10-02-2014, 09:16 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location:
Posts: 58
M.O.C. #14360
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Spare Tire
We have a new 2013 3750FL that the spare tire keeps coming loose. Every time we stop, we have to crank it back up into place. Not sure if there is a way to secure it, anyone know?
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10-02-2014, 09:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Some remove it and carry it in truck bed, others use a ratchet-type strap to supplement the crank up system by strapping the spare to frame members. Bad part of the strap is it requires you to crawl beneath the rig partially to get the spare loosened unless you can situate the ratchet close to the edge somehow. It is a common problem.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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10-02-2014, 09:50 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 cured this issue by drilling a hole through the crank pipe extension and holding strap near where the crank handle is placed and use a small (1/8" diameter) pen though the hole. Works great and we can crank up at half-turns as tight as we wish then place the pen in hole and tire stays in place.
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10-02-2014, 11:26 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Others have replaced the crank mechanism itself with a better one.
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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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10-02-2014, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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Went with the ratchet strap. If you do, place the strap diagonally, so the strap is not straight front to rear. If/when you are on uneven locations, where the spare might drag the pavement/ground slightly, if the strap is front to rear, the strap will wear rather quickly.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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10-02-2014, 12:13 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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Another problem we have not experienced. Some good ideas to fix.
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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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10-03-2014, 07:43 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location:
Posts: 58
M.O.C. #14360
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I have thought about drilling a hole and using a steel pin to hold it in place via a strap. With all the wonderful things that Keystone puts in the Montana, it is hard to believe so many minor things do not get addressed. Things like the small, rubbery line that holds the sewer cap when it is not on the pipe. One bite from our puppy and its broken, should have been a small, steel cable. Or the step light only coming on when the large outside flood light is turned on.
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10-04-2014, 01:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Crossville
Posts: 295
M.O.C. #5424
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Years ago, I read a post on this and the recommendation was to secure the spare with some rope as a safety harness. I have never had a problem with the spare coming loose but I feel secure that the added rope harness is there, just in case.
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Ted & Beth Uhler, Crossville, TN
and "Monty", our traveling/camping cat
2022 Montana 3781, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
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