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Old 08-20-2004, 04:04 PM   #21
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how can you tell if you have the dexter or the al-ko axles,we have both axles warranty booklets in our warranty envelope,we have a 2004 montana 2955rl with the 16" tacoma tires that are made by Cooper.
 
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Old 08-20-2004, 04:21 PM   #22
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There is a decal with serial number on each axle that also gives the mfg name. On mine (Dexter), it is about centered between the wheels. Just a bit of a crawl to check it out.
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Old 08-21-2004, 05:36 AM   #23
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I just read on another thread that about halfway between wheels is a plate that lists the manufacturer. I haven't checked that yet but am going to. We have only the Al-ko manual so I assumed that's what we have.
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Old 08-21-2004, 05:52 AM   #24
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quote:how can you tell if you have the dexter or the al-ko axles,we have both axles warranty booklets in our warranty envelope,we have a 2004 montana 2955rl with the 16" tacoma tires that are made by Cooper.
Why do some of the Montys have Dexter and others Al-ko...Also some seem to have Cooper tires while others have General..

Is Keystone changing manufacturers in order to improve quality? If so, which brands are better?

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Old 08-21-2004, 10:26 AM   #25
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My Montana is a 2003, and when I was at the factory with it, one of the things they were going to do was to adjust and check the brakes. When they went to do it, they said they could not because they thought I had or the dealer had changed the axles since the axles on my unit are Dexters. (Mine is a 2002 3295) Subsequently I found that my unit was one of five that they put Dexters as a "wake-up" call to Al-ko because of Al-ko's unresponsiveness to warranty issues. Then they went back to Al-ko. It seems that since that time they put on whichever axles they have at the time, I am assuming it is dependent upon the best bid OR simply availability. I have been "told" I am lucky to have Dexters, but what do I know? At any rate, other than a wire to an electromagnet being loose, all seems fine with mine.
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Old 08-21-2004, 11:56 AM   #26
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I too have just the Alko manual but my axles are Dexter. There is no plate or tag on them, the Dexter name and all pertinent info is stamped on them. Just drop down and crawl through the mud and you will see it. I believe on the back side.
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Old 08-21-2004, 01:39 PM   #27
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OK, I'll do that. Odd to have one manual but the other axle. We'll be here a few more days and they're promising some sunshine so I will get this done. Thanks for the info.
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Old 08-22-2004, 09:50 AM   #28
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I'D like to put my 2 cents worth in here if I may I bought a Mountaineer in 2003 and on outr first trip to Quebec from North Carolina lo and behold we blew out 2 tires Both which the cause was the valve stems were passenger car stems used in wheels with 225-75-15 "d" rated or 8 ply tires which require 65 pounds of air cold.When we wnt to the Good Year Dealer in NY state he advised us to remove the remaining wheels and install hi pressure stems in them also . To date we have had no more problems and believe it or not Keystone RV did refund my money. Since then my electric converter failed as well as our water pump . 333.00 for a converter two months out of warranty also a new water pump and no help there from anyone .Give me back my Fleetwood Prowler 6 yrs of maintenance camping.
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