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04-12-2019, 03:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
Posts: 879
M.O.C. #18474
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Swapped basement struts for magnets
I finally had enough of the basement door struts on the door side of our 3790RD. Every time I spend a little time in there, my back starts hurting as I've been dealing with a back injury for over 4 years now. So, I purchased the magnets from Amazon, bought some @10x3/4" stainless pan head screws, put them on and removed the struts. Now I can access the basement without having to stay bent over under the door. As you probably know, I got the idea from the newer Montanas. There are pros and cons to each way, but I believe I'll like this way better. Time will tell.
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2020 Montana 3790RD Legacy EditionOnan, TST TPMS, TrailAir pin, Discs,
2013 F350 DRW 4x4 CC LBViair 10007, Ride-Rites, Westin HDx, 12k Smittybilt
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04-12-2019, 07:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Mena
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #17723
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Very NICE! 
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Ron & Rhonda
2021 3230CK Montana Legacy w/ Super SolarFlex
(old rig) 2015 Montana 3611RL 8K I.S., Disk Brakes, Sailun Tires
2015 F350 XLT Crew Dually 20K B&W Companion
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04-12-2019, 07:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Been thinking of doing that myself. Nice job
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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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04-12-2019, 07:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
Posts: 879
M.O.C. #18474
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Thank you guys! Got the magnets from Amazon.
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2020 Montana 3790RD Legacy EditionOnan, TST TPMS, TrailAir pin, Discs,
2013 F350 DRW 4x4 CC LBViair 10007, Ride-Rites, Westin HDx, 12k Smittybilt
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04-12-2019, 08:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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With out the struts to assist in lifting, how heavy is door to lift? Can DW lift door easily?
I had already noticed RV manufactures had done away with the struts.
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Paul Northport,AL W4XH
2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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04-12-2019, 05:33 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Islip Terrace
Posts: 405
M.O.C. #22165
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Golfmedik
I finally had enough of the basement door struts on the door side of our 3790RD. Every time I spend a little time in there, my back starts hurting as I've been dealing with a back injury for over 4 years now. So, I purchased the magnets from Amazon, bought some @10x3/4" stainless pan head screws, put them on and removed the struts. Now I can access the basement without having to stay bent over under the door. As you probably know, I got the idea from the newer Montanas. There are pros and cons to each way, but I believe I'll like this way better. Time will tell.
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Nice upgrade! I hate the struts as well. We have another camper & all compartment doors are magnets & the doors are all pretty light.
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04-12-2019, 05:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Islip Terrace
Posts: 405
M.O.C. #22165
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Quote:
Originally Posted by psomers
With out the struts to assist in lifting, how heavy is door to lift? Can DW lift door easily?
I had already noticed RV manufactures had done away with the struts.
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Just disconnect them & see if you are ok, if not reconnect, they aren't real heavy.
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04-15-2019, 12:38 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 20
M.O.C. #23835
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Renegade1LI
Nice upgrade! I hate the struts as well. We have another camper & all compartment doors are magnets & the doors are all pretty light.
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My 2018 Montana HC came with magnets instead of struts. You might want to be careful about doing the installation yourself. The factory installed magnets on my unit failed, specifically the forward magnet, as it is not perfectly aligned. It is definitely weaker than the aft magnet. As a result, I was at a campsite that was very uneven and my auto level went crazy. I thought the coach was level, but I guess not perfectly, as the door came down on my head. I suffered a subdural hematoma and had to have surgery.
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