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02-13-2007, 01:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 2,725
M.O.C. #59
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When I back in my drive it has a dip and then a grade. I wouldn't even think of doing it without the slider. But that is really the only time I need it. If it was level I probably wouldn't need it.
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02-13-2007, 01:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Posts: 396
M.O.C. #1269
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I posted here two years ago for the same thing. I was making a sharp turn in a gas station lot and the ground dipped. Sounded just like a shotgun going off! This was on a trip from RI to FL. Amazingly, the gas station was next door to a windshield and glass replacement center. Two hours later and $350.00 bucks lighter we were back on our way. I too am a little gun shy when turning and backing now.
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02-13-2007, 01:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Malta
Posts: 3,075
M.O.C. #607
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that's why we went with the long bed as well.
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02-13-2007, 02:30 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Highlands Ranch
Posts: 464
M.O.C. #3477
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Level seems to be the key word here. I can turn around in a cul de sac by my house which I frequently do when parking at home with no problem. I was at Big Mac last summer, and paying attention to the wrong things, put the Monty against the back glass. Heard it and hit the brake just in time before it took out the window. Was lucky. Use the slider when I think I need it. Get spoiled because I don't need it often. It's usually dry when I go for it and won't slide. Keeping lube handy now.
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02-13-2007, 02:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Clyde -
We were at Big Mac last year and was backing our old F350 into the camp spot after a long day on the lake. I was talking to the DW and had my foot over the brake, but the truck stopped by itself. I got out and realized I punched the pin box into the tailgate (it was up)
I guess I can't win for loosing. Long beds and sliders wouldn't have helped me with that one. Of course I blamed it on the DW for distracting me
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02-14-2007, 10:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,329
M.O.C. #3699
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Short bed plus Superglide, made a great desision.
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02-14-2007, 04:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Cumming
Posts: 2,820
M.O.C. #919
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02-14-2007, 05:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Ya - you're right Lamar! She was even kinda cute rolling around in the grass laughing at me after she saw the dent
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02-14-2007, 07:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Campbell River
Posts: 970
M.O.C. #4976
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Brad,
The best part is.......... We are still here to smile about it.
J&D
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02-16-2007, 12:47 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Dandridge
Posts: 26
M.O.C. #4870
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I have seen it happen but been lucky so far my self. Good luck in getting it fix.
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02-16-2007, 06:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fair Oaks
Posts: 320
M.O.C. #6167
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Do you have a short bed? I'm the one always pulling the monty and would hate to do that and have the hubby get upset. I have made u-turns with the monty. We have a long bed Dodge Ram 2500 diesel.
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02-16-2007, 09:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 244
M.O.C. #6587
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My shortbed Chevy will bump if I cut it too close. I got an almost new Reese slider with the trailer but if I was buying a new one I would probably go for the Superglide. It would sure take the worry out of how sharp to turn.
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02-16-2007, 11:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fair Oaks
Posts: 320
M.O.C. #6167
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Has anyone come close to the window with a long bed?
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02-16-2007, 11:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: morgans point
Posts: 403
M.O.C. #6292
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Ken, glad nobody hurt, windows are replaceable. I did the same thing with my Wilderness, I was backing into my storage spot, and had a little dip, my guide said everything looked fine, and so I figured I could get by without using my slider, you know the rest of the story. Fortunately, $350 later, and brushing the glass off of my sleeping pooch, we were back in business. I knew I had that slide for something. My camping neighbor here in Gulf Shores is getting ready to buy a new 2500HD and wondered how I liked my shortbed. I love my TV, but the next one will be a 3500 dually, longbed.
bob
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02-16-2007, 11:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Owendale (Bad Axe)
Posts: 380
M.O.C. #6592
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It doesn't seem to me that would be a problem with a LB unless the hitch was installed improperly. I find it amazing that when I have the hitch in maneuvering mode, I can actually jack knife the Monty into any space. It's such a small amount of space untilized, for such a major difference in movement ability.
Jan
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