Ext. Door & Hitch

[JerrylJ]

We had the same issue with our door and installed a door latch... Took me 10 min.

After 20 ys 5th wheeling with Curt, Pull Right, and blue ox....all were good hitches, but I use my truck bed often when not towing and lifting hitch in and out is a two man job. Last Spring I bought a new Anderson Hitch. The hitch weighs 48 lbs vs 250 plus lbs. The Anderson eliminated all hitch " chucking"... and at $700 it's several hundred dollars cheaper

[Bncweed]

You should have the friction hinges thus not need latch. Adding one probably doesn’t hurt though. Our 3130 doesn’t need a latch. I use Anderson ultimate gooseneck hitch. It is a really nice set up.

[Petmoose]

I replaced the plastic do9r holder twice and the third is the stainless steel from camping world. Worth The extra cost ! I like my B&W puck system with my F350 duelly. Easy in and out if you need a full open bed.

[Irv]

Originally Posted by DQDick

Something like this for the door: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Hound-Aut...rv+door+holder

For a short bed I prefer Pullrite. On a long bed I would use B&W.

Agree with DQDick

[Pops8]

Originally Posted by R & S Woodie

Our 2019 Montana has no exterior door holder so you can leave it open with just the screen closed. The wind keeps blowing it closed. Have others screwed a door holder into the exterior wall with no problem and what style seems best (or a definite no)?

Also, we are ordering a Ford F350 DRW truck and can get the hitch from Ford when ordering $1495 or buy independently. Any opinions? We have never towed a fifth wheel so looking for guidance. Our research is tending toward B & W.

Thanks!

The Andersen Ultimate is great. Used it with my F350 srw short bed with no problems. And it’s doing fine in the bed of my long bed F450. And it’s a breeze to install or remove. One more thing, it will save you $500-$600.

[Anthony T]

I have a F350 SW LB and I but the Anderson ultimate Gooseneck hitch in its great in my book.

[Tcquilter]

We love our 2017 Ford XLT 350 dually. We also went with the Ford hitch and they installed a it. Our 40’ Montana is easily towed and we don’t even know it is back there on the highway. We did a lot of research on dual wheels vs single and decided safety was more important. You don’t just park it anywhere because it is so big, but it is well worth it.

[DebNJim B]

Originally Posted by Pops8

The Andersen Ultimate is great. Used it with my F350 srw short bed with no problems. And it’s doing fine in the bed of my long bed F450. And it’s a breeze to install or remove. One more thing, it will save you $500-$600.

I have the puck system with B&W Companion slider in a short box. Would love to go to the Ultimate so I don't need a crane to remove it. Just wondering how far you could turn with it in the s/b.

[jeffba]

Get the puck system and the Ultimate trailer tow camera system. Pucks mean factory holes. UTTCS means truck is smaller in parking lots.

[darrylwt]

Originally Posted by Mikendebbie

I put a holder on my door - see pic

Great job looks great, I have the friction door on my new trailer and the wind will blow it around and I was thinking of add the latch like you did and my 2015 Montana had but I think I will put a magnet on it like the storage bay has for one reason,,,,so I don't have to go down the new type stem to reach the latch where with a magnet I can reach out and pull the door shut.
Any thoughts?

[mpgarcia]

If your new Ford comes with the puck system, (camper pkg. would include it) go with the B&W. Its only around $1100.00, but shop around. I saved $175.00 on mine from buying at American canopies instead of the Montana dealership and they are next door to each other. I have a 2018 Chevy High Country DRW. Ford should be similar. Only takes about 5 minutes to install, but it is nice to have a second set of hands to get the base in the truck. You'll be VERY happy with the B&W. This is my second one!


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2013 Montana 3582RL
2018 Chevy DRW High Country 4X4 Crew Cab

[fatcatzzz]

B&W from Tweetys. $1044 with free shipping.

[team bradfield]

I got my Ford hitch thrown in during negotiations, love it, its a Reese with Ford stickers on it. you'll love the dually

our friction hinged doors stay open during pretty strong winds, if they start getting weak, I would go with the old style latch mikendebbie show.

[wed]

B&W love it
Ed

[Pops8]

Originally Posted by DebNJim B

I have the puck system with B&W Companion slider in a short box. Would love to go to the Ultimate so I don't need a crane to remove it. Just wondering how far you could turn with it in the s/b.

Sorry for the slow reply. Thought I’d be notified of new posts but I missed it if I was. Anyway to back into my driveway, I was just short of 90 degrees. It was tighter than any campground space so far.

[JPDoege]

Originally Posted by R & S Woodie

Our 2019 Montana has no exterior door holder so you can leave it open with just the screen closed. The wind keeps blowing it closed. Have others screwed a door holder into the exterior wall with no problem and what style seems best (or a definite no)?

Also, we are ordering a Ford F350 DRW truck and can get the hitch from Ford when ordering $1495 or buy independently. Any opinions? We have never towed a fifth wheel so looking for guidance. Our research is tending toward B & W.

Thanks!

I ordered and now have a 2018 F350 DRW 6.7 and tow a Montana 3790RD -- it feels very stable and the wife is very comfortable.

I also ordered it with the spray in liner from Ford, off the truck and ready to go!
Great truck

[ATwynham]

Originally Posted by Mikendebbie

I put a holder on my door - see pic

In the location you selected for the door holder was there any concern about the screws hitting any wiring?

[Mikendebbie]

Not at all. I did the sketch below for a different thread - but if you look you can see my door holder, and there are no wires in the wall at that location.

[ATwynham]

Excellent and thanks for the feedback and diagram