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03-07-2012, 08:31 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Bend
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Truck bed height issues on Montana?
Hey guys,
I was wondering if the bed (liftover) height on the late model trucks can cause a problem on the Montana?
Looking at Dodge, their figure is 57" on the 2012 3500 CC 4x4.
Thanks in advance
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03-07-2012, 08:41 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Claypool
Posts: 279
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I have had no issues with my new truck.
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03-07-2012, 08:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Homosassa
Posts: 307
M.O.C. #12211
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No problems with my 2011 Ram 2500 4X4.
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03-07-2012, 09:11 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Bend
Posts: 57
M.O.C. #12265
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Thanks for the quick replies! Is it safe to assume all of the Montana line is the same with regard to this dimension? Specifically, I am looking at the 345DBQ.
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03-07-2012, 09:24 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Homosassa
Posts: 307
M.O.C. #12211
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I don't know. I do have the mor ryde hitch on mine. And the pin height is adjustable, which would affect the height above your tailgate.
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03-07-2012, 09:50 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Geogetown
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #11244
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No issue on my 2010
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03-07-2012, 09:54 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Bend
Posts: 57
M.O.C. #12265
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I must say, Krusher, from the looks of your picture, I would have guessed you might have clearance issues!
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03-07-2012, 10:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #11675
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by southern thunder
I don't know. I do have the mor ryde hitch on mine. And the pin height is adjustable, which would affect the height above your tailgate.
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Anyone have any clearance issues with the late model Fords? I'm new to fifth wheels... If you have the choice of adjusting the height on the pin and the hitch, is one preferred over the other for any reason??
Thanks.
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03-07-2012, 11:07 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Geogetown
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M.O.C. #11244
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by philhyde
I must say, Krusher, from the looks of your picture, I would have guessed you might have clearance issues!
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Nope, none. It has a full 7 inches of rail clearance when hitched, and trailer is perfectly level. That site in the picture slopes to the back, so the front of the trailer is pitched down.
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03-07-2012, 01:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lykens
Posts: 545
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I have the Reese under bed rails and the Elite 18K hitch that I installed myself as Ford was not yet putting them on when I got my truck. The trailer has the MorRyde pinbox. The combination is perfect.
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03-07-2012, 01:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #11675
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by kab449
I have the Reese under bed rails and the Elite 18K hitch that I installed myself as Ford was not yet putting them on when I got my truck. The trailer has the MorRyde pinbox. The combination is perfect.
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Is yours a 4X4 Keith?
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03-07-2012, 02:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lykens
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #11842
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by seahunter
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by kab449
I have the Reese under bed rails and the Elite 18K hitch that I installed myself as Ford was not yet putting them on when I got my truck. The trailer has the MorRyde pinbox. The combination is perfect.
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Is yours a 4X4 Keith? YES
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03-07-2012, 03:17 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Florence
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M.O.C. #12185
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I have a 2010 Dodge 3500 4x4 and have 7 inches of rail clearance with the trailer almost perfectly level. The only problem I have encountered is that the back of the MorRyde pin box will clip the bed rails when turning beyond 70 degrees or so if the truck and trailer are not on level ground. I just make sure to get the DW to keep a good eye on it when doing any tight maneuvering.
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03-07-2012, 04:13 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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2011 Dodge 2500 4x4. No problems at all.
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03-08-2012, 03:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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M.O.C. #12156
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No problem with my 2011
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