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07-02-2012, 11:46 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Washington
Posts: 58
M.O.C. #12545
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Receiver hitch
Is it possible to add receiver hitch to 2006 Monty 3500RL? It would make it easier to add the bike rack and take bicycles with us.
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07-02-2012, 01:24 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Should be, the dealer nearest us puts them on for folks.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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07-02-2012, 01:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Bikes are about all the weight the rear of the Montana can handle.
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07-02-2012, 01:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We had a 2 inch receiver hitch made for us by Mor Ryde on our 2006 3400 and installed by them several years ago. No problems.
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07-03-2012, 04:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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This subject has been discussed numerous times with many different opinions. For the past two weeks I have observed several different fifth wheels (many make by keystone) towing boats, trailers with jeeps on them, trucks, cars etc. I have come to the conclusion that hitches can be installed on the frame of any fifth wheel to tow most anything of size and weight. Caveat, state law may prohibit some configurations.
Mike
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07-03-2012, 05:03 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Albany
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #10937
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Ultimately, I want to add two receivers to our new Monty so I can take my motorcycle with us. Fast Master Products, Inc. makes a swivel wheel trailer just for this purpose. Here's a link http://www.cruiserlift.com/swivelwheel.html Note they show it hooked up to a Montana!!
Agree with Mike...technically, this is not a trailer, but an extension to the 5th wheel or whatever vehicle it is attached to. Overall length is the big issue. Believe 65 feet is the magic number.
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07-03-2012, 05:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: The Dalles
Posts: 166
M.O.C. #11255
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I had two receiver hitches added to my 2955 and this past winter and carried my DR 200 motorcycle (260 lbs.) with no problems. They were attached to the center of the I beams of the coach and a 4' square tube running parallel to the the back of the coach that the receiver tubes were welded to. I wanted two attach points for my motorcycle rack rather than just one to eliminate rocking motion.
As a side note, the trailer mentioned above is not legal in Oregon, you will get stopped.
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07-03-2012, 05:44 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Albany
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #10937
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Greg, I have a friend who is a Deputy Sheriff with Marion County. We have had several discussions about this. He said will probably end up with the officer's interpretation of what is and isn't legal. We live in Albany, OR. Funny how they allow triple trailers on the big rigs and would consider this illegal!
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07-03-2012, 06:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canon City
Posts: 1,340
M.O.C. #7919
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ugh,
I have a bolt on Hidden Hitch. Hidden Hitch I only use it for bicycles. Originally I had it on the 08 2955RL, then moved it to the 2010 3150RL which came with the smaller receiver. I wanted the 2" receiver which the Hidden Hitch had to match my bicycle rack.
The hidden hitch bolts to the frame. I did not have a welding shop close at the time I bought it, so the bolt on method was the most convenient for me.
You did mention you wanted a hitch to carry a bicycle rack.
Joe
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07-03-2012, 06:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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There are two lengths to worry about for a trailer with any extension and each state might have different numbers. The first number is overall length of the trailer itself when everything is installed and mounted. The second number is the towed length, that is, the first number plus the overall length of the towable. Someone mentioned 65ft but there are other numbers to know.
Other considerations might include the distance of the bumper as it extends past the truck and also the items that extend past the bumper and such. More times than not these numbers are described in many places besides state DMV numbers and Federal guidelines as well.
More times than not, getting a hitch system attached to the rig properly and with the proper support (bolts or welded), then adding bicycles are covered just fine, but there are LEOs that just might cause a concern, but it's for the right overall reason - Safety and lawful compliance.
In the OP's case a welding shop or trailer shop with a good reputation for satisfying what you need is the best bet and a common solution and much better than lashing the bikes to the ladder. I would also recommend that today you just want bikes but you might just want to spend a little more and get more capability, like for other common items to put back there too, such as a generator or two, extra fuel, a portable dump tank. These items don't weigh much when static but at the back of a trailer and bouncing down the road they can weigh a lot more which is why it must be done right!
I hope you post your result. There have been many great solutions.
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07-03-2012, 06:59 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Washington
Posts: 58
M.O.C. #12545
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Jolu
ugh,
I have a bolt on Hidden Hitch. Hidden Hitch I only use it for bicycles. Originally I had it on the 08 2955RL, then moved it to the 2010 3150RL which came with the smaller receiver. I wanted the 2" receiver which the Hidden Hitch had to match my bicycle rack.
The hidden hitch bolts to the frame. I did not have a welding shop close at the time I bought it, so the bolt on method was the most convenient for me.
You did mention you wanted a hitch to carry a bicycle rack.
Joe
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That is exactly what I needed. Thanks.
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07-03-2012, 08:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Lippert was concerned about the twisting action on the frame because of folks carrying heavy loads. The 1/1/2 inch hitch is about useless as it is to flimsy and to close to the rear of the Rv to carry anything. We have seen folks carry ridiculous loads back there. We will throw this flimsy hitch away and get a real 2 inch hitch installed. All we want to do is haul a couple of bikes. we had a 2 inch hitch installed on our 06 3400.
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07-03-2012, 09:10 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Washington
Posts: 58
M.O.C. #12545
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Yes, all we want to put back there are bikes.
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07-03-2012, 01:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Shelburne
Posts: 688
M.O.C. #8693
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We beefed up the 1-1/2" hitch (see thread elsewhere) with reasonable success. In retrospect, I would do as Rich did and get a 2" added on. Also, the Swagman low bike rack is waaaaayyyy better for us than the "gooseneck" bike rack we started with because of the minimal lever length. The long goose-neck amplified the rotation of the stock and the beefed up hitches.
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07-03-2012, 03:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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After my post on this thread, something else came to mind. When I had the closet panel breakage and slanted front closet board spitting its nails out, I ask keystone to check for frame flex and they had my dealer do so. The first thing keystone asked my dealer to check was to see if I had a beefed up hitch installed on the rear frame. Didn't dawn on me until later that keystone must have issues with us putting alot of weight on the rear frame. Hope one of the experienced folks can add to this.
Mike
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07-03-2012, 04:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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The issue is folks hauling outrageous loads back there then blaming keystone when something breaks.
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07-03-2012, 05:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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Keystone appears to be reasonable when looking at hitches beefed up by end users. While at the Service Center last year, the people next to us at Camp Keystone had a trailer for their motorcycle and were told that frame issues would not be covered; on the other hand, our generator carrier didn't faze them.
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07-04-2012, 03:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Our 2 inch hitch was in full view of all at the service center as was our two bike rack. These folks are not fools and they have seen everything more than once.
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