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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 05-17-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By MikeRP
Sailun Tires

I ordered a set of Sailuns and I’m supposed to have them installed Friday. The date code is 6th week of 2022.

Do you all have any concerns about these tires?

They have a 8 year warranty...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-26-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,129
Posted By MikeRP
Just some thoughts. I recommend a slider. If it’s...

Just some thoughts. I recommend a slider. If it’s manual, you just have to get used to getting out and doing it in ALL situations.

Manual sliders like my B&W, are very heavy and I think auto...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-13-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,913
Posted By MikeRP
Just my thoughts, I would not let the pin box...

Just my thoughts, I would not let the pin box ride up on the hitch. Imagine the point weight your putting on that first section of the hitch as you are putting all the trailer weight plus raising the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-15-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,463
Posted By MikeRP
Is your new HD a dually? Also what fifth wheel...

Is your new HD a dually? Also what fifth wheel hitch are you using?
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-07-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,418
Posted By MikeRP
Don’t forget tires also. Lots of increased...

Don’t forget tires also. Lots of increased capability and reliability. My 2020 Ram SWR long bed has 4156lbs payload and max tow is about 20,500 lbs. Theoretically if I put 295/70/r18 tires I could...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-04-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,309
Posted By MikeRP
I think you’ve spent a lot of good money. And if...

I think you’ve spent a lot of good money. And if it tows well, keep it, the best time to get a new one will be near the end of 2022. Since you’ve bulletproofed it, I wouldn’t be worried about the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-06-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,186
Posted By MikeRP
You should use the EBrake all the time. It not...

You should use the EBrake all the time. It not only saves your brakes but it keeps soot cleaned out of the system.

The Ram is a beast going downhill.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-03-2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,126
Posted By MikeRP
Doesn’t the Anderson hitch limit the options on...

Doesn’t the Anderson hitch limit the options on the pin box? I thought I read If you have a pivoting head pin box that the head has to be locked out.

So like on a Flex Air pin box mated w the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-02-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,126
Posted By MikeRP
So the scales are wrong on this, that truck w the...

So the scales are wrong on this, that truck w the Aisin will weigh around 8200 lbs loaded w fuel, def and you. Payload is probably 3650-3800lbs.

So you are off about a 1000lbs. My truck tows a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-14-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,407
Posted By MikeRP
Could you stop further crack propagation by...

Could you stop further crack propagation by drilling a hole right now at the bottom of the crack in the fiberglass?

I know this does not address the root cause but it may relieve the skin from...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-20-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,169
Posted By MikeRP
I use Anderson Jack Blocks. They widen the...

I use Anderson Jack Blocks. They widen the contact area of the jacks, keep them out of the dirt and they extend when leveling a lot less. My trailer is like a rock with them. Peace
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-24-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,458
Posted By MikeRP
I have two friends with 2019’s. Both are the same...

I have two friends with 2019’s. Both are the same just a bit over 3400 lbs payload. One is a long bed XLT, and the other is a Lariat, short bed.

Both are 3500’s, with the diesel. I was...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-14-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,375
Posted By MikeRP
If you been around the different boards I comment...

If you been around the different boards I comment on this all the time. Any of these trucks GM Ford or Ram will work perfectly with almost any RV out there. They are all great trucks but Ram...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-29-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,452
Posted By MikeRP
I don’t think you will have a problem towing the...

I don’t think you will have a problem towing the trailer you’ve selected but you will need a 3500 w the low gears and you can expect to get 7-8 mpg. So fuel capacity will be an issue.

I would get...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-06-2020, 01:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,852
Posted By MikeRP
They are the ST235/85R16’s. Sticker says all...

They are the ST235/85R16’s. Sticker says all steel tubeless 14 ply. I don’t have a URL to show you a pic. I have several pictures of them when they were brand new.

You all might wonder why I’m...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-05-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,852
Posted By MikeRP
So I’ve heard the bad about Westlakes and was...

So I’ve heard the bad about Westlakes and was concerned when they came on my fifth wheel. But they have been ran on Cedar Creeks for sometime.

Last year during the summer I took several trips one...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-30-2020, 03:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,873
Posted By MikeRP
Do you have that level indication in the cab?

Do you have that level indication in the cab?
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-29-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,873
Posted By MikeRP
I have the Ati tank 46, they have great customer...

I have the Ati tank 46, they have great customer support and will actually make anything you want. But I believe it’s the single best investment that I have ever made for a truck. I got 77 or 78...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-25-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,660
Posted By MikeRP
Yeah, we have passed the point with all three HD...

Yeah, we have passed the point with all three HD truck makers that we should worry too much about truck ratings other than payload, hitch setup, and economics. There’s not hardly any RVers towing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-25-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,660
Posted By MikeRP
First of all congratulations on your new truck! ...

First of all congratulations on your new truck! She’s a beauty.

Just a thought for consideration, I’ve seen 4 GMC Denali’s 2500’s towing large Montana’s and Cedar Creeks. Not one of them was...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-15-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,660
Posted By MikeRP
Have fun buying that truck, whichever one you...

Have fun buying that truck, whichever one you choose you will like it and be proud of it. I ruled out GM only because I don’t like the interior as well as the other two. That’s just me. I would...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-15-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 25,660
Posted By MikeRP
Lots of good information here. 16,500 lbs is...

Lots of good information here.

16,500 lbs is on the edge for a 3500 SRW.

If you are buying a truck don’t even look at a 2500.

However, you can put a set of 295/70/r18’s and move from 3640...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-30-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,340
Posted By MikeRP
I had a rear camera that was very good during the...

I had a rear camera that was very good during the daytime on my Sunseeker but at night and when it was rainy the camera was nearly useless.

I think when any rear camera is not working right that...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-18-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,176
Posted By MikeRP
Oops sorry!! Congratulations!!!!! You will love...

Oops sorry!! Congratulations!!!!! You will love the Ram!
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-18-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,176
Posted By MikeRP
Recommend you call Gus Whiteside, at Whiteside...

Recommend you call Gus Whiteside, at Whiteside Dodge in Mt Sterling Ohio. One of the best most honest guys I’ve ever dealt with in my time.

He can order you one or try to find one for you. ...
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