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Forum: Repairs & Service 02-18-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,101
Posted By Old Okie
Hitch Flex

Agree with others that there are several types of flex/failures happening. My 2017 Montana HC 305RL is experiencing hitch to cap flex, while upper deck to frame flex measured according to the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-18-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,663
Posted By Old Okie
Lippert Upper Deck Flex Measurement Instructions

Hello gang,
I finally did the upper deck flex measurement on my 2017 Montana HC 305RL per the Lippert instructions. Absolutely, zero flex going from loaded to unloaded--which made me very happy! ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-11-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,663
Posted By Old Okie
Thanks to everyone on my frame flex issue...

Thanks to everyone on my frame flex issue inquiries. I do appreciate your time and experience. As noted before, I don't have any issues with cracking or bulging of the filon exterior or...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-08-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,663
Posted By Old Okie
M&K, When you did the measurements in...

M&K,
When you did the measurements in accordance with the diagram, what kind of flex did you see? I assume you've seen no other problems.

Thanks for the reply!
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-08-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,663
Posted By Old Okie
Lippert Upper Deck Flex Measurement Instructions

Thanks to Carl, I'm attaching the Lippert deck flex measurement diagram. ChuckS and twindman: Is this the measurement you were talking about? I haven't dragged the trailer out of the barn to make...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-07-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,663
Posted By Old Okie
I intended to insert the frame flex pdf, but I...

I intended to insert the frame flex pdf, but I can't seem to get that to work. The measurement is from the back of the hitch pin box diagonally down to the bottom of the trailer by the front landing...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-07-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,663
Posted By Old Okie
Thanks!

Thanks for the guidance, guys! I wasn't expecting people loaded with YouTube videos, but they helped a lot.

Thankfully, I have no cracking or bulging issues on the upper deck sidewalls (or...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-03-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,663
Posted By Old Okie
We have a 2017 High County 305RL, which we've...

We have a 2017 High County 305RL, which we've towed from one end of the country to the other plus a lot of shorter trips. I've been seeing a lot of videos on YouTube lately on lippert frame flex...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-27-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,373
Posted By Old Okie
Savings with TSD card with recent price increases?

We're planning a several thousand mile trip with our Duramax pulling our 305RL this summer. Would like to know amounts of savings people are seeing with the TSD card after the recent ramp-up in fuel...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-24-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,129
Posted By Old Okie
I recently replaced the original Michelin LTX A/T...

I recently replaced the original Michelin LTX A/T 2's on my 2015 Chevrolet 2500HD with a set of these Coopers. I wanted a little more off-road capability while keeping a quiet ride (and they cost...
Forum: On the Road Again 11-04-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Old Okie
This may be a naive question, but how do you...

This may be a naive question, but how do you readily know what BLM land is available to you between your weekend stops at commercial campgrounds? I looked up the BLM website and got information...
Forum: On the Road Again 10-18-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Old Okie
Any trouble finding overnight camping while travelling?

Thanks to everyone who contributed to answering my original question. I was looking for up-to-date experience and got it, plus a lot more options I didn't even know about. You guys are great!
...
Forum: On the Road Again 10-10-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Old Okie
Thanks, Lynwood! Good info and story--you should...

Thanks, Lynwood! Good info and story--you should write a book!
Forum: On the Road Again 10-08-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Old Okie
Lynwood, You mentioned both Union Pass and...

Lynwood,
You mentioned both Union Pass and Shirley Basin. I looked them both up on Google maps and really liked the looks of the photos posted there of Union Pass, particularly considering the...
Forum: On the Road Again 10-08-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Old Okie
Ron, You mentioned "Harvest Host and other...

Ron,
You mentioned "Harvest Host and other options" for boondocking info. What other options do you use?
Forum: On the Road Again 10-08-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Old Okie
Any trouble finding overnight camping while traveling?

Well, it sounds like overnighters need to make reservations ahead of time or be prepared to boondock, where available. That sure takes some of the spontaneity and fun out of road tripping! Oh well,...
Forum: On the Road Again 10-07-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Old Okie
Overnight stops on trips

Thanks. guys, for the ideas on boondocking. I had not heard of Harvest Host, but looked it up after rames14 mentioned it. What a great concept! I do plan on trying it. And, Lynwood, you gave some...
Forum: On the Road Again 10-07-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,397
Posted By Old Okie
Any trouble finding overnight camping while travelling?

We love to do long vacations in our Montana High Country 305RL, particularly in the West/Northwest US. We typically make reservations well ahead of time in places we know will be crowded or where we...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-21-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,720
Posted By Old Okie
hilliker, Please see the exchange between Tom N...

hilliker,
Please see the exchange between Tom N OH on this page on my problems and fix for putting rollers on the kitchen slide on my '17 Hich Country. This heavy slide also ran on a wear/slide bar...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-25-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,088
Posted By Old Okie
You're welcome! I didn't ask BAL for any...

You're welcome! I didn't ask BAL for any guidance as to number of rollers but I probably should have. I just looked at the number of rollers on my other slides vs slide length and decided on four.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-24-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,088
Posted By Old Okie
Tom, The rollers can be purchased from: Colaw...

Tom,
The rollers can be purchased from:
Colaw RV Parts
10389 Cimmaron Rd.
Carthage, MO 64836
877-548-2125

The video referenced by the Accuslide rep is here: ...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-23-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,088
Posted By Old Okie
You might try this!

I have a 2017 Montana High Country 305RL I bought new, equipped with the AccuSlide cable actuators. I was having some other problems with the kitchen slide (one side rubbing floor upon retraction...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-12-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,998
Posted By Old Okie
2015 Chevy 2500 Duramax hard low speed steering

Help!

This might not be the right thread, but I'm looking for people who've had problems with late model HD Duramax trucks where at low speeds (parking lot, campground parking, etc.) there is a...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-12-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,483
Posted By Old Okie
Just wondering about your repair

Just wondering if your repair has been done yet, and am curious as to what they did to fix it. Hope everything is well.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-06-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,483
Posted By Old Okie
Spring Bolts

Nope, not wet bolts. Did your 305RL come with wet bolts?
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