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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-14-2022, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,069
Posted By Inspector0128
I’m going to call GM tomorrow and ask them...

I’m going to call GM tomorrow and ask them exactly what my “margin of safety” would be on my over weight truck.

First it was just add airbags, maybe a leaf spring, don’t carry any water, don’t go...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-20-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,925
Posted By Inspector0128
Have you addressed the issue of being overweight?...

Have you addressed the issue of being overweight? Very doubtful a 3/4 ton diesel has enough payload to legally tow a Montana. I know “ it pulls it like it’s not even back there”.

Take it to a CAT...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-06-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,105
Posted By Inspector0128
I did not read the comments on the other forum...

I did not read the comments on the other forum but I can guess what the comments related to. It’s difficult for a 3/4 ton diesel truck to make weight with a 14000 GVW trailer. We have a 2020...
Forum: Member News 01-17-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By Inspector0128
Just discovered that our 2020 294RL did not come...

Just discovered that our 2020 294RL did not come with the heat pump option-it should have. I called Coleman-Mach with the serial number and they verified that it is a cool only unit.

Looks like it...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 10-13-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,446
Posted By Inspector0128
No problems with our Sailuns either, but then we...

No problems with our Sailuns either, but then we aren’t pulling a 17,000 lb TT with a SRW TV?
Oh well, add some more “sumo” springs!
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-19-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,025
Posted By Inspector0128
Might be time to review the truck. No way...

Might be time to review the truck. No way possible for you not to be overweight with a 3/4 ton truck pulling a 14,000 lb trailer with a pin weight of close to 3000 lbs. Ask me how I know. Been there,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-06-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,753
Posted By Inspector0128
The OP asked if there were any issues towing a...

The OP asked if there were any issues towing a 14,000 GVWR 5th wheel with a 3/4 ton truck. The main issue mentioned is being overweight.

You can justify it any way you want (ie: it’s only one more...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-04-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,753
Posted By Inspector0128
We have a 2020 294RL. Max payload on our 2016 3/4...

We have a 2020 294RL. Max payload on our 2016 3/4 ton Silverado Duramax was 2450 lbs. Pin weight on the 294 RL is 3000 lbs (Cat Scale weight). So at this point, axle weights become somewhat...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-15-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,299
Posted By Inspector0128
There are too many variables when it comes to...

There are too many variables when it comes to MPG. I have a 2019 3500 Duramax-SRW. Our 294 RL Monty has a GRWR of 14,300-it usually weighs in around 13,300 when loaded. (Pin weight is 3000 lbs).
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-09-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,917
Posted By Inspector0128
We purchased a new 294RL in April. Headed...

We purchased a new 294RL in April. Headed directly to the Cat Scale to weigh empty. Pin weight was 2340lbs. My 2500 Silverado, diesel, crew cab had a payload of 2450 lbs. In my opinion, not...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-03-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,995
Posted By Inspector0128
Does the TST system work on the Tow Vehicle when...

Does the TST system work on the Tow Vehicle when the trailer is not being pulled? GM does not have a tire pressure monitoring system on the 3500 Silverado-guess it’s not required on trucks over 3/4...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-08-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,414
Posted By Inspector0128
I can tell you about OEM Rainer tires on our new...

I can tell you about OEM Rainer tires on our new 294 High Country. Purchased unit in Phoenix and headed North to WI. Didn’t make it to Iowa-blew a tire.

Rainer did refund us $114.00 under...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-28-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,530
Posted By Inspector0128
Did I understand this correctly? A 3/4 ton short...

Did I understand this correctly? A 3/4 ton short box Ram pulling a 16,000 lb Trailer? If so, may as well add the bikes and kayaks.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-23-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By Inspector0128
That’s good news. Thank you

That’s good news.
Thank you
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-23-2020, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By Inspector0128
Electronic Leveling

I understand the need to set the zero point on the LCI 3.0 electronic leveling system. I haven't used it yet-just picked up the trailer two weeks ago. I also installed a battery cut-off switch. I'm...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-23-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 602
Posted By Inspector0128
Generator Prep Package

My 294 RL has the generator prep package. I know that it is wired for an Onan 5500. I have a Champion dual fuel 3500 inverter. Is the supplied Onan wiring transferable to my Inverter or would I be...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-12-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,098
Posted By Inspector0128
I like the photo idea. One would think that when...

I like the photo idea. One would think that when the unit was delivered there would be a complete list of the Make, Model, Serial, along with warranty information of every item that was covered by...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-11-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,098
Posted By Inspector0128
Warranty Cards

So we picked up our new 294 RL last week. Used the inspection sheets from the Forum-all went well. Immediately drove over to the CAT scales and did an empty weight. That’s a different topic for...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-01-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,417
Posted By Inspector0128
Thanks to everyone for the responses. The rig is...

Thanks to everyone for the responses. The rig is 7-10 days out. When we leave the Dealership-I’m heading straight to the CAT scale to get the empty weight and pin weight.

I’ll post back with the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-24-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,417
Posted By Inspector0128
Thank you for the reply.With my 30 foot Copper...

Thank you for the reply.With my 30 foot Copper Canyon loaded: Steer axle was 5120 lbs. Drive axle: 5880 lbs. Pin weight was 1980 lbs with trailer axles at 7560 (total trailer 9540 lbs),

My one ton...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-24-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,417
Posted By Inspector0128
Montana on Order

We are moving up from our 2011 Keystone Copper Canyon 273 to a 2020 Montana High Country 294RL. The rig is on order-should arrive by mid March. I've been on the Keystone forum for several years and...
Forum: MOC Rig Registry Discussions 02-24-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 727
Posted By Inspector0128
294RL :: 2020 Keystone Montana High Country

294RL :: 2020 Keystone Montana High Country (2020-02-24 23:34:10)
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