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02-16-2009, 05:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Under Frame Storage
Here is a pretty cool idea for some extra storage - Lippert RV accessories under
Storage Drawer
For those of us without the z-frame (2008)
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02-16-2009, 06:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Brad,
Not sure what a z-frame is, but will these work on our (2007) 3400's?? I really like the concept. Wonder if the spare tire lowering mechanism needs changed??
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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02-16-2009, 06:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
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M.O.C. #6109
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Bingo - the Z-frame is the new lowered belly on the Montana line where the frame is stacked. They may all be the same in the back as our models, I don't remember.
Anyway, looks like the kit that comes with the spare tire rack would replace the existing rack we have. Not sure if there would be an advantage to that or not. I haven't really figured out yet how well they would work under the slides. I was thinking more in front of the axles so you could access them slides in or out.
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02-16-2009, 06:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Our biggest problem storage wise is how the folding chairs and lounges take up half of the basement storage. If these would hold the chairs and free up the basement, they may be added to this year's wish list (Looks like I have some measuring to do). Slides in or out wouldn't affect it, other than forgetting to get the chairs out before extending the slides. I don't even know why I am worrying about the spare access anyway, now that I have the Chinese-made Mission fiasco replacements, I will never need the spare tire anyway!!!!
Bingo
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02-16-2009, 08:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,352
M.O.C. #6831
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Bingo,
They will work. I saw these mounted on Bob Wilson's rig at the Fall Rally. He had them mounted behind the rear tires.
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02-16-2009, 08:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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George,
Is he a MOC member? Wonder if he would be so kind as to provide us the inside dimensions of the drawer openings that I can check against the chair widths??
Bingo
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02-16-2009, 10:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Jay Bird
Bingo,
They will work. I saw these mounted on Bob Wilson's rig at the Fall Rally. He had them mounted behind the rear tires.
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I can fit 4 folding chairs in the front compartment of our 2955
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02-16-2009, 03:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 854
M.O.C. #5592
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Bingo,
Bob Wilson here. Yes I can send measurements. I can tell you right now, I had to cut the frame down by 7" and the weld the frame back together. The drawers work well. I carry my leveling wood, chocks etc... this removed from the truck bed and made it easier to place and store the wood.
I also have the tire carrier. My plan is to cut it down, by 7", so it will fit between the drawers and I will mount my blue tote in the carrier. I plan on leaving the spare tire where it is. As Jaybird said, I have the drawers mounted behind the spare tire. I have a 3400RL
Measurements for the drawers will follow tomorrow.
bw2
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02-16-2009, 03:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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BW2,
Why did you have to cut it down 7"? Is it too wide for the frame?
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02-16-2009, 03:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Snohomish
Posts: 579
M.O.C. #5583
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Just what we need. We need to be careful to not overload our late 2006 3400RL as it is. Lightweight bulky stuff that takes up room is good! :-)
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02-16-2009, 05:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
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M.O.C. #6109
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Dean A Van Peursem
Just what we need. We need to be careful to not overload our late 2006 3400RL as it is. Lightweight bulky stuff that takes up room is good! :-)
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That statement makes absolutely no sense to me Dean, but thats OK - I'm sure it was meant as a negative about something.
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02-16-2009, 05:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Snohomish
Posts: 579
M.O.C. #5583
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Open up your thinking a little bit and quit being so negative. It was an attempt at some humor. If lightweight bulky stuff takes up all the room then there won't be room for heavy stuff to overload the RV. The axles were upgraded on later units to offer more load capability.
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02-16-2009, 05:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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These go under the frame as additional storage. They don't displace any current storage or taken any current available space. Like I said, your statement makes absolutely no sense.
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02-16-2009, 06:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Snohomish
Posts: 579
M.O.C. #5583
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Well, it may not make sense to you but I am sure it will to everyone else. You can add only so much weight to a 2006 3400RL or any other RV for that matter, wherever it is located and you will rapidly reach the maximum GVWRating. I don't have any trouble loading up to that rating inside and don't need additional storage space under the frame. If I had less space inside I would have less room for stuff to avoid overloading. Relax! But if you are looking for a conflict, please look elswhere.
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02-17-2009, 01:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 854
M.O.C. #5592
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Bingo & bsmeaton
The frame structure was approx. 7" to wide for the trailer frame. These must be made for a toy hauler, which I believe have a wider frame. If I recall, my frame is 92" wide. The frame for the under storage was 99" or so.
The drawers are 27 1/2"x19"x8". (lengthxwidthxdepth) will not hold chairs, sorry Bingo.
The drawer door opening is 18"x13 1/2".
As stated earlier, I purchased them specifically to use to store the leveling wood, etc... to remove this material from the truck bed. I located the drawers behind the spare tire, which is stored behind the wheels. The leveling wood for under the tires are stored in the drawers along with a block for under the rear legs. This let me have a few less steps, walking back and forth to the truck. (OK call me lazy)
bw
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02-17-2009, 02:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
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M.O.C. #6109
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bw2,
It looks like the crossmembers on the rack are designed to mount on the frame, but there is also a center crossmember. Is that required to be mounted somewhere? I ask because I was wondering how the inboard crossmember on the single drawer would mount - the type that only goes out one side.
It sounds like you don't have any problem with the slides in or out?
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02-17-2009, 03:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
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M.O.C. #6846
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Thanks for the follow-up Bob. Looks like I will have to resort to Plan B (If I only knew what Plan B was??)
Bingo
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02-17-2009, 09:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Bingo, Plan B: Buy smaller chairs......Sell others at garage sale......We got rid of our lounge chairs some time ago for director type chairs. Not quite as comfy but weight is an issue in the '06 3400 as Dean points out. I think a slimline luggage carrier mounted on the roof, shorter than the AC shroud might do the trick, Anyone do this???????
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02-17-2009, 02:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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We saw these on a Keystone Raptor, last year. I wanted them, but didn't know they were available as aftermarket accessories. They would be great for our sewer fittings, since we no longer have a rear compartment (like the 3400's)
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02-17-2009, 02:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 854
M.O.C. #5592
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bsmeaton,
No I did not keep the cross member in the center. I just use the members on the outside. Since I had no plan to use the tire mount with a tire, the frame of the drawers appears to be plenty strong. Mine are under the slides on both sides, but since I am only using for leveling wood, chocks, etc... these are placed before opening the slides and replaced in the drawers after the slides have been closed, so access is not a problem.
A friend, with and SOB, cut the frame in half, mounted both drawers on one side near the front. He made his own center mount to bolt the drawer frames.
I was planning on placing the drawers toward the front, but the gas pipe runs under the frame and was in my way. I did not want to tackle running the gas pipe in a different location so to the back I went.
If anyone plans on purchasing, ask for the total dimensions. This will allow you to know how much modification may be required and whether you want to undertake the job. Having the drawers is nice for me and my use. No real weight has been added, just ease of use for me.
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