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Old 04-09-2012, 05:05 AM   #1
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Hitch receiver

We just purchased a new Montana 3402 5th-wheel. It came equipped with a rear hitch receiver for a bike rack. However, when I tried to put my bike rack in, I noticed there was no hole drilled through the receiver to be able to put a pin through to hold the bike rack in. Is this just a fluke? Do I need to drill it myself? Am I missing something? Confused!
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:50 AM   #2
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I think their QA was sleeping at the factory that produces the hitches. My 2011 3580's hitch only had a partial hole. Only drilled out on one side. Had to finish it myself.
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Old 04-09-2012, 06:49 AM   #3
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Yup, that's today's quality for you. Guess you'll have to drill a hole for youself. It'll probably be a better hole anyway.
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Old 04-09-2012, 06:51 AM   #4
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That's one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. A receiver without the holes makes no sense. Is there another way to fasten a rack? I don't think so. Sounds like it's time to get back to the dealer for some attention (like a new receiver). I'm jealous of some of you guys that have the power tools strong enough to punch holes in that metal.

I would never have thought to put "check for holes in the receiver" on a PDI list, but I guess now it's warranted.
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Old 04-09-2012, 07:42 AM   #5
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Ours came with the hole, but we never got the build sheet so I don't know if it was an option or standard. Sounds like it must have been an option.
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Old 04-09-2012, 07:44 AM   #6
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Oh!!! you wanted the hole drilled all the way thru?? That will be extra!!
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Old 04-09-2012, 10:31 AM   #7
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"We can't drill holes in those anymore. Someone might stick their finger in it and get hurt"
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Old 04-09-2012, 02:05 PM   #8
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Agreed!!

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Yup, that's today's quality for you. Guess you'll have to drill a hole for youself. It'll probably be a better hole anyway.
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Old 04-09-2012, 02:26 PM   #9
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I would plead my case to the dealership, make them drill it...and deburr it...and paint it...
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Old 04-09-2012, 02:47 PM   #10
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Ours is correct. Guess some were and some were not. Assume keystone installed as provided by supplier, without any check of supplier quality control. Useless without the pin holes.
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Old 04-09-2012, 02:53 PM   #11
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Just one of many ways the quality of these RV's are going downhill. I feel sorry for those of you are buying new rigs and looking forward to all the problems you are going to have. Quality really sucks.
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Old 04-09-2012, 02:58 PM   #12
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The QA dept probably did a test and found out if they remove any more metal from the hitch it wouldn't hold anything. So no hole, and if you put one in it will void the warranty. LOL

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Old 04-10-2012, 05:54 AM   #13
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Ours came with only one hole because you are suppoed to use a bolt to hold it in place. Our Tule rack came with the bolt.
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Old 04-11-2012, 10:10 AM   #14
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Oh, good point! I too have a Thule bike rack with the bolt retainer. Tightening the bolt holds the rack much stiffer than a pin. I'm thinking I'll just drill one hole.
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