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02-07-2020, 08:49 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Bad Axe
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M.O.C. #25648
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Entry Steps Lock Missing?
Hello,
We just purchased a new 2019 Montana High Country 381th. We had a problem with one of the jacks not working so we took it into a dealer for repair. I wanted to show the person something inside that I had a question about so I opened the door and was about to pull the stairs down and the person asked where the lock was for the steps. I said I knew nothing about a lock for the steps.
I guess my question is there supposed to be some kind of lock that I am missing and if so what does it look like?
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02-07-2020, 09:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Hawkins - Tx
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M.O.C. #25774
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I don’t have a lock on our 2020 3812 MS steps either. I think they did away with the lock. Just has a stop on each side that lays against the door frame.
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2020 Montana 3812 MS with a Reese Goosebox
2006 Dodge 3500 Dually, LB, 6 Sp, 5.9 Cummins with Flashpaq Super Chip Tuner
South Bend Flywheel and Clutch, Loadlifter 5000 Rear Air Bag Kit
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02-07-2020, 10:51 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Elverta, CA
Posts: 69
M.O.C. #20905
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No stair lock on my 2018. I’ve not heard of anyone having their stairs fall on them as they open the door but I have heard of the bolt breaking that the gas strut attaches to as people are raising or lowering the stairs.
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02-08-2020, 12:21 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Blossburg
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M.O.C. #25708
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I have a 2020 381th and no lock. Just the little brackets that stop steps from going past door frame. Just the door being closed holds them in place
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02-08-2020, 03:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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did he saw you what he was talking about?
Since you are/were at the dealer I'd just look at other units.
But, if you are missing something then the dealer needs to make it right.
It is always helpful to know what steps you have too.
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02-08-2020, 05:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,413
M.O.C. #21044
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Montana’s steps have a piston to assist pulling steps up and down plus holding in the up position. Other RV makes and models have a similar step with a locking mechanism for the up position.
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02-08-2020, 06:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Roseville
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Our 2020 381TH does not have a lock.
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Roseville, MN
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02-08-2020, 06:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
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That particular person is not staying up to date regarding product knowledge and updates. He could possibly be the same person who says "sure, you can pull it with a half ton truck". 
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02-08-2020, 07:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
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My guess is he will not find any issues with your jacks
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02-08-2020, 07:17 AM
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Established Member
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M.O.C. #25648
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Thank everyone for all of you help, I am glad that I found this forum!!!
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02-08-2020, 08:52 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Hilliards
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M.O.C. #25636
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movement
So what keeps the steps from banging around while traveling? Do they attach to anything? or just "Stand up"?
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02-08-2020, 09:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
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M.O.C. #22835
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I have a Montana High Country 375FL (2019 model), and the steps do not have a lock either. I've never had one fall and bop me on the head either.
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02-08-2020, 09:43 AM
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M.O.C. #25648
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Myers
So what keeps the steps from banging around while traveling? Do they attach to anything? or just "Stand up"?
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They just stand up. That was my thought when they asked. But it must be the shock that everyone is talking about.
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02-08-2020, 09:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
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M.O.C. #20753
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The shock holds them up when the door opens and the door closes on then when going down the road
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02-16-2020, 01:18 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: BIRMINGHAM
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M.O.C. #25008
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Step lock
Also have a 2019 381th did not come with a step lock.
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02-16-2020, 02:23 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Riverton
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #21684
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I have the lock but would love to see a picture of the gas strut (which i don't have but would like to retrofit)
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02-17-2020, 05:45 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Sun City
Posts: 53
M.O.C. #22428
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I have a 2019 381th with the morryde steps. I relocated the stops farther up so that there is less leverage on the door frame to distort it. It was an easy fix I don't know why they have the stops so low in the first place...
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02-17-2020, 06:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Hilliards
Posts: 237
M.O.C. #25636
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You mentioned "Stops". Are you referring to the twist lock mechanism when they are folded up? That's a great idea! May just save a door frame.
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02-17-2020, 07:08 AM
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M.O.C. #25648
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Please provide any pictures or information on the relocation, thank you!!
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02-17-2020, 08:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Hawkins - Tx
Posts: 142
M.O.C. #25774
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Strut assist for steps
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldharley
I have the lock but would love to see a picture of the gas strut (which i don't have but would like to retrofit)
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Here’s what they generally look like. This is on etrailer.com, but others have them too. There are certain measurement requirements you’ll need to check into. My RV came with the strut assist but there is probably someone out there who has added it. Hope this helps point you in the right direction.
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2020 Montana 3812 MS with a Reese Goosebox
2006 Dodge 3500 Dually, LB, 6 Sp, 5.9 Cummins with Flashpaq Super Chip Tuner
South Bend Flywheel and Clutch, Loadlifter 5000 Rear Air Bag Kit
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