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09-11-2017, 11:37 AM
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Established Member
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Location: Dover
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Towing 5er that hasn't moved in 8 years
Hi All,
I have a 2008 Montana 3585SA that I'm considering keeping to travel vs trading for a new one. Has anyone had any issues towing this model? I know access to fridge is an issue while on the road, but anything else a problem? I would need new tires of course.
Thanx - Dean
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09-11-2017, 01:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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M.O.C. #12156
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I would be concerned about bearing and brake condition.
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09-11-2017, 03:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
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X2 on the bearings and also check the seals to see of they are dried out. Pulling the wheels and repacking all of the bearings and inspecting the brakes first would be a good idea.
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09-11-2017, 04:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
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M.O.C. #13325
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Guarantee you that the old grease has settled down to the bottom of each hub, leaving the top bearings dry. Before trying to move it at all, jack each wheel and spin them a few revolutions. That should get you at least a few miles down the road - if the tires don't blow from dry rot.
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09-12-2017, 07:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
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M.O.C. #11371
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Have you been living in the RV or has it just been parked? If parked check for bee's nest in water heater and frig compartments. Also mice chewed wires and nest.
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09-12-2017, 09:30 AM
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Established Member
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Location: Dover
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M.O.C. #9285
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I figured I would check bearings and brakes when doing tires, but good points on jacking and rotating. I was going to grease them before moving also. It has been on blocks since we got it delivered to our seasonal site. Critters are always a problem, but dryer sheets and fox urine work pretty well
Thanx to all!
Dean
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09-12-2017, 11:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
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M.O.C. #13325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deanrd
I figured I would check bearings and brakes when doing tires, but good points on jacking and rotating. I was going to grease them before moving also. It has been on blocks since we got it delivered to our seasonal site. Critters are always a problem, but dryer sheets and fox urine work pretty well
Thanx to all!
Dean
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Your tires are at minimum 8 years old if not older. Usable life is 5. Look at the DOT born on stamp and see how bad they are.
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