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Old 01-08-2012, 08:38 AM   #1
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What to look out for.

Headed to the Tampa Show to replace our 2002 Montana. Not sure what I'll end up with but need feed back of what problems people are finding with new RV's. Example The loose electric studs in the panel box. Mine didn't burn up but sure melted some stuff. Thanks in advance. Feel free to jump in and add on. The more information I have when I take possession the better I'll feel.
 
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Old 01-08-2012, 09:30 AM   #2
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New Monty with "Big Sky Package" would be my choice. Several interesting new floorplans. Good Luck, Larry
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Old 01-10-2012, 01:19 AM   #3
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Tires, make the dealer replace the Chineese made Goodyear Marathons.
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Old 01-10-2012, 03:16 AM   #4
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Tires, make the dealer replace the Chineese made Goodyear Marathons.
My recommendation would be not to even mess around with marathons but go straight to BF Goodrich Commercial TA or better yet Michellin Ribs.
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When at the factory tour, they indicated the level up system may become standard soon. 40-50% of the Montana's we saw being built had level up system.
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Old 01-10-2012, 06:02 AM   #6
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You mentioned loose wiring in the panel box. Yes it is an issue that must be checked. I also found the wire insulation in the connection ( connection tightened down on the insulation and not the wire) found 4 of them like that. Go for a second ac. Check the mattress really good, in our 2012 it was a real piece of junk. My wife could squeeze ours flat on the edge with her fingers.

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Old 01-23-2012, 02:58 AM   #7
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Thanks to all of you for your input. We are still up in the air as to what we want. You know, the usual, what the boss wants & what I want. Sure do like the looks of the Sanibel, but think is not in my range.
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Old 01-23-2012, 11:40 AM   #8
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Goodyear Marathons ARE Chinese tires. Almost all trailer tires are Chinese tires. If you buy truck tires to replace your trailer tires be sure to understand that trailer tires have a thicker stiffer side wall than a truck tire so you would be putting yourself at risk. Move up a load range to be safe. Don't forget to upgrade the wheels to match the higher load range tires.

Also know that the trailer axles that come from the factory do not support the weight advertised. My axles are rated for 7000 lbs each (14000 lbs total) and I never had more than 12000 lbs total (2000 lbs under rating) on the axles and one of my spindles bent from a pothole. Also the load range E 10 ply Goodyear Marathons failed at that weight.
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:45 PM   #9
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I certainly agree with the comments re the Chinese tires...they have to go. You will NOT be putting your self at risk with LT truck tires IF they meet the load requirements. Also, the axle ratings are not designed to support the entire GW of the trailer but the weight that is on the axles only, not including the weight carried as pin weight in the truck.
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Old 01-23-2012, 03:25 PM   #10
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True, there is no risk with LT tires. A lot of high end trailers come from the factory with them installed. My current SOB the Alpenlite is one that has LT tires from the factory and are listed as the replacemnets on the side of the trailer. I pick up my 3000rk tomorrw and that is the first thing I will do is dump the Marathons and get BFG's. Not sure why manufactors still mess around with ST tires when LT's are not that much more and would do big things in the customer satisfaction dept.
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Old 01-23-2012, 04:35 PM   #11
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Goodyear G614RST, Made in the USA, Best ST trailer tire on the market, IMHO, of course.
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Old 01-26-2012, 03:26 AM   #12
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Ask a reputable tire shop and they will confirm what I said in my post above. Truck tires are NOT the same as trailer tires and are not made to handle continuous weight at constant highway speeds. Trailer tires have a thicker sidewall. I've done a lot of research on this subject... Please do your research before you contradict.
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