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06-29-2020, 05:31 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Flushing
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M.O.C. #26553
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Roof coming apart
Purchased a Montana high country last year. Sits on a permanent site. Last year water leaking in from AC unit. 3 loose bolts, 4th one was stripped. Water leaking in a window when it rains. Those issues have been fixed. Now I see the metal rail at the rear of the roof that holds the rubber roof in place in coming off. Screws on both ends have pulled out of the roof. How do I fix that? Has anyone see or heard of this issue? I am afraid if I screw it back down & caulk it it will just pull out again.
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06-29-2020, 06:52 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Bigger screws and Dicor self leveling sealant.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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06-29-2020, 08:22 AM
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New Member
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Location: Flushing
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M.O.C. #26553
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Ok, thanks. I am thinking bigger screws and more screws. For having bought a 5th wheel that cost more than my 1st house, I have not been happy with the purchase.
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06-29-2020, 09:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
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M.O.C. #9561
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we're in grand rapids, where is your trailer located? maybe we'll run up and take a look and help out.
ed and sandie
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06-29-2020, 10:17 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Columbia
Posts: 303
M.O.C. #23739
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nothappy
Ok, thanks. I am thinking bigger screws and more screws. For having bought a 5th wheel that cost more than my 1st house, I have not been happy with the purchase.
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Put in some bigger screws. Then use crazy seal the DIY version of RV Armor so you never have to worry about your roof again
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06-29-2020, 01:46 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Flushing
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M.O.C. #26553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mazboy
we're in grand rapids, where is your trailer located? maybe we'll run up and take a look and help out.
ed and sandie
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Trailer is parked in Frankfort MI. Frankfort Crystal Lake RV.
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06-29-2020, 02:34 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Flushing
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M.O.C. #26553
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Screws that came out are #10x1". Using #12x1.5". Still not hitting any wood to pull the metal strip down. Try longer screws?
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06-29-2020, 05:00 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Flushing
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M.O.C. #26553
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3" deck screws and Dicor & the job is fixed. If I needed 3" screws to hit wood, what the heck did the factory guy/gal think 1" screws were going to do?
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06-29-2020, 07:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Edgerton
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M.O.C. #17678
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They weren’t worried about it. They were only worried about slamming it together so they could go home early.
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07-22-2020, 01:11 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Fulton
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Not Impressed
I just got a 2020 Montana and have had a number of small ankle biter issues. I fixed them myself instead of hauling the darn camper all the way back to the dealer and wait a month for them to fix them. I'm not impressed with the workmanship of my Montana. I had a 2017 Forest River Sierra and had much better luck with that.
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2018 Ford F-350 SRD
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07-22-2020, 02:16 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Don't try a Forest River these days. Our first TT was a Forest River and we liked it, but from the forums I belong to these days I can tell you I wouldn't buy another one.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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07-22-2020, 02:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
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M.O.C. #19873
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I had a 2013 Sierra by Forest River and it was junk. I kept it 1 year then traded it in on this 2014 Montana which has been very good. I guess you can get a lemon on anything.
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07-31-2020, 05:40 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Flushing
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M.O.C. #26553
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Last unit was a Cougar. No issues. Lots of issues on this one. Sit permanently in an RV park which makes issues an even bigger problem.
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07-31-2020, 08:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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M.O.C. #2839
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom N OH
They weren’t worried about it. They were only worried about slamming it together so they could go home early.
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If you get a chance tour the factory. That is not how it works.
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07-31-2020, 08:58 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Edgerton
Posts: 218
M.O.C. #17678
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Oh, I know exactly how it works. I have an acquaintance that is an QA inspector at one of the Keystone plants. The line has a certain number of units per shift to build. When that number is achieved, they go home. Doesn’t matter if it takes them 4 hours or 8 hours. They get paid their 8 either way.
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08-13-2020, 06:29 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: La Crosse
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M.O.C. #25170
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Related to the roof repair, does anyone know the thickness of the decking on the roof? I have an older Montana ( 2010) that the roof membrane is coming loose from the roof decking. I know it will eventually tear off if I cannot secure it to the decking so I'm hoping to use screws with large, thin washers to secure it. Prefer not to have 3" screws poking thru the living room ceiling. Any advise on my roof problem would be greatly appreciated.
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08-13-2020, 06:34 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Columbia
Posts: 303
M.O.C. #23739
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmanhart
Related to the roof repair, does anyone know the thickness of the decking on the roof? I have an older Montana ( 2010) that the roof membrane is coming loose from the roof decking. I know it will eventually tear off if I cannot secure it to the decking so I'm hoping to use screws with large, thin washers to secure it. Prefer not to have 3" screws poking thru the living room ceiling. Any advise on my roof problem would be greatly appreciated.
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3/8” or 7/16 osb was on our 2011
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08-13-2020, 06:41 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: La Crosse
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M.O.C. #25170
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I suspected it to be relatively thin. So 1/2” screws should do the job. Thanks.
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