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12-14-2013, 04:44 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Fort Mohave
Posts: 53
M.O.C. #12931
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Spare Tire Loose
I just happened to notice the spare tire hanging low on our 3700RL when we stopped for lunch on our last trip. I had to crank it back-up to tighten it against the holder. Has anyone else had a problem with the spare coming loose?
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12-14-2013, 04:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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It is a well documented problem. Some members have resorted to adding an additional independent strap to keep the spare from dropping.
Bingo
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12-14-2013, 05:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #12894
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Mine was loose the first time I picked the Monty for the first time. I've since been on a 1000 mile trip, it's still tight.
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12-14-2013, 05:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,122
M.O.C. #1658
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Many members have wrapped a strap of cable around their spare as insurance. For now I would just keep an eye on it, it's possible the tire just wasn't tightened enough
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12-14-2013, 05:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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I keep mine in the truck bed.
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12-14-2013, 06:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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My tire on our old unit stayed put throughout our trip to Alaska - including many encounters with frost heaves, until I had to change one on the way back in Montana (of all places). Then I couldn't get the darn thing back up! I threw the spare in the back of the truck replaced the crank up unit when we got home. I considered changing it out with one from a truck spare, as you almost never hear of them failing.
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12-14-2013, 06:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Not unusual on first movement after tire has been down. It is always good to look at it on walk around.
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12-14-2013, 08:24 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Yup it's on my list to check. Been lucky so far and haven't had an issue.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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12-14-2013, 09:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Another addition for the checklist, you don't want to drag that wheel under the fiver going down the interstate.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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12-14-2013, 06:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
Posts: 1,421
M.O.C. #12339
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I just authored as thread on this few weeks ago. Mine ended up falling to ground. Had to be repaired. Bent the holding brackets.
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12-14-2013, 09:14 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Farmington
Posts: 61
M.O.C. #13448
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Found mine loose when we had it on repair jacks. Tightened her up. Will keep an eye on that too. 
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2012 Montana 3400RL
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12-14-2013, 10:19 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Angelo
Posts: 115
M.O.C. #11213
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I check mine when we are on the road
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12-15-2013, 06:21 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Farmington
Posts: 61
M.O.C. #13448
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I never would have thought one could just come loose! I'll be checking the one under my truck too.
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2012 Montana 3400RL
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12-16-2013, 01:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Omaha
Posts: 2,085
M.O.C. #2780
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Ours was loose the other day too.
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2014 Big Sky 3150RL
2015 GMC Denali, Duramax/Allison
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