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Reese Hitch problem and Tech Bulletin
While unhitching my Montana HC from my Reese 16K hitch, the hitch handle suddenly came loose in my hand. The jaws stayed open, so was able to unhitch, but upon investigation I found that the C-Clip at the end of the handle had come off, and that the end of the handle had come out of it's hole on the release linkage. I tried to replace it, but it would not hold so called Reese for a new C-clip. They were more than happy to send me one (actually 6) and a Technical Bulletin describing my problem and the fix for it. They say that this particular C-clip may have been incorrectly installed during production and that it could affect their 16K and 20K Pro Series and their 16K Select Series hitches manufactured between 1/1/2012 and 8/15/2014. This is Technical Bulletin TB15-03 issued in March, 2015. They even state "At low speeds, if a sequence of multipoint failure events occurs, the King Pin may become unlatched." I can see how this could happen, as it is the handle in its locked position that locks the jaws shut. Sure glad mine came out while parked! If you have one of these hitches, I suggest you take a look at it, it sure is unnerving when that handle comes loose. Rich 2014 Montana HC 293RK pulled by a 2014 Chevy 2500 Gas2.6KViews0likes10CommentsRe: Schrader Valve Extension Problem
My motorhome originally had rubber valve stems, so I did not want to leave extenders on all the time. As a result, what I did was to remove the valve cap from the inner wheels and put an extender on each time I checked and/or filled the tire. I could easily do this even with the wheel simulators left on. I was always worried about dirt getting in to the valve, but it was never a problem. After I had metal valve stems put on, I left the extenders on. They were the type that did not have air in all the time. Rich - Waiting for my new Montana HC 293RK347Views0likes0CommentsRe: 675w Solar Installed w/Pictures
Thanks for the info. Looks great! Wonder if you were able to add batteries while box was in the compartment or if you had to put batteries in first and then put box into compartment. 4 golf cart batteries ain't light. If you had to put it in full did you have a good way to do it? Hire superman? Guess I'll have to wait till I take delivery on the Montana HC 293RK to know for sure if it will fit, but will probably go with that box or 2 of the 2 GC Battery boxes from them. Thanks again, Rich868Views0likes0Comments
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