I Have had many of those same problems with our 06 3400 Montana although not all at the same time on the same trip. Go to www. Montanaowwners.com and you will note that many have had similar problems..Many of those problems are also common throughout the rv industry. Quality is NOT job 1 in the RV industry. Although many of your problems were with vendor provided items they are in a Keystone product therefore Keystone is responsible. If you think about it Everything in a RV is vendor provided. What does Keystone or any other manufacturer do but assemble a RV out of vendor provided materials. Thor is the parent company for several RV companies and has owned Keystone for a long time.
Unfortunately what you are experiencing is fairly common with most any RV. I think you would get some really good help and advise over on the www.montanaowners.com site.
I feel for you Meldelton. When folks like WTTCS tell you problems like your fireplace braking free and the wiring falling loose are the problem or the appliance makers??? well, you gotta wonder. If you buy a Ford you don't go to International for engine warranty and Panasonic for radio warranty, you expect the manufacturer to step up and make repairs.
Thor bought out Keystone around 2002.... way before your unit was made.
I solved my Montanna problems. I purchased a lot and tied it to the ground. Now it's up for sale.
Gruffy..wondered where you have been..Actually those are problems of the appliance makers. Keystone/Montana did not make them. The wiring harness bracket that breaks in some units is part of the Lipperts frame assembly and breaks in other units as well. Now Keystone did place them in their units but if you look at any brand you will see mostly the same vendor provided appliances. Montana backs everything within their 1 year warranty period same as My Fords 3 year warranty period, In addition many of the vendor provided appliances have more than a 1 year warranty and they do stand behind the product. You just gotta know these things..
WTTCS wrote: LOL funny post. You say PROBLEMS WITH KEYSTONE. I am still waiting to hear of any problems with your keystone.
Seems all your problems is from the applicance makers. Since when does Keystone warranty applicances?
Why you even make this post is beyond me. If you dont like the rv stuff you have, BLAME, BLAME , BLAME, lay the fault where it lies. NOT ON THE MFGR OF THE FIVER.
All your post does is reinforce the fact that Keystone makes one of the best rvs on the road today. Cant say so much for the applicances. As far as Dometic goes, you expect overnight service 1000s of miles from home? Wake up and smell the roses.
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'07 NEW HORIZONS 34' 5th.Wheel 'MotoMover'
'06 HONDA 106hp.VTX1800 w/'HANNIGAN' Sidecar
The model year 2006 Montana and these problems developed in May 2008. OP doesn't say if he bought the trailer new, or used. Even if it was bought it new, why should Montana be responsible beyond the one year warranty? Maybe it was a left over 2006 bought in June 2007??? And with a year warranty???
It appears the previous problems were repaired by the dealer. OP doesn't say whether these repairs were made at no cost as per warranty. But the dealer acted as Montana's agent and took care of them. Lets face it, most manufacturing defects will occur in the first few month of use. But hauling any RV trailer over the road, can develop problems. And turn some kids loose in them and even more stuff happens.
You can plan on getting a perfect no fault RV. But I wouldn't expect it. Nor plan on it.
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Keystone Sprinter 33'9" 12,500 GVWR
Pullrite Super Glide 18K
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Gruffy, lets get a few things straight. To me, this forum is designed for help for people who have a problem or want some information. Some of it is good, some bad, and some just down right stupid.
First post by a new member titled "Problems with Keystone RV". I sincerely hope that you are smart enough to know that these problems he listed are not the fault of Keystone. Not only that, but the people in mainstream, would have titled it something like "A bad trip" or "problems with a newly received rv" or even "look what happened tome". Most people are not out to bend, break, or mutilate a mfg. Even his own words describe who the problem is with. Why cant you see that? Or do you just like to ridicule people who speak the truth?
Yep, I own and live in a Keystone and people telling flat out lies about them tick me off if they are not truthful. If you dont like Keystone, just flat out say it, but tell the truth.
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Keystone didn't make the appliances; but they sure made the decision which ones to install and sell the package!
Trailer mfg's should warranty the appliances installed in "their" products...I know they don't, but that don't make it right.
It's a down right shame when you hear of somebody's coach literally self destructing while only a year or two old.
Quite frankly; I've heard the song and dance about QC throughout the industry being poor just to darn often.
That makes no justifiable excuse for ANY mfg. to turn out crummy products! Keystone seems to have more then the fair share of these kinds of stories!
WOW!
When I read the OP's post my first reaction was wow he is living in my world. I didn't think he was BLAMING anyone in particular. He even pointed out how he had contacted individual product companies. I took it as sharing his experiences and asking for some advice.
It always amazes me how all some people want to do is argue, blame, ridicule, and try to humiliate or belittle someone (like calling them stupid, etc.) when they post something on this forum. I especially love the ones that think it is their way or no way. Oh if we could only be as perfect as them. Just ask them! HUM am I talking about you?
I don't have to name any names. All you have to do is look at theirs posts and see how argumentative that they are and see how many that they get closed.
They will prove my point when they respond to this.
There are so many hypocritical people on here. Do as I say not as I do. It is alright for me but not for you!
I feel for you Meldelton. I hope that you can get everything fixed. Look at it this way, when you do, At least you will know all those things are either new or repaired now.
Don't let the few sour apples spoil this experience on this forum. There are a lot of great people that truly are out here to listen, give advice, and be as helpful as they can be. Just consider the source on the rest.
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WTTCS wrote: Gruffy, lets get a few things straight. To me, this forum is designed for help for people who have a problem or want some information. Some of it is good, some bad, and some just down right stupid.
First post by a new member titled "Problems with Keystone RV". I sincerely hope that you are smart enough to know that these problems he listed are not the fault of Keystone. Not only that, but the people in mainstream, would have titled it something like "A bad trip" or "problems with a newly received rv" or even "look what happened tome". Most people are not out to bend, break, or mutilate a mfg. Even his own words describe who the problem is with. Why cant you see that? Or do you just like to ridicule people who speak the truth?
Yep, I own and live in a Keystone and people telling flat out lies about them tick me off if they are not truthful. If you dont like Keystone, just flat out say it, but tell the truth.
Well I flat out don't like a Keystone and if your out of warranty only if it’s by a few months don't look for Keystone to be any help. Been there, done that!
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woodburner wrote: Keystone seems to have more then the fair share of these kinds of stories!
on 6/09/2008
woodburner wrote: I purchased in Sept. 2004; Keystone took care of me in Sept. 2007; They made sure I was completely satisfied. So when I hear about someone who is having problems with them I find it hard to accept and have to wonder who the contact was; because you hear of absolutely great service on one post and really crummy service on another throughout this forum and on several others. Confusing to the potential consumer and I'm sure, not the type of critic' Keystone would want on their service or their product. (them folks were great to me)
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