How to Know if Stromberg Landing Gear # LG-1 Will Fit 2003 Montana Fifth Wheel

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Question:

Can I replace the landing gear on my 2003 Montana with Stromberg LG-1. Concerned about pre-welded clamps spacing and length of legs.

asked by: Gary

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Expert Reply:

I attached a couple pictures that show the dimensions of the # LG-1 which will allow you to compare them to the dimensions of the landing gear on your trailer to know if they will fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Your best option maybe to replace the entire system. I recommend the Stromberg Carlson Electric Landing Gear Set, part #LG-1. This set has a combined weight capacity of 6,000 pounds. It is possible to replace the leg motor, cross shaft and gearbox…

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Answer 2

In order to pick out a direct replacement for the landing gear on your 2007 Desert Fox 38U we would need to know the distance between the mounting brackets. Otherwise you could just have the brackets removed from your trailer by a qualified welder…

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Answer 3

The #LG-1 Landing Gear you referenced is actually manufactured by Lippert Components and offered to the aftermarket by Stromberg Carlson. It would be fully compatible with your Lippert frame and should fit perfectly in the existing brackets,…

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Answer 4

I spoke with my contact at Stromberg-Carlson and found out that the height of the outer tube for landing gear set #LG-1 is 29-1/2 inches.

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Answer 5

We have landing gear repair kits available that would replace the gears of a lead leg of a landing gear set like the part #LG-146059 that you referenced. If your landing gear is made by Venture, Stromberg Carlson, or Lippert there is a strong chance…

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Answer 6

The outer tube of the landing gear is attached to the fifth wheel frame via some frame clamps. The clamps themselves are usually welded to the trailer frame, and bolted clamps hold the outer jack tube in place. The inner tube of the jack will extend…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

To determine the best landing gear option for your 1997 Forest River Sierra you'll need to measure the where your weld-stops sit to see if there is a matching set so that you can swap over without having to cut off the old mounting brackets and…

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Answer 11

From what I could find it looks like your ADTH 1RV-200 motor has a weight capacity of 6,500 lbs. You can use a motor that is rated for a higher capacity, like our replacement motor #LC142178 for Ram landing gear which is rated at 8,000 lbs. Just keep…

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Answer 12

The correct replacement for your 1-065-041012-01 motor is part #LC141893 from Lippert. Your original motor had a 7140 rpm speed. The Stromberg-Carlson #LG-196308 you specified has a 5430 rpm output, so it wouldn't be a good choice. You'll…

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