Undercover RV tech reviews Keystone Montana 5th Wheel

In this video I'll be reviewing a 2023 model Keystone Montana 3941FO 5th wheel.

[goofe.washington]

Sure would be helpful if you listed the top 5 RV’s in each category I.e., Class A, Class B, Class C, travel trailers, fifth wheels, etc.

[jeffreyfrankenfield]

You are one of the BEST things to happen to the RV Industry....we need this kind of consumer warnings to protect and educate ourselves. Very much appreciated!!

[stefanopiana]

hi Mr Jacob, sorry for my bad english, i'm Italian.
i'm an expert technician in my country.
your videos are the only ones where I see truth. I congratulate you!

[aricellis]

Your grading scale is brutal, but absolutely fair. I hope RV manufacturers are watching because they do need to be called out for quality issues.

[EVoltage]

We had 2 Montana High Countrys that went back to the factory due to frame issues. While they didn't have those outrigger spacers, they use sheet metal cross members with minimal weld strength, so the latter frame falls apart.

[jamesbrennan]

You are awesome Jacob! I have a really fantastic RV tech and he watches your video's too! Thank you!

[jkxtreme]

Love your videos and information. We have a 2023 Montana 3901RK which is a rear kitchen model with 5 slide outs. Our slide outs utilize the shwintek system on the 3 small slide outs but the 2 large slide outs are the gear rack type. I don't know what they are called. We don't have any cable driven slide outs. Also, on our unit, the z-gussets on the frame, support the floor directly over almost the entire unit. However I do see the z-gussets with the box bracket under the large slide outs, but only two places. We just toured the Montana factory and didn't see any of the cable driven slide out systems. I know you speak favorably about their cabinets but in a few areas the cabinet drawer slide mechanisms suck. I've had to replace the drawer slides on the cabinets in the bedroom. We may be looking for a different layout 5th wheel next year so we'll use your insight to make sure we don't buy junk.

[JG-tiid]

also, we appreciate your honesty and help Jacob!!!

[Catawampuscrown]

This exact model was on the top of my list. I'm super disappointed but SO glad I watched this video before taking the plunge! Thank you for your honest ratings and detailed explanations! You are the bestest! 😍🤩

[dsbruening]

Hi Jacob, I am an RV Inspector and have written up a lot of those bubbles in brand new roofs. However, the manufacturers say it is normal. I’ve never been settled on that and always point it out to my clients. Thank you!

[MobileRVRescue-dqen]

Jacob, your videos are interesting and informative. I love that you have a rating system to help consumers be better informed and be able to do some comparisons when shopping!

We own the exact year, make and model in your review and want to make one correction. Our 2023, Montana 3941 has (3) Exact-slide systems in the upper decks and (2) hydraulic slides in the lower kitchen area. I am very familiar with the BAL Accu-slide systems. These are notorious for gear boxes going bad and I have replaced several as an RV Tech. The main issue with this design is that the owner can hold down the slide button when fully extending/retracted which puts a lot of force on the wall/gearbox and cables.

I feel the Exact-slide is a bit better of a design for a cable system than the Accu-slide. It has dual in-wall motors that “amp out” or stop pulling (like a Schwintek) once fully extended or retracted which lessens the amount of force on the cable system. However, they are not foolproof. I have already had to adjust the cables on mine and almost all lock nuts were loose on all three slides. I have also replaced an Exact-slide gearbox on a 2022 Jayco.

The frame issue you bring up is legit. We have these frame outriggers and some already look to be bending. I will be heading your advice on getting these modified. We do put a lot of miles on ours.

[TnTriton]

Have you done one of these on a Jayco specifically eagle line?

[PitbullJM]

I would be very interested to see you do a review of a Redwood

[OmahaWayne]

Another awesome video by the best around. Thank you Jacob !!!

[tedshantz]

was considering a montana until i seen the slides who needs the trouble tks for your insite

[PlainClothesTacBros]

Can the ac system be changed to another brand down the road?

[mumjka]

I am really surprised that a 2023 montana is using cable slides at all. We have a 2022 MHC and Keystone got rid of cable slides altogether. So pleased. we are very happy with our MHC

[RVFinder]

I like the montana 3915...Do you think that when driving the motorhome, the rear of the RV drags against the concrete of the road (dropflame)?

[rnordquest]

I agree with the grade. You can fix pinch clamps on PEX yourself, but you can’t change the slide mechanism.

[vmxracer]

PLEASE do a review on the Northwood Arctic Fox 5th wheel, the 35-5Z or the new 36-5VS...please.