He or Helium Technology

[slewis95407]

Montana and Couger High Country fith wheel have He technology.

They say that the trailer is up tp 2000# lighter but don't explain where the weight savings are coming from.

Does anyone know anything about this technology. All that I have found is to do with the building of skateboards.

[Greg Knight]

I found one in Boise and one thing is apparrant. They changed the entire mechanizism on slide outs. They are using cables now. I don't feel good about that. Also, the siding is different which must be lighter.

[RdRmr]

The cable slide system is made by Bal industries, been around for over twenty five years. Huge weight savings there. Also the axles on a 291RLS are Dexter D-44 (4400# rating ea.) with 10X2 1/4" brake assemblies and slightly smaller holding tanks. All the appliances inside are the same. No day-night shades, only night with no wood valance boxes. Outside skin is a bit different. Happy with the unit I have.

[Paddler]

I think another area that might be less robust would be the insulation in the walls and ceiling. I don't know this for sure but the Montana brochures are quick to point out the R values for the roof, walls and floor. The High Country brochures only mention the R value of the floor, which is probably a common component for both models.