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Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-19-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,330
Posted By WaltBennett
Went to CA (not far from Yosemite) about 8 yrs...

Went to CA (not far from Yosemite) about 8 yrs ago during the wildfires around there. Temps hit 115 and we only had one 15k btu AC. Before going, I cut Mylar bubble insulation window shades for...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-22-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,942
Posted By WaltBennett
That 'disconnect' switch does not disconnect...

That 'disconnect' switch does not disconnect everything.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-08-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,595
Posted By WaltBennett
From VA Beach, get to Richmond, north on 95 to...

From VA Beach, get to Richmond, north on 95 to Falmouth, north on US 17 to US29/US15, then north again as above. We've been there some time back, but got detoured for construction to I still don't...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-08-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,888
Posted By WaltBennett
That's not the membrane itself, it's the plywood...

That's not the membrane itself, it's the plywood underneath. You've water getting into that plywood and causing the softness.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-08-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,787
Posted By WaltBennett
Bring lots and lots of $$$$$$.

Bring lots and lots of $$$$$$.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-08-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 24,070
Posted By WaltBennett
Don't know. While ours was 3 years used and had...

Don't know. While ours was 3 years used and had whatever big bugs worked out, I've seen too many quality issues with newer ones. That said, EVERY brand has the same problem. I'd have to very...
Forum: Campgrounds 09-20-2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,437
Posted By WaltBennett
You haven't looked...

You haven't looked here:https://www.militarycampgrounds.us/ ?? I've used this site for years.
Forum: Maintenance 08-23-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,348
Posted By WaltBennett
Carefree used to be great, but the quality of...

Carefree used to be great, but the quality of their fabric has really gone downhill in the past six years. Bought four brand new slide toppers from them and installed them four years back. Two...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-25-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,355
Posted By WaltBennett
I've never used that mode save for in mountains. ...

I've never used that mode save for in mountains. Typical driving pulling our 38' doesn't need it and messes with fuel economy.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-16-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,498
Posted By WaltBennett
I quit using Tow/Haul except in extreme...

I quit using Tow/Haul except in extreme situations because of this issue. Regular mode works just fine for most roads - and gets a lot better mileage too.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-31-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,237
Posted By WaltBennett
This is your problem.

This is your problem.
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-28-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,482
Posted By WaltBennett
Had to replace ours while on the road a few years...

Had to replace ours while on the road a few years back. Not difficult, but hard to get into spaces, etc. Ours failed as the lame composite wood scraps the factory put under the tank deteriorated...
Forum: Navigation 08-28-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,790
Posted By WaltBennett
Another way

Try going to Schenectady, Bingamton, Scranton, Harrisburg, Gettysburg and then south on US15 through Leesburg (yes, it's 2 lane for a bit, but not bad at all) towards Warrenton. US17 joins up and...
Forum: On the Road Again 01-12-2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,819
Posted By WaltBennett
I use GasBuddy religiously so I know how far the...

I use GasBuddy religiously so I know how far the next diesel stop is and where to find best prices. Also seldom go more than 150 miles between stops anyway - dogs and old people need those comfort...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-29-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,930
Posted By WaltBennett
One thing to note is that MDT and HDTs have a...

One thing to note is that MDT and HDTs have a much tighter turning radius than typical 1 ton duallys. (ESPECIALLY my old Ford!) I seriously looked at a Freightliner like the one in the first link a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-29-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By WaltBennett
How about a new TOPIC area for older Montanas

Moderators! Ours is a 2010, but I know there are many, many owners of much older ones. Issues those of us with units made 6 years or more ago kind of get buried with all the ones newer owners have...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-08-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,499
Posted By WaltBennett
Have had a 3500 Predator generator for five years...

Have had a 3500 Predator generator for five years now and it's worked far better than I'd expected. I tried two Yamaha 2k inverter generators but the single one will run our single AC with no...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-04-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,994
Posted By WaltBennett
Still have an '06 that I got in 2013 when it had...

Still have an '06 that I got in 2013 when it had 28k miles on it. Only 'serious' breakdown in 70k miles was an internal high pressure oil line coming off that cost $700 to get fixed. Have had two...
Forum: Navigation 06-06-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,186
Posted By WaltBennett
Look at their tour trucks. In 2017 I thought my...

Look at their tour trucks. In 2017 I thought my '06 F350 long bed dually wouldn't be 'legal', but after measuring one of those tour bus things I went ahead and ran the road both ways with no...
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-26-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,147
Posted By WaltBennett
Interesting. Our 2010 roof is still OK, but I'm...

Interesting. Our 2010 roof is still OK, but I'm not certain for how long. Will have to look into this.
Forum: Maintenance 05-23-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By WaltBennett
Care Free rant!

Long time since I posted something new, BUT I'm seriously frosted about this. Spring of 2019 I went on a cross-country jaunt with two of my grown kids - long story on why, but it was a blast. Had a...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-28-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,598
Posted By WaltBennett
For the trailer, it's 5 YEARS no matter how many...

For the trailer, it's 5 YEARS no matter how many miles. The truck gets about the same as everyone else.
Forum: 2021 Montana Owners VIRTUAL Rally 12-04-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,762
Posted By WaltBennett
Great idea, but I can't 'register' for some...

Great idea, but I can't 'register' for some reason that's beyond me.


Fixed it.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-25-2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,589
Posted By WaltBennett
The factory guys seldom ever install one - I...

The factory guys seldom ever install one - I found ours with the documentation package still rolled up. Just a simple dipole and with a rear entertainment setup all I had to do was put it across the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-29-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,271
Posted By WaltBennett
Got a 2010 3665RE with a clear and shiny mirror...

Got a 2010 3665RE with a clear and shiny mirror that I've never used as it doesn't show anything useful. Two things: 1) Figure out if the thing will actually be useful before getting a new one. 2)...
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