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Forum: Campgrounds 01-14-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,624
Posted By lj_cox
We got a Thousand Trails membership in 2018 and...

We got a Thousand Trails membership in 2018 and "covered" (figuring an average daily campground cost of $35 that year) the cost of the membership plus annual dues in 2 years. Last year figuring the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-30-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By lj_cox
We took a quick look at that after reading this,...

We took a quick look at that after reading this, and on first glance I HATE it. Might work well for some folks but having to point the dish yourself and no way to mount it high up are two big...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-30-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By lj_cox
DH works from home and while we used cellular for...

DH works from home and while we used cellular for years, it's just not sufficient for large downloads. Starlink is way better than cellular. Not as good as home internet, of course. Price-wise...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-29-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,745
Posted By lj_cox
We use our old WeBoost extendable flagpole and...

We use our old WeBoost extendable flagpole and bracket mounting system. Got an adaptor for the top of the flagpole from Etsy; the dish snaps in securely. We ordered extra mounting brackets so there...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 08-30-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,662
Posted By lj_cox
We fed ours from the inside, as that was the more...

We fed ours from the inside, as that was the more streamlined plug. Won't work for most, but we used the unused plumbing line to the w/d cabinet as a wire run - our media is all in that cabinet.

...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-21-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,776
Posted By lj_cox
FWIW we had our Schwintek bedroom slide replaced...

FWIW we had our Schwintek bedroom slide replaced with a heavier duty model this spring and the parts were roughly 1200, labor 1760. This was in New Mexico, and it was a complete replacement, rails,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-05-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,236
Posted By lj_cox
^^This^^ It has wheels for a reason. That...

^^This^^

It has wheels for a reason. That said if you can't leave definitely bring your slides in. Also check if you are under mandatory evacuation in your area. We bailed from Tampa on Sunday...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-12-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,334
Posted By lj_cox
We were told no when we asked this for the...

We were told no when we asked this for the Shwintek bedroom slide in our 2017 3000RE. The 500 motors require stronger rods and gear strips and such, it's not a straight swap. That said, the last...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-27-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,865
Posted By lj_cox
We got our replacement theater seating from...

We got our replacement theater seating from Lambright Custom Chairs near Shipshewana. I really like their center storage console and the customization to get everything just the way we wanted it. ...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-26-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,657
Posted By lj_cox
Removing iRV radio

2017 Keystone Montana 3000RE.

We've never used the iRV radio in this unit and lately it's been coming on by itself and blasting static. I want to remove it and install a set of USB charging ports...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-15-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,273
Posted By lj_cox
Everyone has had great advice for you. My...

Everyone has had great advice for you. My tidbits:

Make a checklist of everything you need to do to set up at a campsite on arrival, and to break down at a campsite when leaving. Add stuff...
Forum: Maintenance 07-28-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,833
Posted By lj_cox
FWIW when the friction hinges finally gave up the...

FWIW when the friction hinges finally gave up the ghost on our door, we installed one set of the same sort of magnets that hold the basement hatches open to hold the door open. Purchased from...
Forum: Maintenance 07-28-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,808
Posted By lj_cox
We have this problem from time to time with our...

We have this problem from time to time with our rear AC. I think based on experience it's humidity related but several repair shops have been unable to locate an actual issue. Temporary fix is to...
Forum: Pet Palace 07-19-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,086
Posted By lj_cox
WIth the concerns about licensing and...

WIth the concerns about licensing and supervision, I wonder if it would be simpler to set up as a pet groomer, and skip the more medically oriented services. I worry with the legal concerns you're...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-12-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,832
Posted By lj_cox
We sanitize once a year. It's a good time to...

We sanitize once a year. It's a good time to flush the hot water tank and check the anode rod, too. I was going to do it at the current campground but the water here is yuck (not unsafe, just...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-24-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,585
Posted By lj_cox
We swapped out the king mattress in our Montana...

We swapped out the king mattress in our Montana when we bought it. Replaced with a residential mattress - no rec on that, get what you like best! If I had to do it again I would NOT have the...
Forum: Maintenance 12-07-2020, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,363
Posted By lj_cox
Great pic, very clear exactly how that fix works!...

Great pic, very clear exactly how that fix works! Thanks for the good idea.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-22-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,499
Posted By lj_cox
I wouldn't use it inside; even the mildest...

I wouldn't use it inside; even the mildest "running" on our wii fit was too much for our fifthwheel floor (stopped when DH pointed out just how much flexing was going on). Could you set it up in the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-28-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,865
Posted By lj_cox
Our "tricks" for staying happy while staying on...

Our "tricks" for staying happy while staying on the road.:

-If in doubt, check it out. It takes 30 seconds to check if the door is actually locked, the vent you don't remember closing is actually...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-09-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,367
Posted By lj_cox
Full-timer since 2010 here. Everything stays in...

Full-timer since 2010 here. Everything stays in the cabinets; we have real (if sturdy) ceramic dishes, mugs, some glass glasses, Tervis tumblers. We use non-skid shelf liner on all shelves, and I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-02-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,856
Posted By lj_cox
TireTraker 500 with the optional booster. ...

TireTraker 500 with the optional booster. Recently, saved us from driving away from the tire place with 4 new tires inflated to 90 instead of the 110 I'd requested.
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 08-02-2020, 04:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,738
Posted By lj_cox
In our experience with the size-limited National...

In our experience with the size-limited National Park campgrounds, the problem isn't so much the sites as it is the ROADS. There's an absolutely gorgeous campground at Craters of the Moon Natl Park...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-15-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,335
Posted By lj_cox
Another vote for Progressive Industries! We had...

Another vote for Progressive Industries! We had the 50 amp hard-wired version installed when we bought the fifthwheel; got the monitoring panel installed in the switch cabinet.

Over 2 RVs,...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 06-11-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,273
Posted By lj_cox
It's kind of recursive: I know the tire gauge is...

It's kind of recursive: I know the tire gauge is spot on because they told me they inflated the tires to 90 psi on the automated system and that's what it read on all 4 tires.

(Also I've taken it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-10-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,117
Posted By lj_cox
On our 2017 Montana, the vent port works to add...

On our 2017 Montana, the vent port works to add water... sort of. Cover lifts off, screen pops out easily, and I can fill about 2 gallons and then it starts spitting back. I suspect the vent hose...
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