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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-28-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,816
Posted By Virgil
Rich: Here is another vote for the 3.73 rear...

Rich:
Here is another vote for the 3.73 rear end. We pulled the camper (14,500#) through the Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona mountains as nice as could be. We did great and I really liked the torq...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-12-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By Virgil
I looked at a Big Sky this weekend. I have yet to...

I looked at a Big Sky this weekend. I have yet to figure out what makes it $20,000 to 25,000 more than a Montana. I think a sticker of $85,000 is a bit much from what I saw. I think a Montana with...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-08-2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,033
Posted By Virgil
When we had our 2955, we ran into the same issue...

When we had our 2955, we ran into the same issue of the folded out hide a bed blocking access to the door. A way we found around it, was to turn the couch to face the dining table. We moved the 2...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-08-2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,925
Posted By Virgil
That Montana came from the same dealership as...

That Montana came from the same dealership as mine did. As far as pulling the Montana in the dead of winter, if everyone from here waited until nice weather to pull, they would never go. A lot of the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-13-2006, 06:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,740
Posted By Virgil
We have pulled in all kinds of wind. The tailwind...

We have pulled in all kinds of wind. The tailwind is great. Head wind isn't that bad. It's the head wind coming at a 45 degree angle that is a bearcat. Sidewinds can be bad too, especially when you...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-22-2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,149
Posted By Virgil
Hi all. I know I shouldn't be posting here as I...

Hi all. I know I shouldn't be posting here as I traded in my Montana for a Jayco Designer. The Jayco weighs 11,500# empty and has a GVWR of 15,800#. That matches closely with the pickup. I can't...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-05-2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 396
Posted By Virgil
Maiden Voyage Complete

We took the Jayco out for a little shakedown cruise. Only found 2 things to fix which was good. Neither were major. It has remote landing jacks which is kind of cool. I was surprised it came with G...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-30-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By Virgil
Thank you all for your good luck wishes. This...

Thank you all for your good luck wishes. This will always be a great source of information for me. I plan to stop in regularly to see whats new if thats ok. We bring our new one home on Tuesday. I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-29-2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By Virgil
Thank you All

Just wanted to say thanks for the lively debates and good info in here. We traded our 2955RL in for a 2007 Jayco Designer 35CLQS. The Montana performed well but this will be our retirement home away...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-27-2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,435
Posted By Virgil
If I pull right off the highway and stop, I will...

If I pull right off the highway and stop, I will let it run for 5 mins or so. Most of the time, when you come off highway, you are either driving through town or parked, registering at your...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-15-2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,872
Posted By Virgil
Good choice on vehicle. Sounds like mine except...

Good choice on vehicle. Sounds like mine except for the backing sensor. You should never need a PTO shaft. I was a Cummins guy and still am although I drive a Ford now. The Dodge dealer ticked me off...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-15-2006, 06:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,708
Posted By Virgil
In this part of the world, 2 wheel drive pickups...

In this part of the world, 2 wheel drive pickups are hard to find and hard to trade in. There are a lot of gravel roads here and when it rains, 4 wheel drive is nice and of course in winter too. I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-02-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,073
Posted By Virgil
I would say made on August 09, 2005. Being a...

I would say made on August 09, 2005. Being a former Canadian, I often did see the day/mo/year or even yr/day/mo. I thought it was an English carry over thing. I have never seen that in the US.
...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-02-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,773
Posted By Virgil
Each has their advantages. One advantage of a TT...

Each has their advantages. One advantage of a TT is that you have use of your tow vehicle to haul things. Having pulled both, I like pulling a 5th wheel better than a TT but again, it's a personal...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-05-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,853
Posted By Virgil
I had the dealer level up my 2955RL with my old...

I had the dealer level up my 2955RL with my old TV, an '01 Dodge 4x4. They had it very good. When I hooked it to my Ford, I was surprised and pleased at how level it was. I do agree the 2955 is a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-04-2006, 02:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,853
Posted By Virgil
We have an '03 2955RL. We love it so far. The...

We have an '03 2955RL. We love it so far. The only problem we had on it wa the underbelly covering needed to be replaced. We are still weekend and vacation campers. You will love the way it pulls....
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-23-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,727
Posted By Virgil
When I had that work done, it was $90/hr. I hear...

When I had that work done, it was $90/hr. I hear they are talking of raising it to $100+ /hr. I also hear a couple of the better guys are seriously thinking about starting their own shop. They are...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-23-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,353
Posted By Virgil
I have only had long boxes for personal trucks...

I have only had long boxes for personal trucks and several short box trucks for work. There really isn't that much difference in driving or parking. You adapt and get used to it either way. While I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-16-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,504
Posted By Virgil
Best of luck on the new Monty. We love ours....

Best of luck on the new Monty. We love ours. Planning a trip to Tucson in July with it. I know. Being from the north, it seems I have my seasons mixed up. Anyway, hope you love it. We love our 2955.
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-02-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,727
Posted By Virgil
Service Rates

What are the dealers charging for hourly service rates? The dealership I bought my Montana from has been sold. This spring I had a vent cover blow off from my bedroom vent and as I wanted the Maxx...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-25-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By Virgil
The letter said several Ford dealers are...

The letter said several Ford dealers are recommending 10-30W oil for it's PSD along with a cetane booster added at a rate of 4 oz / 25 gal (Motorcraft of course). It also recommended changing fuel...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-23-2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,330
Posted By Virgil
I do like the new graphics. I think they look...

I do like the new graphics. I think they look better than the previous ones. I wonder if they will ever go for Corian countertops. I did like the pictures on the front kitchen. Hope Keystone looks at...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-23-2006, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By Virgil
The letter came from the FORD dealer. Ignore it...

The letter came from the FORD dealer. Ignore it if you choose.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-23-2006, 02:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By Virgil
Dang,, it must be early,, lol,, That is Power...

Dang,, it must be early,, lol,, That is Power Stroke.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-23-2006, 02:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,382
Posted By Virgil
Power Stroke 6 L

Got a letter from the dealer that I got my TV from. In it, he states several Ford dealers are recommending 10-30W oil for it's PSD along with a cetane booster added at a rate of 4 oz / 25 gal...
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