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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-26-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,101
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Poor control panel lighting solutions ?

Bob,
Nope, I could not figure out how to start a new post, so I thought if I replied to an old, but somewhat related topic, I could get my issue onto the forum.

Do you find the lighting over the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-25-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,101
Posted By Leftie Canuk
We too have a 3150RL Hickory Edition, and...

We too have a 3150RL Hickory Edition, and wondered if anyone else has solved the problem of dim lighting for the control panel ? We find the ceiling lighting is insufficient for reading the labels...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-25-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,163
Posted By Leftie Canuk
If you use the "Search" function on the site,...

If you use the "Search" function on the site, there are some really informative posts on the almost-unique Lippert hydraulic fittings, caps, plugs, etc. Anyone wanting to be proactive and being able...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-22-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,404
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Smile Travel north of the 49 th

We Canadians are hoping that visitors to our country do not feel or experience the need to carry weapons that are allowed in the U.S.
Our federal government has a myriad of rules and regulations...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-09-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,404
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Smile Canadian purchases

[QUOTE=Daryles;1252772]Thanks for sharing. We are heading to Nova Scotia next month. We are pretty much prepared, have 2 diesel cans and planned on picking up a couple of DEF boxes.
I read you...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-09-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,404
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Hope you enjoyed the trip through Canada. I am...

Hope you enjoyed the trip through Canada.
I am surprised the Co-op stations insisted on a membership - we get our fuel at the Co-ops throughout our Province and many customers just skip the Member...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-09-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,163
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Columbo: Just a few degrees below freezing, but...

Columbo:
Just a few degrees below freezing, but damp ("West Coast Marine"), so it feels colder. The trick seemed to be to have 50 amp service, use an oil-filled, radiator-style heater and the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-09-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,176
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Congrats on planning for the big event. A lot of...

Congrats on planning for the big event. A lot of folks just jump into it, and then struggle with the implications of FT living in an RV.
One comment on the dining area configuration: we sold off...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-09-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,163
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Hi Columbo: Congrats on getting close to a 2012...

Hi Columbo:
Congrats on getting close to a 2012 model. We have a smaller version (3150RL), and would only get a larger model if we were going full time.
One note that you should consider when...
Forum: Repairs & Service 03-12-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,120
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Saved our (Canadian) bacon a few times having our...

Saved our (Canadian) bacon a few times having our lockbox stored outside, as well.
Highly recommend others consider storing one full set of keys, perhaps even one for the tow vehicle, in a secure...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-13-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,825
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Red face Same here, and mostly because our commercial...

Same here, and mostly because our commercial driving instructor showed us how to verify the weight was off the fifth wheel plate was to look for a crack of daylight between the two plates...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-13-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,959
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Jason, Welcome to the Montana club ! I...

Jason,
Welcome to the Montana club !

I have a 2012 3150RL and have not had much luck with my recently-installed Trojan 105 batteries in series. I am now wondering if the converter is the culprit....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-03-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By Leftie Canuk
A few years ago we began storing the Duramax over...

A few years ago we began storing the Duramax over winter (mild here, like Seattle), but still worried about algae issues. I checked with our local GM dealer, then finally called the GM corporate...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-20-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,866
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Low Coolant - Duramax

Same here - 2005 Duramax with 200,000 + miles, and for awhile it ran hotter than normal (not towing), topped up with more 'orange' coolant when cold, did not burp it. Eventually, the coolant level...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-03-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,596
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Black Tank Mishap

We had a similar experience - DW was using a hose with quick connect and a fine spray nozzle (all-brass fittings), and she was flushing through the ball valve on the commode. All of a sudden the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-01-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,385
Posted By Leftie Canuk
We travelled Rte 2 from the WA Cascade Mountains...

We travelled Rte 2 from the WA Cascade Mountains to the U.S. Canada border in MI, and found the highway conditions fine. The highway is often just a two lane, white-lined byway, but much less busy...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-01-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,495
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Jim, Welcome, and enjoy the new rig. Being in...

Jim,
Welcome, and enjoy the new rig. Being in the Vancouver area, you should have lots of opportunities for an RV site, especially if the Covid-19 refugees can now go south in the winter. Here on...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-14-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,385
Posted By Leftie Canuk
I consider that "final" gate valve to be a life...

I consider that "final" gate valve to be a life saver ! More than once, on our first and now second fiver, the little surprise hiding at the end of the drain line was unwelcome, but later tamed with...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-17-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,959
Posted By Leftie Canuk
For what's worth, our 2012 3150RL has what...

For what's worth, our 2012 3150RL has what appears to be a decent multi-stage charger that floats our 2 x 6v deep cycle batteries, and previously floated two Grp 27 12V batteries. This charger is...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-23-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,584
Posted By Leftie Canuk
They are already negotiating - if you drop your...

They are already negotiating - if you drop your deposit amount, we will come see it, if not we can go to a dealer. If you drop the deposit amount, be prepared for lots more negotiation. The final...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-05-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,271
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Those two are normally covered with a "mushroom...

Those two are normally covered with a "mushroom cap" cover. The purpose of the two vents is to create an air flow in the attic, between the roof decking and insulation on the ceiling. When I...
Forum: Boon-docking 02-20-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,042
Posted By Leftie Canuk
I commend you on changing to a two point...

I commend you on changing to a two point attachment arrangement. Minimizing movement of the weight hanging off the back of the frame is critical to avoiding metal fatigue. Despite some comments about...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 02-07-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,640
Posted By Leftie Canuk
Sir, I believe your Dear Wife is correct in the...

Sir, I believe your Dear Wife is correct in the comment about youngsters can be carriers without ever showing signs or getting sick. This means of contracting the disease is so unfortunate in so many...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-07-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,166
Posted By Leftie Canuk
I searched the usual places, and lo and behold,...

I searched the usual places, and lo and behold, my local Montana dealer was able to quote me within a few bucks of the Amazon price, and I was glad to have him pick up the margin that would have gone...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-07-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By Leftie Canuk
You may want to check out LoveYourRV on YouTube...

You may want to check out LoveYourRV on YouTube and Ray's site. He has wired his truck to use an engine-driven alternator and ran a heavy cable to the rear of his full sized box, with Andersen...
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