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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-22-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,172
Posted By laverdur
The only advantage to dual path vs. single path...

The only advantage to dual path vs. single path that I see would be if you had a load other than the 5er and that weight was not centered. Example-Oversized replacement fuel tank that puts all the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-28-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By laverdur
This sounds a lot like what I experienced when...

This sounds a lot like what I experienced when the brake wires inside the axles became chaffed and the metal conductor was shorting out against the metal axle tube. It took me a long time to figure...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-28-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,268
Posted By laverdur
Extended warranties are a bad investment. Very...

Extended warranties are a bad investment. Very few people ever come out ahead when comparing money spent on the warranty to what paying for repairs out of pocket would have cost. Save your money. ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-11-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,867
Posted By laverdur
I would use a flexible coupler.

I would use a flexible coupler.
Forum: Maintenance 02-04-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,167
Posted By laverdur
This sounds similar to a problem I had. Your...

This sounds similar to a problem I had. Your picture shows the bottom edge of the slide. On that edge is a strip of angle bracket. On my Monty there was no caulking along the top edge of the angle...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-07-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Posted By laverdur
A wi-Fi dongle on the Wally USB port is what I...

A wi-Fi dongle on the Wally USB port is what I use on my Wally. Streaming video does require a good wi-fi signal with good bandwidth. Not all RV parks offer this so you may not get reliable...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-08-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,601
Posted By laverdur
I replaced the toilet flange in my Monty. It was...

I replaced the toilet flange in my Monty. It was black ABS and was screwed down. Very easy job. As far as the down pipe goes, one of the glued joints in mine later developed a leak. Not wanting...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-08-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,412
Posted By laverdur
I know your question asked about newer rigs but I...

I know your question asked about newer rigs but I wanted to comment. Our Monty has given us excellent service and now has 100,000 miles on it. Some of the features on newer models (disk brakes,...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-09-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,627
Posted By laverdur
This sounds like a flow problem vs. a pressure...

This sounds like a flow problem vs. a pressure problem. Remove the aerator and clean it. That is the most common cause.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-15-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,416
Posted By laverdur
My experience with two RVs and 150,000 miles of...

My experience with two RVs and 150,000 miles of towing is that it takes four torque sequences to reach the point that the lug nuts will not tighten any more. From that point going forward, I check...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-29-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,301
Posted By laverdur
I had a similar conversation with the service...

I had a similar conversation with the service manager at my dealership. He said he recommended only Ford DEF and why would I want to risk damage to a $10K engine. My take, he didn't want to lose...
Forum: Repairs & Service 01-26-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,431
Posted By laverdur
The "bucking" while braking sounds like what I...

The "bucking" while braking sounds like what I had when the wires inside the axle tubes were shorting out after the insulation was worn off. This is challenging to diagnose because the shorting...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-22-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,998
Posted By laverdur
I can't get to a copy of the window sticker that...

I can't get to a copy of the window sticker that is in focus so I can't look at the detail there. I did notice a $549 charge for a pulsing brake light. Typically, this is the 3rd brake light...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-15-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,464
Posted By laverdur
From your description it sounds to me like you...

From your description it sounds to me like you have a flow problem vs. a pressure problem. The key in reaching this conclusion is that you say it starts out OK and then becomes a trickle. I'd be...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-15-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,142
Posted By laverdur
The carpet dampness could be caused by the...

The carpet dampness could be caused by the absence of caulking at the bottom of the slide. I had two instances when the carpet on either side of the bed got damp. Both happened when the slide was...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-26-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,909
Posted By laverdur
If you suspect corrosion on the 7-pin connector,...

If you suspect corrosion on the 7-pin connector, I have found Deoxit to be excellent.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-25-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,909
Posted By laverdur
Not sure what exact problem you are trying to...

Not sure what exact problem you are trying to solve but, if your 5er brakes are intermittent I'd suspect chaffed brake wires inside the axle. Road vibrations cause the wires to short to the axle...
Forum: Maintenance 11-05-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,841
Posted By laverdur
The thing that makes this problem hard to find it...

The thing that makes this problem hard to find it that it is intermittent and is most likely to occur when in motion and the wires are bouncing around inside the axle tubes. Over the many months I...
Forum: Maintenance 10-30-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,841
Posted By laverdur
I had this error and a few others, depending on...

I had this error and a few others, depending on what was happening at the moment. It took me a lot of troubleshooting to finally determine that the brake wires inside the axle tubes were chaffed and...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-02-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,534
Posted By laverdur
Nice job.

Nice job.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-02-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,120
Posted By laverdur
When water flows through the anti backflow...

When water flows through the anti backflow devices where your fresh water and black tank flush are connected in the convenience center, a tone normally occurs. I'd make sure that no water is flowing...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-02-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,086
Posted By laverdur
I picked up an electric hoist rated at 400 lbs at...

I picked up an electric hoist rated at 400 lbs at Harbor Freight. It worked for the canopy I once had and it works great for the 5er hitch.
Forum: Maintenance 09-14-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,257
Posted By laverdur
I have the OEM Reese hitch in my TV. It is...

I have the OEM Reese hitch in my TV. It is similar to the pull-rite you mention. If I don't keep the jaws and the turntable lubricated, it can be a challenge to disconnect. When I try to pull the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-22-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,078
Posted By laverdur
My TV allowed changing the tank size in 5 gallon...

My TV allowed changing the tank size in 5 gallon increments. I have a 57 gallon tank so the DTE calculation setting is 55 gallons. Even though the DTE calculation is a little off, the fuel gauge is...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-03-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,394
Posted By laverdur
The only time I turn off propane to the fridge is...

The only time I turn off propane to the fridge is when on a ferry or a tunnel. There are some Canadian provinces that prohibit towing with propane on but no one checks. If you are taking an...
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