Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale
05-09-2022, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Trying to sell my 3811MS
Trying to sell my 2018 3811MS.
People are asking me questions that make me assume they are looking for a older camper in pristine condition.
Is this the norm or do they have high expectations....
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
01-19-2022, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,665
Dealer changes price on delivery
We have not given the dealer a deposit yet. We are trying to order a new RV and the dealer says that even though we will sign a contract for a specific price, the manufacture may raise the price 2-5...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
11-04-2021, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,395
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-20-2021, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,750
Bearings
I need to replace all the bearings on my 2818 3811MS but haven't figured out how to remove the rear bearings yet. Is there a special tool that helps or do I use a screwdriver and hammer?
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
08-23-2021, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,362
Awning issues
Montana 3811MS. 2018.
I had to re center my main awning because it wasn't rolling up correctly, and while doing so, I noticed that the piece to which the awning is fastened is pulling away from...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
07-20-2021, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 928
trailer brakes, a follow up
2018 3011MS. 2018 GMC 3500 DRW.
I am compelled to post a recent experience. My trailer brakes quit working awhile back. I asked for help in several different forums and several folks gave good...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
06-15-2021, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,756
3811MS brakes
Montana 3811MS.
My trailer brakes quit working. The electrical piece of it is working because the brake lights come on. The brakes work occasionally, but don't give much stopping power. I've...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
06-09-2021, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,045
I installed the 5500 lb Onan. Works like a...
I installed the 5500 lb Onan. Works like a charm. Two things that surprised me. 1-it has an auto shut off if there is too much or too little oil. It's hard to tell if it's enough because the...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
04-19-2021, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,775
I know I have at least 300lbs of tools in the...
I know I have at least 300lbs of tools in the basement, and just recently purchased and installed a Craftsman pancake air compressor. (BTW, it's very handy for multiple applications). I've been in...
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
04-10-2021, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,753
S Padre
We stayed at the Cameron County Park Isla Blanca. Had a front row seat to the ocean. Stayed at the KOA a couple of years ago, but it's really crowded.
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
04-09-2021, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,753
Help identify roof vents. I'm clueless.
We had our 3811MS washed by a "Pro" crew while staying at S Padre Island. I think they got their garden hose hooked under a couple of these vents while on the roof.
I need help identifying them,...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
03-28-2021, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 796
Bike rack hides RV brakes lights
My DW and I take our bicycles wherever we travel mounted on a double rack on the rear bumper. The problem is that when I put the cover on the bikes, it mostly blocks the tail lights / brake lights. ...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
03-17-2021, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,542
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-03-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,512
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
02-08-2021, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 598
Hot water heater
It's too cold here in NW Kansas to put water in the tanks or the HW heater.
Next week we are traveling south in sub zero wind chill and single digits temp. But we will need hot water on our...
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
02-04-2021, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,441
Simple Tire
I don't usually plug business establishments, but I had such a good experience with SimpleTire.com that I have to share. I ordered 4 replacement tires on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and all four were...
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
01-27-2021, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,269
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
01-27-2021, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,269
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
01-27-2021, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,269
Choosing the correct Sailun
I'm a retired Army Band Director and know nothing about replacing the Sailuns on my Montana 3811MS. Original tires need replacing. S 637 ST 235/80RG L.R.G.
Pics attached.
Are these still a...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
01-16-2021, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,945
Floor jack
I have a lot of tools that I carry in the basement and I can fix most anything that comes up while traveling. What I lack is a decent jack to raise the truck to change tires. What type of floor jack...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
12-26-2020, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,934
Wheel center caps for a 2018 - 3811MS
I have lost the black plastic wheel center caps from three of the four wheels. I need to order these caps or even all four chrome assembly.
Does anyone know where and how to order?
I'm putting...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
11-14-2020, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 906
RV towing services
We have a policy with Foremost insurance on our coach. Included for free in that policy is a RV roadside assistance plan. We have never used it and I'm concerned that we may be wishing we had Good...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-04-2020, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,127
How long do Sailuns last?
Please bear with me, I'm still a novice.
My 2018 3811MS has the Sailun ST235/80r16 tires.
They are 3 years old and are showing wear with 33,000 +/- miles.
How long do they last?
What's a...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-02-2020, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,395
Basement door hinge
2018 3811MS.
I shut my basement door and apparently there was something behind it that wouldn't move when the door shut. Consequently, I sprung the hinge and the door won't shut. I tried to...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
08-30-2020, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,710
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