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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-26-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,892
Posted By klash
We have a 2011 GMC 3500, crew cab, short box,...

We have a 2011 GMC 3500, crew cab, short box, single rear wheels. A totally awesome tow machine and it is rated to tow 17,900 lbs. We tow a 2007 Montana 2995RL, that is about
13,500 lbs road...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 08-27-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,415
Posted By klash
I did a total of 36 years with the Royal Canadian...

I did a total of 36 years with the Royal Canadian Navy.
Joined in 1958, retired in 1994.
Joined as an Ordinary Seaman, retired as a Lieutenant.
Served in destroyers, WW11 Frigate, tankers, wooden...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-16-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By klash
We spent the winter in Yuma, and the entire rod...

We spent the winter in Yuma, and the entire rod came loose from the spindle on the
galley tank flush valve. A piece about 1/2" broke off, and I wasn't able to rethread it back
on. I was able to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-08-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,517
Posted By klash
I guess there aren't two rigs out there that will...

I guess there aren't two rigs out there that will have the same numbers. You simply have to listen to your engine, watch your RPM, engine and trans temperature and also stay within the law.
Not too...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 04-05-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,784
Posted By klash
We agree whole heartedly. We just returned from...

We agree whole heartedly. We just returned from our winter in Yuma, and drove approx 1,400 miles back here in Canada. As we approached a city, both my wife and I always went to high alert, checking...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 03-28-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
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Views: 1,147
Posted By klash
We bought the Rand McNally from Camping World. ...

We bought the Rand McNally from Camping World. We love it. In 2010 we headed off down a state road in Penn, and no signs warned us of any danger. However 23 different motorists came p alongside of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-11-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,409
Posted By klash
I have never had to change a flat on any trailer...

I have never had to change a flat on any trailer we have ever owned, but tried this as
a test. Take your Lynx Leveler blocks, make a stack of blocks and either drive ahead or back up on them so the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-26-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,436
Posted By klash
We have purchased 3 Baby Q's. ONe for our Monty,...

We have purchased 3 Baby Q's. ONe for our Monty, one for our son for his 5th wheel, and one for our park model down here in Yuma. We have owned our first unit for 3 years now and it has never...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-18-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,706
Posted By klash
WE have a 2011, with the exhaust brake and it is...

WE have a 2011, with the exhaust brake and it is such a sweetheart for towing in the mountains. I had heard in the past that some GMChevy owners had chipped their Duramax diesels, but always removed...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-10-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,622
Posted By klash
I went to Home Depot and got "L" aluminum angle,...

I went to Home Depot and got "L" aluminum angle, thick wall, not the thin, it won'g be strong enough. I notched the ends so that the "L" portion of the angle would be down in the hatch opening. I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-26-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,184
Posted By klash
We have a 2007 2955RL. This summer we did a...

We have a 2007 2955RL. This summer we did a weigh in, and here is our totals.

Over all weight road ready; 12, 246 lbs
Hitch weight: 2,486 lbs.

We have a small ice maker and a mini bar fridge...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-13-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,482
Posted By klash
I think putting cheap mattresses into rigs must...

I think putting cheap mattresses into rigs must be a standard thing with so many RV
manufacturers. When we got our 2007 it had a king, and we didn't like how much room it wasted up in the bedroom...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-12-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,005
Posted By klash
I know that it is not proper to say one truck is...

I know that it is not proper to say one truck is better than another. However this is why we like the GMC (or Chevy) with the Allison transmission. You simply cannot kill them. Our 2955RL Monty...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-10-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,617
Posted By klash
So now I know who all those guys are in trucks...

So now I know who all those guys are in trucks and trailers flying by me like they are racing to get somewhere in an emergency.
We have been towing for 32 years with 7 trucks and 7 different...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-25-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,534
Posted By klash
Several years ago we attended an RV Seminar, and...

Several years ago we attended an RV Seminar, and of course the question about what kind of bum floss to use in the RV. So everyone brought in their favourite kind and our speaker did the shake test....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-24-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,834
Posted By klash
As H.John Kohl said, it is the little black...

As H.John Kohl said, it is the little black levers. I just has mine out recently and I seem to
recall the one on left side is pressed down, the one on the right is pulled up. Or it may be the...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 09-23-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,755
Posted By klash
I guess I really opened a can of different...

I guess I really opened a can of different opinions when I wrote about why we shouldn't drive with propane valves open and any of the propane appliances in use.
I guess that is what makes all of us...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 09-22-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,755
Posted By klash
If you are in an accident and your propane valves...

If you are in an accident and your propane valves are open, I am thinking it is a sure way to get to heaven very quickly. On a less serious note, I am thinking after the bodies are removed and the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-17-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By klash
We have a 2007 Monty, 2955RL, and the first thing...

We have a 2007 Monty, 2955RL, and the first thing we did was cut down the king sized platform to a queen, much more space in the bedroom to move around. Then I removed the bed platform, and added...
Forum: The Medic 09-15-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By klash
My wife has suffered from gastric reflux for...

My wife has suffered from gastric reflux for years. t=Took all the very expensive meds for that problem, elevated the head of the bed, still didn't help. Got an old country remedy from some...
Forum: What I'd like to say if... 09-04-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,837
Posted By klash
I spent 36 years in the Canadian Navy as a Chief...

I spent 36 years in the Canadian Navy as a Chief Engineer. I worked in both new ship building, and repair and overhaul of running vessels. In our business we were concerned that a contractor (or...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-12-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,553
Posted By klash
https://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/2011-lml-duramax...

https://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/2011-lml-duramax-powertrain/87137-2011-gmc-3500hd-fuel-filter-access-door.html

I bought the fuel filter access door on e-bay.

After installing that simply...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-12-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
Posted By klash
I think what you did to make your Monty look...

I think what you did to make your Monty look super was a great idea. Now I hate to paly the nosey engineer, but being the propane system was entirely opened, did you have your
unit sent to an RV...
Forum: Maintenance 08-08-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,534
Posted By klash
Fantastic fans all the way, absolutely the best...

Fantastic fans all the way, absolutely the best company in North America to deal with regard to warranties.
If you are getting a Maxx Air vent cover to go on the roof of your trailer, make sure you...
Forum: Campgrounds 08-01-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 744
Posted By klash
As Hookman said, the parks you have selected are...

As Hookman said, the parks you have selected are all great.
Going on and off the ferries involves driving on a sloping ramp. If the back end of your fifth is low, and you have a long overhang...
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