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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-20-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,699
Posted By tcorbitt
It may be worth your while to contact the state...

It may be worth your while to contact the state of CT. Most (maybe all) states require postings for any clearance that is less than 14' to prevent just this type of accident. Not only should they...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-12-2011, 03:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 868
Posted By tcorbitt
Yes, same issue and we did a similar fix. I...

Yes, same issue and we did a similar fix. I would suggest using PVC trim board rather than wood. Holds up better to moisture and looks great without having to paint. I just ripped a piece to fit...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-16-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,094
Posted By tcorbitt
Something does not sound right... a few thing...

Something does not sound right... a few thing come to mind in addition to the above points made that I would check... for starters, is the fuel mileage poor only when towing?

First, what is the...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 01-26-2011, 02:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,281
Posted By tcorbitt
As mentioned above, MOC is an internet forum and...

As mentioned above, MOC is an internet forum and operates well in the current format. I agree, the formation of a formal club to represent external interests of a large group of people is wise,...
Forum: Member News 01-14-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By tcorbitt
Great choice... We have a 2002 Golf TDi (270K)...

Great choice... We have a 2002 Golf TDi (270K) and 2006 Jetta TDi (130K).. both great cars and easy on the wallet. We plan to purchase the 2012 Passat TDi when they hit the streets this summer as...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-13-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,090
Posted By tcorbitt
Nice Truck... If Keystone build a Tow Vehicle, I...

Nice Truck... If Keystone build a Tow Vehicle, I am convinced it would be that exact truck...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-10-2011, 01:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,519
Posted By tcorbitt
We tried not to, but after shopping for a year,...

We tried not to, but after shopping for a year, we decided to purchase a second Montana last year. We have been camping for 25 years from tents, pop-ups, TT, and two Montana 5th wheels. For the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-14-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,393
Posted By tcorbitt
First congratulations on the new addition to your...

First congratulations on the new addition to your family, just in time for the Holidays!!

Living in the White Mountains of New Hampshire has not made me an expert on cold weather diesel, but sure...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-10-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,468
Posted By tcorbitt
LEDs are great and almost perfect. Bright, Long...

LEDs are great and almost perfect. Bright, Long lasting and they use much less power.

There is one major problem with them, they do not heat up like traditional light bulbs. In the cold winter...
Forum: Maintenance 12-06-2010, 04:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,051
Posted By tcorbitt
If possible, I would pull the rig out and run it...

If possible, I would pull the rig out and run it for a few hours to make sure no water has settled into any cavities that could freeze and break something. On a nice sunny day, I would hook it up...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-03-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By tcorbitt
This question is more about personal preference...

This question is more about personal preference than any hard fast rules. We live in Northern NH and the winters can be cold and long. We often travel in the winter to warmer climates, so...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-14-2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,456
Posted By tcorbitt
Does the truck shoot a lot of black soot out the...

Does the truck shoot a lot of black soot out the tail when this happens? If so, sounds like the turbo is starting to go. Should be covered under the 100K engine warranty. If not a lot of black...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-17-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By tcorbitt
I can understand your desire to keep your 95 Ford...

I can understand your desire to keep your 95 Ford going. In our business we have a 97 PSD that we cannot ever image being without. We have a 2001 and eventually will retire our Monty pulling 2006...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-15-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,305
Posted By tcorbitt
Two things I have never heard an owner of a large...

Two things I have never heard an owner of a large 5th wheel ever regret...

(1) Diesel engine (I hear of people migrating from gas to diesel, but never the other way...)
(2) Slider hitch (again,...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 08-29-2010, 01:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,432
Posted By tcorbitt
I would put on face masks and go over to...

I would put on face masks and go over to introduce yourselves.. Thank them for parking next to you when they could have just parked far away like everyone else does to avoid you. Tell them "it"...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-29-2010, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Posted By tcorbitt
Just had the same problem with my 06 PSD. ...

Just had the same problem with my 06 PSD. Running now problem, then a large amount of white smoke started to emit from the exhaust. Called the dealer and then knew exactly what the problem was, EGR...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-24-2010, 04:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By tcorbitt
Not sure on the 08 and newer trucks... on our...

Not sure on the 08 and newer trucks... on our trucks (a pair of 2006's)

(1) Remove water drain plug (under truck filter) first. Relieves all pressure in the line.
(2) Remove secondary filter...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-30-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 622
Posted By tcorbitt
New Keystone RV Give away contest for 2010

Congratulations to Richard Liberty of Oregon City, Oregon who won the grand prize for the 2009 contest, a new Montana. Due to the success of this contest, Keystone has announced a new give away...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-30-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Posted By tcorbitt
And I will be the second one out... Over they...

And I will be the second one out... Over they years we have found nothing that I could not fix myself in any of our campers. Parts are generally not all that expensive and it gives you the option...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-26-2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By tcorbitt
We had great success selling our last 5th wheel...

We had great success selling our last 5th wheel on consignment. We did a lot of research and I feel avoided a lot of possible issues. We ended up consigning to a dealer for a flat $3,000 fee. The...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-10-2010, 04:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,308
Posted By tcorbitt
2011 HD GM Trucks... upping the tow ratings

... 20K 5th wheel rated on the 3500HD DRW... awaiting Fords new specs...

https://www.chevrolet.com/pages/open/default/future/silveradohd.do
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-23-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By tcorbitt
Keystone 5th wheels, low to high

With all the changes this year, I am trying to guess the new pecking order at Keystone now.

Starting at the low end...

1. Springdale
2. Copper Caynon by Sprinter
3. Outback Sydney Edition
4....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-16-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,196
Posted By tcorbitt
We have a 2000 with the 7.3 and have had no...

We have a 2000 with the 7.3 and have had no issues over the past 10 year and now 190K miles on it. Like most of our trucks, it started out as our Tow Vehicle when new and then moved into our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-16-2009, 04:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,575
Posted By tcorbitt
Check out truck body up fitters in your area. In...

Check out truck body up fitters in your area. In many cases new trucks come in to have utility bodies added and the existing bed is left for sale. Also sometimes a slide in body negates the need...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-11-2009, 10:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,262
Posted By tcorbitt
Out after every trip as our truck is used in our...

Out after every trip as our truck is used in our business. We have the track rack system for ladder racks and tool boxes that are put back on when we are not vacationing...
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