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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-05-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,991
Posted By Hobos3
We took out the factory seating and replaced it...

We took out the factory seating and replaced it with Stessless Lounge recliner swivel chairs and matching ottomans. Wonderful seating and travel just fine.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-05-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,317
Posted By Hobos3
I replaced ours and the so called back up lights...

I replaced ours and the so called back up lights from M4products. The owner Steve has been the best to work with. He gives MOC owners a discount. So far I’ve purchased about 75 bulbs and lights from...
Forum: Member News 12-08-2019, 09:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,589
Posted By Hobos3
Quick end to trip

Yes we know how quick it can end. Some of you know of our wreck near Plains Texas last October 31 2018. Ours was caused by crude oil coating the highway. I thought we looked bad but yours is worse....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-03-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,771
Posted By Hobos3
It’s a delicate subject but we stopped putting...

It’s a delicate subject but we stopped putting any paper in the tank. Put a small waste basket in the bathroom and use the so called T shirt bags. Your black tank will be very happy and so will the...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 10-28-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,488
Posted By Hobos3
Choices, choices, choices—- if you don’t have a...

Choices, choices, choices—- if you don’t have a generator yet go buy a Harbor Freght 2000 watt quiet generator for 449.00. We use a Honda 6500’quiet generator we keep in a tool box in the truck bed....
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-28-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,484
Posted By Hobos3
I’ve installed 3 Samlex 160 watt panels on 3...

I’ve installed 3 Samlex 160 watt panels on 3 different rigs. Their system is great and reasonably priced. 2 panels on top your 5r will keep those batteries up great. You can do an inverter but keep...
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 10-12-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,258
Posted By Hobos3
Please register Hobos 3, MOC 17637, Byron Thomas...

Please register Hobos 3, MOC 17637, Byron Thomas and Billie DeWilde. Arrive 14 or 15 January 2019 and depart 23 January 2019x
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 09-27-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,682
Posted By Hobos3
Count us in. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Count us in. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-13-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,794
Posted By Hobos3
A wiring diagram from Keystone! Ha-ha- ha-��!...

A wiring diagram from Keystone! Ha-ha- ha-��! I’ve called Goshen in 2011 for or 3580 RK and our current 2013 Big Sky. They say: “ we just run the wires until they fit”. I dropped the entire belly on...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-02-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,352
Posted By Hobos3
Hello, We have had amazing performance from our...

Hello,
We have had amazing performance from our 2013 Norcold 1200 since we put the ARM cooling and boiler control on. We had it done in the desert campout at Quartzite by the fellow who invented it....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-05-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,068
Posted By Hobos3
Black tank flush hook up

Hi ,
Everyone is correct. Your flush line is in the service center. As far as your gauges go. Bite the bullet and install the See Level guages. You would need the system for 4 tanks. I put them on...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-08-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,574
Posted By Hobos3
I replaced our tail lamps with a perfect fitting...

I replaced our tail lamps with a perfect fitting led from M4Products. They were easy to do. I also went to the John Deere shop and put a pair of tractor lamps I mounted to the frame under the rear...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-08-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,381
Posted By Hobos3
I just replaced with Continental HS3. I've had 2...

I just replaced with Continental HS3. I've had 2 sets of the older version of HSR-1. They average well over 80,000 miles per set. They're quiet, tough and handle all our loads. Our rig is a Big Sky...
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 01-16-2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,918
Posted By Hobos3
Hello Wagon Master mmgeol---We've decided to...

Hello Wagon Master mmgeol---We've decided to attend MOC 2017. We will arrive on January and stay until MOC is over. Following is the details: Byron Thomas & Billie DeWilde. MOC #17637 Hobos3. This is...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-31-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,549
Posted By Hobos3
We had the same problem on our 2013 Big Sky 3800...

We had the same problem on our 2013 Big Sky 3800 RE. I ordered the repair kit from Hatchlift.com. Worked perfect! They are very easy to install and the directions included in the kit are totally...
Forum: Maintenance 05-29-2016, 04:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,271
Posted By Hobos3
Was your roof covered last winter or stored in a...

Was your roof covered last winter or stored in a moist enclosed building. Those spots looks like mildew seen in boat covers and canvas. Use Protect All Roof Cleaner and follow up wit Protect All Roof...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 05-28-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,151
Posted By Hobos3
Go to the website www.m4products .com. I changed...

Go to the website www.m4products .com. I changed all 52 bulbs in our Big Sky to the Elite series LED bulbs. They carry the exact bulb god your 921 base. Much better.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 05-17-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,681
Posted By Hobos3
Do you mean the actual "accessories" hitch or a...

Do you mean the actual "accessories" hitch or a bike rack to go into your hitch. Most of the Lippert hitches are bolt owns and use the standard 1&1/4 inch size receiver. We bought the Swagman bike...
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-16-2016, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Hobos3
I replaced my tail,stop,turn 4" round lights wit...

I replaced my tail,stop,turn 4" round lights wit LED lights from M4products.com. They fit great and I double secured them with the existing screws and holes. I added John Deere tractor lamps by...
Forum: Maintenance 05-14-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By Hobos3
The wire lugs are all on the front of the...

The wire lugs are all on the front of the Intellipower convers. You remove the cover (after disconnections get both 110 shore power and battery power) and the lugs are visible. My converter has 5...
Forum: Maintenance 05-13-2016, 05:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By Hobos3
Tighten lug screws on converter

After reading and seeing the photos of melted wires on a couple of Intetilipower converters I disconnected batteries, screened off my solar panel, unhooked shore power and started tightening the wire...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-13-2016, 05:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,694
Posted By Hobos3
Outside water fill ports and hook ups are really...

Outside water fill ports and hook ups are really low in cost. Getting to the tank can be somewhat tricky but you can have a fill added. I can't imagine boon dock camping at the MOC Montana winter...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-27-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,665
Posted By Hobos3
Had the same problem in cold weather in Alaska in...

Had the same problem in cold weather in Alaska in 2013. Dealers up there (Wasilla) sold me a 50 amp relay breaker exactly like the one in the factory system. About $7.00. Install it in parallel with...
Forum: Maintenance 04-27-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,344
Posted By Hobos3
Yep that's a problem. Finally solved it by taking...

Yep that's a problem. Finally solved it by taking the part I needed to match to a Wesco paint store. They do all the professional paints. Our 2013 Big Sky is a Black and Tan. It actually has 4...
Forum: Maintenance 04-16-2016, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By Hobos3
We had the door switch problem too. Lazy Daze rv...

We had the door switch problem too. Lazy Daze rv in Tuscon had one on the shelf. It's the same switch used by motor homes for the step to extend and retrieve. Look on the switch and use the number...
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