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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-28-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By Charli
Thanks for the suggestion. Gave it a try but no...

Thanks for the suggestion. Gave it a try but no success. The furnace has worked off and on a few times so pretty sure the furnace itself is working. Our stove top works which is past the furnace...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-27-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By Charli
Furnace issue

In the last few weeks when I have turned on the furnace it will runs for 10-15 seconds, not generate any heat and then will turn off. It has done this before when I have forgotten to open the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-27-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 960
Posted By Charli
5th Airborne Sidewinder Pinbox

For those familiar with this Pinbox I would appreciate your experience/opinion.
I have had this Pinbox for 5 years and am finding that there is now a little more play in the head of the Pinbox...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-27-2018, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,767
Posted By Charli
Fuel leak. Safe to drive?

We were pulling our 5th wheel, driving from Las Cruces, NM to Benson, AZ today. Pulled into a rest stop and noticed smoke coming from under the body of the truck. Slid underneath and noticed fuel...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-23-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,358
Posted By Charli
I have the rear camera that shows the box and a...

I have the rear camera that shows the box and a line to lineup the pinbox. Takes some getting used to as so far it takes me longer to get lined up than before. Will keep practicing.
Regarding...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 11-18-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,993
Posted By Charli
My wife wants me to take the carpet off the...

My wife wants me to take the carpet off the stairs and the landing. The carpet is so cheap and the shag gets worn down so quickly. Why they don't use a tight weave or burbur is beyond me.
...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 11-12-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,454
Posted By Charli
Opening slides. Brrrr!

We are planning to depart Winnipeg for our Snowbird trip to Arizona in the next week. The temps are expected to be around -7C or 15F. When crossing the border US Customs often want to check our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-05-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,358
Posted By Charli
So after all those adjustments are you towing...

So after all those adjustments are you towing anywhere near level?
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-05-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,802
Posted By Charli
Flushing the hot water tank will take out some of...

Flushing the hot water tank will take out some of the sediment but the real trick is using vinegar similar to cleaning your drip coffee makers. It's amazing how much sediment comes out when u do...
Forum: Who, Where & When? 11-05-2017, 08:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,256
Posted By Charli
Was there no fine print on the flier? If not,...

Was there no fine print on the flier? If not, that is truly false advertising as opposed to the usual misleading advertising.
Many resorts will do the 3 months for the price of one month to fill up...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-28-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,070
Posted By Charli
Keep in mind 2800 is empty so it will be higher...

Keep in mind 2800 is empty so it will be higher when loaded. General guideline is loaded pin wt will be 20-25% of the trailers GVWR. Best to take it to the scales to know for sure.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-27-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,070
Posted By Charli
Your dealer is probably right. The GVWR of my...

Your dealer is probably right.
The GVWR of my 5er is around 13,300 but that's not the weight that will cause the problem. It's the PIN weight. Once I'm fully loaded my pin weight is probably...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-27-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 22,012
Posted By Charli
The red and blue lines are your low point drains

The red and blue lines are your low point drains
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-26-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,070
Posted By Charli
A quick update on MPG. Went on a 688 km / 430...

A quick update on MPG.
Went on a 688 km / 430 mi out and back drive with light headwinds on the way out and even lighter tailwinds on the way back as wind speeds decreased in the afternoon. Was...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-25-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,714
Posted By Charli
Ended up picking up a power reclining loveseat...

Ended up picking up a power reclining loveseat from The Brick. It's not real leather. The sales person called it Leather Like fabric. Some sort of new age polyester blend. They have apparently...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-15-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,762
Posted By Charli
I've had mine set at 10 with my previous truck (...

I've had mine set at 10 with my previous truck ( 2011 F350) and been dissatisfied with the braking. New truck now and it has an adjustment in the Trailer Tow settings for low, med or high brake...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-11-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,193
Posted By Charli
We bought an Induction hot plate at Costco for...

We bought an Induction hot plate at Costco for about C$50. Looking forward to trying it out on our trip south this winter.
Last winter we brought an electric roaster which we used a few times for...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-07-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,714
Posted By Charli
We took out our pleather couch after the first...

We took out our pleather couch after the first year of use. Very uncomfortable to sit on. A replacement sofa was impossible to find at regular furniture retailers due to the lack of available...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-06-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,156
Posted By Charli
In Manitoba we also have to upgrade class of...

In Manitoba we also have to upgrade class of license. Had to do a written and road test. Haven't had to do that since I was 16. What made it difficult was you are supposed to do the road test with...
Forum: Maintenance 10-01-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,688
Posted By Charli
If you have access to AC, i.e. Campground power,...

If you have access to AC, i.e. Campground power, then any portable compressor will do. Shop around for price and size. If your tires are E rated then something with max 100 PSI rating will do. If...
Forum: Maintenance 10-01-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,880
Posted By Charli
We put about 5000 miles on the trailer each year...

We put about 5000 miles on the trailer each year and have the bearings replaced, brakes and suspension checked each year after our return from our Snowbird trip. Overkill?
Does give me some peace...
Forum: Maintenance 10-01-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,688
Posted By Charli
The Vail is on my wish list but for now I use my...

The Vail is on my wish list but for now I use my portable 110V, 150 PSI compressor to blow out the lines. I always reduce the pressure it puts out to about 25PSI so it doesn't blow out any lines or...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-26-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,070
Posted By Charli
Yes the exhaust brake was one of my major...

Yes the exhaust brake was one of my major considerations in upgrading. Had a 2008 Ram 2500 CTD a few years back and loved the exhaust brake. Really disappointed with the 2011 F350 in that regard....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-25-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,070
Posted By Charli
Hooked up the trailer today to see what the...

Hooked up the trailer today to see what the increased truck height was going to do to my already nose high Trailer towing position. Turns out there was very little difference from my 2011 KR. ...
Forum: The Campsite 09-25-2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,753
Posted By Charli
The 10 year thing can be frustrating. We still...

The 10 year thing can be frustrating. We still have a few years to go on ours but I know buying a new one when we hit the decade is not in the budget. I know a lot of the Parks in Az have the 10...
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