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Forum: Repairs & Service 07-02-2023, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By dfryk
I'm not ready to sell but I've had to fix ours...

I'm not ready to sell but I've had to fix ours twice. Now it is loose again. Bungie cord this time. If an RV park doesn't like my Joe McGee fix-it, they can just fix it themselves.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-21-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,014
Posted By dfryk
Smile Watching football

We have Dish Network at home. On the road we have a Tailgater portable dish to pick up the satellites. We love it. We can set it to receive either our local channels from home or the local channels...
Forum: Maintenance 06-14-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,985
Posted By dfryk
I agree with the switch to disc brakes. We had...

I agree with the switch to disc brakes. We had them installed on our 2015 3160 and the response was so much quicker in traffic it was surprising. Lower maintenance/easy pad replacement. Long-term it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-06-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,365
Posted By dfryk
Thanks for all the suggestions. They are helpful...

Thanks for all the suggestions. They are helpful and appreciated.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-05-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,365
Posted By dfryk
Thanks for the comment. What is an ARP device?...

Thanks for the comment. What is an ARP device? I've not heard of that. We are coming to the Phoenix area next week and might need it.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-04-2021, 10:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,365
Posted By dfryk
Cooling fridge in hot conditions

We will be hooking up to our Montana on a hot day (95) for our trip next week. In the past, it has taken over 24 hours to cool the fridge. Someone suggested that it will cool faster if we run it on...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-21-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,997
Posted By dfryk
Thanks for all the comments. I appreciate them. ...

Thanks for all the comments. I appreciate them.

To respond to a couple of things:

The lug nuts were finished with a torque wrench. We have alloy wheels. I inspected them and there was none of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-21-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,997
Posted By dfryk
Wheel stud failure

We recently had all 8 wheel studs on the RR of our 2015 3160 sheer, releasing the wheel to do some significant body damage. Upon close inspection of the fracture lines, it was clear they all failed...
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 01-20-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 522
Posted By dfryk
2003 Ram 2500 diesel for sale

Hello Friends,

The wife finally convinced me to upgrade to a new 2500, so we have our faithful 2003 for sale. You can view it on Craiglist. Take a look and make an offer.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-20-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By dfryk
Thank you. I had no idea that list was so long. ...

Thank you. I had no idea that list was so long. lol
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-19-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By dfryk
Selling used Ram 2500

I hope this is an appropriate question for this site:

We just purchased a new Ram 2500 and want to sell our 2003 2500. Craigslist is one option but I was wondering if there is a site more specific...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-03-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,176
Posted By dfryk
The absolute best, and easiest way to get paid,...

The absolute best, and easiest way to get paid, is to use an electronic fund transfer (EFT). You talk directly to their bank. You give their bank your bank routing number and account number. The bank...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-03-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,176
Posted By dfryk
There is one benefit to financing an RV: you can...

There is one benefit to financing an RV: you can deduct the interest on your tax return as a second home.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-03-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,414
Posted By dfryk
Ditto on changing out the 40 amp breaker. We had...

Ditto on changing out the 40 amp breaker. We had similar issues two years ago. Lippert told me they recommend the 80 but Keystone doesn't listen.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-03-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By dfryk
I'm glad somebody mentioned this. We have had the...

I'm glad somebody mentioned this. We have had the same problem intermittently over the past year. It never bothered us enough to do anything about it...except when we would be sitting downstairs...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-30-2019, 10:03 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,055
Posted By dfryk
Maybe I need the exercise. ;)

Maybe I need the exercise. ;)
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-30-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,055
Posted By dfryk
I've been following this thread for a while. Now...

I've been following this thread for a while. Now we will soon be buying a new Ram with 8' bed and considering either the Ultimate or the B & W Companion. Anybody with comparative experience?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-18-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By dfryk
We have had the stock lights fail twice, once on...

We have had the stock lights fail twice, once on each side though at different times. With no warranty coverage, we now only have one eyebrow light...and we sleep just fine. :)
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-18-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,408
Posted By dfryk
I agree that it is frustrating to purchase a...

I agree that it is frustrating to purchase a top-end unit and not have top-end TV reception. I wound up with a portable Tailgater (so I can move it around trees) and run the cable into the window...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-21-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By dfryk
Thanks for all the feedback. We purchased an Adco...

Thanks for all the feedback. We purchased an Adco cover, similar to the one we had previously. (The prior one lasted 5 years.) This new one appears to be a bit heavier sidewall material than the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-15-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,818
Posted By dfryk
We have tried three different cables. What brand...

We have tried three different cables. What brand are you using?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-15-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,818
Posted By dfryk
Make it possible to hook up a portable dish to...

Make it possible to hook up a portable dish to the coach satellite port. We chose not to install a permanent dish on top of our 3160RL in order to have more flexibility in finding the satellites in...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-14-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,506
Posted By dfryk
How hot is the outside temperature? We...

How hot is the outside temperature?

We recently had the same issue with the same model fridge...ambient temps in the 90s. Cooled off a bit at night but still barely keeping the ice cream frozen. ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-14-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By dfryk
In our case, it isn't just the sun. We live in an...

In our case, it isn't just the sun. We live in an agricultural area where there is a lot of dust. Without a cover, dust manages to get in despite the fact everything is closed tight.

Also, I do...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-13-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By dfryk
Need a new 5th wheel cover

After four years, our Adco covers is in shreds. There appear to be several new companies in the mix now. Any feedback on the best ones?

We store our Montana in full sunlight in the Central Valley...
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