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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-28-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By FLtravelers
Thanks for all the great responses. The truck...

Thanks for all the great responses. The truck has over 175,000 miles on it, so I'm hesitant to spend the money to put new springs on it. A new truck would be great, but DW is getting tired of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-21-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By FLtravelers
GMC Rear Springs Wore Out

We've been dragging our 38 foot Monty around for the last 5+ years. We travel a lot - over 100,000 miles. Lots of bumpy roads.

The GMC's rear springs are wore out and its rear is starting to sag....
Forum: Insurance 03-20-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,181
Posted By FLtravelers
I don't see that anyone answered your question....

I don't see that anyone answered your question. Did you decide to go with them?

I'm shopping for new insurance. GoodSam (GMAC) changed its policy this year. I used to have replacement coverage....
Forum: Polls 03-20-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 25,666
Posted By FLtravelers
We've got a 4X4 in Florida, where you need it. It...

We've got a 4X4 in Florida, where you need it. It doesn't just get you out of snow. It also gets you out of sand, whether we're pulling or just driving. And Florida has plenty of sand roads - or...
Forum: Workamping 03-20-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,360
Posted By FLtravelers
We fell into it last year. We pulled into Lake...

We fell into it last year. We pulled into Lake Powhatan, just outside Asheville, NC and were recruited before I could pay for our site. They were short-staffed. The "requirements" became other than...
Forum: Member News 03-20-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 921
Posted By FLtravelers
Last time that happened to us, the credit card...

Last time that happened to us, the credit card company overnighted new cards at no charge.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-02-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,566
Posted By FLtravelers
My level indicators no longer read "E". As I...

My level indicators no longer read "E". As I mentioned, we find them useful when boondocking, as a quick indicator of approx. fresh water supply and battery charge. Agree that they're useless for...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-12-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,566
Posted By FLtravelers
Talking about tank gauge lights... Mind if I...

Talking about tank gauge lights... Mind if I hijack this topic?

I also found that only the battery and fresh water indicators were somewhat useful. After being hooked-up for the past two months,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-24-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,322
Posted By FLtravelers
I had many conversations with Tredit regarding...

I had many conversations with Tredit regarding their rims. I had a cracked spoke on one of the rims. The ones that come with the 2008 3400RL are rated for a max of 80 psi. For awhile Tredit was...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-22-2011, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By FLtravelers
Another stupid installation by Keystone. ...

Another stupid installation by Keystone.

https://i52.tinypic.com/10xygjb.jpg

You can see the pressure being exerted on the backflow by the piping. That's what cracked it.
...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-22-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 967
Posted By FLtravelers
Totally agree Al. Though I wish it was just...

Totally agree Al. Though I wish it was just those two issues. Add the barely adequate axles, barely adequate wheels that crack, cheap tires, and other issues we've had. We used to really like the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-22-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By FLtravelers
Tim - that was my other thought. Just don't use...

Tim - that was my other thought. Just don't use it. Then I don't have to fix it.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-22-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,362
Posted By FLtravelers
Klash, I bought my 80 amp on Ebay:...

Klash,

I bought my 80 amp on Ebay:...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-22-2011, 01:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By FLtravelers
Thanks Dustin. That would have made sense,...

Thanks Dustin. That would have made sense, except mine doesn't have an access panel - YET.

Steve
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-21-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By FLtravelers
Leaky black tank flush line

Last time we were out, I wanted to flush the black tank because I knew the Monty would be parked for a couple months without use. After about 30 seconds with the water on, (drain valve open) water...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-19-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,973
Posted By FLtravelers
Phil, We retired 15 months ago. All those...

Phil,

We retired 15 months ago. All those states were last year - 20,000 miles. This year we're doing the East coast. Hope to keep it around 10,000 miles. More than half our rving is dry...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-19-2011, 03:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,973
Posted By FLtravelers
Phil - Thanks for the clarity. After rereading...

Phil - Thanks for the clarity. After rereading your prior post, I see that your receiver wasn't working anyhow, so this would provide a good work-around rather than buying a replacement receiver -...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-18-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,973
Posted By FLtravelers
Phil - sounds like a lot of work. You say you...

Phil - sounds like a lot of work. You say you removed the receiver? Does that mean that you can't use the remote anymore?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-18-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,973
Posted By FLtravelers
Let me edit this a bit. Once again MOC has...

Let me edit this a bit.

Once again MOC has come to the rescue. I had this strange malady as well. Manual switch for landing gear quit but remote worked. I rarely use my manual switch for rear...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-13-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,860
Posted By FLtravelers
There's been lots of talk in here about...

There's been lots of talk in here about Goodyear's G614's. My cheap Marathons only had one blowout (one too many) in the first 20,000 miles. I just switched to the G614's. I like the load range and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-13-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,634
Posted By FLtravelers
Sorry, just caught this topic. We had the exact...

Sorry, just caught this topic. We had the exact same problem last summer. Did the same as you. Took the guts out. Haven't had any problems since. Not sure why they stick this puppy in there.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-13-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,686
Posted By FLtravelers
We had to replace our "bent" front axle. Dexter...

We had to replace our "bent" front axle. Dexter is great to work with. Front right tire had excessive wear on the outside. Looked like a toe-in problem. Just had it replaced. Time will tell.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-13-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,927
Posted By FLtravelers
Our 2008's front decals have been peeling. We...

Our 2008's front decals have been peeling. We were told that the "batch" for 2007 (and some 2008's) had some bad decals. I wonder at the varying responses from Keystone. They told me "tough - it's...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-13-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,921
Posted By FLtravelers
Issues resolved - hopefully. Picked up the...

Issues resolved - hopefully. Picked up the Dexter axle in Macon, GA. New wheels were delivered from Tredit. New G614 tires from Sam's Club. Wet bolt kit was finally delivered from Lippert. Tampa...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-25-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,319
Posted By FLtravelers
Kelly @Tredit advises that their policy on...

Kelly @Tredit advises that their policy on replacements has changed. Wouldn't you know it now that I need replacements. According to her, Keystone used to help Tredit on the replacements. They don't...
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