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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-14-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,324
Posted By KDS MONY
Dave, just left an SOB rally and I can tell you...

Dave, just left an SOB rally and I can tell you almost all the triple axle units are running the 17.5s with the G114s. They ride as well as any 16", run cooler and do not "gator" or blow out. They...
Forum: Long Timers 10-14-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,627
Posted By KDS MONY
We love So TX but prefer to be on the beach so we...

We love So TX but prefer to be on the beach so we go to Port Aransas for the winter. On the way home we usually go through northtern FL and up through Sunset Beach NC back to VA. By then it's...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-18-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,223
Posted By KDS MONY
The T in the Garmin Nuvi series stands for...

The T in the Garmin Nuvi series stands for Traffic. Around the big metropolitan areas you can get warnings for traffic delays for accidents, construction etc. There is a small illuminated band...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-18-2010, 05:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,223
Posted By KDS MONY
Dee, your problem is common to all GPS units. ...

Dee, your problem is common to all GPS units. They are wonderful for telling you where you are but you can not trust them to pick the best/safest route. The way we have chosen to deal with the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-10-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,225
Posted By KDS MONY
There was a thread about this a month or two ago...

There was a thread about this a month or two ago and also an article in Trailer Life Mag. As long as you have no leaks and it is only when gas is actually being used then it is mostly a "resonant...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 08-10-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,530
Posted By KDS MONY
Just a few additional comments, highly recommend...

Just a few additional comments, highly recommend a good grade surge protector/ energy management device, get a good grade adjustable water pressure regulator like a whole house one from Lowe's, Get ...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-10-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By KDS MONY
Johnson. just an after thought, get a copy of the...

Johnson. just an after thought, get a copy of the Rand-McNally Motor carriers Atlas it will show all designated roads and list by state all height restrictions and restricted roads. We try to stay...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-10-2010, 05:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By KDS MONY
Tom S got it right. The biggest drawback is the...

Tom S got it right. The biggest drawback is the Navigoddess can not enter or change a route while going down the road. She got one of the new Garmin Nuvi's and is much happier with it. Hopefully...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-10-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By KDS MONY
With all due respect to the opinions of others, I...

With all due respect to the opinions of others, I have three cameras and use them all the time and would fell very unsafe without them. The one on the back of the rig is, as Rich said, like a giant...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 08-10-2010, 05:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,936
Posted By KDS MONY
Another vote for the Flojet portable macerator...

Another vote for the Flojet portable macerator pump. have used one regularly for two years to dump the rig at home. Buy some spare 20 amp auto fuses, sooner or later you will blow one. The fuse is...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-27-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By KDS MONY
Daniel, we have a 30amp on the back deck where we...

Daniel, we have a 30amp on the back deck where we park the rig and it is fine except we can't run both ACs. If I had the room in the main breaker box I would have preferred 50amp but the 30 is fine....
Forum: Maintenance 06-16-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,871
Posted By KDS MONY
I always use the 50 amp power cord regardless of...

I always use the 50 amp power cord regardless of what is at the pedestal. If it is 30 amp I just add a 30/50 dogbone adapter. I'd rather burn up the dogbone than a good 30 amp cord. Seems the 30...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-08-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,827
Posted By KDS MONY
Joe, I'm familiar with that pull, it's Sandstone...

Joe, I'm familiar with that pull, it's Sandstone mtn at the New River. We pull it several times a year going to KY to see our son/daughter in law and now new granddaughter. When we were pulling the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-08-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,827
Posted By KDS MONY
Joe, I understand where you are coming from, but...

Joe, I understand where you are coming from, but my concern about using the manual mode is I think(but don't know for sure) it unlocks the torque converter which could lead to an overheating problem...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-07-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,827
Posted By KDS MONY
Joe, I think 5th is still an overdrive gear on...

Joe, I think 5th is still an overdrive gear on the Allisons. I only use the manual function to stop gear searching when climbing a hill. I preferred to keep the torque converter locked up in the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-07-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,336
Posted By KDS MONY
The studs are a press in fit to the hub and are...

The studs are a press in fit to the hub and are held by small splines on the lug nut. Last year when we put new tires on our SOB they unfortunately over tightened one lug and stripped the splines...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-07-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,827
Posted By KDS MONY
We pulled our previous Monty with a GMC 3500...

We pulled our previous Monty with a GMC 3500 Duramax/allison dually and it did fine but as previously stated always use the Tow/haul. Also be sure your RV brakes are in good repair and properly...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-03-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By KDS MONY
Since you are fulltimers and have a relatively...

Since you are fulltimers and have a relatively new unit the investment in disc brakes would be worthwhile. We had drum brakes on our previous Monty and never felt like they did as much as one would...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-18-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,382
Posted By KDS MONY
I prefer to use the 50 amp cord regardless of...

I prefer to use the 50 amp cord regardless of whether or not we use 30 or 50 amp at the pedestal. Basically for two reasons, one I always put our portable surge protector in the line and secondly...
Forum: Maintenance 05-11-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,551
Posted By KDS MONY
We use no chemicals at all and have never had any...

We use no chemicals at all and have never had any problems with either our black or gray water systems. We often dump at home in our septic system. Have been told that some of the chemicals are...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 05-11-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 940
Posted By KDS MONY
Rich, it's 83* and sunny at our winter feeding...

Rich, it's 83* and sunny at our winter feeding grounds in Port Aransas, TX. Like Helen thinking about Fla, I'm wondering why we aren't at PortA !! Best wishes, Jay and Kathy
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-10-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,772
Posted By KDS MONY
There are 3 or 4 good TPMS out there and they are...

There are 3 or 4 good TPMS out there and they are probably more alike than different. We went with Pressure Pro primarily because the distributors Mike and Pat McFall are members of another forum to...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 05-06-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,577
Posted By KDS MONY
Scattershot, we started with DirectTV many years...

Scattershot, we started with DirectTV many years ago and I still have our first SD receiver which is now the RV receiver. We carry a simple round dish with a single LNB and mount it on a old...
Forum: Maintenance 05-06-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,231
Posted By KDS MONY
Dan, had a similar problem with the electric...

Dan, had a similar problem with the electric steps. They would go out but not back in . Turned out to be the double pole/double throw switch as Jerry suggested. Got one at CW and it fixed the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-30-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,836
Posted By KDS MONY
The P3 has a specific mode for hydraulic brakes. ...

The P3 has a specific mode for hydraulic brakes. I called Tekonsha and asked a "tech" what was the difference from a Prodigy and he said there was a difference in the electronics. He was not...
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