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Forum: Repairs & Service 08-29-2008, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,340
Posted By mallardjusted
Ozz has some good info linked. Here is a little...

Ozz has some good info linked. Here is a little more info, depending on what brand you have. I have just had this problem of no hot water output to any faucet. After a couple hours of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-27-2007, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,684
Posted By mallardjusted
"diesel engine ..... the maintenace is more...

"diesel engine ..... the maintenace is more expensive."

The spark plugs are a lot cheaper!!!!!:D
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-26-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,172
Posted By mallardjusted
Eagle Man, re: "the other "real" sticker. It...

Eagle Man, re: "the other "real" sticker. It lists the maximum weight that must never be exceeded, regardless of tires or anything else that are changed. It says, "The combined weight of cargo and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-08-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,491
Posted By mallardjusted
Wow. There is no way I could go (or want to go)...

Wow. There is no way I could go (or want to go) with a dropped chassis! The clearance was one of the big selling points I saw in the Montana. I have a port-a-bote carrier installed below my unit,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-05-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,108
Posted By mallardjusted
"When you modify a vehicle and damage it due to...

"When you modify a vehicle and damage it due to your modification, it really isn't the car manufacturers responsibility to fix the mess you made. It is wrong, very wrong to lie about it and claim you...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-01-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,938
Posted By mallardjusted
Our fresh water and grey water tank gages work...

Our fresh water and grey water tank gages work fine, but the black water gage does not. We had the same problem on our two previous travel trailers, a Wilderness and a Prowler. I'm assuming residue...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-21-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By mallardjusted
Meltdown??? Do you mean the converter got...

Meltdown??? Do you mean the converter got surged??? Or was there an electrical fire or something?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-21-2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,920
Posted By mallardjusted
Larry - I think you're on the right track for RV...

Larry - I think you're on the right track for RV requirements. I think it is the US Government, going back to such things as the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, that covers...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-21-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,407
Posted By mallardjusted
I have the Advance Truck Bed Cover. They look...

I have the Advance Truck Bed Cover. They look and work like the competition's Fold-a-Cover. They are available on the web, and the website has a dealer locator link: https://www.advancecover.com/
...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-15-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,197
Posted By mallardjusted
traveltunes, re: "When I compared the 1 ton...

traveltunes,

re: "When I compared the 1 ton SRW same year, make and model it only had a payload difference of 261 lbs. a bigger gas tank, and a higher rated rear axle, and the same max...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-11-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,309
Posted By mallardjusted
re: " ...your 7.3 should have done much better...

re: " ...your 7.3 should have done much better ..."

Maybe that is because it was also a 4x4? A friend of mine has the same 99 PSD, but in 2WD, and gets about 12 to 12.5 towing a 5th wheel of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-10-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,309
Posted By mallardjusted
"My MPG on the trip from Colorado Springs to...

"My MPG on the trip from Colorado Springs to Pueblo Via 115 and 50 reads 11.3 mpg>>>"


Rich .... is that solo? Or if with trailer, manually calculated? I've never got over 10 mpg towing with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-10-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,757
Posted By mallardjusted
Steve and Brenda - "Are not the ads for the 2008...

Steve and Brenda - "Are not the ads for the 2008 F250 stating that they can haul 3000 pounds in their beds? That make them a ton and a half truck and yet another weight class of tow vehicle?"

Most...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-10-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,757
Posted By mallardjusted
Steve, We have the SRW F-350 CC 4x4 LB. ...

Steve,

We have the SRW F-350 CC 4x4 LB. Ford's 2005 pdf specs say the max payload is 4000lbs (same as 2007), but I'm assuming some of our truck's options reduced that to the lower amount. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-10-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,757
Posted By mallardjusted
Steve, No doubt all these trucks can...

Steve,

No doubt all these trucks can pull/carry/etc more than the specs call for. But, if someone is buying new, I would recommend they map into the fifth-wheels parameters if possible. The...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-06-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,167
Posted By mallardjusted
Ozz, Maybe I was speed reading too much, but...

Ozz,

Maybe I was speed reading too much, but what is the functional issue with the truck? Is it just an occasional clunking, or is there something the truck cant't do???
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-30-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,050
Posted By mallardjusted
re: " ...and only got 10 MPG ..." Yep,...

re: " ...and only got 10 MPG ..."

Yep, sounds about right. I'm usually loaded another 1000 lbs or so more in the 5W, and my CC weighs a little more. I consistantly get between 9.8 and 10,...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-16-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,412
Posted By mallardjusted
I have a tri-pod, used it a couple times, now...

I have a tri-pod, used it a couple times, now leave it home. It didn't seem to do much for our unit, and it is heavy and a pain to store. My bal wheel chocks seem to do a fine job with stabilizing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-16-2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,338
Posted By mallardjusted
We bought a copy of the Next Exit. It does a...

We bought a copy of the Next Exit. It does a great job of describing fuel stations for every exit. They highlite those that are "RV friendly" ...... It's nice to be able to plan ahead!
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-11-2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,466
Posted By mallardjusted
We bought a king pin stabilizer when we bought...

We bought a king pin stabilizer when we bought our unit new. Used it for the first couple times and didn't really notice a difference. Since it is heavy, and cumbersome, we never take it along any...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-27-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,815
Posted By mallardjusted
I have a set, and I use them if we are set up for...

I have a set, and I use them if we are set up for several days and expect lots of company in the unit. But I actually don't think they are needed (hmmm, an opportunity to leave some weight at...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-27-2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,357
Posted By mallardjusted
well ... I'm not worrying. We got about 14" of...

well ... I'm not worrying. We got about 14" of snow last night (east side of the sound, east of Whidbey Island), and it's holding up well. I have some heat on in the unit, so 3/4 of it melted off...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-30-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,382
Posted By mallardjusted
Blue, If you're getting your unit at...

Blue,

If you're getting your unit at Foley's, they used to give an extra discount on the day you pick your unit up. That's when we got stuff like the extra fantastic fan and maxivent covers,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-30-2006, 06:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,382
Posted By mallardjusted
Dee - per your question; yes, we have the same...

Dee - per your question; yes, we have the same thing happen. I always error a little (1/4 bubble) on our slide-out side, knowing it will change slightly when they are out. For those that have...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-29-2006, 07:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,289
Posted By mallardjusted
Our 2004 3255rl is longer than the brochure's as...

Our 2004 3255rl is longer than the brochure's as well:

brochure: 34' 6", or 33' 9" less the pin??????. Anyway, ours is actually (exluding the ladder) 35' 6"
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