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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-12-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,761
Posted By TLightning
Anybody pulling a nearly 17k GVWR Montana with a...

Anybody pulling a nearly 17k GVWR Montana with a 250/2500 truck doesn't have a say here. You're part of the problem. I'm done here.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-11-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,761
Posted By TLightning
My post was totally courteous, I'm trying to help...

My post was totally courteous, I'm trying to help a guy looking for accurate tow information, which he doesn't always get, and avoid a high dollar mistake. However, if the shoe fits.....:D
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 09-10-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,088
Posted By TLightning
In our first winter in our Montana we went to...

In our first winter in our Montana we went to Wally World and bought two stand up Lasko heaters.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-10-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,761
Posted By TLightning
Mikelff....thanks for posting those stickers. ...

Mikelff....thanks for posting those stickers. I've been on this forum for a number of years and do not recall anybody doing what you have done to improve their trucks. If you are going to add a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-10-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By TLightning
Two important points noted above....two six volt...

Two important points noted above....two six volt batteries must by put in series to get 12 volts and get the pure sine wave inverter, you'll be glad you did.
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 09-06-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,826
Posted By TLightning
All I can say is the information and price were...

All I can say is the information and price were verbatim from the article in the magazine. After reading the article, I thought the price was low....that RV has lots of extras built in and others...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-06-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,761
Posted By TLightning
Ditto.

Ditto.
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 09-05-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,826
Posted By TLightning
The September issue of Family RVing, FMCA's new...

The September issue of Family RVing, FMCA's new monthly magazine, has a five page review of the Alliance Paradigm 370FB, their new 40' 5th wheel. It's a very detailed article, this is one really...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-05-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,761
Posted By TLightning
That's your opinion. Most on this forum would...

That's your opinion. Most on this forum would not agree with that statement, nor would the state officials who pull you over and question your weight. Your last statement is the key statement.
Forum: Maintenance 09-04-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,268
Posted By TLightning
I have very reliable power and live close to...

I have very reliable power and live close to where our RV is stored. I have about 14 drop lights, I put two every where something could freeze...toilet, refer, heater, water bay, etc and put pink...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-23-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,737
Posted By TLightning
Just remember, all RVs are in one of three...

Just remember, all RVs are in one of three conditions, not in any order:

1. It just broke.

2. You just fixed it.

3. It's getting ready to break again.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-22-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,351
Posted By TLightning
Right, that's what they all say.

Right, that's what they all say.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-16-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,146
Posted By TLightning
[/CODE] Covered storage is best, but no...

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Covered storage is best, but no cover is better than the hassle, damage and cost that a cover will cause.
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-13-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By TLightning
Like you, I'd like to get behind the wall and see...

Like you, I'd like to get behind the wall and see why it is moving. Based on what you find, you can determine if it's a repair you can do, or might require a higher level of maintenance. If...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-13-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,688
Posted By TLightning
As noted here many times, diesels and pulling are...

As noted here many times, diesels and pulling are irrelevant, they will pull anything. However, also as noted before, 250/2500 trucks cannot carry the pin weight and everything else we put in our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-13-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,351
Posted By TLightning
Many like to quote the brochures that list the...

Many like to quote the brochures that list the pin weights. That is a very low number, as noted by many posters, for the manufacturer to make you think you can use a smaller (read cheaper) truck to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-11-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,351
Posted By TLightning
As noted on here many times before....towing is...

As noted on here many times before....towing is not the issue. These diesels will "pull" anything, however, the 250/2500 series can't carry the pin weight and all the other stuff we put in our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-07-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,351
Posted By TLightning
Check the Tire and Loading Information sticker on...

Check the Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door frame. It will give you the actual carrying capacity of the truck. The majority of Montana's will be over the truck's load...
Forum: Maintenance 07-21-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,224
Posted By TLightning
Same here, plus they have the same warranty as...

Same here, plus they have the same warranty as Craftsman....if it breaks, return it and they will give you another one.
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 07-04-2020, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,635
Posted By TLightning
I think Montana is going in the wrong directions...

I think Montana is going in the wrong directions with adding more tanks. Some of the high end diesel pushers are going to one big tank....less pipes, fittings, valves, etc...for black and gray...
Forum: Maintenance 07-04-2020, 08:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,829
Posted By TLightning
Think I'll stick to my TP gauge...my foot is not...

Think I'll stick to my TP gauge...my foot is not too calibrated.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-04-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,004
Posted By TLightning
Talk to the driver, he'll tell you, "Shoot yes...

Talk to the driver, he'll tell you, "Shoot yes it's safe, been doing it for years, never had a problem!"
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-03-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,280
Posted By TLightning
You didn't "take the bait," you got the truck you...

You didn't "take the bait," you got the truck you need to do the job....you'll love it.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-01-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,913
Posted By TLightning
Check the circuit breaker on the side of the...

Check the circuit breaker on the side of the inverter.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-29-2020, 08:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,434
Posted By TLightning
The motor homes usually have the Allison 4000.

The motor homes usually have the Allison 4000.
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