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Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 11-27-2007, 06:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,991
Posted By owenwetzel
Hello Mobilrvn; Let this preacherman tell you...

Hello Mobilrvn; Let this preacherman tell you about fulltiming. my wife and I own a 2000 Montana 3280. Since April 2004 we have lived in it fulltime 7 days a week year round. At present we have had...
Forum: Member News 06-08-2006, 04:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By owenwetzel
New Life

It's been a while since I posted. Have been busy. We moved to Pigeon Forge TN in December and bumed around a couple of months. We are now permenant residents living full time in rv. At Creekside RV...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-06-2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By owenwetzel
This also sounds like the ideal unit for the...

This also sounds like the ideal unit for the craft and marketers who do the festival circuits. Several years ago my wife and I sold our Watkins Products at festivals around Indiana. Had to take...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-02-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,109
Posted By owenwetzel
Radioman; I have a 2000 3280rl and had problem...

Radioman; I have a 2000 3280rl and had problem with converter keeping battery charged. So I changed furnace wire from battery operation to the 12v circuit to 12v lamps in slideout with couch and...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-30-2005, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,609
Posted By owenwetzel
Holding Tanks

Got a question. My galley and grey tanks have developed leaks where the 3in to 2in reducer at tank and drain valve. I used an epoxy kit for tank repair on galley tank in Nov.. Since then we moved.
...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-28-2005, 12:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By owenwetzel
Impact Wrench

Just a note to all. Several months ago at a travel plaza I found an 12 volt impact wrench. It has an 18ft cord and plugs into cigaret lighter or assesory plug or clips to battery. Has 6in extention...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-25-2005, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,065
Posted By owenwetzel
Last year had freeze up problem with cold & hot...

Last year had freeze up problem with cold & hot lines. Had cold water to toilet and lav, as well as shower but not to kitchen. Found out lines from bathroom area to kitchen were laying on frame. I've...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 12-18-2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By owenwetzel
I know the battery is used for slideout pump and...

I know the battery is used for slideout pump and ignition for water heater and fridg. As well as furnace. we've had our monty for 5 years. First 3 replaced battery 4 times and even hooked up to park...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-18-2005, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By owenwetzel
After 20 yrs in fire service most portable heater...

After 20 yrs in fire service most portable heater problems were owners. They are not to be less than 3ft from flamable matierial and if an extention cord is used, use a heavy duty cord instead of a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-17-2005, 12:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,177
Posted By owenwetzel
We just moved to Pigeon Forge TN. We left Indy it...

We just moved to Pigeon Forge TN. We left Indy it temp was 17. When we arrived at cg in TN the 5er was warmer than temp outside because we ran furnace on 50 as we made trip with no problem. Also ran...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-17-2005, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By owenwetzel
Just a word of caution. We bought 2 occilating...

Just a word of caution. We bought 2 occilating ceramic heaters last year. They lasted 2 months. During back and forth motion the wiring insulation wore out and they shorted out. It was agood thing we...
Forum: Who, Where & When? 12-10-2005, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By owenwetzel
Creekside

We arrived at Creekside RV Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on the 5th. Will be spending next year here. Noticed another Monty in park and another at Walden RV Park next to our cg.
So far the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-07-2005, 09:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,617
Posted By owenwetzel
Made it safe and setup is finished. We just...

Made it safe and setup is finished. We just finished our first shopping spree. Now to relax. Have a great day to all.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-04-2005, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,617
Posted By owenwetzel
Well in about 8 hrs we puul out for Pigeon Forge...

Well in about 8 hrs we puul out for Pigeon Forge Tn.. Hope to be at Creekside RV Park by 4 or 5 PM.
Will have to wait until April before I can fish for the trout in Walden's Creek as keepers. The...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-24-2005, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,617
Posted By owenwetzel
Retirement

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Just 1 more day. I retire officially 11-25-05 after 40 yrs commercial driving. And the Lord willing early AM on Dec. 5th we will be heading for Creekside RV Park Pigeon Forge TN.. At least for...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-10-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,594
Posted By owenwetzel
Well it's like the blower motor on furnace the...

Well it's like the blower motor on furnace the both make noise. But look at the alternative if they were quiet the would not be working.
My blower on furnace stopped making noie Christmas day last...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-10-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,322
Posted By owenwetzel
I don't know about pin box but the kingpin...

I don't know about pin box but the kingpin stabilizer it sure helps. We bought the one from CW in Feb. 05.. I was amased at how much more stable our 3280rl became. I've seen the others but I still...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-27-2005, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,149
Posted By owenwetzel
Had simular experience. If you are trying to...

Had simular experience. If you are trying to operate off a 110 or 120 outlet make sure you use 12v lighting only. And make sure your water heater is on lp only and refrigerator on lp. It only takes...
Forum: Workamping 10-23-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 954
Posted By owenwetzel
Pigeon Forge

We will be work camping at Dollywood starting in April 2006. Found ad in Sept. & Oct. issue of Workamper Magazine. Called them they sent applications which we filled out and sent back. Went to Pigeon...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-23-2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By owenwetzel
Montana Oweners

I just found an e-mail message in my in box that I deleted because I had never heard of it. The name was Montanaoweners2.aol.
Has anyone else seen it?
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-19-2005, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By owenwetzel
Steps 2&3. decided on Creekside cg. Best deal on...

Steps 2&3. decided on Creekside cg. Best deal on monthly rates and amenities. Waldons Creek is much smaller and not set up for long term. Reserved campsite for Dec.. Then later using cg address we...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-19-2005, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By owenwetzel
Well one step down. Yesterday we met with...

Well one step down. Yesterday we met with Dollywood personel and it's official we will be workcampers there starting in April. 1 step down. Today we check out cgs and reserve our spot for Dec. when...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-12-2005, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By owenwetzel
Update !!! I meet Monday with SS to set up...

Update !!! I meet Monday with SS to set up retirement. As soon as that is done we will go directly to Pigeon Forge. Will spend the week lining up cg for 1st of Dec. and establish an address and...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-05-2005, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,522
Posted By owenwetzel
One of the first things I did after getting our...

One of the first things I did after getting our 5er was to take all the panels I could find like fridg., water pump area, and electrical boxes I could find. Found ground wires in most loose or not...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-04-2005, 02:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,375
Posted By owenwetzel
We sold our home in Feb.. We no longer have the...

We sold our home in Feb.. We no longer have the big homeowners insurace, property taxes heating bills of a 7 room with basement home, no water or sewer bills, high electric bills for AC and other...
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