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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-17-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By drjjj
2015 Ford F350 Super Duty Platinum. I have...

2015 Ford F350 Super Duty Platinum. I have always been a fan of synthetics as I had a good friend who ran the fuel testing lab at Southwest Research here in San Antonio for over thirty years and he...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-11-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,168
Posted By drjjj
We are only "short timers" but with all due...

We are only "short timers" but with all due respect we started out with Harbor Freight stuff and when we needed it to work it failed us multiple times. Went to Milwaukee 18v stuff for home and the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-04-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,968
Posted By drjjj
Southwest Wheel in San Antonio is not associated...

Southwest Wheel in San Antonio is not associated with any other location by that name except for Corpus Christi. Their only service department that could install new axles/disc brakes is on Gembler...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-04-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,168
Posted By drjjj
Been through every brand mentioned here except...

Been through every brand mentioned here except Ingersoll Rand. Went to Milwaukee 18v when they came out and quality cannot be beat IMHO.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-31-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By drjjj
I had a similar issue once in our 2007 3400RL. ...

I had a similar issue once in our 2007 3400RL. Had just parked at a site that we were going to be at for close to a month. I was about to call a mobile RV tech and something told me to check all my...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-17-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,968
Posted By drjjj
I knew I wanted disc brakes for our 2007 3400RL...

I knew I wanted disc brakes for our 2007 3400RL several years ago. I go to Southwest Wheel here in San Antonio and when they priced out just the disc brake upgrade on the OEM axles vs upgrading the...
Forum: Maintenance 12-12-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By drjjj
First flat

Had my first flat tire after 17 years. Thought I had the proper tool to lower the spare but can’t seem to find it. What size is the nut on the bar to lower the spare? One inch? Anyone that could...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-08-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,503
Posted By drjjj
2007 3400RL. Multiple upgrades. No way I would...

2007 3400RL. Multiple upgrades. No way I would trade or sell it for a new unit.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-01-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,308
Posted By drjjj
Walkaround every time you stop for any reason is...

Walkaround every time you stop for any reason is always a good idea. My fifth wheel hitch has a hole for a padlock so that no one can pull the lever. More piece of mind for me. I have heard...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 12-28-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,705
Posted By drjjj
I am a retired veterinarian and one of my clients...

I am a retired veterinarian and one of my clients who became a good friend ran the fuel testing lab at Southwest Research here in San Antonio. For those of you who don't know, they do everything...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-05-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,309
Posted By drjjj
We have gone from pancake to ViAir to now...

We have gone from pancake to ViAir to now Milwaukee 18volt. Most convenient ever IMHO.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-26-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,974
Posted By drjjj
I greatly appreciate all the responses. So, the...

I greatly appreciate all the responses. So, the bottom line is with either option running both AC's "ain't gonna happen"?
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-21-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,974
Posted By drjjj
Soft Start-pedestal vs individual unit install

2007 3400 RL that we have impeccably maintained and upgraded over the years. We have never camped without 50 amp until now. We would like the option of some 30 amp campgrounds here in Texas this...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-27-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,857
Posted By drjjj
If the campground does not come through with the...

If the campground does not come through with the letter please make sure you tell us who the campground is so we can avoid them.
Forum: Maintenance 07-20-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,108
Posted By drjjj
I bought the upper end Viair several years ago...

I bought the upper end Viair several years ago after getting tired of wrestling with the pancakes. Viair works awesome, but you have to get it out, assemble it, hook it up to a strong 12 volt...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-01-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,051
Posted By drjjj
Soft Start Worth It?

2007 3400RL. Many upgrades. I realize that our two AC units are not going to last forever, and when they die they will have to be replaced. Wondering if putting the Soft Start units on them will...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-20-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,757
Posted By drjjj
magnetic pads for Level Up legs?

Took my 3400RL in to Southwest Wheel here in San Antonio to troubleshoot/fix one of the legs on my Level Up (they installed it) last week. Owner, who has become a good friend, told me he saw a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-25-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,504
Posted By drjjj
Glacier is on my bucket list. When do the crowds...

Glacier is on my bucket list. When do the crowds get more "manageable" to deal with? Better to go early or later in the season?
Forum: Additions & Improvements 12-17-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,853
Posted By drjjj
Lippert propane bottle & temperature sensors

Got an email from Lippert that they have a sale on a "sensor bundle". Two propane bottle sensors and two temperature sensors for about $130. They recommend one temp sensor be placed inside the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-12-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,068
Posted By drjjj
If you put the ATTA tank in none of this would...

If you put the ATTA tank in none of this would happen or be of concern.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-01-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,068
Posted By drjjj
ATTA auxiliary tank mounted in the bed right...

ATTA auxiliary tank mounted in the bed right behind the cab. Comes with a gauge that can be mounted on the dash, and backlit. Sets up so that when the OEM tank gets below a certain amount the tank...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 11-24-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,637
Posted By drjjj
50 amp female to 30 + 15 male pigtail

I know this has been discussed to some degree before, but AdventureRV.net is advertising a 50 amp female to 30 amp plus 15 amp male dogbone/pigtail. They claim you can get 45 amps to your trailer...
Forum: Maintenance 11-24-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 669
Posted By drjjj
check your hydraulic lines

For those of you who have "older" trailers like our 2007 3400RL: recently took our rig in to our RV techs that we have used since we bought the trailer in summer of 2006 (we trust them implicitly)...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 11-16-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,456
Posted By drjjj
RV Water Filter install advice

I am in the process of "installing" the three stage RV Water Filter bracket with the three filters in my 2007 3400RL. Logical place for me would be just inside the "wall" between my basement and...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 11-05-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By drjjj
Need to protect curtain mount from our recliners

2007 3400RL. A while back our recliners that were in the rear of the living room died, so we moved the couch from the curbside slideout to the rear (it fit, but barely) and bought LazyBoy theater...
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