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05-02-2015, 03:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Pre-trip additional mods
In getting ready for the graduation trip, I had a couple of more mods that became this weekends priority. We have always kept a small dorm fridge in the basement and after adding the sliding tray, I had to come up with a new stand for it to sit on. This was accomplished with a couple of 2x6's and shelving to make the stand, painted black and provided with some non-skid shelf liner to prevent movement. The fridge fits like some design person intended it just for a 3850 and both DW and I are pleased with the results:
The shelf provides room beneath for storage of the shore cord:
The fit was perfect as the open door clears the basement door and the struts:
The other mod that was needed was to upgrade the OEM auto reset breakers to a couple of 80 amp models (link to which was provided by a MOC contributor to whom I am definitely grateful!). No more hesitation on the Level Up and the slides now:
The last item addressed was to equip the fender screws with spring clips. This had been done before, but last years accident and the replacement fender required the one side to be re-equipped with the spring clips. We are ready for Thursday trip now, once we get the camper loaded up Wednesday night. Happy camping everyone!!
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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05-03-2015, 03:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Once again Bingo,
a great idea with a great looking job
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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05-03-2015, 03:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Yes those hi-amp breakers look beefier than the normal cheap automotive arc n spark units. It is a good feeling when you accomplish improvements to the trailer. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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05-03-2015, 04:08 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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You've done another great job, and thanks for the tip on the spring clips. For some reason I had never thought of that.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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05-03-2015, 04:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Yes thanks for the spring clip idea. Coming home from Arizona this year I saw in my mirror the wheel skirting flopping away. Stopped and put in another screw. Another 10 miles down the road it was flopping again. Stopped put in another screw and put duct tape on the end. This worked.
I'll have to pick up some spring clips and do all of the screws. What type did you use Bingo as I found many different types when I googled?
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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05-03-2015, 05:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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I think they were the number 8 automotive type flat spring clips that are available at Lowes. They are also referred to as speed nuts. I just took one of the fender screws in and found the proper size. At Lowes they are in the specialty hardware drawers that are found in the hardware aisle. Here is what I am using:
Bingo
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05-03-2015, 06:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Hey Mr. Bingo, I applaud you
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05-04-2015, 05:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Thanks Bingo.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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05-04-2015, 04:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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I added those Spring Clips several months ago and they work GREAT! Highly recommend them to everyone.
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05-09-2015, 12:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Bought and installed Spring Clips today. Thanks again Bingo for the info you provided.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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05-09-2015, 01:25 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dubuque
Posts: 190
M.O.C. #8421
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Great idea! I am going to use them.
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