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08-26-2011, 09:52 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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For the head bangers in the crowd!
I stole this idea from another 5th wheel last year and figured everyone was doing it. Since then I'm the only one I've seen. I just took a swim noodle and cut it open and attached it to my bedroom slide. Now when I turn around from the utility door and walk into it I'm only embarrassed and not injured.
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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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08-26-2011, 10:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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Did that to ours after the first or second time I cracked my head (slow learner)
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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08-26-2011, 11:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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I have become smarter. I have learned not to crack my head on the corners. It took a while though. I'm a slow learner, I guess.
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08-26-2011, 11:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tampa
Posts: 532
M.O.C. #10378
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I use a football helmet.
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08-26-2011, 01:11 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: King George
Posts: 356
M.O.C. #6535
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I have orange ones.
I bumped my head on a kitchen cabinet hanging over the bar on a SOB I was looking at before I bought our Montana. Year later I had surgery to remove a one inch diameter cancer, bad kind. Still have a dent and scare from that SOB so try to be very careful with our bedroom slide and those things have saved me more then once.
Make sure you have them on your setup list.
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08-26-2011, 02:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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I use two water heater insulation noodles. They are installed as soon as the slides are out. They stick down about 18 inches and this puts them down into my field of view making it a simple task to walk around. The really big issue is raising my head up fast while getting things out of the generator and battery compartment areas. I like nosticks idea, maybe a bike helmet as its lighter and appears as if I may be going riding instead of can't remember to continue ducking.
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08-26-2011, 03:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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First thing I do after extending slides. DW thinks they're ugly, bald head loves 'em.
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08-26-2011, 04:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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I had them on the previous Montana and I just recently purchased another one for this camper. I’ve found they won’t last but about one or two seasons and then they start falling apart. Still though, it’s a great Idea and not very expensive to make.
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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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08-26-2011, 04:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 609
M.O.C. #10966
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There's at least one other thread about this mod and variations. Great idea, mine are fluorescent orange so ya can't miss 'em! 
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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08-26-2011, 05:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: bloomington
Posts: 540
M.O.C. #10234
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My head likes the orange ones I put on last spring.They do work and I havent taken them off since I put them on.
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08-26-2011, 06:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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Ouch!!!! I did the same, but I will say this much " Dont forget to take them out before you close that slide" or you might be buying a new trim cap for the slide they could crack or brake.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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08-26-2011, 06:30 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Actually you'll notice one other post about putting them on your check list. I would assume that means I'm not the only one who closed them in before I added them to the list. Mine squished enough that I didn't do any damage.
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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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08-27-2011, 02:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Kettle Falls
Posts: 363
M.O.C. #10354
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by HOOK
First thing I do after extending slides. DW thinks they're ugly, bald head loves 'em.
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If you're altitude challenged (aka a midget) ya don't need a rubber noodle!
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