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04-20-2016, 03:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Almost did it.
After fifth wheeling since 2001, in a hurry this morning, got in the truck to unhitch. Wife said, did you put the legs down? I had not. Do have one of the last blue ox bedsavers for the Curt hitch, but would rather not have to test it. Score one for the wife.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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04-20-2016, 04:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bryant
Posts: 403
M.O.C. #12436
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Brian and I faithfully do the "did you" routine. The older we get, the more I believe that "two heads are better than one".
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04-20-2016, 04:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Taylor Ridge
Posts: 224
M.O.C. #18049
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I knew we kept them around for a reason. Just kidding, the older we get I need to make a check list for everything. Some times when I get in a hurry even the basic items can get over looked. Glad the wife was there for you.
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04-20-2016, 04:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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You owe that lady!
A lesson learned that cost you nothing. Thanks for the reminder and reality check that none of us are 100% all the time.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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04-20-2016, 05:07 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I don't blame it all on us getting older. Many things can distract us or cause our attention to wander when we are setting up or taking down and it doesn't take much to cause a disaster. Two heads are always better than one so having a team mate is a wonderful thing.
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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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04-20-2016, 05:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,328
M.O.C. #3699
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Way to go for the wife. When we are doing the "serious" stuff my wife is very methodical, some time to the point that its irritating, but she has saved my bacon several times too! Also I don't want to BS with any other campers during these "serious" maneuvers.
So far so good! Happy Camping!
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Bob and Nancy Kassl Fall Creek, Wisconsin
2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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04-20-2016, 06:15 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Leavenworth
Posts: 268
M.O.C. #17706
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My wife checks everything and I appreciate it. Despite "What I used to be able to do myself", I want/need her to check everything - much cheaper after I started to forget occasionally. My wife has saved the TV antenna several times!
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Bill & Mary Van Nuys
Leavenworth, KS
2014 3735MK Legacy, Sailun 637s, TST 507RV TPMS, 2 Battle Born 100 AMP Lithium Batteries, Slide Toppers
2015 Chevy 3500 LTZ, 6.6L Duramax 4WD, CC, LB, SRW with Allison Transmission
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04-20-2016, 06:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Agreed.
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DQDick
I don't blame it all on us getting older. Many things can distract us or cause our attention to wander when we are setting up or taking down and it doesn't take much to cause a disaster. Two heads are always better than one so having a team mate is a wonderful thing.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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04-20-2016, 10:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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I think you had better take her out for a nice dinner somewhere!
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04-20-2016, 01:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Written check list...and if you get interrupted...start over.
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04-20-2016, 02:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Glad you were able to avoid damage, Mike.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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04-20-2016, 06:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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This is but another reason I absolutely love my Andersen Ultimate 5th-wheel hitch. It is impossible to disconnect without dropping the landing gear and raising the trailer up off the hitch. I have enough to worry about and I'm sure I would forget sooner or later if I had an old-school hitch.
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05-02-2016, 03:40 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’ve heard it said that there are two kinds of drivers “Those that have dropped them and those that will.” I have a bed saver on ours and it really gives peace of mind just driving down the road. Glad you caught it before there was any damage. Way to go to your wife!
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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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