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11-26-2009, 05:28 AM
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#101
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
Posts: 1,530
M.O.C. #2471
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Dave just got his and when he applied they said 6-8 weeks...he got it in about 3!
Jack
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2021 RAM 3500 Laramie.... "LOADED", 4x4, SB H.O. 6.7L, Aisin Trans, PullRite Super Glide Hitch, 52 Gallon Titan Fuel Tank.
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11-27-2009, 05:04 AM
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#102
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Just a reminder; we desperately need campfire wood!
1190 hours (50 days) until the start of the "Circling of the Montanas" at Quartzsite!
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11-27-2009, 05:30 AM
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#103
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
Posts: 1,530
M.O.C. #2471
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Robbie,
We will bring what I can get in the bed of the truck with the rig hooked up. I think I still have some oak in the firewood pile 
Jack & Dave
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Previous:2004 Mountaineer 325FKBS,2010 Montana 3455SA Now:2018 Bighorn 3575EL (SOB's ) Res. Fridge,W/D,Disc Brakes,Water Softener,Dish Tailgater PRO,LioN Batts, several mods.
2021 RAM 3500 Laramie.... "LOADED", 4x4, SB H.O. 6.7L, Aisin Trans, PullRite Super Glide Hitch, 52 Gallon Titan Fuel Tank.
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11-27-2009, 04:12 PM
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#104
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Apache Junction
Posts: 1,732
M.O.C. #7487
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We will be bringing some wood along with us.
Rich
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11-27-2009, 05:26 PM
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#105
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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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Robbie It looks like the circle is almost ready to go to a oval according to the arial view of last year but it is going to look fabulus from the air to bad Q-site made it almost impossable for the hang gliders to fly over and take pictures to many liciencing fees or greed by certain promoters of Q-site.
Getting closer................. 
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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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12-02-2009, 04:55 AM
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#106
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Milford
Posts: 434
M.O.C. #8202
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Robbie,
I bought my solar panels and intended to install them before heading for Quartzsite. Early snow hit and I still have 1" of snow on the roof of the Monty. Looks like If I want solar, I have to wait till I get to Quartzsite. So, for those that want to watch, or help, bring your ladder. I'll be installing the controller, panels, mounts, concentrator box, conduit, and all wiring. While we're at it, I'll change out the 1000 Watt Xantrex inverter with a new 2000 Watt HF inverter. Going to have to do it right away so the new freezer will keep the tamales frozen!
While I'm at it my research shows that my Monty has steel trusses in the roof. I need to locate those trusses while on the roof. The only device I can think of is somewhere I have seen a nail finder. It was a little magnet that would spin around in a stud finder......I think. Any suggestions on how to locate those steel trusses? I need to be fairly precise. I need to install the leading edge of the solar mounts through the roof and into a truss if possible. Any suggestions on how to locate the trusses?
See Ya There,
John
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12-02-2009, 06:42 AM
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#107
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: adin
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #9226
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John, you might try a metal detector, I'll have mine at Quartzsite.
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12-02-2009, 07:48 AM
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#108
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Milford
Posts: 434
M.O.C. #8202
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Keith,
Not bad! I have a couple I am bring also but mine have what is called a double D coil. I can't get very precise with mine. It will start screaming when I get 6 or 8 inches away. I imagine those metal trusses are about as wide as a 2x4. Do you think you could identify the two edges of a truss with your detector? Is it cold in Adin? It's 11:50 AM and 37 degrees. Down in low 20's at night.
John
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12-02-2009, 07:59 AM
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#109
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 749
M.O.C. #2165
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John, I have a small, adjustable-sensitivity metal detector marketed by Black&Decker and some really, really strong magnets that ought to locate steel trusses very precisely. They'll be in my tool kit.
Bob
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12-02-2009, 10:37 AM
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#110
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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Are you sure the trusses are made of steel and not aluminum?
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12-02-2009, 11:11 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Milwaukie
Posts: 388
M.O.C. #6266
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The new electronic stud finders should work.
Bob
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12-02-2009, 11:55 AM
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#112
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Milford
Posts: 434
M.O.C. #8202
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Chet,
Awhile back Nailbender had a tree fall on his Montana. Don did the salvage work and told me his trusses were made of steel. That was some time ago so I called him to confirm before posting. Don says his was a 2006 and definitely steel trusses. Mine is a 2001 so it would be prudent for me to pull the fantastic fan down and stick my hand in there with a magnet and make sure.
Now 49Merc says the new stud finders should detect steel. I didn't know that. I have at least 3 around here none with the little nail finder magnet. I'll give that a try.
Firetrucker, Thanks for the offer. Looks like we'll find them one way or another.
Thanks All,
John
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12-02-2009, 12:45 PM
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#113
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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May you enjoy all the power the sun offers. Dreaming of the day I can meet you there at Q. I had just assumed the frame work was all aluminum. Another reason to be careful with a persons assumptions.
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12-02-2009, 02:50 PM
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#114
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Milwaukie
Posts: 388
M.O.C. #6266
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I just looked at a 2008 brochure and it states "5 inch fabricated galvanized steel truss rafters on 16 inch centers" if that's any help.
Bob
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12-02-2009, 04:25 PM
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#115
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Mount Shasta
Posts: 1,488
M.O.C. #1685
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John,
The 2004 model year brochure states 5" welded aluminum truss rafters on 16" centers, 2005 brochure states 5" fabricated steel truss on 16" centers.
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12-03-2009, 02:27 AM
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#116
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: adin
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #9226
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John, it's 17 here at 6:30 am, getting up to 40 during the day. Snow forecast for sunday.
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12-03-2009, 03:44 AM
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#117
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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WorkerB, I am so glad we have something to do, the agenda was looking pretty slim, way to much sittin' 'round jawin' and campfire stuff...
We drove through Quartzsite, yesterday. We only counted 3 RV's on the Polmosa Road, but there were lots in the Long Term Visitors Area (LTVA).
The sun was shining, 72*, blue skies, and the songbirds were singing!
BTW, did you know there are:
1047 hours until the start of the "Circling of the Montanas" at Quartzsite?
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12-03-2009, 04:21 AM
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#118
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Jose
Posts: 728
M.O.C. #5740
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by simonsrf
The sun was shining, 72*, blue skies, and the songbirds were singing!
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"songbirds were singing" REALLY??
We hardly see any birds at Quartzsite and never songbirds. Mostly just a few Ravens.
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12-03-2009, 06:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by BirdingRVer
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quote:Originally posted by simonsrf
The sun was shining, 72*, blue skies, and the songbirds were singing!
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"songbirds were singing" REALLY??
We hardly see any birds at Quartzsite and never songbirds. Mostly just a few Ravens.
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Ok, you caught me, they were singing buzzards!
BTW, Grant and Kathy, good to know you are reading the MOC, thought that post might bring the professional birders out!
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12-03-2009, 07:09 AM
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#120
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Jose
Posts: 728
M.O.C. #5740
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by simonsrf
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by BirdingRVer
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quote:Originally posted by simonsrf
The sun was shining, 72*, blue skies, and the songbirds were singing!
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"songbirds were singing" REALLY??
We hardly see any birds at Quartzsite and never songbirds. Mostly just a few Ravens.
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Ok, you caught me, they were singing buzzards!
BTW, Grant and Kathy, good to know you are reading the MOC, thought that post might bring the professional birders out!
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Robbie,
Buzzards don't sing.
See you in a few weeks.
Grant aka BirdingRVer
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