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12-28-2007, 03:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Splendide Combo-Matic 6200
I bet many of you do not know they are hauling a 15-20# block of cement around.......
I'm repairing a washer/dryer for a friend,
Check the pic's:
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12-28-2007, 04:36 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #7143
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Ozz, didn't realize that half the weight of the washer I helped you load yesterday was cement. You live and you learn. It was good to meet you and talk to you briefly on Thursday. Love to hear about your projects, keep up the good work!!
Rob
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12-28-2007, 04:52 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Kingsville
Posts: 473
M.O.C. #6588
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Ozz, was that the bottom of the unit? If not, what do you think the intended purpose was? Bob
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12-28-2007, 05:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Hey Rob! Great to meet you two as well. It is really filling up over there at the KOA, they are coming in here fast as well. Cement in a washer-dryer, go figure.
Bob, Top of the unit. I think it is to dampen the balance vibration on spin. I used to put shot bags on materials I was Milling and machining, to stop tool chatter, same principal with the mass, I guess.
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12-28-2007, 06:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: King George
Posts: 688
M.O.C. #345
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Thanks Ozz
I am glad I have 22.5 inch dualies under it to support it now. We towed the same model (only older) for years in the Montanas. I guess it kept the Montanas on the road and didn't sway. Have a great year. Ken
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12-28-2007, 06:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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I remember throwing an olive green Maytag washer over the edge of an apartment balcony in 1976 (didn't want to carry it down the stairs). When we collected the pieces to put in the truck for th dump, that's when I first noticed the use of concrete blocks as part of the laundering technology.
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12-28-2007, 12:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Merlin
Posts: 668
M.O.C. #7368
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It makes perfectly good sense if you think about it. Before the washing machine we would beat our cloths on a rock. The washing machine industry has gone back to basics. Use the concrete block to beat the cloths
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12-28-2007, 01:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Pretty good Bob!
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12-29-2007, 04:26 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Speaking of concrete-- does anyone know if the showers in the Montes have concrete under them to keep the floor of the shower from bottoming out? They use concrete in the stick houses to level and keep the floors in the shower stalls even and from giving. Just another question from someone who doesn't know! LOL Really, I may have to replace my shower stall this spring and just thought of this when I read OZZ's thread!!
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12-30-2007, 05:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location:
Posts: 2,232
M.O.C. #2975
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The block in the washers/dryers are for weight distribution they need someway.
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12-31-2007, 01:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Rondo, haven't had one out, but I doubt it, probably a plastic base.
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12-31-2007, 01:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Rondo, Ozz,
Nothing under ours in the 3400RL but air and the floor. Of course it is a garden tub, so it may be different?? Have been under it from top and bottom trying to find the daggone leak that neither I nor the dealer can find!!
Bingo
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12-31-2007, 02:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 578
M.O.C. #718
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Ours has a styrofoam block and not too level it holds water in the center need to find a way to slant it without taking it all apart.
Bob
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12-31-2007, 02:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Eastern
Posts: 1,155
M.O.C. #7270
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I had to repair the drain in mine. They are set on styrofoam in my 06 3650 also had a gap around the drain. I sprayed a little great stuff in the hole to stiffen around the drain in helped. bobby
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01-01-2008, 02:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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After reading other posts, I know remember that there is a styrofoam block that supports the drain. It does not directly support the garden tub floor other than residual support. Hope I didn't confuse the issue, but other inputs and corrections are what makes this forum great!!
Bingo
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01-01-2008, 03:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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One of the first things we did because of information on this forum was to remove those panels and fill up those huge holes that go through the floor (06 3400) with that foam insulation. Came up with more of that hard Styrofoam that is allegedly supporting and tub and drain(also installed a real drain and seal) and put in more support under the tub.We are not heavy weights ??? but the tub is not exactly the strongest material.The tub is not level but I give up on that. We have not had a leak under the tub and have not had a raccoon or other large critter crawl up through the hole under the tub.We have also not crashed through the bottom of the tub.. That has happened. Living in a RV is a continual adventure.
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