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08-24-2006, 03:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Tried to get through a small space
Well, I did it. I tried to get our Montana through an alley in Oak Park, IL that was a little too narrow in the entry way. Scraped the curb side of the rig pretty bad. Need a new door and frame, hot water heater, safety handle, storage door, and lots of fiberglass work. Also needed new decals.
Mora: Make sure the space you're going into is big enough to get through.
National Interstate handled the claim which amounted to about $3500. My diminishing deductible was down to $277 so it didn't cost too much out of pocket. However, premiums will increase about $160/year for next three years.
I called Team Montana in Customer Service and talked to Art to find out who they would recommend to fix the rig. Without hesitation, Art said, "Call D&T RV Repair in Goshen, IN." I did and they set me up with an appointment for the first day I could get to Goshen. What a magnificent job Tom and his crew at D&T did on our rig. It only took them a day and a half and we were allowed to stay in our rig at night. If you ever need repairs (and I hope you don't) we, Marge and I, heartily recommend D&T RV Repair in Goshen, IN.
Orv & Marge
Orv & Marge Schinke
2000 Montana 3555RL towed with '95 F-250 Diesel w/Banks Power Pack, TransCommand Module, Banks Exhaust Brake and Smart Lock Module, rear air bags, Trailer Saver Air Ride Hitch. Full-time, members of the Escapees RV Club. Summers in the midwest and winters in the southwest.
"Drive defensively. Be careful and be courteous."
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08-24-2006, 04:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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That was almost an excuse to upgrade to a new 2007, wasn't it, Orv???
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08-24-2006, 05:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,568
M.O.C. #4890
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Sorry to hear of your mishap, Orv. Main thing no one got hurt and I admire your great attitude about this incident. Take care and best of luck in the future.
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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08-24-2006, 05:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Orv
I'm sorry for your mishap but glad it got fixed. I was feeling really bad about our little mishap and it is so minor compared to your. We have a scratch on the Monty and lost the corner of the garage tile roof. Both can be fixed easily. Ed only has a couple of inches on each side to put Monty in his spot.
Happy trails.........................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed
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08-25-2006, 12:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Soory about the accident but I am glad to hear everything worked out so well for you. I just hope I never have to call D&T RV Repair.
Glenn
Montana Owners Home Page
RV Related Links
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08-25-2006, 02:44 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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Orv,
I know how sick you guys were about the accident, but the important thing is that you weren't hurt, and it was fixable. We will all learn from the incident.
Take care, Ozz
'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock
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08-25-2006, 03:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 1,574
M.O.C. #1358
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...my stomach gets tied into knots just reading about it...
I'm glad the spirits are high and repairs are getting handled.
327RKS
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08-25-2006, 03:27 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: South Sterling
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #1191
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Oh my! I feel bad for you. We did nearly the same thing on our first test run with the Monty a couple years ago. Cut a corner too sharp. New door, new frame.
Ross&Lois 2003 GMC 2500HD 2004 2955LR
16K Slider Hitch and Trail-Air Pin Box
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08-25-2006, 03:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 2,725
M.O.C. #59
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Sorry about the problem Orv but thanks for the info.
On one of my first trips, we were in the hills of West Virginia and I took a turn to sharp and nudged a tree. I was fortunate in that all I got was some tree bark and damaged pride. The bark came off ok.
Tom and Betty
1997 F250 PSD/AutoTranny
DIY Exaust Brake w/TC lockup
AutoMeter Tranny/EGT Gage
Translife Tranny Cooler
Superchips Towsafe
16K Draw-tite Slider
2000 Montana 2850RK
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08-25-2006, 10:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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Orv,
So sorry to hear about your little mishap. I am sure glad nobody was hurt and your coach was able to be repaired.
2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL
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08-25-2006, 11:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,502
M.O.C. #3142
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Happy to hear you had everything fixed and to your satisfaction!
2005 2955RL Montana
2002 Chevy 2500HD 8.1 Ext Cab 4x4
Bob and Kathy
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08-25-2006, 03:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by dsprik
That was almost an excuse to upgrade to a new 2007, wasn't it, Orv???
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Yes, it would have been an excuse Dave, but the available money isn't there. Also, although the 2007's are nice, we haven't found another rig anywhere, any manufacturer that measures up to what we have. My wife is a graphic artist and this rig has a HUGE computer desk with plenty of space above in cabinets and below in cabinets for her "stuff." Plus we have upgraded the axles to 7,000 lb Mor-Ryde Individual Suspension; have four 125-watt solar panels installed, as well as done a lot of other things that make the rig more livable like adding a 4-shelf bookcase in the empty spot between where the large slideout comes in and the reefer wall.
Marge is preparing "before and after" pictures that I'll add to this topic probably tomorrow
Orv
Orv & Marge Schinke
2000 Montana 3555RL towed with '95 F-250 Diesel w/Banks Power Pack, TransCommand Module, Banks Exhaust Brake and Smart Lock Module, rear air bags, Trailer Saver Air Ride Hitch. Full-time, members of the Escapees RV Club. Summers in the midwest and winters in the southwest.
"Drive defensively. Be careful and be courteous."
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08-26-2006, 09:23 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 110
M.O.C. #5960
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Ouch!
It is so painful to see your 5w get a ding small or large. I am glad it came out ok and the work was done to your satisfaction. Thanks for sharing.
-Dick
2006.5 Montana 3400RL
(Ma Bella 2 'cuz Mary is Ma Bella 1)
2002 Silverado 2500 LT CC SB 4x4 DMax/Allyson Prodigy Controller
Reese Signature Hitch
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08-26-2006, 09:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Caldwell
Posts: 825
M.O.C. #4855
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Orv, sorry about the owie. Just thankful that the two of you are OK.
Thank God it was repairable and you wre aboe to rest in it at night.
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Rick and Phyllis Trent,
2004 Chevrolet 2500HD/Duramax/Allison,exhaust brake.
2004 Monty 3280RL/slide toppers,sleep comfort bed. Full Timers since January 2006!
Gizmo the dog who thinks he's a Great Dane
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08-26-2006, 02:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Just thought I'd update everyone with a picture of the before and after.
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08-26-2006, 03:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 1,338
M.O.C. #4624
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Orv,
Sorry to hear of your mishap but the after pictures just look GREAT! I'm glad things worked out ok for you.
mac
1999 Silverado LS Extended Cab, Prodigy Brake Controller
2006 2955RL
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08-26-2006, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Great fix even to the decals on the door! And a newer type assist handle.
Happy trails............................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed
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08-26-2006, 05:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: St. John
Posts: 591
M.O.C. #800
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Orv; I have a kind of a dumb question: Aren't your mirrors wider than your trailer. My mirrors would hit the wall before the trailer. Glad it was fixed to your satisfaction, though.
'05 Dodge 2500 SLT Quad-cab Cummins. Auto 4X2 LB 3.73. 15K Reese. '06 Montana 3000RK.
I bought a Cummins engine, it just came wrapped in a Dodge.
Seen on a tombstone in Tombstone, AZ "Here lies Lester Moore: 4 slugs from a .44: No Les no more."
Our '06 3000RK. Length: 36' 2". (Nose cap to ladder.) OAL 52'. Dry weight (2 filled gas bottles.)10340. Pin weight: 2240
Truck GCWR: 20000; Unit as pictured: 17820.
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08-27-2006, 01:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Bob Pasternak
Orv; I have a kind of a dumb question: Aren't your mirrors wider than your trailer. My mirrors would hit the wall before the trailer. Glad it was fixed to your satisfaction, though.
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Bob, no question is dumb. It's how we all learn, by asking those questions that probably more than half the rest of the people would like to ask. You just got there first.
The problem was caused by a pole with a huge SBC telephone box hanging off it that somebody had hit and swung it into the alley. That's what I hit. My mirrors are the Ford "Swing Away" mirrors on which I have the stick-on mirrors attached to the corners that allow me to see directly into my blind spots. There was plenty of room for the truck to get through and, if I had been watching my right side closer I would have seen the box hanging down. As it was, I was just a little careless. Lesson learned. There's an old saying, "We get too soon old and too late smart." But I'm one of those guys that maintains that "you can teach an old dog new tricks." You can bet your last dollar that I'll be more alert from now on.
I think we all get a little complacent as we travel, especially those of us who are on the road continuously. We take a lot of things for granted instead of practicing real safety all the time.
Thank everyone for their consoling words and concern.
Orv ? Marge
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