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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Today, 09:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By DutchmenSport
That video is great! Between the KleenTank video...

That video is great! Between the KleenTank video and this one, wow! I've been doing back-flushing with my gray water tank since my first camper, some 30 years ago, so I guess I had it right all...
Forum: Repairs & Service Today, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By DutchmenSport
Wow! I'm a forum member on iRV2 also, but I had...

Wow! I'm a forum member on iRV2 also, but I had not seen THAT one. I found it quiet interesting. Now, a word about the price. According to the folks that responded about the price, let's just say...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical Today, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 159
Posted By DutchmenSport
As stated, it's 12 volt DC. Touching the bare...

As stated, it's 12 volt DC. Touching the bare wires, one at a time, is no different than touching a battery terminal with your finger. Nothing happens.

You can disconnect the wires by simply...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Today, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 33
Posted By DutchmenSport
What year and model is your Montana. Every...

What year and model is your Montana. Every Montana model is different, and even the same model in the same year can have differences. More information is needed.

But, the CO detector will be...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By DutchmenSport
Water should start flowing right away. If...

Water should start flowing right away.

If no water is running, more than likely the anti-syphon valve for the black tank flush line is either clogged or it was installed backwards. The...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-17-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By DutchmenSport
Check into Visible. Pick up a cheap phone...

Check into Visible. Pick up a cheap phone dedicated for nothing but using it's hot-spot and then pick up a mini-router so you can plug it into the phone. With the mini-router you can connect...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-15-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By DutchmenSport
I bounced this off my wife and she suggested,...

I bounced this off my wife and she suggested, maybe you could rent another RV while the work is being done. However, I don't think that a good idea (personally) because renting RV is very costly....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-15-2024, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By DutchmenSport
Considering your camper is a 2023 model, then...

Considering your camper is a 2023 model, then yes, absolutely let warranty fix the problem. But there-in produces another problem for you, namely, where do you live while the work is being done.
...
Forum: Repairs & Service 09-13-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By DutchmenSport
BEFORE doing anything.... check the fuses. If...

BEFORE doing anything.... check the fuses. If the light are run through your "converter - breaker box" you have a set of 12 volt DC automotive fuses. Check them, by pulling each one out and pushing...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-13-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By DutchmenSport
Those lifts are 12 volt DC. I'd start by going...

Those lifts are 12 volt DC. I'd start by going to the breaker box in your camper. It should have both AC breakers and DC-12 volt automotive fuses in it. Check those 12 volt DC automotive fuses...
Forum: Repairs & Service 09-13-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By DutchmenSport
I had this happen on a previous camper, it...

I had this happen on a previous camper, it finally stopped. I think it was just out-gassing and over time, it finally simply ran out of gas. I would watch it, but not do anything with it. You won't...
Forum: Member News 09-10-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,030
Posted By DutchmenSport
Thanks for sharing your story. I suppose...

Thanks for sharing your story.

I suppose my "bucket list" was a lot smaller than yours, and definitely not as complex. My life long goal was to own a fifth wheel trailer and a decent tow...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-10-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By DutchmenSport
What year and model is your camper. Just off the...

What year and model is your camper. Just off the top, it sounds like yours was pop-riveted on. If so, you'll have to gride each one of the heads off and hope you don't damage the Coloplast.

If...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-10-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,459
Posted By DutchmenSport
I'll add my 2 cents to the mix. Maybe some of...

I'll add my 2 cents to the mix. Maybe some of this is repeat, but here it comes!

First, the slats in the steps are open so you have a good air-return for your furnace.

Now, think about all...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-09-2024, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By DutchmenSport
I think one of the reasons for such a...

I think one of the reasons for such a recommendation is so people will get the bearings done on a regular basis rather than ignoring it, which is tempting to do unless something is pushed in our...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-09-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 228
Posted By DutchmenSport
Even if you are parked stationary, remember to...

Even if you are parked stationary, remember to keep your holding tank valves closed and dump only when your tanks are 3/4 to full. I strongly advise you use the back-flush method between your...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 09-06-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By DutchmenSport
Nope, never heard of this guy before until now,...

Nope, never heard of this guy before until now, and definitely never heard this song before until just now. (Personally.... it's not my style of music). I'm more of a John Denver type of person who...
Forum: Maintenance 09-05-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,320
Posted By DutchmenSport
I'm a "former" pastor. In my "previous life",...

I'm a "former" pastor. In my "previous life", once, I preached a sermon called, "Foxes, Flies, and Fleas." The message text came from the book of Proverbs that says, "The little foxes spoil the...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 09-04-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By DutchmenSport
It sounds like you are not currently using your...

It sounds like you are not currently using your camper. If it's not being used for camping at the moment, get yourself 3 or 4 bug bombs and set them off inside the camper. Turn on the AC fans and...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 09-04-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 840
Posted By DutchmenSport
Considering we are doing much more long term...

Considering we are doing much more long term camping, working as camp hosts, we find ourselves traveling only a few times a year now. This year, we are "home" only twice. But, during that time we...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-04-2024, 05:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,499
Posted By DutchmenSport
I've heard this from my dad and his generation...

I've heard this from my dad and his generation since I was a kid. (I'm almost 70 now) and that entire generation is now gone. But, I still hear his voice in your statement.

I think in times past,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-03-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,499
Posted By DutchmenSport
According to my dealership / service repair...

According to my dealership / service repair center (that I have been using on all my GM vehicles for 50 years now), told me the oil warning is triggered based on the number of times the engine is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-03-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By DutchmenSport
Water intrusion...

No, not in the camper, from the headliner of the truck:

2014 Chevy Diesel Dually, Long-bed, Crew Cab, 3500, Duramax, 6.6 L., one-ton.

It leaks water from the headliner when it rains, but I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-03-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 405
Posted By DutchmenSport
I took some time and looked that Facebook page...

I took some time and looked that Facebook page over and watched a couple of the videos... I will say, there's some crazy stuff on there!
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 09-01-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By DutchmenSport
Appreciate your opinion.

Was parked at a state park in North Carolina for 2 months serving as a camp host. We left yesterday (August 31, Saturday) to return back home in Indiana. When breaking camp, the very last thing I,...
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