Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
06-12-2022, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,362
tpms
I notice that nobody ever seems to mention the Pressure Pro system. We bought ours back in 2008, have transferred it between 4 new fivers, and am still using it to this day. Did replace the sensors...
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Forum: On the Road Again
06-02-2022, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,702
Pump your own
As a native Oregonian, yes the attendant pumps your gas for you. The law was invoked decades (centuries) ago by the state fire marshal. It was considered dangerous to allow the untrained to pump...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
05-08-2022, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,973
melted dining table
One other item of note that I've discovered (the hard way) whether food comes (is heated) from the oven, stovetop, or the microwave, can cause that area of the plate where the food is sitting to...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
11-28-2021, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 18,628
Furniture
La-Z-Boy all the way. Removed the couch and the recliners. Bought a La-Z-Boy "entertainment" seating setup, and two "wall hugging" recliners. Worked out great, and super comfortable. The La-Z-Boy...
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Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping
11-07-2021, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,986
vent fans
As has been mentioned, you MUST have a source of "makeup" outside air for the vent fans to work right. We have the same problem, with cold air coming out of the furnace vent. Simple solution, while...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-17-2021, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,101
Battery switch
On our 3810, the tank heaters, propane detector, and the landing gear/slide out hydraulics all are wired before the cutoff switch. Only thing the cutoff switch would do is kill all the lights, water...
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Forum: The Campsite
09-01-2021, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 10,070
Flag flying
First, any campground that tries to tell me what flag I can and can not fly, can......! As my signature says, I am a veteran and fought for our freedom, such as it is. While I can agree about some...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
08-31-2021, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,709
We have the 22 foot Flag Pole buddy pole. I...
We have the 22 foot Flag Pole buddy pole. I mounted the brackets to the flange on the door side slide out (yes, permanently bolted to it) bottom and top of flange. Doesn't interfere with slide out...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
08-29-2021, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,086
Adventure with CB
Red 1: Power from trailer cord & plug/tow vehicle power (battery charging while on road).
Red 2: Power to Lippert level up controller on side of RV.
Purple is the slides, or rather to the...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
08-29-2021, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,086
Adventure with POS circuit breaker!
Once a year, we do a "dry camp" event (military living hisory) at Fort Stevens state park in Oregon with our group. Take our 5'er with us. Used the generator (Yamaha 2400) most of the time. Last...
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
08-22-2021, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 17,040
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
08-22-2021, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 17,040
what kind of tires
Hi Lisa. We have almost the same 5'er as you do, except ours is a 3810 (RV fridge), and it's a 2017 year model. We have the Sailuns on ours, which are the 14 ply ones, same as yours. Ours are the...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
08-05-2021, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,745
I go by what the computer says. Basically I...
I go by what the computer says. Basically I never get the mileage, it's the time. My Duramax says "when the computer says so" or once a year, whichever comes first. As far as what oil, I've never...
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
08-05-2021, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,260
tpms
We've had Pressure Pro since 2008. Replaced the sensors when we got the new 5er, in 2017. They were still working fine, just figured it was time. Haven't had any problems. You don't see many...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
07-18-2021, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,480
Well, OK. In watching the video, I took note...
Well, OK. In watching the video, I took note that he did NOT say that the combination of the two 50 amp circuits equaled 100 amps, which they do not. But, his analogy of the wattage is somewhat...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
07-18-2021, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,480
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
07-18-2021, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,480
amps/watts
[QUOTE=kowbra;1226896]Basic (really basic) tutorial...
Volts x Amps (amperage) = Watts
50 amp RV circuits are actually 50 amps @ 240 volts, split into dual 50 amp x 120 volt legs. So, the...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
06-20-2021, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,918
satellite wiring
Hi Half Fast Rusty. We have the same model as you, the 3810 (2017 model). We have the Dish tailgater pro with a Wally. I took the time and effort to trace out ALL the cable wiring in the trailer. ...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
06-09-2021, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,335
old diesel
Well........yes. IF he really wants to use it in his rig, I would add a can of Seafoam (or Stanadyne), and also a can of a good "algae" killer for diesel fuel. I'm an old school diesel mechanic,...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
06-09-2021, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,335
old diesel
As some have said, give it to a farmer or trucker or someone who has an older diesel with the mechanical style pump. Those are very forgiving. Fuel is too expensive to just "dump" it or waste it. ...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-12-2021, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,464
sanitizing water tank
We sanitize the fresh tank once a year, at the beginning of the season. My ratio is to put one cup of bleach (non-scented, non-foaming) into the hose I'm filling the tank with from the house supply....
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
04-15-2021, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,789
motor oil
In a way, I'm kind of surprised nobody has mentioned using Chevron Delo 400, 15-40. I've been using it for many years. Made a believer out of me when I had a 1984 Toyota turbo diesel pickup. Had...
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
01-31-2021, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,458
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
12-02-2020, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,959
fire extinquisher
When I was chief engineer of a high rise, I had to take care of all the fire systems, including the extinguishers. Went to class to be trained on them. Basically, you should check them once a month...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-04-2020, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,750
Hot air source.......
Regarding the OP's hot air from vents under steps, on our 3810, we've found that if either the main area vent fan is on, or the bathroom vent is on, WITHOUT any other windows open, there will be...
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