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Forum: New Member Introductions Yesterday, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 229
Posted By RMcNeal
Just to ensure yourself, you might see if the...

Just to ensure yourself, you might see if the dealer will allow you to take the rig to a cat scale and weigh each axle. That way you have hard numbers to verify your math with.
Forum: New Member Introductions Yesterday, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 229
Posted By RMcNeal
Just my opinion, so take with a grain of salt... ...

Just my opinion, so take with a grain of salt...
Your max payload is 3321 from above. The trailer pin weight is 2975 (seems low but). That leaves you 346 lbs for fuel, passengers and anything else...
Forum: New Member Introductions Yesterday, 05:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 229
Posted By RMcNeal
Like Jeff said, ignore what the "total weight"...

Like Jeff said, ignore what the "total weight" you can tow rating is. That's always going to be higher than is really possible given the truck's payload capacity. Look on the door pillar for the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-17-2024, 04:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 268
Posted By RMcNeal
A quick check I learned with our old TT was to...

A quick check I learned with our old TT was to put my back against the wall and extend my arm or leg. If it fits, I should be good. Of course, compare those lengths while the slides are out first so...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 09-15-2024, 04:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,259
Posted By RMcNeal
Always been an early riser. I like to have coffee...

Always been an early riser. I like to have coffee before I start work around 7:00 AM. Sometimes that's the only way to get any peace and quiet as I'm the only one up. :thumbsup:
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 09-14-2024, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,259
Posted By RMcNeal
When I get black streaks on the sides of the...

When I get black streaks on the sides of the slides, I found that original WD-40 will remove them very easily. Just spray WD-40 on a rag and wipe off the black streaks that appear on the slides from...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-12-2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By RMcNeal
Mine has 5 slides and were not labelled when we...

Mine has 5 slides and were not labelled when we got it.
On mine, I found that #1 was the front bedroom slide, #2 was the hydraulic slides in the middle (both sides together), #3 was the door side...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-11-2024, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By RMcNeal
Mine comes through the coroplast inside the...

Mine comes through the coroplast inside the frame, angled downward above the main outlet. If you cannot find it where Carl and others indicate, look for a small hole where it should exit the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-10-2024, 02:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 713
Posted By RMcNeal
I was thinking the same thing. Been on CPAP for...

I was thinking the same thing. Been on CPAP for over 30 years now. You really don't want the machine above the level of the bed if you use a humidifier. I've nearly drowned several times over the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-08-2024, 04:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By RMcNeal
The door side regulator should be the high...

The door side regulator should be the high pressure one due to the distance it is from the low pressure regulator on the off door side. I think it is a fire safety thing.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-04-2024, 04:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,499
Posted By RMcNeal
My Ford guy says oil change is more about hours...

My Ford guy says oil change is more about hours than miles, so I'd change it. I usually only go 7500 miles between oil changes and fuel filters every other oil change at 15K. I do tow a lot and idle...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-03-2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,038
Posted By RMcNeal
You may try to pull down the divider wall in the...

You may try to pull down the divider wall in the basement and check your shower drain. On mine, there is a HEPVO valve instead of a P Trap. It comes loose from time to time while travelling and will...
Forum: Maintenance 09-02-2024, 04:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,181
Posted By RMcNeal
After having issues with the popping from...

After having issues with the popping from stiction several years ago during winter camping, I added 1 qt. of Maxima Fork Oil from Lippert's recommendation sheet.
I haven't had any return of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-31-2024, 03:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By RMcNeal
My brother in law who hunts with us is a cardiac...

My brother in law who hunts with us is a cardiac nurse. We found out years ago that his "medicine cabinet key" from the cardiac unit at the hospital is a CH751 key that also fits our camper. You'd...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-29-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By RMcNeal
Forgot to mention,wiring is very easy and Micro...

Forgot to mention,wiring is very easy and Micro Air provides excellent instructions. They're support is great too if you need to call them.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-29-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By RMcNeal
I got the model 351 which replaces the Dometic...

I got the model 351 which replaces the Dometic Capacitive Touch thermostat my unit came with. You have to choose based on the thermostat you're replacing so start here......
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-29-2024, 03:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By RMcNeal
I ended up replacing my Dometic thermostats with...

I ended up replacing my Dometic thermostats with the Micro Air ones a few years ago. Best investment I ever made.
According to the techs at Micro Air, the Dometic thermostats sometimes will keep the...
Forum: Maintenance 08-29-2024, 03:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By RMcNeal
I replaced mine with these from Amazon some time...

I replaced mine with these from Amazon some time ago.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BC7J4F7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You may also need the mushroom attic vent caps...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-23-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By RMcNeal
I agree it is attached to the vehicle, but it...

I agree it is attached to the vehicle, but it also appears on the sticker on the driver's side of my rig next to the GVWR sticker and on the entry door frame. YMMV.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-23-2024, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By RMcNeal
Not sure about the older models, but you may also...

Not sure about the older models, but you may also find your VIN on a yellow sticker inside the entry door frame. Mine is on the hinge side and you can see it when the door is wide open. It also gives...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-16-2024, 04:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By RMcNeal
Do you have a residential fridge? If not, there...

Do you have a residential fridge? If not, there may not be an inverter at all. My inverter is on the ceiling of the pass thru compartment on the ODS side and only powers the refrigerator when in...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-13-2024, 04:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By RMcNeal
In that same vein, it could be the cord or...

In that same vein, it could be the cord or connector on the side of the rig. Check voltage on the rig side of your cord for both legs also.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-10-2024, 03:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,508
Posted By RMcNeal
The dimmer switches I installed required the...

The dimmer switches I installed required the switch leg, probably your green and green/white stripe, as well as a ground.
It may be that the dimmer won't function without having a ground. Kinda...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-06-2024, 03:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By RMcNeal
Just a thought but, a clean roof makes it easier...

Just a thought but, a clean roof makes it easier to see where you need to add sealant and where the sealant need to be replaced.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-05-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By RMcNeal
303 makes a protectant/cleaner that works well....

303 makes a protectant/cleaner that works well....
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