Forum: Navigation
08-12-2024, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,623
Hi there. I was a 12 year full timer hauling 38...
Hi there. I was a 12 year full timer hauling 38 ft. 2013 Montana with 2011 Super Duty from Alberta to Arizona ( Meridian RV in Apache Junction ) Just a caution. note : you will not be able to go to...
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Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal
11-14-2019, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,711
Hi Tazman51: We were fulltimers from Alberta,...
Hi Tazman51: We were fulltimers from Alberta, Canada,for the last 14 years. We have visited friends in Texas 3 times. The RV parks that we enjoyed most were Alamo Fiesta RV, just north west of San...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-28-2019, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 935
Hi All:
It is with regret that after 14...
Hi All:
It is with regret that after 14 years we leave the full time RVing lifestyle. Starting with SOB in 2005 and upgrading to a 2013 Montana 3800 RE We have had no end of fun and friendship...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
07-05-2019, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 29,914
Hi everyone:
We haul our Montana 2013 3800RE...
Hi everyone:
We haul our Montana 2013 3800RE with a 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty, SRW with the 6.7 engine. Temperatures rarely exceed 215 and transmission is usually 15 degrees lower.Average temp about...
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Forum: Polls
07-05-2019, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 21,945
Hey All:
My wife and I started full time...
Hey All:
My wife and I started full time RVing in 2005. We retired when I was 55. Started with SOB and came to our senses in 2012 with a Montana 3800RE. Most winters in Arizona, summers in...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
03-06-2019, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,431
Tying down furniture
Hey all:
We have been full timers since 2005, 7 years with SOB and now 6 years with our Montana 3800 RE. We are on the road for 2 months each year. We have never tied down our chairs and we have...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
01-28-2019, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,859
Hi Guys: Full timing for 13 years with several...
Hi Guys: Full timing for 13 years with several year staying in British Columbia where the temp. was below 0 F for several days at a time. We use an electric space heater with a thermostat set at...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
01-24-2019, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,853
Auto leveling
Hydraulic for us. 14 years full timing, 2 different rigs.
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Forum: Repairs & Service
12-19-2018, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,851
Winter travel I Arizona
Hi Last2Die:
We are full timers for the last 14 years , 11 of them to Mesa for the winter. Many new RVers make the mistake of thinking it will be warm around the Grand Canyon during the winter...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
09-22-2018, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,398
Hi Guys:
For the past 13 years of full...
Hi Guys:
For the past 13 years of full timing we have used the Vaterra Flush King. Attaches easily to sewer outlet, allows you to see what you are dumping and secures liquid in sewer pipe even if...
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Forum: Polls
08-22-2018, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 58,095
Hey guys:
Just entered 14th year full timing....
Hey guys:
Just entered 14th year full timing. Had washer/dryer combo in SOB but removed after using only 5 times in first year. Now have a 2013 Montana 3800RE. Plumbed properly but we would rather...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
07-10-2018, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,070
Hi All:
We had a Titan tank installed on our...
Hi All:
We had a Titan tank installed on our first 2005 F350 because we got tired of stopping for fuel. When we got our 2011 F350 the first thing we did was install a Titan fuel tank. Would not be...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
06-30-2018, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,531
Hey Guys:
Note to jamesf...Check all the...
Hey Guys:
Note to jamesf...Check all the breakers as they may not be accurately labeled. Mine were totally inaccurately listed.. Do this now as a project and you will not regret it. Happy trails....
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-23-2018, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,666
Blinds refitting
Hi Everyone:
The best way to learn how to rethread the blinds is to attend a Montana rally. There is always a hands on demonstration from RVers in the know.
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
04-01-2018, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,475
F350 Diesel Bully Dog tuner
Hi All:
I have a 2011 F350 Diesel pulling a Montana 3800RE. Last fall, before our haul from Canada to AZ, my FORD dealer suggested and installed a Bully Dog tuner.
Nice extra power which I really...
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Forum: The Medic
04-01-2018, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,362
Medipac Travel Insurance
Hi All:
Just a note especially to our Canadian Snowbirds, of which we are.
We have Medipac Travel Emergency Medical Insurance endorsed by CSA.
What a life saver ! On Dec 19 after 4 days in...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
11-04-2017, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,145
Hi All:
Thank you my friends on the Montana...
Hi All:
Thank you my friends on the Montana Forum. Got my answer. Problem solved.
Usually many problems have an easy solution. Mine was to replace the in-line 50 Amp breaker located behind the...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
10-31-2017, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,145
12 volt system not working
Hi All:
The 12 volt system in my 2013 Montana RE 3800 does not work when not plugged in to shore power. I have a RVI Progressive PD 4590 Power control centre. I have 2 new 6v deep cycle batteries (...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-10-2017, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,437
New batteries ?
Hi Builder Bob: I am golfer Dave from Alberta. I have a 2013 Montana 3800RE new in 2012. Original Interstate 6 volt batteries. Batteries down in charge. Question ? How long do batteries last. We are...
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Forum: Repairs & Service
02-11-2017, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 13,461
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-01-2016, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,634
Air circulation
Hi All: We have a 2013 Montana 3800RE. We have a problem with air flow from between the stairs up to the bedroom. It is very chilly. The rig is winterized by Keystone at the factory.
I plan to...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing
09-04-2016, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,448
Just my point of view. We had a 2005 F350 with...
Just my point of view. We had a 2005 F350 with the 6.0. You name the problem, we had it. $ 8,000 one year for 4 injectors and other problems.
Always worrying about overheating. 3 EGR and cooler...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-14-2016, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,162
We have a 2013 Montana 3800RE ordered new. As...
We have a 2013 Montana 3800RE ordered new. As part of purchase price we had THE DEALER install 2 deep cycle 6V batteries. This was a listed option when we ordered the rig. Our SOB also had 2...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
02-11-2016, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,768
Hey Guys: Just some thoughts on topic.
We have...
Hey Guys: Just some thoughts on topic.
We have been FT coming 11 years so have seen some excitement.
First, in MHO, put propane switch on one side until you see red in the indicator. Then replace...
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Forum: Insurance
02-11-2016, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,355
Hi Guys:
We have our 2012 3800 RE purchased...
Hi Guys:
We have our 2012 3800 RE purchased new. Put 7 year after market extended warranty on it at cost of $ 1,500. First year AFTER manufacture warranty expired we replaced the Norcold fridge...
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