Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > Search Forums
Click Here to Login

Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.05 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: DutchmenSport
Forum: Maintenance Today, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By DutchmenSport
Considering you've used a cover in the past, then...

Considering you've used a cover in the past, then you already know about the pro's and con's of a cover. If your Montana is longer, the cover will be bigger, heavier, and more bulky. If the current...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping Today, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By DutchmenSport
During cold weather, we run ours 24x7, non stop....

During cold weather, we run ours 24x7, non stop. It does cycle to hold the temperature steady. It is a great heat source. We have a ceramic heater at the other end of the camper. Between the 2, it...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal Today, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By DutchmenSport
Day 3, went to LaMars, Iowa to Fedders Marine and...

Day 3, went to LaMars, Iowa to Fedders Marine and RV dealership and picked up a new gear box for that broken slide motor (cable). I will not be fixing the slide while in Nebraska. I'll wait till we...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By DutchmenSport
Day 2: Successful! Left Eldridge, Iowa...

Day 2: Successful!

Left Eldridge, Iowa (Scott County) in good time, early!!! Made it to Scenic Park Campground in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Got here just just in time to unhitch, plug in power,...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 09-21-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By DutchmenSport
First leg of the journey complete. We left...

First leg of the journey complete. We left Anderson Indiana about 8:30 am and hit I-74 at Crawfordsville, Indiana. Stayed on I-74 all the way across Illinois to Davenport, Iowa.

We are spending...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 09-20-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By DutchmenSport
Back to Louisiana!

Leaving Saturday morning, Sept 21 and heading to Scott County Park
18850 270th St, Eldridge, IA

Yep, leaving Indiana and heading to St. Francisville, Louisiana to do another camp host (tour...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-19-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,711
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 09-19-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
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 09-19-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
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 09-19-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 101
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 09-18-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
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: 6
Views: 554
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: 12
Views: 964
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: 12
Views: 964
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: 702
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: 388
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: 853
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: 4,153
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: 669
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: 17,523
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: 12
Views: 1,603
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: 273
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: 1,161
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: 1,385
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: 4
Views: 743
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...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.