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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Today, 04:08 PM
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Posted By twindman
I'm baaack! June started summer trip. First day...

I'm baaack! June started summer trip. First day heading to Flagstaff check engine light comes on. Chevy dealer backed up 2 weeks. We were staying in Flag for 6 nights, so no go there. Autozone...
Forum: Maintenance 10-25-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 887
Posted By twindman
Checking wet bolts

I had wet bolts installed many years ago. I think they are Dexter. Anyway, how do you people tell when the bushings are bad. I don't really want to remove all of them to see and I usually have the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-25-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,436
Posted By twindman
My wife and I are usually the only ones using the...

My wife and I are usually the only ones using the rig. However, often we have company and even overnighters for several days. With a kitchen table for only two, it wouldn't work for me. Also seems...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-24-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By twindman
You can also go south from Albuquerque on I25 and...

You can also go south from Albuquerque on I25 and pick up I10 at Las Cruces and shortly after passing thru El Paso I20 splits off. From comments here (I think) one or both of these roads are very...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-24-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By twindman
I just checked weather history in Santa Rosa, NM....

I just checked weather history in Santa Rosa, NM. One week in January last year it was highs of 40-50 and lows of 8 to 28. Your week the lows were 8-28 and highs 40-50.
Forum: Maintenance 10-21-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By twindman
Next question: How are these things mounted in...

Next question: How are these things mounted in the rig? I have installed them in my house at some point, but a Montana doesn't have 2x4s with 24 inch spacing.....
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-20-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,600
Posted By twindman
Tomandlori, I have no experience with W/Ds. But...

Tomandlori, I have no experience with W/Ds. But several years ago I read comments on here about them. Some of the dryers had no outside ducting, so the temps couldn't get too hot or the rig would...
Forum: Maintenance 10-19-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,630
Posted By twindman
Mike, in the photo, it seems the bracket holding...

Mike, in the photo, it seems the bracket holding the drive gear is bent a little bit, causing the gear and long rack on the slide to be off. Am I correct in this thought, or is the perspective from...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-17-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,197
Posted By twindman
Lynwood - I thought you lived in Western...

Lynwood - I thought you lived in Western Virginia. I assume WV got hit to a lesser degree than W. North Carolina???
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-14-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,296
Posted By twindman
First thing you should do upon purchase is to go...

First thing you should do upon purchase is to go to a empty parking lot or such and practice. I had a 33 ft model and upgraded to 37 ft. It was about a year before I stopped running over curbs when...
Forum: Maintenance 10-14-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By twindman
Ceiling fan replacement 120V

I am pretty sure my fan is 120 V and the blades have broken off. Almost every fan on internet is a 12V. I don't think the house fans will fit - or cover the opening from the old one. Has anyone...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-11-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,003
Posted By twindman
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-10-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,003
Posted By twindman
Cheap lithium batteries

I see Walmart has 100 AH lithium battery for $163 and has BMS. Are these any good?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-09-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By twindman
My rig also has a bent valve handle rod on the...

My rig also has a bent valve handle rod on the sink tank. It is just not lined up in a straight line from the valve thru the frame and out. So when you pull it can bend. I just leave it bent and...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-09-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,476
Posted By twindman
My 2006 Montana had horizontal swing split doors...

My 2006 Montana had horizontal swing split doors in this area. Much better access and no head banging.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-04-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,250
Posted By twindman
My truck had a battery that apparently close to...

My truck had a battery that apparently close to burning. It wouldn't start my truck, but I got a jump and drove about 5 miles to a dealer. They came and told me they couldn't work on it, as it was...
Forum: Maintenance 09-30-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,388
Posted By twindman
I think my problem is what Carl and Susan said. ...

I think my problem is what Carl and Susan said. I tried it a different a day and it worked fine. Then another day the alarm tripped. Guess what. A strong wind blowing directly into the side of...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-29-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,186
Posted By twindman
How does everyone handle airing up in hot temp...

How does everyone handle airing up in hot temp (like Phoenix) and traveling to higher elevations with lower temps? I may air up in 100 or higher temps and travel to areas that are only about 80...
Forum: Maintenance 09-22-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,388
Posted By twindman
Angry Water heater tripping the CO and propane alarm

Heater tries to light then seemed like it stayed on. Within a minute the alarm goes off. I was hoping it was just old but it only happens when I turn on the gas to the heater.
Sooo, what can I look...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 09-21-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,993
Posted By twindman
I will be in Scott county park the 28th! Have...

I will be in Scott county park the 28th! Have stayed several times. Very nice. Only drawback - they have maybe 30-40 sites at Eagle campground but I think only 8-10 are reservable!
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-15-2024, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,288
Posted By twindman
I have a 4 slide Mountaineer. It is also 14 feet...

I have a 4 slide Mountaineer. It is also 14 feet wide including the slide extensions on both sides. I think that may be pretty standard.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-14-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,740
Posted By twindman
Well, you also need a big bank account!:D

Well, you also need a big bank account!:D
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-12-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,967
Posted By twindman
Starlink was pretty good for the money when it...

Starlink was pretty good for the money when it started. I think maybe $100 or 125 a month. they have a monopoly now and will continually jack the price up, I think.

I stayed at a campground in...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-05-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,957
Posted By twindman
Dhuhn, I am a little confused about butyl tape. ...

Dhuhn, I am a little confused about butyl tape. Some places it is listed as putty tape and others just butyl tape. So is it sort of a thin layer of putty like stuff that sticks very well?? Thanks.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-04-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,957
Posted By twindman
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