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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-12-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,712
Posted By mobilrvn
We posted in Nov our problems with the equalizer...

We posted in Nov our problems with the equalizer brackets on both side tearing from the frame, so don't think it is an isolated problem. We are within wts. etc.

If a 5W is supposed to be used...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-07-2008, 06:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,620
Posted By mobilrvn
Ouch! Sorry for your loss. Falling trees and...

Ouch! Sorry for your loss. Falling trees and RVs don't mix.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-04-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,182
Posted By mobilrvn
Still yes and no. Think it is some type of gas...

Still yes and no. Think it is some type of gas supply problem as suggested, but found no kinks and the problem occurred right after switching to a full tank. Will check the limit switch next. ...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-03-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,182
Posted By mobilrvn
Furnace problem

Our furnace is cranky. Last night it went down to 17 and the furnace would not light off. Fan worked OK. Tried it a dozen times. Luckily we have an electric blanket and two dogs. This am went...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-02-2008, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,610
Posted By mobilrvn
Shelves and drawers should be designed (and...

Shelves and drawers should be designed (and engineered) to be strong enough for their purpose. We have had to rebuild all but one of our drawers and three of our cupboards. Most of us put books in...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 12-26-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,279
Posted By mobilrvn
You will have adventures and misadventures. ...

You will have adventures and misadventures. Enjoy them both. Keep a good sense of humor, you'll need it every once in a while. Take time to talk to everyone--you'll meet some wonderful and great...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-23-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By mobilrvn
We had ours replaced at the factory and they did...

We had ours replaced at the factory and they did a very poor job. It wasn't finished until late--several days after they had completely the rest of the work on the 5W. We were in a hurry, it was...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-23-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,039
Posted By mobilrvn
Based on personal experience with Keystone, get...

Based on personal experience with Keystone, get everything in writing! We had extensive work done at the factory and we requested an additional 90 day warranty on repaired items. Of course we had...
Forum: Repairs & Service 12-23-2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By mobilrvn
After three days of working on it, CW replaced...

After three days of working on it, CW replaced the cross beam and pinbox and installed more gussets. Saw the old cross beam and about threw up. The beam was cracked about 80% across the beam. So...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 12-22-2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,928
Posted By mobilrvn
Less is MORE! One effort we made has helped us...

Less is MORE! One effort we made has helped us to lighten up a lot. Usually we go to Mexico in the winter and get rid of lots of "stuff" there. DW said, " let's get rid of the clothes we don't...
Forum: Repairs & Service 12-18-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By mobilrvn
Parts finally here today--hope they are the right...

Parts finally here today--hope they are the right ones, not like last time. They ordered a new hitchpin box and a new cross beam member. Tomorror they start the repairs. Hope they get it done in a...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 12-17-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,531
Posted By mobilrvn
What Glenn & Lorraine said. We have a sign that...

What Glenn & Lorraine said. We have a sign that we got in Victoria BC that we hang on our hitch which says, "When we come to a fork in the road, we take it."
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 12-15-2007, 06:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,928
Posted By mobilrvn
An observation

This fulltiming forum used to get a lot of input and not only from fulltimers. Seems like some of the info that used to go here is now in "the around the campfire" section. Notice this trend on...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 12-14-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,932
Posted By mobilrvn
Guess the problem lies in definitions. We are...

Guess the problem lies in definitions. We are fulltimers--24/7/365 in the 5W. It is our residence by most definitions and the warranty excludes residential use. Yes, we recreate in it all the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-11-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
Posted By mobilrvn
We had a similar problem and it turned out to be...

We had a similar problem and it turned out to be a bad spring. Replaced them all with heavier duty springs. Most OTR trailer repair places can check to see if it is an axle or spring problem.
Forum: Repairs & Service 12-11-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By mobilrvn
From the limited research I was able to do, there...

From the limited research I was able to do, there were a couple of '05s with problems, but the bulk of the failures were 2000-04 with more '04s suffering problems.

Finally, we were told today that...
Forum: Repairs & Service 12-11-2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,213
Posted By mobilrvn
Interesting how many times this issue has been...

Interesting how many times this issue has been cussed and discussed. There was another thread wondering if anyone from Montana reads the forum. Since Apollos are still being installed as OEM, then...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-11-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 28,406
Posted By mobilrvn
The correct answer is a "V Box". We love the V...

The correct answer is a "V Box". We love the V Box. It is diamond plated and is a lockable tool box. Very sturdy, this is the second truck it has been on. Figured if I wasted all the time it took...
Forum: Repairs & Service 12-08-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,213
Posted By mobilrvn
We replaced ours when it died with a GE...

We replaced ours when it died with a GE JES1290ML01. It does everything the Apollo junker does plus it has a grill feature. It was very inexpensive to boot. Did put a muffin fan in with a on/off...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-08-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,463
Posted By mobilrvn
Had a Banks on our old truck and the Smart-Loc...

Had a Banks on our old truck and the Smart-Loc wasn't smart and it destroyed the tranny. With the new truck, we don't need an exhaust brake. Can't recommend a Banks for sure.
Forum: Repairs & Service 12-06-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By mobilrvn
Made it from NOLA to here OK, but was worried all...

Made it from NOLA to here OK, but was worried all the time that the Montana would come apart especially on parts of I-10. Did drive slow and got 12.7 mpg! Went to CW to have them verify that the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-05-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By mobilrvn
Landing gear motor

The Montana curse strikes us again. Got hitched up and discovered that the curbside leg wouldn't move. The bolt in the connecting rod had broken again. Fixed it, but it didn't move right. ...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 12-05-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By mobilrvn
Snowbirding in New Orleans?

Just returning from our favorite city, New Orleans. We had this thought and would like your comments and input. Briefly, the City will have land than will be unuseable for building because of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-05-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,157
Posted By mobilrvn
With our Montana it is more like an alligator!

With our Montana it is more like an alligator!
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-22-2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By mobilrvn
Turned out to be a fan I installed. A wire came...

Turned out to be a fan I installed. A wire came disconnected and was touching the convection oven. Thought that was where I would find the problem, but again appreciate the advice.
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