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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-07-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,159
Posted By davemitchell59
Measure. Then go buy your favorite residential...

Measure. Then go buy your favorite residential mattress. The only thing to worry about is the height/thickness if it is supposed to fit in under a cabinet or closet during travel. Also consider...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-24-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,281
Posted By davemitchell59
Personal choice based on intended use as far as...

Personal choice based on intended use as far as I'm concerned.

We aren't boondockers and opted for the residential fridge for that reason. I had an RV fridge in a trailer 20 years ago that worked...
Forum: On the Road Again 01-29-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,738
Posted By davemitchell59
As others have said, get as much as you can set...

As others have said, get as much as you can set up electronically with regard to bills and other expenses.

As for other mail, I think it depends on the nature of your trip. If you're going to be...
Forum: Insurance 12-20-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,323
Posted By davemitchell59
Read the Exclusions/Inclusions section. Many...

Read the Exclusions/Inclusions section. Many plans exclude some of the more common issues such as axles, appliances, etc.

Personally, I don't like them. They're priced to make the seller money....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-20-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,104
Posted By davemitchell59
We had some similar problems with our Q25 for...

We had some similar problems with our Q25 for awhile in the beginning. I'm not sure if it was grease or some breaking in period, but we haven't had a problem for over a year now. We do put some...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussions 12-09-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,637
Posted By davemitchell59
I'd be surprised if you have any trouble. My...

I'd be surprised if you have any trouble. My biggest concern would be with your January reservation. If they're willing to let you in, find parks along your route that are open and accepting out of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-25-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,216
Posted By davemitchell59
I've read on other threads that vinegar and...

I've read on other threads that vinegar and baking soda will "clean" the soap scum and gunk from it.

I've also used the "cupped hand" approach as a plunger to improve the drainage.
Forum: Long Timers 11-15-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,752
Posted By davemitchell59
If you have a down payment over 20% you may get a...

If you have a down payment over 20% you may get a better rate going with a conventional mortgage rather than a VA mortgage. Compare your initiation fees and projected closing costs for both, but the...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 10-19-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,086
Posted By davemitchell59
Put Toyo HD tires on our GMC DRW Duramax before...

Put Toyo HD tires on our GMC DRW Duramax before our summer travels. 12000 miles of quiet uneventful miles later, no issues to report.

Our tire guy recommended them over the Michelins and puts a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-16-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,016
Posted By davemitchell59
I was working on that approach too, but she...

I was working on that approach too, but she didn't bite.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-09-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,367
Posted By davemitchell59
We load them up. No issues ever.

We load them up. No issues ever.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-09-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,003
Posted By davemitchell59
We've been traveling for six weeks hitting many...

We've been traveling for six weeks hitting many National Parks in the Rockies. We didn'thit Yellowstone though. The biggest thing I would recommend is to continually monitor the Yellowstone park...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-21-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,902
Posted By davemitchell59
I went through a similar endeavor 18 months ago....

I went through a similar endeavor 18 months ago. The reality of it is that every situation is a little different. I opted for the middle. Kicked it up when we got the trailer. Put it back down to the...
Forum: Maintenance 04-29-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,442
Posted By davemitchell59
Yep … what Bob said.

Yep … what Bob said.
Forum: On the Road Again 03-04-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,647
Posted By davemitchell59
I agree with a previous post that most newer...

I agree with a previous post that most newer stations have canopies above 14', so that isn't typically a worry. It's the navigation in/out that can get tricky.

I've used the satellite view on...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-27-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,455
Posted By davemitchell59
Looks great. We're looking at options to do...

Looks great. We're looking at options to do something similar.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-15-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,093
Posted By davemitchell59
Ditto for me too. Last winter I did the...

Ditto for me too. Last winter I did the open/close depending on which tank I wanted to use. This year, after reading similar posts here and on Facebook, I opted to try out the auto switch. It...
Forum: Polls 12-22-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,187
Posted By davemitchell59
As others have said, it all depends on your...

As others have said, it all depends on your State. I checked with MS when we bought last year. While they require Class A for our GCWR, RVs are exempt. So, we kept our Class C licenses and we both...
Forum: Maintenance 12-18-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,832
Posted By davemitchell59
I used aluminum strapping behind the screws. ...

I used aluminum strapping behind the screws. That has helped. But the whole assembly still flopped in the wind and I had to keep and eye on the screws and tighten them down from time to time.
...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-28-2019, 06:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,018
Posted By davemitchell59
Our 2017 3731FL is in the shop right now for the...

Our 2017 3731FL is in the shop right now for the same issue. Hoping to hear the diagnosis this week, but all involved assume a bent axle based on inside tire wear on rear axle. We have 7k axles....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-16-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,443
Posted By davemitchell59
Personally, I wouldn't mess with the duct work. ...

Personally, I wouldn't mess with the duct work. It's designed to work as installed and interfering with that can have consequences. And, when the temperature outside supports it, I only...
Forum: Long Timers 10-10-2019, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,643
Posted By davemitchell59
Lots of opinions ... I'll offer mine ......

Lots of opinions ...


I'll offer mine ... Question ... Do you empty and turn off your refrigerator when you leave your house for a few weeks? I'm guessing not.


So ... Power on. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-05-2019, 06:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,552
Posted By davemitchell59
MS Registration

MS issues plates based on weight thresholds. I registered the truck at just over it's gross. The clerk seemed to think it should have included the trailer, but she didn't seem overly confident. I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-26-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,748
Posted By davemitchell59
You must have gotten this from my wife. That's...

You must have gotten this from my wife. That's pretty much her motto. I can't stop laughing though.

As for the original problem ... Sticky traps, exterminator, hot sun all sound like pretty...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 06-19-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,585
Posted By davemitchell59
I did the same. I didn't want to have to mess...

I did the same. I didn't want to have to mess with it if I pulled the battery, so connected down stream. Seems to be working fine.

I do pull the battery or disconnect it when it is going to sit...
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