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Forum: Repairs & Service 10-03-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,131
Posted By beakyfudd
All conections were tight. I replaced the 50a...

All conections were tight. I replaced the 50a breaker, that controls the slides, earlier this year. I will replace the other one next. It's cheaper than replacing the converter. Maybe I'll get lucky.
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-02-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,131
Posted By beakyfudd
I wanted to check all the connections last night,...

I wanted to check all the connections last night, but I only had a phillips screwdriver with me, and it requires a robertson bit. It was getting too dark, so, I'll check it tonight. Thanks for...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-01-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,131
Posted By beakyfudd
Well, I checked the specific gravity of the...

Well, I checked the specific gravity of the battery, and it's at 1275 in all cells. The converter has two 35 amp fuses in the back, that are good. I believe all the conections are tight, so, a new...
Forum: Repairs & Service 09-19-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,131
Posted By beakyfudd
Well, I haven't had much time to check things,...

Well, I haven't had much time to check things, but I found the water level in the battery was low, but still above the plates. I thought I would give it a chance to recover. I still need to check the...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-02-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,131
Posted By beakyfudd
Oh, one other thing is, I keep it plugged into...

Oh, one other thing is, I keep it plugged into shore power whenever we are not camping. Do you think that is charging the battery too much?
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-02-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,131
Posted By beakyfudd
Thanks everyone, looks like I have a few things...

Thanks everyone, looks like I have a few things to check. I replaced the battery a couple of years ago, so that should still be good. But I'll check everything.
Forum: Repairs & Service 07-31-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,131
Posted By beakyfudd
dimming lights

While on vacation last week, I noticed the lights would dim if we had more than two of them on. The fan behind the breaker panel would come on, and the lights would brighten. When the fan went off,...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 04-15-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,187
Posted By beakyfudd
I'm not in a hurry when using the 5er, so I use...

I'm not in a hurry when using the 5er, so I use charcoal, and then sit and sip a glass of wine. The food also has a better flavor. jmho Jim
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-15-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,276
Posted By beakyfudd
As an employee of a co. that sells, installs, and...

As an employee of a co. that sells, installs, and services petroleum equipment, I thought it my duty to research and report to everyone about the USLD regs. Waynem is correct that USLD is the only...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-13-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By beakyfudd
Well, I found Raybestos rotors at a local...

Well, I found Raybestos rotors at a local supplier, we deal with at work, at a reasonable price. I failed to mention that the old rotors, which I don't know if they are OEM, have metal flaking off of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-11-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By beakyfudd
rear brakes

I am in the process of replacing the rotors and pads on my Sierra. My question is: is American-made rotors the "only" way to go to get good quality, or has someone had good experience with import...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-01-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 883
Posted By beakyfudd
Thanks to all. I knew I would get some great...

Thanks to all. I knew I would get some great ideas here on the MOC.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-30-2009, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 883
Posted By beakyfudd
7-way connector

Just wondering the best to clean the 7-way plug and receptacle? Jim
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-28-2009, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,615
Posted By beakyfudd
It's probably your cicuit breaker located in the...

It's probably your cicuit breaker located in the front compartment. There has been much talk about this topic. If you do a search, you should find info how to correct it. I've read that some have...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-17-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,408
Posted By beakyfudd
I've always had the TV lights in the auto...

I've always had the TV lights in the auto position. So, I've been driving safer than I realized. Another good safety practice is to tow with your slides in, which gives you better fuel mileage. Nyuk...
Forum: Repairs & Service 09-07-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,214
Posted By beakyfudd
turley, I believe you're refering to a fernco...

turley, I believe you're refering to a fernco fitting. mperk, I'm just throwing this out there. Do you think some compressed air, at 3-4 psi, would work. I wouldn't want to put too much pressure in...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-03-2009, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,209
Posted By beakyfudd
I haven't, but I've got to believe the air-ride...

I haven't, but I've got to believe the air-ride is smoother. JMHO
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-03-2009, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 961
Posted By beakyfudd
Roy, looks great! Where, in the cabinets did you...

Roy, looks great! Where, in the cabinets did you mount them. It looks like on the sides. Jim
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-01-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,384
Posted By beakyfudd
The DW is able to read while I drive, which is a...

The DW is able to read while I drive, which is a big improvement from BM(Before MorRyde). Be sure to purchase the pin box weight-rated for your 5er. Jim
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-31-2009, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,948
Posted By beakyfudd
Beware of camping buddies pulling it out when...

Beware of camping buddies pulling it out when you're on site, as a practical joke. I've heard stories. Not here, though.
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-28-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By beakyfudd
Never knew we had flapper locks. The flapper...

Never knew we had flapper locks. The flapper should last forever. Glad we didn't use the fan much. Duh!
Forum: Maintenance 08-11-2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By beakyfudd
I was doing some checking into buying a suge...

I was doing some checking into buying a suge protector, and found that many have an indicator built-in to check polarity. Sure seems like a wise investment.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-11-2009, 02:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By beakyfudd
Sure enough, the boot was not secure. We were...

Sure enough, the boot was not secure. We were under a tree while at the CG, and I couldn't get to the batwing without going thru branches and getting soaked, or I would have seen the problem. Once...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-10-2009, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By beakyfudd
racerjoe, I am all too familiar with how the...

racerjoe, I am all too familiar with how the brake rotors should look, as I was a HD truck mechanic for 11 years. However, this rust is located in the path of the pad. You are correct, I will do more...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-09-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,604
Posted By beakyfudd
The co. I work for uses only wix filters on...

The co. I work for uses only wix filters on Duramax and Cummins engines.
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