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Forum: New Member Introductions 07-08-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,596
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Welcome from the Texas Hill country . We Traded...

Welcome from the Texas Hill country . We Traded up our 2014 Cougar 28RLS for a 2021 Montana High Country 295RL. Love it.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-07-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,680
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Going to find out for sure next month when we...

Going to find out for sure next month when we take it for state inspection. While hooked up gonna tow it to cat scales. Didn't want to waste my time weighing it empty. Now we have all our camping...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-06-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,680
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
My 2015 6.4 Hemi Ram 2500 has a payload capacity...

My 2015 6.4 Hemi Ram 2500 has a payload capacity of 3130 with a towing weight of 12,850. No issues towing our 2021 295RL with an empty weight of 11,300 & pin weight of 2300. Haven't taken it to the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-25-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,397
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
YouTube has great videos on RV do's and Don'ts...

YouTube has great videos on RV do's and Don'ts but this forum has a wealth of info on how things work . Ask away.
Forum: Camping Clubs within MOC 05-18-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,699
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
First couple times i used our Ground control3.0...

First couple times i used our Ground control3.0 kept getting left front jack error . Cleared as recomended by extending jacks 6 " & retracting all jacks to clear the error . Was using 6x6 blocks...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-14-2022, 04:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,477
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Ours had a Made in Malaysia stamp on them . That...

Ours had a Made in Malaysia stamp on them . That was back in 2018 though .
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-14-2022, 02:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,477
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
We switched out to the Herculese H901 ST tires on...

We switched out to the Herculese H901 ST tires on our other camper. Yes they are made by Cooper tire an American company but manufactured in Malaysia.
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 05-13-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,166
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Lynwood 42 yrs in machine shop. Retired as a...

Lynwood
42 yrs in machine shop. Retired as a mfg. manager . 1975 was the first time i ever saw or heard of a CNC . Great technologies. Learned to master the CNC lathes but with a strong background...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-13-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,477
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
I'm on several RV websights & talk to several...

I'm on several RV websights & talk to several owners of different mfgs. They all have problems . I agree with the McGyver statement . I always tinkering with something to be proactive & only fix...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-13-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,477
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
My 2014 Cougar 28RLS came with TK load range D...

My 2014 Cougar 28RLS came with TK load range D tires. 5 yrs over 20,000 miles with zero issues. Spare was never put on the ground. Replaced due to age not wear . My 2021 Montana High Country 295RL...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-13-2022, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,567
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Congratulations on your 2nd retirement & purchase...

Congratulations on your 2nd retirement & purchase of a Montana . Many knowledgeable people always ready to help on this forum . Enjoy . We live in the Texas Hill country & traded our 2014 Cougar...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-13-2022, 04:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,477
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
295 rl

Purchased our 2021 295RL in April of 2021 . Build date was 03/15/2021 . Lived it it from 10/21 thru 04/22 . Zero issues with our 2021 . Temp extremes from 95F down to 17F with no issues . Everything...
Forum: Navigation 04-08-2022, 11:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,219
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
X2 on the Garmin 770 RV . Love the fact that you...

X2 on the Garmin 770 RV . Love the fact that you can enter length & height . In 3 yrs it kept me out of trouble several times
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-08-2022, 11:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,214
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Thanks Rod Even though @ 10 lbs it brought my...

Thanks Rod
Even though @ 10 lbs it brought my truck to level towing it home from dealer (133) miles it did feel spongy. First time owning a 5th wheel or air bags . Gonna play with the pressures &...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-08-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,214
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Understand all about payload capacity of our...

Understand all about payload capacity of our truck . Empty pin weight as delivered of our 2021 295RL is 2300 lbs . I know this number is false due to the batteries , propane tanks ect . My truck has...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-08-2022, 03:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,214
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Firestone 5000 air bags

Not exactly sure if i fully understand how they suppose to work .
Have a 2015 6.4 Hemi Ram 2500 4x4 with Firestone airbags .
Our Montana High Country 295RL loaded is probably pushing 3000 lb...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-17-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,122
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Just replaced the Firestone HTs on my 2015 Ram...

Just replaced the Firestone HTs on my 2015 Ram with 34,000 miles for the Yokohama G105 AT . Like them so far & not hearing any whine or road noise . Just hope they last longer than 34,000 miles
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-17-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,341
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Guess the did away with them on the newer models...

Guess the did away with them on the newer models . Our 2021 295RL doesn’t have that . Porch light is a little amber light above door .
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-16-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,723
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Owning an Australian Shepard the Central vac on...

Owning an Australian Shepard the Central vac on our Monty works great .
Although dragging that hose around is a PITA .
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-16-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,415
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Welcome to the Forum . Enjoy your new Montana ....

Welcome to the Forum . Enjoy your new Montana . Safe travels.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-16-2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,215
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
On our first TT a 2014 28RLS we financed it for...

On our first TT a 2014 28RLS we financed it for 12 yrs. Payed 38k for it & after making monthly payments for 5 yrs & 5000.00 Downpayment still owed 28k . I agree with Dutchman Sport . Our 2021 295RL...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-24-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 656
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
What’s the water pressure like ? On our 2014...

What’s the water pressure like ? On our 2014 28RLS the valve would not shut off if pressure dropped below 20 psi.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-21-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,109
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
No issues with the portable plug in type . 7 yrs...

No issues with the portable plug in type . 7 yrs with the same progressive industry Surge protector. Saved me & least 4 times from frying our electric appliances due to power outages/surges. Never...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-19-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,403
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
My 2015 2500 6.4 Hemi Ram has a payload capacity...

My 2015 2500 6.4 Hemi Ram has a payload capacity of 3130. My sis in law has a 2006 2500 cummins Diesel & i was supprised to see according to the yellow sticker on her door her payload capacity is...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 07-28-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,456
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
TST

Thanks for all the replies . Will reasearch the TST system.
Where is the best place to buy? Amazon?
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