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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-06-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,897
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Hello Chris...just an FYI, I received a "rough"...

Hello Chris...just an FYI, I received a "rough" tentative cost estimate on my 40' 3402RL Montana back in the 1st week of February, quoting me $7400+- presuming no other damage repair needed for a new...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-10-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,217
Posted By Richard Blackwell
My 2014 F350 dually only has a "limp" mode if the...

My 2014 F350 dually only has a "limp" mode if the def fluid level gets down to less than 1 gallon remaining. It's a 5 gal tank which is usually good for around 1500+- miles before I get "low def"...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-31-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,618
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Had the same problem on our 2013 3402RL last...

Had the same problem on our 2013 3402RL last year. Turned out to be a defective thermostat controller for the rig. Thermostat replaced and no more problem.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 04-14-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,907
Posted By Richard Blackwell
One further "tip" on having raised your...

One further "tip" on having raised your jack(s)...you will want to have blocks of some sort/fashion to place under those jacks...without blocks, the jacks are extending further to reach ground level,...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 04-13-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,907
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Been there, done that...just a matter of removing...

Been there, done that...just a matter of removing mounting bolts then moving the jack housing up in place and re-installing mounting bolts...moved ours up 3". Confirmed with Lippert that doing so...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-26-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,308
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Just a safety thought for your planned travels...

If you haven't done so already, I encourage you to consider a TPMS system to cover your 5v'r tires for that trip...

Having early warnings about low pressure and losing pressure will save you money...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-07-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,714
Posted By Richard Blackwell
We have a Rexing 2160P that I've installed a 256G...

We have a Rexing 2160P that I've installed a 256G SD card for storage...can go a full day of travelling without ever looping back over recorded images...then I dump off of the SD card daily onto a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-27-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,281
Posted By Richard Blackwell
The "short" and "long" of it...

We've had both a short bed (2006 F250 SRW Diesel) and now a long bed (2014 F350 DRW Diesel). Truck is used almost daily for Non-Towing purposes as well as LONG road trips over the past 12 years. ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-22-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,736
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Only 2 major items our last trip...

The heater on our 2013 3402RL would try to start, the fan would turn on, a few seconds later the propane would fire up...then stop. This process would only continue until I turned off the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-21-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,867
Posted By Richard Blackwell
We have a 2013 3402RL...recently installed...

We have a 2013 3402RL...recently installed SoftStart RV units on both the A/C's...discovered when installing these that the "RUN CAPACITOR" leads on the front A/C were wired in reverse of what they...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-08-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,051
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Installed SoftStart on both A/C's allowing me to...

Installed SoftStart on both A/C's allowing me to plug into 30amp house circuit at home during RV trip prep...also helps when the RV park has ONLY 30amp shore power...can run both A/C's AND use the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-28-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,343
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Guess not everyone got the message...if my card...

Guess not everyone got the message...if my card was refused then the answer remains "no"...with apparent exceptions to that "no"...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-27-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,343
Posted By Richard Blackwell
That's still a NO! You can join the GS club and...

That's still a NO! You can join the GS club and get a discount of 8 cents off the cash price at Pilot/Flying J. The TSD card is only acceptable at specific/listed fuel stations per their "on the...
Forum: Navigation 05-25-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,839
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Don't know if the Park's status has changed (or...

Don't know if the Park's status has changed (or improved) but when we tried going there in 2021, a vehicle reservation was mandatory for access/entry into the park daily until 4:30p.m. local time. ...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 05-16-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,993
Posted By Richard Blackwell
California for one...a CDL (or class A) is...

California for one...a CDL (or class A) is required to tow a 5th Wheel with a GVWR over 15000lbs. A Class B (bus license) for any MH at 45 ft or more.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-15-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,268
Posted By Richard Blackwell
If you're trying to get two AC units to start up,...

If you're trying to get two AC units to start up, you might have tripped your 30amp circuit breaker...unless you have something like "SoftStartRV" devices installed, the start-up amps may be...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 05-10-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,192
Posted By Richard Blackwell
Just think of balancing trailer tires in terms of...

Just think of balancing trailer tires in terms of saving both trailer suspension AND trailer contents...we just finished a 5600+ mile trip from west coast to east coast and back...roads would have...
Forum: Maintenance 05-08-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,161
Posted By Richard Blackwell
I carry 6X6X8 wood blocks used for both rough RV...

I carry 6X6X8 wood blocks used for both rough RV park sites AND as platform for raising the rig to change tire...stick 2 underneath each jack stand on the side needing the tire changed...lower the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-15-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,280
Posted By Richard Blackwell
When pressing the flush pedal on the toilet, are...

When pressing the flush pedal on the toilet, are you seeing the ball open up and able to then see down the pipe going into the black tank? If that ball is not opening, you have a busted flush valve...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-12-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,837
Posted By Richard Blackwell
My son and I put that same kit on our 2013...

My son and I put that same kit on our 2013 3402RL...took us about 4 hours total time to R&R everything, including wiring and plumbing. BE CERTAIN that any/all flexible rubber brake lines are NOT...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 03-11-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,778
Posted By Richard Blackwell
We've travelled that route MANY times, pulling...

We've travelled that route MANY times, pulling our 2013 3402RL going both directions. Road courtesy should take front seat as MANY cars and faster trucks will be constantly coming from behind and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-10-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,785
Posted By Richard Blackwell
A suggestion...open the slide about 1' of so to...

A suggestion...open the slide about 1' of so to allow access to the seal, then use an 8' step ladder to go up to work on that R&R project without subjecting the roof of the slide to any weight or...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-23-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,504
Posted By Richard Blackwell
We have a 2014 F350 Dually that we've gone...

We have a 2014 F350 Dually that we've gone through the park MANY times with...not a problem with just the truck...BUT definitely not recommended for trailers/5th wheels lagging behind cutting corners...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-02-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,549
Posted By Richard Blackwell
On my 2013 3402RL, the battery switch is in a...

On my 2013 3402RL, the battery switch is in a horizontal position when DC power is working...putting my switch in the vertical position you've stated on your lever turns my DC power off...don't know...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-02-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,549
Posted By Richard Blackwell
You want the disconnect switch in the "on"...

You want the disconnect switch in the "on" position
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