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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-24-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By RRman
Wow! Years ago my First Generation Goosebox had...

Wow! Years ago my First Generation Goosebox had a 35 PSI (?) relief valve. After any long tow on America's Roads I had to refill the Airbag...what a hassle. Plus the coupler needed too frequent...
Forum: Repairs & Service 01-21-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,477
Posted By RRman
Time for a new Furnace?

I have a 2005 3670
Have used the Suburban furnace a lot since 2007 purchase and replaced the Furnace when the Fan started squealing maybe in 2019...
Not hard to do.
New Furnace MUCH quieter albeit...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 12-11-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,136
Posted By RRman
Hmm, no one mentioned really heavy duty tires...

Hmm, no one mentioned really heavy duty tires like Michelin XPS or Bridgestone Commercial TA? They are perhaps twice as expensive as Sailuns....
That's what I run for my just under 14k Montana Big...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-19-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,571
Posted By RRman
I had to replace my 2005 Big Sky Rear/Main Ducted...

I had to replace my 2005 Big Sky Rear/Main Ducted AC with the little silver remote in 2011 - we live in our RV at LEAST 6 months annually. A new at the time Dometic Brisk Air was installed by...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-24-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,949
Posted By RRman
Regarding the "Mountain" Do you run your...

Regarding the "Mountain"
Do you run your Flusher AFTER Dumping with the Tank Closed? I Dump Black once a week. After Dumping I run the Flusher for 60 seconds to put water in the tank (Only 40...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-10-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,440
Posted By RRman
Best Tires are Michelin XPS Ribs or Bridgestone Duravis

If you travel frequently and for long distances the heaviest (most durable) and Expensive tires are mentioned in the subject line. Have served me well on many 1000 mile or more journeys.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 08-27-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,137
Posted By RRman
Maybe they work

I installed these more than several years ago.
America's interstate and other roads have enough VERY bad spots I'm not sure how much better they are...
But should be an improvement....
They have...
Forum: Maintenance 08-16-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By RRman
Surplus Online Seats & More had my 2005 Montana...

Surplus Online Seats & More had my 2005 Montana Black Tank when i Had to replace it in 2018... They still have tanks online.
Did take a month to get it though and installation was somewhat...
Forum: Maintenance 06-20-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By RRman
Thanks! I wonder why the Hydraulic Rams have to...

Thanks!
I wonder why the Hydraulic Rams have to be at the rear so far from the Pump...and now understand the need to attach a string!
But on further cleanup and investigation it looks like my...
Forum: Maintenance 06-19-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By RRman
Slideout Hydraulic Hose advice

On my old 2005 Montana Big Sky 3670 It may be time to replace my slideout Hydraulic Hoses OR else the Pump and Reservoir are going bad.
I already replaced one leaking Bedroom Slideout Hose.

For...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 06-18-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,583
Posted By RRman
Wow, do you get what you pay for? I'ld be...

Wow, do you get what you pay for?
I'ld be cautious as a failed Tire is probably the most likely "ruin your day" (or even the RV itself) possible occurrences.
No one has mentioned how much the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-18-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,150
Posted By RRman
The only thing on the side of the Water Heater is...

The only thing on the side of the Water Heater is the "main" Electrical connection. That's not necessarily the likely problem, but that said my neutral wire in that box was apparently loose and the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-18-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,150
Posted By RRman
Your Access panel isn't external?

Your Access panel isn't external?
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 06-18-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,583
Posted By RRman
After over 14 years of towing our Fiver with many...

After over 14 years of towing our Fiver with many "other brand" tire failures I ONLY purchase Michelin XPS Ribs or BFG Commercial T/A tire (a pair of each on each axle currently).
I've replaced one...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-17-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,072
Posted By RRman
I've mostly given up on mine

When my 05 was about 5 years old I had a shop replace the plastic bearings with greasable bearings and had them give me the old plastic bearings which WERE in great shape despite all the warnings......
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-07-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,029
Posted By RRman
How many miles do you tow? Bearings should be...

How many miles do you tow?
Bearings should be good for at least 15K miles if well packed?
Use a infrared Temp gun to check Hub temps at most stops to see if a wheel is running Hot.
Several years...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-16-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By RRman
My POS lasted 3 years. Dometic Single Zone LCD...

My POS lasted 3 years. Dometic Single Zone LCD Thermostat Model 3313192 (Cool/Furnace) was an easily installed replacement - do have to cut off the unique connectors for the old Thermostat wires as...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 10-15-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,571
Posted By RRman
There should be plenty of sites in the RIO GRANDE...

There should be plenty of sites in the RIO GRANDE VALLEY Texas!
Most parks were only half full or less last season.
But still plenty of activities, entertainment, pools, golf, and a lot less...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-24-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,471
Posted By RRman
I took a corner too tight once and a tree...

I took a corner too tight once and a tree crumpled the Aluminum (?) corner and tore some of the roof EPDM for about 4' above my bedroom (front of the RV) slideout.
Eternabond could have worked but...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-30-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,299
Posted By RRman
We have a Residential Fridge from long ago...

We have a Residential Fridge from long ago pre-inverter that's just plugged into the old plug for the failed Absorption Fridge. The longest we've traveled between hookups is 12 hours (unforeseen...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-09-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,021
Posted By RRman
Re- Staple?

Might try a good Staple Gun and see if one penetrates well, if so add more, cover with Eternabond tape and as old as 2007 roof could be recoat with Tropic Cool or other Roof treatment
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-06-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,244
Posted By RRman
Angry What happened to good ol Floorplans?

Picked up a 10/21 "Montana Luxury Fifth Wheels" Brochure.

I must be very out of touch with what's desired today....

Why must all floorplans have a large or small Kitchen Island with sink? What...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-05-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,638
Posted By RRman
The old Goosebox I had was on my 2005 Montana Big...

The old Goosebox I had was on my 2005 Montana Big Sky. No issues so far in many years since with my Star Performance Gooseneck Adapter but my front frame was rebuilt MUCH Stronger after it broke...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-02-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,638
Posted By RRman
Good Luck! I hope they've improved the design...

Good Luck!
I hope they've improved the design since I got one about a year after they came out as I had to air up the bag after almost every tow as the "Pressure Relief" valve would frequently let...
Forum: Maintenance 01-16-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,855
Posted By RRman
I used A small piece of Eternabond on the small...

I used A small piece of Eternabond on the small crack near the drain
A little ugly but the wife doesn’t mind so all is good
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