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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-15-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By dieselguy
You can only have so much insulation in a 2"...

You can only have so much insulation in a 2" thick wall, so if that area is isolated to the main living area by say a cabinet, it's going to run closer to outside temps. Don't fret it as we all...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 04-20-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,719
Posted By dieselguy
Daryl ... no worries ... I've run 5/30 in the...

Daryl ... no worries ... I've run 5/30 in the winter and 15/40 in the summer in my 2017 for 3 years now. Both are listed in my Ford trucks manual depending on air temp and how hard you're going to...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-08-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,227
Posted By dieselguy
Some of us have touched on this axle debate over...

Some of us have touched on this axle debate over the years, but I'm gonna wash, rinse, and repeat a little info. Actually a "bent" axle is how the manufacturer makes them to the right specs. The axle...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 04-07-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,590
Posted By dieselguy
jimcol ... You've pretty much hit the nail on the...

jimcol ... You've pretty much hit the nail on the head even if it does sting to admit it. We are a far cry from the target market at this point in our lives. However I can still shake my head at what...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-06-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
Posted By dieselguy
What movement are you seeing at local RV lots?

Kind of a two-part question here. Our local Camping World has had save one sale ... the same 11 Montana models sitting on the lot since around last Thanksgiving. They have sold a few smaller weekend...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-06-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,912
Posted By dieselguy
Don't take my following thoughts the wrong way as...

Don't take my following thoughts the wrong way as I've owned 3 different Montana's since 2000 with a mostly satisfied experience with an older model as well. The exterior walls are bonded layers of...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-03-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By dieselguy
Right off you will find your pickup will not turn...

Right off you will find your pickup will not turn anywhere near how short your motorhome did (nor would you want it to). Swing out on turns will be different as well. Your storage will be less with...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-03-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
Posted By dieselguy
I figure you meant "rotten" floors instead of...

I figure you meant "rotten" floors instead of "rodent" floors. You have multiple water leaks whether it be around the windows draining on down or the slide seals themselves. RV's are like boats ......
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 04-02-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,590
Posted By dieselguy
Country Music Awards

I'm sitting here attempting to watch the CMT awards and wondering if my satellite is picking up stuff from outer space because surely it can't be receiving anything from this planet. :hide:
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-02-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,112
Posted By dieselguy
I've tried Power Service, Howe's, Lucas, Hot...

I've tried Power Service, Howe's, Lucas, Hot Shot, and Opti-Lube all just for grins. I will acknowledge any added lubricity for the high-pressure fuel pump can't be bad in any way. Tractor Supply,...
Forum: Maintenance 04-02-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,047
Posted By dieselguy
I'm guessing your friend is heavy into "old wives...

I'm guessing your friend is heavy into "old wives tales" or simply got the application mixed up. Vinegar along with baking soda work pretty good together to clean off battery corrosion on terminals...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-30-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,916
Posted By dieselguy
Although you see alot of folks using them, ditch...

Although you see alot of folks using them, ditch the inline Plain Jane regulator and buy something along this line ... you'll thank yourself later....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-28-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,505
Posted By dieselguy
I'd hook your truck up temporarily and pull in...

I'd hook your truck up temporarily and pull in the slides if applicable and retract all your landing gear THEN check your fluid level and go from there. The front jacks are the largest bore and hold...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-28-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,426
Posted By dieselguy
I'm with DutchmenSport .... unless you have...

I'm with DutchmenSport .... unless you have something that absolutely needs powered up and you have someone that can check on things promptly and often. Air the tires up ... disconnect the negative...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-26-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,250
Posted By dieselguy
I'd guess the lines are made in mass volume so...

I'd guess the lines are made in mass volume so there will be a small number that didn't get crimped right. You landed with one of those. When we made our hydraulic lines at work, we always marked the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-21-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,656
Posted By dieselguy
One thing some of us (Mikendebbie) have done to...

One thing some of us (Mikendebbie) have done to lessen the loosening of fasteners all over the RV is to dab RTV on the threads on the backside of the fasteners like the ones on the brackets that help...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-21-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,656
Posted By dieselguy
I've replace the J wrap on a couple of FR...

I've replace the J wrap on a couple of FR products and neither J wrap was fastened under the beltline molding nor could it be and yet hide the fasteners ... it was simply slid inside the metal...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-19-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Posted By dieselguy
Assuming you had a Dometic 300 series toilet ......

Assuming you had a Dometic 300 series toilet ... next time you have issue with bowl not holding water, just try a new flush ball seal instead of replacing the entire stool. They are about $25 and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-18-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,709
Posted By dieselguy
Todd and Mary... it's all about money. A dealer...

Todd and Mary... it's all about money. A dealer more than likely isn't going to place a seasoned line mechanic out with the PDI going on. He can make more money off him in the shop. When we bought a...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-18-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,553
Posted By dieselguy
Since we are not full timers, our fiver may sit...

Since we are not full timers, our fiver may sit for maybe 3 months under the RV port in hibernation ... it may sit another month on into the year. It's hard to keep track of how much propane use...
Forum: Long Timers 03-17-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,683
Posted By dieselguy
When I first retired from spinning wrenches about...

When I first retired from spinning wrenches about 6 years ago, I had a hard time getting out of the mindset that you HAVE to do something each and every day to give yourself worth ... as the years...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-17-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,007
Posted By dieselguy
If your bedroom slide is hydraulic, the base is...

If your bedroom slide is hydraulic, the base is hollow allowing for the hydraulic cylinder. It isn't just a flat piece of plywood rolling back and forth across the carpet.

In my first reply I...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-16-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,007
Posted By dieselguy
My Mom has an adjustable bed in her home. It is...

My Mom has an adjustable bed in her home. It is darned heavy. You might take that to thought while you realize it will be dragging across the floor every time you move the slide in or out.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-14-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,645
Posted By dieselguy
Although it doesn't seem to bother some RV owners...

Although it doesn't seem to bother some RV owners on about any forum ... I'm with you on the install gurus that get a one size fits all kit and just coil the excess up here and there to make the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-13-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By dieselguy
Linoleum is glued down, for the carpet I don't...

Linoleum is glued down, for the carpet I don't think you could go wrong with a 5/8" staple.
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