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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 06-12-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,645
Posted By TAKPAK
Question tpms

I notice that nobody ever seems to mention the Pressure Pro system. We bought ours back in 2008, have transferred it between 4 new fivers, and am still using it to this day. Did replace the sensors...
Forum: On the Road Again 06-02-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,063
Posted By TAKPAK
Pump your own

As a native Oregonian, yes the attendant pumps your gas for you. The law was invoked decades (centuries) ago by the state fire marshal. It was considered dangerous to allow the untrained to pump...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-08-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,620
Posted By TAKPAK
melted dining table

One other item of note that I've discovered (the hard way) whether food comes (is heated) from the oven, stovetop, or the microwave, can cause that area of the plate where the food is sitting to...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-28-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,406
Posted By TAKPAK
Furniture

La-Z-Boy all the way. Removed the couch and the recliners. Bought a La-Z-Boy "entertainment" seating setup, and two "wall hugging" recliners. Worked out great, and super comfortable. The La-Z-Boy...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 11-07-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,322
Posted By TAKPAK
vent fans

As has been mentioned, you MUST have a source of "makeup" outside air for the vent fans to work right. We have the same problem, with cold air coming out of the furnace vent. Simple solution, while...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-17-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,796
Posted By TAKPAK
Battery switch

On our 3810, the tank heaters, propane detector, and the landing gear/slide out hydraulics all are wired before the cutoff switch. Only thing the cutoff switch would do is kill all the lights, water...
Forum: The Campsite 09-01-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,531
Posted By TAKPAK
Flag flying

First, any campground that tries to tell me what flag I can and can not fly, can......! As my signature says, I am a veteran and fought for our freedom, such as it is. While I can agree about some...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-31-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,198
Posted By TAKPAK
We have the 22 foot Flag Pole buddy pole. I...

We have the 22 foot Flag Pole buddy pole. I mounted the brackets to the flange on the door side slide out (yes, permanently bolted to it) bottom and top of flange. Doesn't interfere with slide out...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-29-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 997
Posted By TAKPAK
Adventure with CB

Red 1: Power from trailer cord & plug/tow vehicle power (battery charging while on road).

Red 2: Power to Lippert level up controller on side of RV.

Purple is the slides, or rather to the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-29-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 997
Posted By TAKPAK
Adventure with POS circuit breaker!

Once a year, we do a "dry camp" event (military living hisory) at Fort Stevens state park in Oregon with our group. Take our 5'er with us. Used the generator (Yamaha 2400) most of the time. Last...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-22-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,698
Posted By TAKPAK
Wow, you must have hit some "ugly" roads to knock...

Wow, you must have hit some "ugly" roads to knock an axle out of kilter! Yes, the jeep is a 1942 "Script Jeep" (early production) Navy jeep. Good man, your husband! GO NAVY!!! I was on an...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-22-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,698
Posted By TAKPAK
what kind of tires

Hi Lisa. We have almost the same 5'er as you do, except ours is a 3810 (RV fridge), and it's a 2017 year model. We have the Sailuns on ours, which are the 14 ply ones, same as yours. Ours are the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-05-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,252
Posted By TAKPAK
I go by what the computer says. Basically I...

I go by what the computer says. Basically I never get the mileage, it's the time. My Duramax says "when the computer says so" or once a year, whichever comes first. As far as what oil, I've never...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-05-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,453
Posted By TAKPAK
tpms

We've had Pressure Pro since 2008. Replaced the sensors when we got the new 5er, in 2017. They were still working fine, just figured it was time. Haven't had any problems. You don't see many...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-18-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,846
Posted By TAKPAK
Well, OK. In watching the video, I took note...

Well, OK. In watching the video, I took note that he did NOT say that the combination of the two 50 amp circuits equaled 100 amps, which they do not. But, his analogy of the wattage is somewhat...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-18-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,846
Posted By TAKPAK
On the last statement, absolutely affirmative. ...

On the last statement, absolutely affirmative. That's why 240 volt motors, stoves, etc. don't have a neutral per se, just a ground (bonding) wire. But I still have to disagree on the first part,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-18-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,846
Posted By TAKPAK
amps/watts

[QUOTE=kowbra;1226896]Basic (really basic) tutorial...
Volts x Amps (amperage) = Watts



50 amp RV circuits are actually 50 amps @ 240 volts, split into dual 50 amp x 120 volt legs. So, the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-20-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,171
Posted By TAKPAK
satellite wiring

Hi Half Fast Rusty. We have the same model as you, the 3810 (2017 model). We have the Dish tailgater pro with a Wally. I took the time and effort to trace out ALL the cable wiring in the trailer. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-09-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,864
Posted By TAKPAK
old diesel

Well........yes. IF he really wants to use it in his rig, I would add a can of Seafoam (or Stanadyne), and also a can of a good "algae" killer for diesel fuel. I'm an old school diesel mechanic,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-09-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,864
Posted By TAKPAK
old diesel

As some have said, give it to a farmer or trucker or someone who has an older diesel with the mechanical style pump. Those are very forgiving. Fuel is too expensive to just "dump" it or waste it. ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-12-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,831
Posted By TAKPAK
sanitizing water tank

We sanitize the fresh tank once a year, at the beginning of the season. My ratio is to put one cup of bleach (non-scented, non-foaming) into the hose I'm filling the tank with from the house supply....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-15-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,302
Posted By TAKPAK
motor oil

In a way, I'm kind of surprised nobody has mentioned using Chevron Delo 400, 15-40. I've been using it for many years. Made a believer out of me when I had a 1984 Toyota turbo diesel pickup. Had...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 01-31-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,232
Posted By TAKPAK
Question That does seem to be a bit early for replacement....

That does seem to be a bit early for replacement. We have a 2017 model 3810MS (same as yours except RV style refrigerator) and our Sailuns are still in great shape. We run at 105 to 110 PSI on...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-02-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,655
Posted By TAKPAK
fire extinquisher

When I was chief engineer of a high rise, I had to take care of all the fire systems, including the extinguishers. Went to class to be trained on them. Basically, you should check them once a month...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-04-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,715
Posted By TAKPAK
Hot air source.......

Regarding the OP's hot air from vents under steps, on our 3810, we've found that if either the main area vent fan is on, or the bathroom vent is on, WITHOUT any other windows open, there will be...
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