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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-16-2020, 02:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Posted By Tfthorp
Thermostat

Is the thermostat unique or can I use one from my house that controls both heat and cool?
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-20-2020, 10:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,750
Posted By Tfthorp
My 2012 F350 DEF heat went out. Took the dealer 3...

My 2012 F350 DEF heat went out. Took the dealer 3 times and calls to the factory to figure it wasnt the tank heater but the other one which wasn't covered. They were great about it and only charged...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-27-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,801
Posted By Tfthorp
I try and go through the scrap piles at home...

I try and go through the scrap piles at home construction sites for microlams.
Ask first most will say go for it.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-18-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,407
Posted By Tfthorp
I would err on the side of caution for sure...

I would err on the side of caution for sure though.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-18-2020, 05:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,407
Posted By Tfthorp
Not sure I agree that it is a fire hazard. There...

Not sure I agree that it is a fire hazard. There is no charring shown in those pictures. It seems to me more like warm air against the laminate which looks like it just shrunk and de-laminated....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-26-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,679
Posted By Tfthorp
I have been told to always check to be sure the...

I have been told to always check to be sure the security seal under the cap of the DEF in jugs is intact. Apparently people are using it then returning it filled with water.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-29-2019, 06:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,672
Posted By Tfthorp
find i have brake dust all the time on my 2012...

find i have brake dust all the time on my 2012 F350
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-13-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,996
Posted By Tfthorp
I just took it off and put a 2X10 board across...

I just took it off and put a 2X10 board across the back
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-13-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,072
Posted By Tfthorp
Apparently Fords have 3 different heaters 1 in...

Apparently Fords have 3 different heaters 1 in the tank 1 i believe in the pump and 1 one the hose going to the engine. I had an idiot light come on while in Fl. went to the auto parts store and it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-11-2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,895
Posted By Tfthorp
We have an 02 and are in the same boat just can't...

We have an 02 and are in the same boat just can't get away now and hate to see it sit.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-11-2019, 05:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,666
Posted By Tfthorp
I always run mine through the ladder to take any...

I always run mine through the ladder to take any stress off the fitting
Forum: Boon-docking 03-27-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,406
Posted By Tfthorp
There are a few county parks on Long Island but...

There are a few county parks on Long Island but difficult to get into its hit or miss. Soft sand have to air down the tires haven't had a problem on the soft sand just have to put air in after...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-19-2018, 06:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,552
Posted By Tfthorp
When I was in Vt during the winters I used Opti...

When I was in Vt during the winters I used Opti Lube found it to be best. People up there always said just use kerosene. I was concerned about warranty issues. Before Opti Lube I would gel anytime...
Forum: Navigation 12-25-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,093
Posted By Tfthorp
I got one in Maryland. Looked up the location...

I got one in Maryland. Looked up the location 483,000 tickets issued so far this year at $40 each do the math. Wish I made that money.
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 09-11-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,943
Posted By Tfthorp
FYI local news channels frrom Fort Myers are...

FYI local news channels frrom Fort Myers are streaming WINK NEWS and NBC-2.com
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 09-07-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,943
Posted By Tfthorp
I just heard that Atlanta Motor Speedway is open...

I just heard that Atlanta Motor Speedway is open for people fleeing Irma and they have campsites.
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 09-06-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,943
Posted By Tfthorp
If I was in Fl I would be getting out of dodge....

If I was in Fl I would be getting out of dodge. Just hope it doesn't hit I have a condo in Ft Myers don't need to have to go there later to do repairs.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-18-2017, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Posted By Tfthorp
Wind makes a big difference too. I have gotten...

Wind makes a big difference too. I have gotten 15 mpg with a tail wind and 6 mpg with a headwind.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-30-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,360
Posted By Tfthorp
I had mine break too turns out when bringing in...

I had mine break too turns out when bringing in the slide it was tipped down and snapped it. Couldn't find any the correct size so bought larger and cut them to size using a router with a flush cut...
Forum: Repairs & Service 07-07-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,950
Posted By Tfthorp
Had the same issue grand son said he got a shock...

Had the same issue grand son said he got a shock so DW tried it and nothing so I told her to take her shoes off [i'm laughing to myself at the moment] and you git it she found it to. Was a bad...
Forum: Maintenance 06-27-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By Tfthorp
Thanks for the info. I did one yesterday put the...

Thanks for the info. I did one yesterday put the tire back on and it worked as it should. Figured I'd save my back and just spin the drum to see if the brake worked and it didn't then thought maybe...
Forum: Maintenance 06-27-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By Tfthorp
Testing the brakes

I'm repacking the bearings and want to make sure the brakes are working does the tire need to be back on or should the brakes grab without the tire on?

Thanks
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 06-27-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,056
Posted By Tfthorp
I have an 02 that I bought in 2007 still in good...

I have an 02 that I bought in 2007 still in good shape there have been some issues but nothing that I couldn't handle myself.
Forum: Repairs & Service 06-22-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,378
Posted By Tfthorp
Done I took the outside aluminum skirt off...

Done I took the outside aluminum skirt off pulled back the carpet and was able to cut out the bad section. I then used 1X1 aluminum angle screwed to the frame and set the new piece in. I didn't put...
Forum: Repairs & Service 06-07-2017, 05:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,378
Posted By Tfthorp
Thanks any ideas on how to replace under the...

Thanks any ideas on how to replace under the walls? How to cut the original back to good wood?
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