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Forum: Campgrounds 01-14-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,625
Posted By TomCat
We are happy Thousand Trails members. Some parks...

We are happy Thousand Trails members. Some parks are very nice, and others not very well maintained. We don’t look for the park to provide our experience - we are usually using it as a base for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-27-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,782
Posted By TomCat
Yup!

Recall has been out for awhile. Just had my 2019 serviced in early November for something else and I asked about it. They had the cameras in stock and replaced it. Yes, HUGE difference! Kinda makes...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-30-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,394
Posted By TomCat
My electric jacks will definitely lift the rig...

My electric jacks will definitely lift the rig off the ground. I have (perhaps foolishly) lifted up one side and put jack stands under the frame as a safety precaution to remove the wheels and repack...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 07-30-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By TomCat
That was it. Thank you very much! It just wasn’t...

That was it. Thank you very much! It just wasn’t intuitive to me that something called Montana Forum was the desktop view. 🤷🏻*♂️
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 07-30-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By TomCat
Mobile view?

I was looking at something awhile ago on the forum and it told me I had to switch to desktop mode. I did, and now I can’t seem to find how to switch back to the mobile view. I am using Chrome on an...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-21-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,969
Posted By TomCat
Hi Lori - I have a 2018 HC 305RL and I don’t have...

Hi Lori - I have a 2018 HC 305RL and I don’t have light strips on the front. Are you sure you have them?

Welcome to the forum!!

Tom
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-12-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,926
Posted By TomCat
Well, doing nothing wasn’t an option in my...

Well, doing nothing wasn’t an option in my opinion. I popped the nail through and took it out, leaving a pin hole. I put a 2” x 2” piece of eterna bond over it, then used dicor around the edges of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-12-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By TomCat
I think I understand, Charlie. You want to feed...

I think I understand, Charlie. You want to feed both 50a legs of your coach when on a 30a connection. I actually have the Smart Phase Selector - I wasn’t aware they quit selling it. It works great...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-15-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,316
Posted By TomCat
That’s great that you are paying attention and...

That’s great that you are paying attention and noticed that. Many people wouldn’t know until their awning ripped out at the atrachment point. That said, it is one of the reasons I rarely pull my...
Forum: On the Road Again 07-24-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,597
Posted By TomCat
Can’t go wrong with all of the previous advice....

Can’t go wrong with all of the previous advice. But don’t sleep on the lower peninsula, either, if that is in your plans. Sleeping Bear dunes, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Traverse City - all wonderful...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-15-2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,560
Posted By TomCat
I would also suggest Carefree of Colorado as a...

I would also suggest Carefree of Colorado as a place to check. It has all the info you need on measuring and getting the correct size. They also have many fabric choices. I bought slide toppers from...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-24-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,474
Posted By TomCat
Just had our roof replaced on our 2017 MHC 305RL...

Just had our roof replaced on our 2017 MHC 305RL (35 ft.) last fall after a widowmaker tree branch came down through. There was some structural damage, as the branch punched all the way through the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-09-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,562
Posted By TomCat
[/QUOTE] I haven't experienced it (yet...

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I haven't experienced it (yet anyway) but there is an issue with the newer Super Duty models having an issue called "death wobble". It is caused by wear in rubber bushings used in the...
Forum: Maintenance 01-30-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,115
Posted By TomCat
I had a couple of overflows when I first...

I had a couple of overflows when I first installed mine because the check valve was stuck shut. Same thing - water dripping out under the nose. No problems so far. You might want to raise the nose a...
Forum: On the Road Again 01-12-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,689
Posted By TomCat
I can attest to this as well. On a Ford diesel...

I can attest to this as well. On a Ford diesel you have at least 4 gallons left when the countdown hits zero. Doesn’t mean you want to tug on Superman’s cape too many times.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 12-16-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,856
Posted By TomCat
Already replaced mine

I already replaced mine because of the tread separation with damage to my rig, and not wanting to risk any more blowouts with associated damage. I wonder what they might do for me in this case. If...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-01-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,086
Posted By TomCat
I have a Transfer Flo 50 gallon low profile tank...

I have a Transfer Flo 50 gallon low profile tank (fits under my roll up bed cover). Automatically pumps fuel from the auxiliary tank into the main tank. It works in a way that your main fuel guage is...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-21-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,162
Posted By TomCat
Yeah, I only posted pics of the tire, not all the...

Yeah, I only posted pics of the tire, not all the damage. Thanks for the replies!
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-21-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,162
Posted By TomCat
I actually had quite a bit of damage. A 25” x 8”...

I actually had quite a bit of damage. A 25” x 8” rectangular “hole” right above the tire. Tore away the waterproofing layers and osb flooring, as well as took out the foam insulation. The aluminum...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-19-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By TomCat
Thanks much for the reply! It’s always good to...

Thanks much for the reply! It’s always good to have recommendations from people who have actually had good experiences.

Since posting this I did some of my own research as well. No matter where I...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-18-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By TomCat
Austin, TX area Montana Repair Facility

Hi! We had an unfortunate incident where a tire lost its tread and did some damage to the underside and body of our rig. We have a window of opportunity from mid December through the first week of...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-18-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,162
Posted By TomCat
For anyone still paying attention, I ended up...

For anyone still paying attention, I ended up checking my current local area (San Luis Obisbo, CA) for Sailun dealers. Found a few, but I was told they didn’t have any of the 637s, and couldn’t get...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-16-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,162
Posted By TomCat
Will do. Thanks!

Will do. Thanks!
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-16-2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,162
Posted By TomCat
I think I had about 5000 miles on the tires when...

I think I had about 5000 miles on the tires when this happened. I don’t drive over 65, either. I still have to believe that most of these tires hold up, so I hope you don’t worry too much about...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-16-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,162
Posted By TomCat
Thanks for the reply. Sure would be nice, but I...

Thanks for the reply. Sure would be nice, but I have never heard of a tire company doing that. Won’t hurt to ask, though.
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