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Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 05-25-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,151
Posted By vangoes
I use Krud Cutter. There are things that Awesome...

I use Krud Cutter. There are things that Awesome wont touch that Krud Cutter will and there are things Krud Cutter wont work on and Awesome does. Krud Cutter on black streaks; Awesome on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-14-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,800
Posted By vangoes
I have a 2012 3455SA and have towed with a 2008...

I have a 2012 3455SA and have towed with a 2008 F250 and now a 2013 Ram 3500 SRW and a Reese 18K slider. I have never had an issue with chucking or bounce, although I did have timbrens on the F250. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-02-2017, 01:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,114
Posted By vangoes
I used them on my past two F250's and they work...

I used them on my past two F250's and they work great. They minimize the squat and the trampoline effect while having no adverse impact (rough ride) when truck is not loaded. I don't need anything...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-20-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,605
Posted By vangoes
I'm pulling a 2012 Montana with my 3500 SB and...

I'm pulling a 2012 Montana with my 3500 SB and this is my second 5ver and my third short bed truck in 10 years with the same slider hitch......and I have never used the slider. So, I would say you...
Forum: Campgrounds 11-17-2016, 02:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,647
Posted By vangoes
St. Louis (Fenton area) campgrounds

The two Fenton campgrounds (Covered Bridge CG and Bellevue Mobile Home) were flooded last year. Does anyone know the current condition of these campgrounds. Have they recovered satifactorily as far...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-19-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,446
Posted By vangoes
Lenny, I had the same issue with my 2012 3455...

Lenny, I had the same issue with my 2012 3455 with the Mor/Ryde long hitch. I did trim my pin box down very close to the bottom hole as you stated. This did resolve the problem and has not created...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-30-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,332
Posted By vangoes
I saw the tree Monday when we was...

I saw the tree Monday when we was walking.......what a thrill that must have been (not)! Hope your upcoming adventure is not as eventful!
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-07-2016, 03:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,037
Posted By vangoes
I also manually retract the rear jacks before I...

I also manually retract the rear jacks before I initiating the return to hitch height. Even after that, the majority of the time I will still have to tweak the height to hookup.
Forum: What I'd like to say if... 01-20-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,267
Posted By vangoes
I have the 2012 3455 with the leather sofa and...

I have the 2012 3455 with the leather sofa and chairs. I switched the sofa and chairs and have no clearance problem what so ever.
Forum: Maintenance 11-30-2015, 02:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 939
Posted By vangoes
X2 on the second gasket on all water inlets.

X2 on the second gasket on all water inlets.
Forum: The Campsite 11-26-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,637
Posted By vangoes
I know what you mean Lynwood. I grew up in...

I know what you mean Lynwood. I grew up in Bedford Va. where the National Elks Home (BPOE) is and my mother was a nurse there in my earlier years. It truly is a remarkable place and the...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 11-26-2015, 06:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,711
Posted By vangoes
Good luck! We had an infestation of them two...

Good luck! We had an infestation of them two years ago and we would take a portable vacuum and suck up sometimes 20 bugs a day. It seems time is about the only thing short of complete trailer...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-26-2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,277
Posted By vangoes
Just to add my 2 cents, I think a lot of these...

Just to add my 2 cents, I think a lot of these type conversations confuse quality with options. Not having a molded rear cap does not indicate lower quality; just lower level option. Having been a...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-23-2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,178
Posted By vangoes
leemedic, Mine is located in the same place and...

leemedic,
Mine is located in the same place and it leaked one time about a year ago but it has not leaked since. Not exactly sure why, but all has been good since.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-22-2015, 02:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,354
Posted By vangoes
X2 with Mike. The purpose of the vents is to...

X2 with Mike. The purpose of the vents is to provide air flow over the cooling coils of the refrig. Without the air flow the fridge would not cool in either mode and would eventually fail.
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-21-2015, 05:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,093
Posted By vangoes
Check the air admittance valves on the bathroom...

Check the air admittance valves on the bathroom and kitchen sink drain pipes. These valves will release terrible sewer smells if you have the gray water valves open and especially when a vent or a/c...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 11-18-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,067
Posted By vangoes
Mark, I can send you pictures but it will be a...

Mark, I can send you pictures but it will be a couple days before I can.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 11-17-2015, 06:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,067
Posted By vangoes
My pin box would also hit the tailgate if I slid...

My pin box would also hit the tailgate if I slid it back. On a bright note, in 8 years and three trucks and two 5vers I have used the slider one time when it was new. With the long pin box, I would...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 11-17-2015, 02:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,067
Posted By vangoes
Many owners that have the long Mor ryde pin box...

Many owners that have the long Mor ryde pin box have had to nip the rear corner of the pin box to eliminate it making contact with the truck. I did mine and have not had any issues since.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-11-2015, 02:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,256
Posted By vangoes
Thanks Bingo. Looking at the recall on the...

Thanks Bingo. Looking at the recall on the Keystone steps, the model years and vin seem to appply to 2013 years and newer. Explains why I havent received a notice on my 2012 four step. However,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-10-2015, 03:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,256
Posted By vangoes
Is the recall applicable to all models thru...

Is the recall applicable to all models thru specific model years? I have not received any notification from Keystone or my dealer. Sounds like a pretty simple fix which I will do myself if needed. ...
Forum: Who, Where & When? 11-02-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By vangoes
If I remember correctly, some of the High...

If I remember correctly, some of the High Country's touted being light enough to tow with a 1/2 ton.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 10-31-2015, 03:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,368
Posted By vangoes
Im not so lucky with my Firestone Transforce on...

Im not so lucky with my Firestone Transforce on my Ram. 29,500 miles and almost to the wear bars. Maybe 5,000 miles left.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-28-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,222
Posted By vangoes
My battery disconnect switch does not cut power...

My battery disconnect switch does not cut power to the level up system or to some other parasitic items like the gas detector. I dont use the switch. I just disconnect the battery when in storage.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 10-19-2015, 04:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
Posted By vangoes
You are correct that many of the steel wheels are...

You are correct that many of the steel wheels are only rated for 80 lbs. When I changed I kept the E rated spare (and my "spare spare"). Running the E spare if needed will not cause any issues at...
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