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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-14-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By VagabondLove
Go for the much better Valterra...

Go for the much better Valterra handle/blade/cable assembly. You won’t regret it
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-07-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,900
Posted By VagabondLove
In 2021 we did Flex Armor for $7665 including...

In 2021 we did Flex Armor for $7665 including replacing 3 panels of roof decking and installing a replacement rear AC unit. It looks great! I would want that on a brand new RV…EDPM is garbage IMHO....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-25-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 728
Posted By VagabondLove
My switch for those ceiling lights is in the back...

My switch for those ceiling lights is in the back of the unit, to the left of the rear window.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-25-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By VagabondLove
The exhaust is designed to handle very hot things...

The exhaust is designed to handle very hot things like a small propane explosion. There are no wires or anything to melt inside that chamber, for a reason…it gets very hot during normal usage! If...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-11-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,170
Posted By VagabondLove
Imho the most important thing is DO NOT USE THE...

Imho the most important thing is DO NOT USE THE IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS. Use it only to loosen. I destroyed 30 lug nuts by using the wrench to tighten them…never usable again. Just my 2...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-27-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,072
Posted By VagabondLove
You got that right!

You got that right!
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 12-13-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,287
Posted By VagabondLove
Be careful, these steps are NOT a direct...

Be careful, these steps are NOT a direct replacement for older Montanas. I just went through this 3 weeks ago. Our original steps cracked on our 2013 3625RE, and we thought new would be better than...
Forum: Maintenance 12-12-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By VagabondLove
Tough Top Awnings vs. Carefree of Colorado

Hi everyone,

I know there has been a lot of discussion on the forum about slide topper replacement options, and now I have some concrete feedback.

Well, its time for my second slide topper...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 11-30-2023, 06:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,294
Posted By VagabondLove
Agreed, especially for the wide ones. I would...

Agreed, especially for the wide ones. I would mount them much higher than standard.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-01-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
Posted By VagabondLove
Before the IS, I was replacing leaf springs and u...

Before the IS, I was replacing leaf springs and u bolts at least 2 times per year. We even moved up to the six-leaf springs, up from the OEM five leaves. I became a pro at changing them, and kept 5...
Forum: North American MOC / Florida Region 09-27-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,848
Posted By VagabondLove
We would be interested!

We would be interested!
Forum: Maintenance 09-13-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,535
Posted By VagabondLove
With bearing buddy, just be extra careful that...

With bearing buddy, just be extra careful that you don’t blow the inside seal when pumping new grease through…it happens often from what I understand.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-21-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,872
Posted By VagabondLove
weBoost

Which weBoost model do you have? Do you do anything special to get your cell data to work over the weBoost? Our Connect RV 65 (with the directional antenna) has never worked well for data, and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-06-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,305
Posted By VagabondLove
I ended up using an orbital saw to cut away a few...

I ended up using an orbital saw to cut away a few vanes (for less restriction while keeping a few vanes for direction control) and to shorten the upstream side of the vent (so it acts like an air...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-02-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,305
Posted By VagabondLove
We ended up adding two additional intake vents...

We ended up adding two additional intake vents and propped the intake ducts open to allow more air into the system. Improvement found here https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...ad.php?t=83870
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 06-18-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,555
Posted By VagabondLove
Just curious, have you all put your Montana on...

Just curious, have you all put your Montana on the scales? As full timers with all of our sh*t in the RV, I make it a point to weigh the combined rig every year or after any significant change. It is...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-31-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,964
Posted By VagabondLove
Have you thought about an tankless endless hot...

Have you thought about an tankless endless hot water on demand replacement? From what I understand, they only use propane (a negative) but never run out of hot water (a plus) and should last longer...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-26-2023, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,640
Posted By VagabondLove
After weighing, we found out we were very close...

After weighing, we found out we were very close to the 7K limit. After waaayyy too many leaf spring failures on the 7K, bumping up to 8K brought us peace of mind. We did get to upgrade our tires and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-24-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,640
Posted By VagabondLove
MorRyde I/S with disc brakes and 8K axles...best...

MorRyde I/S with disc brakes and 8K axles...best decision I made for the monty ever.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-24-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,195
Posted By VagabondLove
Unlike most of the replies, we did have a chair...

Unlike most of the replies, we did have a chair bounce out of position during one trip (I think we went over the George Washinton Bridge in NYC...lots of potholes!!). The chair ended up leaning...
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 05-24-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By VagabondLove
Picture???

Picture???
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-24-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By VagabondLove
The voltage drop could also be happening because...

The voltage drop could also be happening because the wire is too thin (or some of the strands broke) to handle the load. I like the recommendation to tie it to a different 12V source instead of the...
Forum: On the Road Again 04-30-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,042
Posted By VagabondLove
Open Roads is NOT always the best option,...

Open Roads is NOT always the best option, especially considering the fees. I typically see anywhere from 5-30 cents discount from advertised pricing, but I also have pulled into an Open Roads...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 04-26-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By VagabondLove
MOC Forum advertisements

Hi MOC members,

Has anyone else noticed that, very recently, the ads have gotten really obnoxious on the MOC site? I seem to be getting annoying ads in between posts/replies, floating ads at the...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-23-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,996
Posted By VagabondLove
You should probably order a fifth tire...for the...

You should probably order a fifth tire...for the spare!
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