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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Today, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 207
Posted By DutchmenSport
Welcome to the forums and I hope you have great...

Welcome to the forums and I hope you have great success with your newly purchased camper! Happy Camping!
Forum: New Member Introductions Today, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 122
Posted By DutchmenSport
Welcome and thanks for jumping in with us. I hope...

Welcome and thanks for jumping in with us. I hope you enjoy your camper and have great success with your modifications. As stated above, this forum site is a great place to turn to for advise and...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal Today, 09:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,608
Posted By DutchmenSport
Today is March 18. We'll be returning back to...

Today is March 18. We'll be returning back to Indiana, leaving on Saturday, March 30. I just scheduled an overnight at Hugh White State Park in Grenada, Mississippi for that overnight (about 300...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 03-13-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By DutchmenSport
Not exactly right there, but Baraga State Park is...

Not exactly right there, but Baraga State Park is at the base of the peninsula and Fort Wilkins State Historic, clear out on the tip.
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-13-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By DutchmenSport
Welcome to the forums and hope you are enjoying...

Welcome to the forums and hope you are enjoying your new camper. After "retiring" from Washington D.C. you must be more than ready for rest! I hope you have slowed way down and now can finally,...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-13-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 743
Posted By DutchmenSport
I've expressed my disdain for mattress toppers...

I've expressed my disdain for mattress toppers many times and my opinion has not changed. Don't spend money throwing lipstick on the pig. Throw out the pig and get a new mattress that will work for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-11-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,392
Posted By DutchmenSport
The auto memory works quite well on the Lippert...

The auto memory works quite well on the Lippert self-leveling systems ... UNTIL .... you decide to hit the "auto level" a second time because the trailer has settled in the sand, dirt, gravel,...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-11-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 404
Posted By DutchmenSport
Well, the first question that any of us will have...

Well, the first question that any of us will have for you is, what was the name / brand / model of your "surge protector"? How old was it? And when you had issues in the past, was it the same...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-07-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By DutchmenSport
Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting...

Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting your Montana. It's wonderful that you are a true artisan. Those types of skills are not very common anymore these days. Happy Camping.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-06-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 897
Posted By DutchmenSport
Same idea as Daryles (above post), except I use a...

Same idea as Daryles (above post), except I use a solid tank and a water transfer pump. You can get these little pumps at Lowe's Home Improvement stores in either AC versions or DC versions. The...
Forum: Maintenance 03-05-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By DutchmenSport
In your future, if you have an old washing...

In your future, if you have an old washing machine hose, cut it in half and use that. No end to fly off. Works great! Been using several for over 25 years now. I keep giving them away. I'm down...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-03-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,042
Posted By DutchmenSport
Same idea as the gravity fill bag on the roof....

Same idea as the gravity fill bag on the roof. ... My solution for my Keystone Outback, which was a gravity fill enterprise:

Pump purchased from Lowe's Home Improvement (120 v. AC) and I use a 400...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-02-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By DutchmenSport
What type of slide system does your camper have? ...

What type of slide system does your camper have? Cable driven, Schwintek, Rack and Pinion, power gear, hydraulic or just electric? The solution for slide problems is different for each system.
Forum: Campgrounds 03-01-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By DutchmenSport
You can't go too wrong with state parks: Lake of...

You can't go too wrong with state parks: Lake of the Ozarks State Park, click here. (https://mostateparks.com/campgrounds/lake-ozarks-state-park)
Forum: Let Us Entertain You 02-28-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By DutchmenSport
We have 3 different sound bars. Actually 2 in...

We have 3 different sound bars. Actually 2 in the camper and a different one in the house. All 3 are different brands. We've played swap the sound bar a few times to figure out which one fits best...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-27-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,346
Posted By DutchmenSport
You can put an RV flush valve prop into the hole...

You can put an RV flush valve prop into the hole of the toilet, which will hold the bottom of the toilet (slide) open and allow water to run without having to hold your foot on the peddle. When the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-27-2024, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By DutchmenSport
Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting...

Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting your new Montana! Happy Camping!
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-26-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,122
Posted By DutchmenSport
My, one of my favorite expressions: "Quit...

My, one of my favorite expressions:

"Quit putting lipstick on the pig." No matter how much lipstick you put on the pig, it's still a pig.

What that means is ... forget the topper. This will...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-26-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By DutchmenSport
Here's my post when I had the same issue in...

Here's my post when I had the same issue in August 2023:

Click here. (https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89839)
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 02-26-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,608
Posted By DutchmenSport
mlh, thanks for sharing that story. I'm also...

mlh, thanks for sharing that story. I'm also learning some very interesting things about this part of the country that are truly amazing, bewildering, and perplexing, all at the same time. The...
Forum: Navigation 02-25-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,038
Posted By DutchmenSport
I was born and raised in Central Indiana and been...

I was born and raised in Central Indiana and been around tornado threat country all my life. I'm 68 years old, soon to be 69.

The firs tornado I saw was when I was a kid, maybe 8 or 9 years old....
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 02-22-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By DutchmenSport
Good Morning America!

Wife got the message on her work phone that AT&T system is down nationwide. Now appearing on the news, it's ALL phone carriers. Texting is not working either. But, strange .... cell phone internet...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-20-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,817
Posted By DutchmenSport
If you are still looking for "tips", here's mine....

If you are still looking for "tips", here's mine.

Always consider the distance between the bed rails of your truck bed and the bottom side of the over hang (king pin area) of your camper.

If...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-16-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By DutchmenSport
Since we don't boon dock, the answer is "no." I...

Since we don't boon dock, the answer is "no." I very seldom, VERY seldom, travel with a full tank of water. Our destination points always have water somewhere to fill up with.

I'm in line with...
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 02-16-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,608
Posted By DutchmenSport
And oh ... fyi ... I replaced that one broken...

And oh ... fyi ... I replaced that one broken slide cable yesterday. It was the upper, rear facing, (in) cable for the kitchen slide. I'm glad I carry extra cables with me all the time. I have one...
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