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Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 05-09-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By Woodworker
Trying to sell my 3811MS

Trying to sell my 2018 3811MS.
People are asking me questions that make me assume they are looking for a older camper in pristine condition.
Is this the norm or do they have high expectations....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-19-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,622
Posted By Woodworker
Dealer changes price on delivery

We have not given the dealer a deposit yet. We are trying to order a new RV and the dealer says that even though we will sign a contract for a specific price, the manufacture may raise the price 2-5...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-04-2021, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,344
Posted By Woodworker
Yes, the new door does come with a frame. But I'm...

Yes, the new door does come with a frame. But I'm too cheap and I didn't want to pay the $400 plus for the door and $200 for the installation

I was unable to repair the hinge because it was to...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-20-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,734
Posted By Woodworker
Bearings

I need to replace all the bearings on my 2818 3811MS but haven't figured out how to remove the rear bearings yet. Is there a special tool that helps or do I use a screwdriver and hammer?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-23-2021, 06:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,349
Posted By Woodworker
Awning issues

Montana 3811MS. 2018.

I had to re center my main awning because it wasn't rolling up correctly, and while doing so, I noticed that the piece to which the awning is fastened is pulling away from...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-20-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By Woodworker
trailer brakes, a follow up

2018 3011MS. 2018 GMC 3500 DRW.
I am compelled to post a recent experience. My trailer brakes quit working awhile back. I asked for help in several different forums and several folks gave good...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-15-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Woodworker
3811MS brakes

Montana 3811MS.
My trailer brakes quit working. The electrical piece of it is working because the brake lights come on. The brakes work occasionally, but don't give much stopping power. I've...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-09-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,017
Posted By Woodworker
I installed the 5500 lb Onan. Works like a...

I installed the 5500 lb Onan. Works like a charm. Two things that surprised me. 1-it has an auto shut off if there is too much or too little oil. It's hard to tell if it's enough because the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-19-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,749
Posted By Woodworker
I know I have at least 300lbs of tools in the...

I know I have at least 300lbs of tools in the basement, and just recently purchased and installed a Craftsman pancake air compressor. (BTW, it's very handy for multiple applications). I've been in...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-10-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,743
Posted By Woodworker
S Padre

We stayed at the Cameron County Park Isla Blanca. Had a front row seat to the ocean. Stayed at the KOA a couple of years ago, but it's really crowded.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-09-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,743
Posted By Woodworker
Help identify roof vents. I'm clueless.

We had our 3811MS washed by a "Pro" crew while staying at S Padre Island. I think they got their garden hose hooked under a couple of these vents while on the roof.
I need help identifying them,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-28-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 790
Posted By Woodworker
Bike rack hides RV brakes lights

My DW and I take our bicycles wherever we travel mounted on a double rack on the rear bumper. The problem is that when I put the cover on the bikes, it mostly blocks the tail lights / brake lights. ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-17-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,496
Posted By Woodworker
Nice work, Sir. I hope my DW doesn't see this,...

Nice work, Sir. I hope my DW doesn't see this, or I know what I'll be working on next week!
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-03-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,501
Posted By Woodworker
Welcome to retirement. DW and I retired in 2016...

Welcome to retirement. DW and I retired in 2016 at age 60 and never looked back. We just started traveling more and enjoy it. We are currently camped out at the Isla Blanca RV park in S. Padre...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-08-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By Woodworker
Hot water heater

It's too cold here in NW Kansas to put water in the tanks or the HW heater.
Next week we are traveling south in sub zero wind chill and single digits temp. But we will need hot water on our...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 02-04-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Posted By Woodworker
Simple Tire

I don't usually plug business establishments, but I had such a good experience with SimpleTire.com that I have to share. I ordered 4 replacement tires on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and all four were...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 01-27-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,255
Posted By Woodworker
Correct air pressure is one of the first things I...

Correct air pressure is one of the first things I things on my departure checklist. I've run then constantly in accordance with the sticker on the front left of the 5th wheel. 110 (105-110). I've...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 01-27-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,255
Posted By Woodworker
These are the original tires when i purchased the...

These are the original tires when i purchased the Montana in March 2018. They show signs of wear on the outsides of each tire. Not sure if this is normal or not.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 01-27-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,255
Posted By Woodworker
Choosing the correct Sailun

I'm a retired Army Band Director and know nothing about replacing the Sailuns on my Montana 3811MS. Original tires need replacing. S 637 ST 235/80RG L.R.G.

Pics attached.
Are these still a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-16-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,886
Posted By Woodworker
Floor jack

I have a lot of tools that I carry in the basement and I can fix most anything that comes up while traveling. What I lack is a decent jack to raise the truck to change tires. What type of floor jack...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-26-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,911
Posted By Woodworker
Wheel center caps for a 2018 - 3811MS

I have lost the black plastic wheel center caps from three of the four wheels. I need to order these caps or even all four chrome assembly.
Does anyone know where and how to order?

I'm putting...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-14-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By Woodworker
RV towing services

We have a policy with Foremost insurance on our coach. Included for free in that policy is a RV roadside assistance plan. We have never used it and I'm concerned that we may be wishing we had Good...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-04-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,046
Posted By Woodworker
How long do Sailuns last?

Please bear with me, I'm still a novice.

My 2018 3811MS has the Sailun ST235/80r16 tires.
They are 3 years old and are showing wear with 33,000 +/- miles.
How long do they last?
What's a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-02-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,344
Posted By Woodworker
Basement door hinge

2018 3811MS.

I shut my basement door and apparently there was something behind it that wouldn't move when the door shut. Consequently, I sprung the hinge and the door won't shut. I tried to...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-30-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,674
Posted By Woodworker
We bought our 3811ms new in March 2018. Too cold...

We bought our 3811ms new in March 2018. Too cold for the AC to kick on during the PDI so we moved to the next item. 2 months later we fired up the AC for a South coast tour and the BR unit only blew...
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