Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

No, they just kicked it out of the way to get to...

No, they just kicked it out of the way to get to the guitars. It's a 1957 5E3 Tweed Deluxe that my dad bought at the same time as the Les Paul.

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07-23-2010, 12:17 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

Updated with another pic of the Les Paul

Updated with another pic of the Les Paul

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07-22-2010, 04:44 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

21 different units, my was the jack pot.

21 different units, my was the jack pot.

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07-22-2010, 05:59 AM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

*** Stolen Music Gear *** Stolen Music Gear ***

I'm really upset at the moment and need your help.

Never thought I would ever have to deal with something like this. But Sunday (07/18/2010) a climate controlled facility was broken into (21 units...

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

11-06-2009, 01:55 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

Well I hope that my initial lack of knowledge on...

Well I hope that my initial lack of knowledge on this subject and what I have found out along the way will help others. By all means, what ever you do, use a volt meter to determine how the power is...

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11-06-2009, 11:46 AM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

The generator had both the 3-prong 30 amp twist...

The generator had both the 3-prong 30 amp twist lock and the 4 prong 30 amp twist lock receptacles. But the 4-prong side had two 20 amp breakers, one for each side of the connector. The 3-prong 30...

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11-05-2009, 01:12 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

It was a borrowed generator. It only kicked out...

It was a borrowed generator. It only kicked out one of the two 20 amp breakers that one time, so I would guess it was a surge from something kicking on. Otherwise it did perfect.

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11-04-2009, 02:10 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

I ran the water heater on propane vs electricity...

I ran the water heater on propane vs electricity to save the current for other things. The hot water heater does have the electric heater element also.

I only have one 15000btu a/c unit.

I may...

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11-04-2009, 01:05 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

OK, here's what I did. I picked up an L14/30A...

OK, here's what I did. I picked up an L14/30A 4-prong twist lock male plug. some 30 amp 4-wire cord, 4-prong 50 amp receptacle & box and built the adapter cable myself. It was really easy as...

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11-03-2009, 12:57 PM

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First tow with Truck, 5th-wheel and 5-Star Tuning

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

To answer the GAWR for the pin weight, spec...

To answer the GAWR for the pin weight, spec shows:
Max payload: 5510 lb
GAWR for the rear axle: 8250 lb

So I'm OK on both of those.

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11-03-2009, 12:36 PM

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First tow with Truck, 5th-wheel and 5-Star Tuning

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

. Doesn't seem like much. What about uneven...

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Doesn't seem like much. What about uneven surfaces? I would think that might be too close for comfort.

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11-03-2009, 06:50 AM

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First tow with Truck, 5th-wheel and 5-Star Tuning

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

Thanks and corrected the post. Yes,...

Thanks and corrected the post.

Yes, everything with the truck stayed the same except for about 1/2 tank of fuel.

The only thing with the truck that gets it up the the 20,000 GCWR from Ford is...

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11-03-2009, 06:41 AM

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First tow with Truck, 5th-wheel and 5-Star Tuning

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

I can do both if needed. BTW, what is the...

I can do both if needed.

BTW, what is the acceptable clearance between the bed rails of the truck and the bottom of the camper?

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11-03-2009, 06:21 AM

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First tow with Truck, 5th-wheel and 5-Star Tuning

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

Thanks. Yes, the previous owner raised it...

Thanks.

Yes, the previous owner raised it one hole location on the pin mount/arm to help clear his side tool boxes on his truck (he still bent a box though). I'm gonna bring it back down. I also...

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11-03-2009, 04:57 AM

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First tow with Truck, 5th-wheel and 5-Star Tuning

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

First tow with Truck, 5th-wheel and 5-Star Tuning

Went to Talladega this past weekend for the race. Finally got a chance to put my truck, 5th-wheel and 5-Star Tuning to the test.

Did good, truck handled it very well for a V10 gasser. Except for...

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10-24-2009, 08:29 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

Oddly enough, my main issue is that the generator...

Oddly enough, my main issue is that the generator has two normal 120v 20 amp receptacles, one 120v 30 amp 3 prong twist lock receptacle and one 120/240v 20amp (x 2) 4 prong twist lock receptacle....

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10-24-2009, 03:29 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

Newbie 50/30 amp adaptor question

I have a 2005 3380RL with the 50 amp shoreline connector and cord. I'm going to be camping next week and will be using a 6000surge/5000continuous watt generator to power the basics (i.e. heater/ac,...

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10-23-2009, 02:37 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

^^^ Look up ^^^ LOL

^^^ Look up ^^^ LOL

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10-22-2009, 06:13 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

Problem solved: 2001 Ford F350 SuperCab XLT...

Problem solved:

2001 Ford F350 SuperCab XLT
V10 Auto 3:73 rear gear
Power everything with A/C
Has the optional Camper package from the factory
I installed the later model front grille...

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09-29-2009, 12:33 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

Well I'm set on a 1-ton, probably going to be a...

Well I'm set on a 1-ton, probably going to be a dually. Is the V10 out of the question? Or is a diesel a must have?

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09-29-2009, 04:02 AM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

I really would like a diesel, but the cost...

I really would like a diesel, but the cost difference is dramatic for a used one. Example, I can get a 2001 F350 Extended cab dually with the V10 for $10k with 80K miles on it. Same truck with the...

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09-29-2009, 02:47 AM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

I have about $11,000 to spend, let's talk, LOL...

I have about $11,000 to spend, let's talk, LOL [:o)].

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09-29-2009, 02:17 AM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

OK, 1-ton it will be then. Now, next big...

OK, 1-ton it will be then.

Now, next big question, SRW or DRW? And why. I did locate a single and a dual rear F350 V10 trucks.

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09-28-2009, 03:10 PM

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Posted By 1ViciousGSX

I located a nice 1999 Ford F250 super duty...

I located a nice 1999 Ford F250 super duty extended cab XLT with the Triton V10 with 119k miles on it. Truck runs and drives great. Any thoughts? Gas mileage issues?

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09-28-2009, 07:25 AM

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