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Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-29-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,146
Posted By danandbetty
DAVE in AZ: Looks like a great idea and great...

DAVE in AZ: Looks like a great idea and great job...well done. I'm getting ready to do the same thing. Mind giving me a couple of pointers? I'm wondering about the thickness of vinyl plank in...
Forum: Long Timers 04-01-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 22,080
Posted By danandbetty
We use a MiFi2200 mobile hot spot that can...

We use a MiFi2200 mobile hot spot that can support up to 3 devices at once (works perfectly and rarely are in a non covered area. Ours is from Alaska Communication Systems because they are in kahoots...
Forum: Maintenance 12-01-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,109
Posted By danandbetty
Fire5er. Thanks for the post with the video...

Fire5er. Thanks for the post with the video clips. I especially like the one from Bug Smacker.com that shows lubing the Dexter easy lube hubs. Very informative. IMHO this is how to do the bearing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-29-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By danandbetty
About truck tires: I tow my Monty from Sterling,...

About truck tires: I tow my Monty from Sterling, Alaska to "warm country down south" every year (September thru April). Overall I put about 12,000 towing miles on my truck tires and an additional...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-27-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By danandbetty
I just put a new set of Toyo Open Country tires...

I just put a new set of Toyo Open Country tires on my 2002 Montana when I traded it on on the 2011. I had them switch the tires between the old and new trailers as part of the sales agreement so the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-09-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,784
Posted By danandbetty
richfaa: You are probably making a good...

richfaa:

You are probably making a good decision for lots of reasons. Just to be clear I'm not advocating that people modify their TV the way I have. I was just sharing my surprising experience...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-08-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,784
Posted By danandbetty
c214dick: I did all the modifications at...

c214dick:

I did all the modifications at the same time so I can't say which ones causes which results. I suspect that opening up the intake and exhaust probably was the single best improvement...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-06-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,784
Posted By danandbetty
I know that some folks have some pretty strong...

I know that some folks have some pretty strong negative opinions about "chips" and "tuners". I used to because the claims seemed to defy logic. I thought, how can you get better MPG from "more" HP....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-26-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,472
Posted By danandbetty
I had to replace my black water tank and found a...

I had to replace my black water tank and found a simple plastic fitting with holes and no moving parts. Before reinstalling I drilled some of the holes out slightly and it seems to work better now. ...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-12-2011, 03:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By danandbetty
Thanks mainer...I'm parked for December in...

Thanks mainer...I'm parked for December in Mission, TX and it's been raining pretty hard. Looks like its going to let up today or tomorrow so I thinks I'll just clean and coat all the seams on the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-11-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By danandbetty
There's been much said about slide water leaks...

There's been much said about slide water leaks but I haven't been able to find where anyone has had (and solved)a water leak like mine. I have a 2011 3400RL (recently out of warranty, of course). ...
Forum: Long Timers 04-21-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,613
Posted By danandbetty
We love our 5er and have no complaints. I owned...

We love our 5er and have no complaints. I owned a Newmar diesel pusher MH before retiring and liked it too. There are certainly advantages to each. Here's a big one for me: Living in Alaska I have...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-13-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,018
Posted By danandbetty
Hey Lasater...I noticed your Master EOD badge on...

Hey Lasater...I noticed your Master EOD badge on your avatar. Me too...maybe sometime we'll get a chance to talk, your name sounds familar ...dan
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-09-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,211
Posted By danandbetty
Here's my 2 cents worth: On my one ton dually I...

Here's my 2 cents worth: On my one ton dually I added air bags not because of truck sag but because they soften the sharp blows I was getting in the cockpit when driving on I-5 in both the Seattle...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-09-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By danandbetty
This is in the "for what it's worth" category. ...

This is in the "for what it's worth" category. I've never used a Smarty but I recently popped my cork when my mileage dropped from 12ish to 9ish. I traded my 2002 36' Monty for a 2011 3400RL. ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-09-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,141
Posted By danandbetty
Well, OK. I'm getting the idea that my Montana...

Well, OK. I'm getting the idea that my Montana isn't alone with it's draft problem. You've given me some good ideas. I was thinking about framing the face of the vents on the stairs with velcro and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-08-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,141
Posted By danandbetty
Can I stop that cold draft from the furnace area?

I know we've talked a lot about how drafty all RVs are but I have a specific question about my 2011 3400RL. On this model the furnace return air is through two decorative wood grills in the steps...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 02-07-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 16,520
Posted By danandbetty
This is a pretty long thread and much has been...

This is a pretty long thread and much has been said but here's my 2 cents worth. I upgraded to our 2011 3400RL in November this year and everything seems to fit very well with no real problems given...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-26-2010, 04:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By danandbetty
Thanks for the "welcome home" John - same to ya. ...

Thanks for the "welcome home" John - same to ya. I've already been to every light fixture in the house adding various "fixes" to avoid loosening during travel. I found both hanging lights over the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-26-2010, 03:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By danandbetty
New 2011 3400RL

Just took delivery on our new 2011 3400RL last week and we love it. We've been full timing it in our old Monty 3655FL and finally decided to "shoot the works". We've had it about one week now and...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-30-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,797
Posted By danandbetty
Thanks guys. I studied the lip sheets and found...

Thanks guys. I studied the lip sheets and found no detail on the switch wiring and then called Rick at Lippert. He couldn't quickly find a reference that would guide me in correctly connecting the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-28-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,797
Posted By danandbetty
Wiring new style slide switch to old wiring?

Recently I had to upgrade my old unidirectional hydraulic slide motor (02 Montana)to the newer bidirectional motor system ($1200). The problem was that my slides would not reliably retract and old...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-03-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By danandbetty
You'll hear lots of arguments about Ford/Dodge/GM...

You'll hear lots of arguments about Ford/Dodge/GM and which is best but I believe they'll all do the job if you have a 1 ton with a diesel engine. I towed with a single rear wheel truck and went to...
Forum: Maintenance 05-26-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,227
Posted By danandbetty
Don, thanks for the info. Mine is a Lippert...

Don, thanks for the info. Mine is a Lippert system and the solenoid cartridge valves I need were manufactured by Hydraforce who no longer makes the ones I need.

I think some of the older models...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-25-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,233
Posted By danandbetty
I agree with 8e3k0 - in Alaska many of our...

I agree with 8e3k0 - in Alaska many of our diesels run around the clock without these kinds of problems. Perhaps there's a fuel difference or it's the amount of time they're driven hard pulling...
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