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Forum: Repairs & Service 07-29-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 268
Sticky: Dealer Ratings
Views: 103,233
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Coach Specialist

Coach Specialist Mansfield TX
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Shout out to Jeremy and his team who expedited our suspension problem and repaired it for less than the estimate
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-05-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,811
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Roof truss

Like you I tried every stud finder available and nothing worked. I even drilled some test holes hoping to hit paydirt. I checked videos of the roof construction and determined that the roofing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-08-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 952
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Need lower pin box

I have a Pullrite #2900 20K hitch mounted on an OEM puck mounted in my 2016 Ram 4x4 3500 short bed. I pull a 2017 Montana 3911 with the pin box mounted in the highest set of bolt holes, but the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-18-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,375
Posted By bigdawgfinley
You need to detach from door then install roller...

You need to detach from door then install roller on tracks then attach door to roller and tighten nut. It helps to put tape on the end of the track to keep roller in place and put something like a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-19-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,959
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Shower leak

While working another project I noticed water stains under the shower drain. I didn’t catch it while in use so I don’t know the extent of the leak but it was enough to leave a 4 foot ‘bathtub’ ring...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-19-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,313
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Bad motor

I know there hasn’t been any discussion on this for awhile but for those still wrestling with circuit breakers and such let me add my experience. I’ve been having trouble with the breakers tripping...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-02-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,658
Posted By bigdawgfinley
5th wheel hoist

I built a hoist that attached to the pin box using a 12 v winch. Pictures attached.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-21-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,208
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Ditto here

We had the exact same failure in September. I contacted Sailun and they told me to work it out with dealer. Dealer was skeptical that it would be covered under warranty and I’ve yet to here back. I...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-12-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 46,886
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Thought I’d add pics for emphasis. Made in...

Thought I’d add pics for emphasis. Made in Vietnam date code 3520.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-12-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 46,886
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Just had my first tread separation. 8 months old...

Just had my first tread separation. 8 months old maybe 2K miles. Made in Vietnam ��
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 08-04-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,281
Posted By bigdawgfinley
We switched to AAA after being stranded on 14...

We switched to AAA after being stranded on 14 freeway in LA with broken spring for 8 hours. Finally had to chain up the axle myself and limped in for service. Might check out coachnet as well.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 05-04-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,593
Posted By bigdawgfinley
TPMS

I mounted ours inside the propane compartment so I wouldn’t need to unlock when I switch it off
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-22-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,118
Posted By bigdawgfinley
I didn’t think so until one time we were parked...

I didn’t think so until one time we were parked on an incline such that the levelers lifted the tires off the ground. I’d put axle jacks under before doing any work though
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-22-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,924
Posted By bigdawgfinley
I’ve only find it once coming out of Yosemite in...

I’ve only find it once coming out of Yosemite in December. I put chains on the front wheels on my 4x4 and chains on the rear trailer wheels. It’s all down hill out of Yosemite so I only used the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-14-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,297
Posted By bigdawgfinley
The pump is on a dedicated circuit and its own CB...

The pump is on a dedicated circuit and its own CB however the valve control circuitry is on the other CB. Came from the factory that way
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-14-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,297
Posted By bigdawgfinley
I’m replacing my 50 amp to an 80 amp today but I...

I’m replacing my 50 amp to an 80 amp today but I suspect I’ll need to replace the 30 amp as well. When my slides stop I always know when the CB resets when the fridge comes back on and beeps. Thing...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 02-10-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,346
Posted By bigdawgfinley
So I’ve replaced the worn tires but before I put...

So I’ve replaced the worn tires but before I put the trailer back I did some string measurements and found that the tire face on the front axle was about 3/8” out side to side. Axle centers were...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 02-08-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,346
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Thanks for the alignment advice. Now I just need...

Thanks for the alignment advice. Now I just need to find a shop in my area
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 02-08-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,346
Posted By bigdawgfinley
I suppose I could have normal wear on back with...

I suppose I could have normal wear on back with overload on front
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 02-07-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,346
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Unusual tire wear?

So my Sailun tires show an unusual tire wear in that the front axle tires show inside wear while the rear axle shows outside wear. If it’s due to scuffing then it would be from backing up which...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-04-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,889
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Clunking noise

The noise you hear could be completely different from what we experienced but it sounds similar. What I found after staying in one location for longer than two days was the axle springs and shackles...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 09-23-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,741
Posted By bigdawgfinley
The batteries are up front as is the inverter but...

The batteries are up front as is the inverter but the shore power plug is in the rear some 40 ft away. With the CB panel at mid beam that’s over 60 ft of line loss which is a big deal if you want to...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 09-23-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,741
Posted By bigdawgfinley
You can but I found that I lost so much in line...

You can but I found that I lost so much in line loss with my 2000 watt Inverter that I wired it in permanently. I use a transfer switch that only powers one load side in the breaker panel and moved...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-02-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,916
Posted By bigdawgfinley
We have EEZ Tpms4 and love it. We had one slow...

We have EEZ Tpms4 and love it. We had one slow leak that it caught before it went flat and allowed us to safely get repaired in town and not on the roadside. We did get the repeater as our rig is 40’
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 08-02-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,798
Posted By bigdawgfinley
Trailer length

We have a 40’ Montana and just finished two trips last year staying over 30 nights at various locations and had no problems. We did stay almost exclusively at KOA as it was easier to plan the trip
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