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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help Today, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 805
Posted By pitman44
FWIW, I have about 30 years experience in...

FWIW, I have about 30 years experience in residential HVAC. Much less with RV furnaces. If your ignitor sparks, it's not the sail switch, high limit switch, fuse or many other things. If the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-24-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By pitman44
It's easy to eliminate having to get in the truck...

It's easy to eliminate having to get in the truck to charge the air bag after the first time. Once you've towed and like the feel, unhook the camper and see what the pressure is in the bag. Next...
Forum: Maintenance 03-11-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,327
Posted By pitman44
I bought one of the plastic flush wands, but...

I bought one of the plastic flush wands, but never used it after I read about the end blowing off on someone else. I got this one and it's made so the metal wand can't come off. Highly recommend...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-14-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,869
Posted By pitman44
This is what I used in a similar situation. I...

This is what I used in a similar situation. I cut the threads off and used a 3" Fernco adapter to make a leakproof connection between this fitting and the 3" PVC. Easy to take back apart if the...
Forum: North American MOC / Florida Region 01-31-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,185
Posted By pitman44
This resort is about 15 minutes from our home. ...

This resort is about 15 minutes from our home. It recently opened. We haven't been in it, but watched it being developed. They seem to be pretty busy.

There's a lot to do in Crystal River and...
Forum: Maintenance 12-31-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By pitman44
We get a new hose every year and use the old one...

We get a new hose every year and use the old one for the black flush. We live in our camper for about 5 months a year.
Forum: Maintenance 12-27-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,457
Posted By pitman44
You might want to purchase one of these. It was...

You might want to purchase one of these. It was great in quickly finding the cracked fitting in our camper. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BTM3G8DK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-25-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,865
Posted By pitman44
I always thought the same regarding NG and copper...

I always thought the same regarding NG and copper until I went thru my brother-in-law's home in Chantilly, VA. All copper lines for NG throughout the home. They also ran secondary regulators at the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-25-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,865
Posted By pitman44
Partially correct. NG operates at 7"wc vs...

Partially correct. NG operates at 7"wc vs propane at 11"wc. NG has about 1000 btu/cu ft vs propane at about 2500/cu ft. However a furnace that can run on NG or propane has very close to the same...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-22-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,772
Posted By pitman44
FWIW lithium grease isn’t a dry lubricant. I...

FWIW lithium grease isn’t a dry lubricant. I think the reason why you want a dry lube is so dirt and dust don’t build up in those components.

To the OP, we had the “skipping noise” with a cable...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-30-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,197
Posted By pitman44
Does the conversion unit give you more room in...

Does the conversion unit give you more room in the fridge? Seems like it must get rid of the cooling fins which take up a fair amount of space.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-25-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,246
Posted By pitman44
We were seasonal a few years ago and had a Dish...

We were seasonal a few years ago and had a Dish guy come in to connect us to a permanently mounted dish. Connected to the RV input and no TV. He found the signal to the Dish box was very poor. ...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-23-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By pitman44
We had a boob light in a High Country and the...

We had a boob light in a High Country and the switch was on the back side too. My wife is short as well. I rotated the light.
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-22-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,934
Posted By pitman44
Welcome. We use a Garmin RV890. Traveled in...

Welcome. We use a Garmin RV890. Traveled in unfamiliar territory with it. It's not perfect, but nothing is. It does route us much better than the Garmin in the car would. It also has some nice...
Forum: Repairs & Service 01-18-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,416
Posted By pitman44
The first ones that popped up for me were videos...

The first ones that popped up for me were videos from the BAL slide manufacturer. Lots of good info. https://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA&search_query=Bal+cable+replace

This was from my phone...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-05-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,460
Posted By pitman44
I guess I'm not sure what you mean by "want a...

I guess I'm not sure what you mean by "want a good battery to last". Do you mean you want the battery to have a longer lifetime? More years? Or do you mean you want a batter that has more power to...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-09-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,557
Posted By pitman44
You mention "a red blinking light on the board." ...

You mention "a red blinking light on the board." Where is that board located? If on the furnace, that's an error code. Count the number of blinks. They should repeat.
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 09-28-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,916
Posted By pitman44
Please don't leave your pets in the RV while...

Please don't leave your pets in the RV while traveling, unless it's a coach that you'll be riding in as well. Very scary and rough experience for them. We travel with two macaws and transport them...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-11-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,173
Posted By pitman44
First, as someone mentioned measure the supply...

First, as someone mentioned measure the supply air and the return air temperature. There should be about a 20F difference. If there isn't a difference at all the compressor is not making cold.
...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-28-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,090
Posted By pitman44
We've been having a low voltage issue, primarily...

We've been having a low voltage issue, primarily on one leg, in the park we've been in this summer. We have an Autoformer and a Progressive Industries hard wired EMS. Even with the Autoformer and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-04-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,197
Posted By pitman44
Converting the existing fridge cooling unit to a...

Converting the existing fridge cooling unit to a 12VDC compressor cooling system is a great way to go IMO. This place can either send the cooling unit to you as a DIY or will install for you.
...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-26-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,368
Posted By pitman44
Try looking for a company that specializes in big...

Try looking for a company that specializes in big truck suspensions and springs. They'll generally do the same work on RVs.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-04-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Posted By pitman44
I think the weight for a comparable length and...

I think the weight for a comparable length and weight rating isn't as great as you think. The Little Giant M22 ladder extends to 19' with a 1A 300# weight rating weighs 38#. A 15' (4' shorter than...
Forum: Boon-docking 02-09-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,585
Posted By pitman44
If you wanted a more flexible hose that’s durable...

If you wanted a more flexible hose that’s durable silicone tubing with brass barbed hose adapters would do the job. 1/8” wall with whatever ID suits your needs. I got some 1/2” ID X 3/4” OD for a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-01-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,080
Posted By pitman44
AMike, you're not the only one. We put a Titan...

AMike, you're not the only one. We put a Titan OEM replacement tank in. 60 gallons now. I want to keep the bed clear.
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