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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-16-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By rconkin
Thanks. I have a very long term relationship with...

Thanks. I have a very long term relationship with this dealer so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. I have had excellent service in the past before the other service manager retired so I was...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-06-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By rconkin
I definitely don't feel that the dealer is...

I definitely don't feel that the dealer is incompetent. I have purchased 3 5ers from them and my dad bought a travel trailer and motorhome from their dad back in the 70's so we have a rather long...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-04-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By rconkin
Just a brief update. Due to working shiftwork and...

Just a brief update. Due to working shiftwork and a lot of overtime as well as snow on my few days off, I was finally able to get my camper to the independent shop to have the damage caused by the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-23-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By rconkin
I actually was talking to my agent when the...

I actually was talking to my agent when the dealer called me so they are aware of the situation. I have asked for a certified welder or structural engineer to sign off in writing that everything is...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-21-2015, 06:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By rconkin
Good news, one of the owners called me and is...

Good news, one of the owners called me and is filing a claim on his insurance. I will be taking it to a local 3rd party rv collision shop that we are both familiar with and comfortable with for...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-21-2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By rconkin
I sent an email to the owners (two brothers)...

I sent an email to the owners (two brothers) today so we will see what happens, I'm calling my insurance next to put my agent on alert and get her opinion. Hopefully it won't get to the point of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-19-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By rconkin
Thanks for the advice. Working 12 hour shifts and...

Thanks for the advice. Working 12 hour shifts and a lot of OT so I will contact them as soon as I get some days off. After I got it home and thinking about concealed damage, I'm not comfortable...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-18-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,652
Posted By rconkin
Dealer "dropped" my camper

I had 2 blowouts on the same side back in June and had my 5er at the local dealer I bought it from for repairs. I also had a bent landing gear on the door side where the inner tube that is manually...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-11-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,457
Posted By rconkin
Here is a link to a thread I started on rv.net...

Here is a link to a thread I started on rv.net after having the S637's installed today. https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28646213.cfm I had 2 blowouts on the way home to TN...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-01-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By rconkin
Landing Gear Repair

I searched and couldn't find my exact problem and didn't put this under repairs since that has to do with dearlers and I plan on doing this myself. As I get older and more absent-minded things just...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-01-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,571
Posted By rconkin
x2 for automotive grade. I installed an LED strip...

x2 for automotive grade. I installed an LED strip under my awning on the siding and got some tape from Advanced Auto that is made to hold the window visors on. So far it is holding very well.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-17-2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,134
Posted By rconkin
Thanks for all the replies on this tire. I have...

Thanks for all the replies on this tire. I have decided to hold off on tires for now.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-10-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,134
Posted By rconkin
The date code on the tire is 50th week of 2012....

The date code on the tire is 50th week of 2012. Googled recall and looks like it was from 13th week of 2010 until 29th week of 2012 so they are after the recall period.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-10-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,134
Posted By rconkin
BF Goodrich Commercial TA

There is a member of a camping club I belong to wanting to sell a set of BF Goodrich Commercial TA's that have less than 1000 miles on them. They upgraded their axles is the reason for selling them....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-20-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,286
Posted By rconkin
Has anyone had problems with the "webbing" inside...

Has anyone had problems with the "webbing" inside the mattress itself coming apart? We have two, one in LR and one in Bunkroom and the one in the living room has been used about 20 nights since May...
Forum: Who, Where & When? 07-11-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By rconkin
Jekyll Island, GA

We leave tomorrow morning for 9 days at Jekyll Island Campground. We will be in site E3 so stop by and say hi if you are there.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-17-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,951
Posted By rconkin
Our sink in the outdoor kitchen goes directly...

Our sink in the outdoor kitchen goes directly into the main drain at the rear. I couldn't figure out why I kept getting clean, well fairly clean and definitely not from a black tank, water every time...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-29-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 699
Posted By rconkin
Galley tank valve not staying closed

At first I thought one of the kids might be pulling the galley valve handle, but, after watching it closely, I'm convinced that it comes open while travelling. I've been making sure it is closed and...
Forum: Repairs & Service 03-01-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By rconkin
Remote problems

When our 5er was delivered last year there was a problem with the remote operating the landing gear intermittently. We thought it was fixed and took delivery. Over the last year the problem has been...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-01-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,179
Posted By rconkin
I did some conversions and your truck wheelbase...

I did some conversions and your truck wheelbase is 165" and mine is 160". My overall length is 55'-9" so yours would be 56'-2" or 17.145 meters assuming that the front overhang is the same as mine....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-21-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,179
Posted By rconkin
Based on wheelbase and front overhang and overall...

Based on wheelbase and front overhang and overall length of 5er, I come up with 55'-9" for overall length.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-21-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,179
Posted By rconkin
Sorry, I just saw your question. My truck is a...

Sorry, I just saw your question. My truck is a long bed, 8', dually. Dodge's quad cab isn't a full crew cab so it is probably a little shorter than yours. I have my hitch out now, but, I can probably...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-01-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,179
Posted By rconkin
Yes you can still move around. You could even sit...

Yes you can still move around. You could even sit on the couch and get to the microwave if you wanted to. The kids could even sleep in the bunkroom, ours just aren't old enough that I would feel...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-01-2012, 02:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,179
Posted By rconkin
If you're asking about the rear cap, I wouldn't...

If you're asking about the rear cap, I wouldn't think it's posssible. With the slides in, we can access the bedroom, bathroom and fridge. You would just have to climb across the bed since it's...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-25-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By rconkin
Thanks, we've pulled off about 40 nights in it...

Thanks, we've pulled off about 40 nights in it since May and still absolutely love it.
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