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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-02-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,265
Posted By kjmcdowell77
Based on my recent experience with a Std. bed 3/4...

Based on my recent experience with a Std. bed 3/4 ton, I would recommend a one ton long bed. I was backing into a slot and got a little too tight and broke out the rear window on my truck. I knew I...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 10-29-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,016
Posted By kjmcdowell77
After sweating the first year with the standard...

After sweating the first year with the standard China bombs, I was looking to get a set of Sailun G 14 plys. I went to my local tire dealer and he told me that he carries Sailun but has found that...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-26-2019, 05:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,913
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I have a 2017 Silverado 2599 that came with...

I have a 2017 Silverado 2599 that came with Goodyear tires. They were terrible but I ran them 25K miles before replacement. I wound up buying Continental Terrain Contact HD. Seemed like the best...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 10-26-2019, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,514
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I have run 60 front and 75 rear in my Silverado...

I have run 60 front and 75 rear in my Silverado 2500 Duramax. That is what is recommended for the truck and I seem to pull my HC 321MK with no issues whatsoever.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-24-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,032
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I second Leach Camper Sales in Council Bluffs,...

I second Leach Camper Sales in Council Bluffs, IA. Got a great deal with very little dickering or messing around. Have bought two coaches from them and the service is top notch. I've never...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-24-2019, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,442
Posted By kjmcdowell77
Things Are Going Wrong Right and Left

We are on our last trip of the season in our year old HC 321MK. When setting up at the site, I noticed the read out on our leveling panel is now blank. I can't get any of the messages to show up on...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-24-2019, 06:10 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,245
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I had my wife watching and asked her to make sure...

I had my wife watching and asked her to make sure that I didn't hit the truck with the trailer. She misunderstood and was looking at the back bumper and the lower part of the coach. She really felt...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-21-2019, 05:56 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,245
Posted By kjmcdowell77
Next Time I Buy a Tow Vehicle....

We have a 2018 Montana 321MK and have been enjoying it a great deal. However, it is a crew cab std bed and I think you probably know what's coming. We were backing into our slot and I got just a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-11-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,365
Posted By kjmcdowell77
On our last trip, we did an overnight where I...

On our last trip, we did an overnight where I tried to keep the Montana hooked up to the truck. My Living Room slide would not fully retract, so I pulled it in, unhitched the trailer and leveled....
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-23-2019, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,384
Posted By kjmcdowell77
Happy Camper Treatment

I treat all three of my tanks with "Happy Camper" brand holding tank treatment. I was having bad sewer smell trouble from my toilet and stale rank smell from my two grey tanks. I bought some "Happy...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 09-20-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,437
Posted By kjmcdowell77
Mine also came with the Ranier 235/80R16F tires...

Mine also came with the Ranier 235/80R16F tires and I just got rid of them with less than 1000 miles on them. I bought Westlake G rated tires of the same size that are a 14 ply with much more...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-19-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,993
Posted By kjmcdowell77
RR Leveling Jack Error Message

I have a 2018 High Country 321MK and I fully extended my RR leveling jack yesterday leveling my coach on a not so level pad. Now it is showing an error message that won't go away. It still goes up...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-16-2019, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,515
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I started pulling a 5th wheel a litttle over a...

I started pulling a 5th wheel a litttle over a year ago and have logged about 1500 miles. Our dealer talked us into trying the Anderson because our 3/4 ton Chevy has the std 6.5' bed. We did, and I...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 06-05-2019, 04:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,841
Posted By kjmcdowell77
On our previous travel trailer, we had two slide...

On our previous travel trailer, we had two slide outs and no toppers. I was stuck climbing a ladder and sweeping them off after every stay. When we bought our Montana 5er with three slide outs, I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-01-2019, 06:31 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,366
Posted By kjmcdowell77
We love our 2018 HC 321MK and would buy it all...

We love our 2018 HC 321MK and would buy it all over again. We also have a great dealer, Leach's Camper Sales in Council Bluffs IA. They told me that almost all warranty adjustments are paid for by...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-01-2019, 06:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,072
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I've had a few flustered moments with my leveling...

I've had a few flustered moments with my leveling system. However, I think I finally have it figured out and seems to be doing everything as it should. My issue with the main LR thermostat is that it...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-08-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,570
Posted By kjmcdowell77
When I had my 35' TT I got rid of the factory...

When I had my 35' TT I got rid of the factory Chinese tires and replaced them with Goodyear Endurance. We now have a High Country 321MK and I think the same Goodyears for it are around $240.00 each....
Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal 03-19-2019, 05:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,037
Posted By kjmcdowell77
We are going up in September this fall as well....

We are going up in September this fall as well. We plan to stay at the Heartland RV Park located just off Highway 79 about 15-20 miles south of Rapid City. It is 100% pull through and they can handle...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-19-2019, 05:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,084
Posted By kjmcdowell77
We put in an Anderson hitch when we bought our...

We put in an Anderson hitch when we bought our Montana last year and have been very happy with it. If you just get close with the pin box over the ball, it will align itself and slide down into...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-19-2019, 04:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,545
Posted By kjmcdowell77
We bought our first trailer in 2015 and ran the...

We bought our first trailer in 2015 and ran the factory China bombs for a year. Then I changed them out for Goodyear Endurance which I believe are about the only American made trailer tires. Not only...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 03-19-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,370
Posted By kjmcdowell77
A warm welcome from Eastern Nebraska. My wife and...

A warm welcome from Eastern Nebraska. My wife and I have a 2018 321MK and are looking forward to going full time in the not too distant future. We are getting ready to spend the month of April at our...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-15-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,133
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I have a 2017 Silverado 2500HD with the...

I have a 2017 Silverado 2500HD with the Duramax/Allison drive train. When I bought my truck, the same thing in a 3500 dual rear wheel was only about 1200.00, so the expense at purchase doesn't really...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-18-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,528
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I usually watch my fuel economy on the center...

I usually watch my fuel economy on the center dash display. During regen, I drop about 4-5 miles per gallon on fuel for about 20-25 miles.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-17-2019, 05:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,528
Posted By kjmcdowell77
I have a Silverado 2500 with a Duramax and pull a...

I have a Silverado 2500 with a Duramax and pull a lighter weight Montana High Country. I find that when the engine is working harder with very little idling, it will use far less DEF. My truck will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-10-2018, 06:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,409
Posted By kjmcdowell77
By the way, I watched a video on Youtube and the...

By the way, I watched a video on Youtube and the 2020 Chevy HDs will have the full compliment of cameras that they are currently putting on the 2019 half tons.
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