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Forum: Boon-docking 04-13-2006, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,065
Posted By Montana_1197
I secure my generator to the pickup bed with...

I secure my generator to the pickup bed with carriage bolts. But then moved it from the center to the driver side (blocked my view while hooking)and spot welded it in a few places. It'll a mans task...
Forum: Maintenance 04-13-2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,386
Posted By Montana_1197
When you are going to drain and flush the HW tank...

When you are going to drain and flush the HW tank don't forget to put the water input to "bypass". I replace the rod every year. New year-new rod-new water filter-new smoke detector battery (cheap...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 04-13-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,487
Posted By Montana_1197
I have heard that you shouldn't leave your black...

I have heard that you shouldn't leave your black tank open even when hooked up. I was told it drains better if there is a lot of stuff in the tank when released. Just use bio-degradable TP. If you...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-13-2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,623
Posted By Montana_1197
As our ID indicates we call ours "Baby". The idea...

As our ID indicates we call ours "Baby". The idea being that my wife, myself and Baby makes three;). We did put "Baby" in 12" script on the back. Really like the touch and we get compliments all the...
Forum: The Campsite 04-13-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,423
Posted By Montana_1197
One more thing. Keep on the lookout for pieces of...

One more thing. Keep on the lookout for pieces of copper tubing. Just plain old copper tubing, any size, new or old. Cut it into 12" length, toss one into your fire and watch the pretty colors it...
Forum: The Campsite 04-13-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,423
Posted By Montana_1197
Standard split firewood is heavy, awkward to...

Standard split firewood is heavy, awkward to stack and manage, and it makes a mess in the truckbed. Because of possible critters I wouldn't want it anywhere near the 5er. But because of different...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-13-2006, 05:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,381
Posted By Montana_1197
It was a church camping group that got us back...

It was a church camping group that got us back into church. We were asked to come and take a spot that became vacant. We knew one of the others though our kids in school. It didn't take long for my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-13-2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,913
Posted By Montana_1197
Not knowing any different, and having a cooler or...

Not knowing any different, and having a cooler or two swipped over the years, I thought the same thing. I ran a locking cable under the bed rails and around the hitch and saddle. It was obivious to...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-07-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,441
Posted By Montana_1197
There's several good ideas for getting the pin...

There's several good ideas for getting the pin height set before hooking up. I use a simple hobby type magnet with a string and a fishing weight tied to the end. I set the length of the string when I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-17-2005, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,519
Posted By Montana_1197
The Wally World campground is generally a Mutual...

The Wally World campground is generally a Mutual Admiration Society between the store and RVers. We get a safe, secure, and lite stopover and they (and McDonalds) get a lot of our business. I...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-06-2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By Montana_1197
I carry an extra trailer key in the truck. After...

I carry an extra trailer key in the truck. After being locked out of vehicles more than once, I now carry a door key in my wallet. It won't start the truck but it will open the door. It's a lot...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-31-2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,618
Posted By Montana_1197
If you want to put the MOC# on the flag (or...

If you want to put the MOC# on the flag (or trailer...got mine on), here's a idea. I got my 3" black Peel-and-Stick at Lowes for 54 cents ea. Located where the mailbox's are. Looks good, highly...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-27-2005, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,202
Posted By Montana_1197
Steve, Try this if you're not already doing it....

Steve,
Try this if you're not already doing it. After leveling L-R, Lower the front about a 1/3 to 1/2 bubble past level, take your rear jacks down firm, now raise the front back to level and then...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-27-2005, 04:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,618
Posted By Montana_1197
I just finished putting my MOC# on the 5er. I put...

I just finished putting my MOC# on the 5er. I put "MOC 1197" front and back. I used 3" black vinyl peel-and-stick letters. The ones I chose are the letters only, when you peel it off there's no...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-22-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,109
Posted By Montana_1197
You bet ya, we see it at least every other year....

You bet ya, we see it at least every other year. It recently changed formats so part of the story line changes about every two years (this is the second year). The history part of it doesn't change....
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-22-2005, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,109
Posted By Montana_1197
Next time you're coming through there's a better...

Next time you're coming through there's a better place right off of I-40 on the west edge of town. It's called "Fort Amarillo". There is also a very nice shop there (just don't let the little lady go...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-22-2005, 05:38 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,618
Posted By Montana_1197
I asked this same question of RVLADY some time...

I asked this same question of RVLADY some time ago. She didn't know, as members come and go, if the number stays the same. She also knew of no way to get a "list" of members by the MOC number. But...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-22-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,356
Posted By Montana_1197
Our low point drains are simply hanging down...

Our low point drains are simply hanging down below the panels near the hotwater heater. There's also one for the fresh water tank. If we're not planning on going out again within the week I usually...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 08-17-2005, 06:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,622
Posted By Montana_1197
I was taught to first level left/right, then...

I was taught to first level left/right, then unhook and lower the nose a little below level. Then run the stablizer jacks down firm I use a cordless 3/8 drill, then bring the nose back up level. That...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 08-07-2005, 06:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,025
Posted By Montana_1197
I've been thinking about these signs to hang on...

I've been thinking about these signs to hang on our RV's. I make a sign normally out of 1x? pine as long as needed with routered edges and block letters with the edges of the letters chiseled away....
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 08-07-2005, 06:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,990
Posted By Montana_1197
Like most others we rarely cook inside. I usually...

Like most others we rarely cook inside. I usually do all the cooking when we're camping (gives the little lady a break). I use an electric skillet, griddle or the electric tabletop grill. I have...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-31-2005, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,109
Posted By Montana_1197
Amarillo Texas Welcome

Howdy Ya'll,
My wife and I want to invite any of you traveling through Amarillo to stop and say hi. If you need assistance, directions, repairs, good places to eat, best RV parks, shopping, local...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 07-24-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By Montana_1197
When I wax I use Nu-finish. It's one of those...

When I wax I use Nu-finish. It's one of those "once-a-year" silicone based waxes. Goes on and comes off easier than a lot of other waxes. I've been using it on my other cars for years and not had any...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-24-2005, 06:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 845
Posted By Montana_1197
My first thought is "cool", its working like its...

My first thought is "cool", its working like its supposed to. When the fan engages on my dodge it sounds like a wind machine. I wonder what's pullin' the rig...the fan or the truck! Remember the fan...
Forum: Practice and Testing Forum 07-23-2005, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 727
Posted By Montana_1197
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