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Forum: Member News 05-16-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By dmr1021
We have the LP ONAN and love it...as for propane...

We have the LP ONAN and love it...as for propane usage, I bought extra 30# tanks and carry them in the bed of the TV. I switch out as needed.
Forum: Maintenance 05-16-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,583
Posted By dmr1021
We had the problem. We have MaxAirs. I sprayed...

We had the problem. We have MaxAirs. I sprayed Lithium grease generously on the lift slide, both sides about 6 weeks ago. Still working fine. (fingers-crossed)
Forum: Additions & Improvements 05-16-2007, 04:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By dmr1021
We have the Dometic Brisk air on our 3400. I...

We have the Dometic Brisk air on our 3400. I added the heat coil ($60 at Camping World) and it's been great. We're in Southern Il and run the fan only to help the main unit...nice white noise at...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 05-16-2007, 04:33 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 114,711
Posted By dmr1021
Maria & Dave Russell, 1 year. We rate it a 10....

Maria & Dave Russell, 1 year. We rate it a 10. We're workamping at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, 2 hours from our Grandson and 2 hours from Maria's elderly Mother. We're headed for the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-24-2007, 07:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,584
Posted By dmr1021
We loved our recliners BUT the fabric didn't wear...

We loved our recliners BUT the fabric didn't wear well at all (2007 3400RL, Venetian Interior) We gave them to our son at college and got 2 Laz-y-boys when they had a sale.
Forum: What I'd like to say if... 04-10-2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 835
Posted By dmr1021
Tip o' the Hat to Keystone Customer Service

When we took delivery from Bretz RV in Missoula, MT last August there were some small chips in the kitchen countertop. Bretz service said they had problems with replacement countertops breaking in...
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-10-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 677
Posted By dmr1021
Tip o' the Hat to Charger Enterprises

Last week we had a washer/dryer installed and some shades replaced at Charger Enterprises at Elkhart, IN. They're friendly, knowledgeable and best of all.....there was a mixup at Keystone on our...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-08-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By dmr1021
We are currently at Keystone getting those...

We are currently at Keystone getting those plastic supports replaced...I kept the wiring up with bungie cords. After we pulled in the slides, I would reach under the slide and prop the curved plastic...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 04-08-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,263
Posted By dmr1021
Don't know how much you plan to boondock....we...

Don't know how much you plan to boondock....we have the propane Onan 5500 installed in the forward basement compartment. It's quiet, clean, always starts and we can start/stop it from a switch in the...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 04-04-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,952
Posted By dmr1021
We have used a Sprint Air Card with limited...

We have used a Sprint Air Card with limited success...the more remote you are, the less it works...just like a cell phone. We have used our hughesnet all over the US and into Mexico with few...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-05-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,883
Posted By dmr1021
When I cushioned the water pump to make it...

When I cushioned the water pump to make it quieter, I checked out the plumbing as well. The hoses and connectors appeared heavy duty so I contacted Montana and asked about water regulators. (Up to...
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 01-14-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,216
Posted By dmr1021
We have a membership with Western Horizons, ROD...

We have a membership with Western Horizons, ROD and AOR. It's been great for us as we're full-timing now and tend to plan our travels accordingly. We also use Passport America for those times a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-01-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,338
Posted By dmr1021
Almost forgot...the water 'pipes' seemed heavy...

Almost forgot...the water 'pipes' seemed heavy duty so I called Keystone. They said no water pressure regulator was required. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and enjoying good non-pump water pressure.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-01-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,338
Posted By dmr1021
I have a 2007 and have noticed all of the above. ...

I have a 2007 and have noticed all of the above.

I noticed that my water pump was screwed directly to the deck, transferring any vibration to the RV. I also noticed that the water hoses are 'hard'...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 12-01-2006, 05:03 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 114,711
Posted By dmr1021
Maria & Dave Russell...Victor and Jim, our pups....

Maria & Dave Russell...Victor and Jim, our pups. We picked up our Montana on Aug 1, 2006 and haven't stopped moving since. We lived on a 42' Trawler off and on for 25 years so the mobile lifestyle...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 12-01-2006, 04:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,167
Posted By dmr1021
Mrs CountryGuy, On the snow and ice over the...

Mrs CountryGuy,
On the snow and ice over the slides...they were drooping pretty low and I didn't want them all stretched out and then drive down the highway with them flapping. Silly me. I learned...
Forum: Pet Palace 12-01-2006, 04:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By dmr1021
Dog Ramps

We recently did the Mexico Copper Canyon trip, where your rig is put on a railroad flat car and the train takes you through the canyon. We have 2 dogs,Victor, a Rat Terrier (small) and Jim, a...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 11-30-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,167
Posted By dmr1021
An update....I rolled the slides in/out to remove...

An update....I rolled the slides in/out to remove snow and ice from the canvas covers. Finally got it to work...the hydraulic fluid was jelling in the pump tank. First I tried a ladder to push...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 11-30-2006, 03:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,167
Posted By dmr1021
It's 12 degrees outside

Woke up this morning in Tijeras, NM (hills above Albuquerque, East on I-40) and the thermometer read 10 deg. We thought NM would be warm :-) Oh yeah, there's 2 inches of snow on the ground.

I...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 11-30-2006, 03:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,787
Posted By dmr1021
We've been running on 30-40 degrees for a couple...

We've been running on 30-40 degrees for a couple of weeks. Thermostat set to 65, hot water on electric, cooking for 2. we get 4-5 days on a bottle.

We have the artic package and dual pane windows.
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-21-2006, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,082
Posted By dmr1021
One of our compartment doors doesn't fit flush...

One of our compartment doors doesn't fit flush unless I latch and lock all 4. Haven't noticed a leak yet but we're in AZ...not much rain. I did just find a small leak in the shower stall at the back...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-21-2006, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 798
Posted By dmr1021
We're on our 2nd one since Aug 1. Keystone was...

We're on our 2nd one since Aug 1. Keystone was backordered for weeks on the unit so I dealt with the manufacturer. 2 Sears repairmen worked on it and the manufacturer sent a total replacement after...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-22-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,258
Posted By dmr1021
We use St Brendan's Isle, Green Cove Springs, FL....

We use St Brendan's Isle, Green Cove Springs, FL. as our mailing service. They provide Florida State residency paperwork if you request it that will give you formal Florida residency (no state income...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-22-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 892
Posted By dmr1021
We used to travel extensively on business, lived...

We used to travel extensively on business, lived on a boat for many years and cruised the coastal waters and now we're full timing. We have a mailing service (St Brendan's Isle, Green Cove Springs,...
Forum: Maintenance 10-22-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,866
Posted By dmr1021
We lived on a boat for many years and boat...

We lived on a boat for many years and boat holding tanks are even touchier than RV's. We occasioonally had problems with 2+ ply...tend to clog. We've never had a problem with 1 ply....any brand.
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