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04-25-2010, 06:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
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M.O.C. #2471
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NEW KITCHEN AND ENTRY LIGHTS INSTALLED
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2021 RAM 3500 Laramie.... "LOADED", 4x4, SB H.O. 6.7L, Aisin Trans, PullRite Super Glide Hitch, 52 Gallon Titan Fuel Tank.
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04-25-2010, 07:19 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: St. Clair Shores
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Looks really nice! Congrats on a job well done.
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04-25-2010, 07:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,387
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Nice job but be careful. Those anchors are not designed for ceilings, only walls. The trailer movement may cause them to come loose. Just a word of caution.
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04-25-2010, 07:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Apache Junction
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M.O.C. #7487
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by NCFischers
Nice job but be careful. Those anchors are not designed for ceilings, only walls. The trailer movement may cause them to come loose. Just a word of caution.
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That is exactly what I was thinking, let us know how they hold up Jack.
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04-25-2010, 08:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Very nice looking lighting.
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04-25-2010, 11:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Tuscarora
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Yes, very nice lighting....however, I too am concerned about those anchors.
I don't wish to be critical of anyone's work, but if I might suggest at the very least sliding a pair of small boards up inside, then anchoring to those using short wood screws. (slide boards in, then anchor the boards themselves first with a pair of wood screws...not too long !) You can even open up those holes a tad, and be sure to use light wood...poplar,ash,etc...heck, even 1/2" mdf. This would give you much better weight distribution. I'd be watching for any ceiling bowing to begin too, but maybe you're close to a support. Again, certainly not trying to be critical, just trying to be helpful.
I just finished changing out all of my lights as well...will post pics sometime when I've a chance.
Bill
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04-25-2010, 11:22 AM
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Montana Master
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I have to agree with the idea of slipping a piece of wood into the hole. If it were me, I would use 1/2" ply and span both holes with the same piece of wood, long as possible to give more support to the fixtures. Then screw the wood to the ceiling and mount the fixtures. You can drill a small hole in the wood and put a string in it so it doesn't get lost in the ceiling when you are doing this.
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04-26-2010, 05:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
Posts: 1,532
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Thanks for the concerns, inputs and suggestions. I spent some time today putting the wood strips in the ceiling and then screwing the light fixtures to those. The strips I used were of 1/2" thick plywood, 2" wide and 9" long. I hadn't thought of doing that before and I think it will work better and hold up better than the anchors too. That's what I love about this forum....there are always some good and practical ideas out there. Thanks.
Jack
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2021 RAM 3500 Laramie.... "LOADED", 4x4, SB H.O. 6.7L, Aisin Trans, PullRite Super Glide Hitch, 52 Gallon Titan Fuel Tank.
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04-26-2010, 08:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
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Nice looking job.
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Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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04-27-2010, 12:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
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Jack,
We just didn't want you to find those great looing lights hanging by wires or broken on the floor after you took your first trip.
Jim
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04-27-2010, 01:40 AM
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Montana Master
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You guys are on top of things!
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04-27-2010, 02:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Delaware
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M.O.C. #5841
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Beautiful job.
Sandy
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04-27-2010, 02:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dillon KOA
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M.O.C. #7445
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Those new lights really look nice! What a difference your work made.
Carolyn
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04-27-2010, 05:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oak Harbor
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by NCFischers
Jack,
We just didn't want you to find those great looing lights hanging by wires or broken on the floor after you took your first trip.
Jim
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Believe me when I say we had the same concern. I feel much better about this setup .
Jack
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Previous:2004 Mountaineer 325FKBS,2010 Montana 3455SA Now:2018 Bighorn 3575EL (SOB's ) Res. Fridge,W/D,Disc Brakes,Water Softener,Dish Tailgater PRO,LioN Batts, several mods.
2021 RAM 3500 Laramie.... "LOADED", 4x4, SB H.O. 6.7L, Aisin Trans, PullRite Super Glide Hitch, 52 Gallon Titan Fuel Tank.
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04-27-2010, 06:38 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Livingston
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What a great improvement. Thanks especially for the pictures. They are always a benefit for understanding a project. Enjoy!
Dick and Sharon
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04-27-2010, 05:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Forestville
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M.O.C. #496
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The improvements look terrific. Great job guys.
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04-27-2010, 07:09 PM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Milford
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Looking Good!
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04-27-2010, 10:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sioux Falls
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Great looking job and cudos for the pictures. This is something we have been kicking around and with all the info I believe we will "just do it" Thanks
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04-29-2010, 03:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Yuma
Posts: 445
M.O.C. #7085
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Jack,
Wow those lights really do look great! Mel & I have been complaining about our existing lights in our Kitchen area for like forever, You have the perfect solution! Now I've got to find them and have Mel put em up! Thanks for sharing! Take Care
Joy
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09-19-2011, 10:35 AM
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Seasoned Camper
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Location: Summerville
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M.O.C. #6130
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Very nice! My list of Mods "to do" keeps growing.
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