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03-10-2015, 04:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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thought I was protecting Monte
We always store our Monte behind our pole barn in winter to protect it from direct winds from the west. Kept old unit inside,forgot to measure Monte height before buying :-(. Went out last week to back garage,while walking by found Monte on her knees!! There was such a snow load on the barn roof,it all came off at once,so fast it hit side and pushed it off the blocking!! dropped about 10 inches. Moved it about 2 feet sideways. There was about 4 feet of snow along side. Took bucket tractor and spent a while moving all the snow along side. Good thing it did not break any glass,but cant see the legs yet or drain pipes. Might have saved damage due to the fact it was on wood,and was able to move. Next year farther away from barn. Lesson learned...
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03-10-2015, 06:10 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: on the road
Posts: 237
M.O.C. #12992
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Yes, you need to park much farther away from the barn. Florida or Texas or Arizona would be good.
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03-11-2015, 03:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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:-) Your right !! Went to Arizona in January to look around. Scottsdale a really nice area.
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03-11-2015, 05:12 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Hard to believe the number of things you guys have suffered thru this winter. Keeps me happy we're full timing however.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-11-2015, 07:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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It has been a long winter.But after that trip to Scottsdale I think in a few more years we will be doing the snowbird thing.
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03-11-2015, 04:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Fingers crossed, no damage
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-12-2015, 05:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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Can't beat the Snow Bird route. We haven't missed the Western New York winters in the least.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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04-10-2015, 04:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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small update, Ins. company said no problem if there is any damage to the legs or slides,they came out to inspect and take pictures. will find out shortly after I can put batt. in and move it. Also after snow melted saw that it moved the whole camper, pushed the tires off the boards too. That is one heck of a sideways push!! Glad it was on boards so it could move.
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04-11-2015, 01:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Joe, This is what I use. Have used it for years now and absolutely no winter damage
http://www.rancherovillagecircle.com/
Jim
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04-11-2015, 05:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We are now 9 years without Cold, Ice, snow.
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04-11-2015, 07:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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JLB, good idea!!! I have thought of that,did not know how well it worked.. I can see where it almost snow proofs the trailer :-) In about 3, 3 1/2 years we too will be building something like you did....
Rich, good to get away from it all. We hope to match that shortly.
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