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08-23-2006, 04:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Pictures of the Front Compartment....
This is the travel mode....
Right side...
Left side...
It may look cluttered but I know where everything is. I have a small stool I can sit on and have access to everyting I need.
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08-23-2006, 04:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 956
M.O.C. #40
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Glenn,
Have you checked your hitch weight lately?
It must be up a pound or two with all the plastic bottles and etc..
Montana 3280 RL
Ford 350 Lariat PSD
Western Diesel turbo
brake, gauges, chip
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08-23-2006, 04:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Parrothead,
This is a wonderful thread. As a newbie FTr, I have some great new storage ideas already! I hope these posts goes on and on.
I wish I had more than appreciation to add here.
Thanks,
Robbie
Peace!
Robbie & Alice Simons
Seattle
2006 Dodge Ram 3500 4X4 SWB Laramie (LNRNGR)
2006 2980RL (TONTOW)
Line-X bed liner
Jacobs Exhaust Brake
Prodigy Brake Controller
Hijacker 24-UMS-21 Hitch
Start Fulltiming 10/2006
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08-23-2006, 04:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by simonsrf
I wish I had more than appreciation to add here.
Thanks,
Robbie
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Someday Robbie, Someday!
Remember, we were all newbies at one time.
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08-23-2006, 05:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Topeka
Posts: 1,121
M.O.C. #2215
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Sue ... I quickly learned that Rubbermaid/Sterlite and their baskets/bins are an RVers best friend. I can't imagine trying to keep things even relatively neat and organized without containers. I hate wasted space and a trip down the Rubbermaid/Sterlite aisle at our neighborhood Wally World/Target usually provides me with just what I need to make the best use of the space we have.
I love an organizing challenge and living in a Montana provides me with a never-ending challenge of getting everything put away in a logical and convenient location.
Vicki Reigle ...
On the Road with Steve
A problem shared is half the problem;
A joy shared is twice the joy.
TIME FLIES ... USE IT WELL!
Our RV Travels
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08-23-2006, 05:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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Vicki,
I also have most of my basement in rubbermaid bins w/ lids. The problem I find is when I finally get everything in its place and put away, when the time comes I cant remember where I put it! LOL!!
2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL
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08-23-2006, 06:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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I so agree with the Rubbermaid/Sterlite tubs. We even have empty ones to take up blank space so things don't move. I'm sure when we start full timing they will be filled.
Dave, get the clear ones and then you can see what is in them. You are much to young for CRS!
I'm kind of a nut when it comes to a place for everything and everything in its place. However I live with a person that is just the opposite so it is a constant job to keep putting things back. Gives me something to do! I think when we start FT I will make a inventory list and where everything is - much like I do when we go on a cruise and have several suitcases. I do a spreadsheet and color code the different cases. That way I can make sure we have everything and can find it easily.
Happy trails.....................
Sue and Ed Rowe
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08-23-2006, 06:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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Sue,
Thats the bad part, my bins are all clear!!! 
2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL
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08-23-2006, 06:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Dave
Make a list - that will give you something to do while in WalMart parking lot. LOL
Hqppy trails......................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed |
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08-23-2006, 08:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
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M.O.C. #4890
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Thanks to Ozz for giving me the idea to use the storage under the bed . I did this little job this morning. I cut the trap door 20" and I only used the piano hinges because I had them. Any hinge will do. If you use the same method to lock the trap door in the up position , you need to notch the frame like I did. I am off work this week so I am doing a few mods on the Monty. I am a little scruffy in the pic,I haven't shaved yet.
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Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
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08-23-2006, 08:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Great pictures Don - but no more until you shave! LOL You can claim you like the Don Johnson look!
Happy trails..........................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed |
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08-23-2006, 09:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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Looks like a nice upgrade Don, I am sure that will provide you a great deal of storage.
2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL
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08-23-2006, 11:14 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Poulsbo
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #6142
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A good place to store plastic garbage bags is in the bottom of the garbage can UNDER the bag you are using. I just toss the roll of bags in the can and then they are handy when I empty the trash and need a new one.
Cheri
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08-23-2006, 12:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
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M.O.C. #4890
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Thanks Parrothead and Dave, Here is one more thing I did today. I am going to paint the shelf and the basement door later. Everything just lifts out, nothing is attached to the Montana.
The shelf centre support is bevelled back at the front so both cranks can sit in there. I use barrell bolts on the door at the top and aluminum channel clips on the bottom to secure this door and I can pile stuff up and not worry about it falling against the Montana door. I am doing this on both sides. The barrell bolts go into a hole in the aluminum frame. I drilled these holes slightly larger than the bolt. I really had that basement packed my last trip and I had bungys on the stuff to keep it in. This will work better. I used lightweight 1/2" birch plywood.
It is real quick and easy to lift the doors in and out. The opening is 42 inches wide and my doors are 48" wide so you have 1 1/2" overlap on each outside frame.
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Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
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08-23-2006, 03:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: New Market
Posts: 831
M.O.C. #375
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Parrotthead I think you guys started one of the best strings in a long time. We have been RVing for many decades but I continue to learn everytime I read just such a sting. Thanks a bunch for all the input from everyone.
Native Tex
O.V. & Kathy Bonner
Miss Ko-Ko (Chocolate Lab)
Huntsville, Al
'05, 3400RL
'05 F250 Ford King Ranch, CC, FX4/4x4, 6.0L PSD
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08-23-2006, 03:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Hey, you are welcome and I have learned a bunch of stuff also!
Just goes to show you what a little sharing can do.
Happy trails............................................ .
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed |
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08-23-2006, 04:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Don, nice job on both. I'm going to do at least the under bed storage.
For those who are familiar with the bedframe, is it possible to cut out a portion of the foot end of the bed frame and hinge it to provide access to that bottom storage without raising the bed and anything stored on the plywood? Or would that compromise the strength? Ours is buried under space bags at the moment and we don't yet have the new one to see how it is built. Thanks.
See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'03 3295RK
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4
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08-23-2006, 04:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
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M.O.C. #4890
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Steve, I am pretty sure that your idea is possible and I was thinking along those lines as well.
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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08-23-2006, 06:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Steve I think your idea is a good one. Since the plywood is resting on the sides which are longer I don't see how this would comprise the strength. You might need a brace across the end on the bottom of the plywood.
Happy trails.....................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed |
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08-23-2006, 06:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasco
Posts: 986
M.O.C. #5972
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Glenn,
How did you partition off your batteries and slide motor?
Mike
F350 7.3L LB SRW
2003 3575RL
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