2012 Fall Rally Show and Tell List

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Modifications to Tow Vehicle and Trailer

  • Tow Vehicle

    • Extang Encore Tonneau Cover / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Ford-F350
      Generator extended run fuel tank / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
      Honda Generators 2000 companion (2) / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
      Rack to hold two Honda Generators, two 4.25# propane tanks, gas tank and tripod jack / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
      RDS 60 gallon fuel tank tool box / ALSAN / 2011-Dodge-3500
      RDS fuel/tool combo / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
      spray-in liner / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
      Tool box / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
      Trailer Wing 50EXP (50 gal) Transfer Tank / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Ford-F350
      Transferflow Aux fuel tank 37 gallons with Trax II / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
      Transflow 60 gal fuel tank / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
      TruXedo bed cover / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
      Vortex bed liner / bish / 2008-Ford-F350
    electronics

    • Banks tuner / Linda Say / 2007-Chevy-3500HD
      CB / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
      Diablo Predator tuned / birchbark / 2005-Dodge-3500
      Garmin 465T GPS / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
      Rand McNally RV GPS / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
      Remote Cobra CB / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
      Trailer plug over fender well to clear generators / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
    exhausts

    • Banks exhaust brake / birchbark / 2005-Dodge-3500
      catback system from Banks / ka9vrx / 2006-Dodge-
      exhaust / Linda Say / 2007-Chevy-3500HD
      SS exhaust tip / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    hitch

    • B&W Companion Hitch / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Ford-F350
      18K Pullrite Slider / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
      Blue-Ox Bedsaver / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Ford-F350
      Butch Saftey Bar / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
      Hensley TS 3 air ride hitch with built in air compresser / ALSAN / 2011-Dodge-3500
      Pullrite Superglide hitch / bish / 2008-Ford-F350
    intakes

    • air filter / Linda Say / 2007-Chevy-3500HD
      K&N filter / birchbark / 2005-Dodge-3500
    misc

    • 90 gallon bed tank / Linda Say / 2007-Chevy-3500HD
      Mopar extreme duty fuel filter / ALSAN / 2011-Dodge-3500
      quick release grill kit and condenser screen / ALSAN / 2011-Dodge-3500
      SS bumper guides / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
      Transfer Flow auxiliary fuel tank / bish / 2008-Ford-F350
      Ziebart window tint and sprayed lower break / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    suspension

    • airbags & compressor / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
      Air Bags / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
      Promaxx SS wheel to wheel side bars / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
      Timbrens / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    tires

    • Maxtow brake controller / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
      Pressure Pro Tire Pressure Monitor System / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
      Tire Pressure Monitor / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
      TST tire monitor / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
      TST TPMS / db_engineer / 2005-GMC-3500
[/list][/list]Trailer Upgrades

  • Inside Modifications

    • basement

      • storage system for basement / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        Basement shelving / rames14 / 2010-Big Sky-365 RLQ
        cargo slide / birchbark / 2012-Montana-3700RL
        Containerized storage / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        front compartment shelf / birchbark / 2012-Montana-3700RL
        Modification in Front Storage Compartment / Wiesehan / 2010-Montana-3400RL
        racks and storage baskets to basement / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Storage (rear and front) modifications; partitions & shelving to retain chairs and small bins / BDLMAL3400RL / 2012-Montana-3400RL
        Washing machine water shutoff valves in storage compartment / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
      bathroom

      • Added shelves to cabinet behind commode, medicine cabinet / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        fantastic fan in bath / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
        Shower clothes drying rack with fan / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
      Bed room

      • Containerized storage / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
      bedroom

      • 2nd air conditioner / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
        At The vanity, I cut one -110 v light out of the circuit and wired it to 12 v for boondocking. / Crossthread / 2007-Montana-3000RK
        Bedroom cabinets / worknomore / 2011-Montana-3465SA
        Drain pan under washer / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
        installed a wireless HDMI unit so we can utilize our satellite TV in our bedroom. / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        Remote shut offs for washer / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
        Replaced bedroom tube tv with LCD / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
        shelves in closet next to bed / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        sleep number bed / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
        Vinyl on plywood platform for bed / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        washer/dryer / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
        washer/dryer combo / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
      dinning room

      • ROTATING DINETTE TABLE / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
      electrical

      • Pendant lights / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
        2000 Watt Xantrex inverter / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        6 6-volt AGM golf cart batteries / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        80 amp breaker for slide pump / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        all bulbs changed to LED's / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
        all LED interior / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
        Hard Wired Surge Guard / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
        HPV-30DR solar monitor / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        Installed Surge guard wired in surge protector / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Installed Vena AC/DC monitor / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        LED bulbs through out / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        LED lighting on outside steps and "death step" / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
        LED lights under counter top / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Magnum energy (HPV-30DR) controller / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        Most all lights are LED's now. / Crossthread / 2007-Montana-3000RK
        PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES EMS / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        replaced lights with LEDs / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
        single entry light / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
        Surge protector and voltage regulator mounted in front storage compartment / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Xantrex battery monitor / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
      Kitchen

      • Added dog food bin under pantry / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Added drop down shelf in kitchen / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Added electric plug-in on front of rig / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Added gas struts to top hinged cabinet above microwave / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        added shelves to pantry and small shelf next to microwave / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        additional shelf in kitchen cabinet / rames14 / 2010-Big Sky-365 RLQ
        Back splash over stove / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Backsplash around range - "hammered bronze" / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
        Built wine and beer glass holder under cabinet / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Built wine rack under counter / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Cabinet door for ice machine / busterwms / 2007-Montana-2980RL
        drawer under fridge / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        expanded pantry / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
        Hinged panel under refrigerator for baking pan storage / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Installed a by-pass on the hot water line to recover the cold water. The water returns to the fresh water tank. This saves a lot of water when dry camping. between the hot water heater and the kitchen sink / Crossthread / 2007-Montana-3000RK
        LED rope lights / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
        light in kitchen / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
        Magnetic knife strip behind stove / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Sliding baskets in pantry shelves / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
        sliding shelf for pots and pans lids / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Splendide stackable washer and dryer / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        under-refrigerator drawer / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        water expansion tank / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
      Living room

      • 12v lamps over counter and desk / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        32” HDTV WITH SWIVEL / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Added Wii to entertainment center / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Changed border / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Changed majority of indoor lights / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Created small free standing file cabinet to fit between lounge chairs / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        ET center drawers / worknomore / 2011-Montana-3465SA
        Euro chairs and ottermans / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        extra desk / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        Home type recliners / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        installed freezer / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
        LED lights under bar w/remote / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        misc cosmetic / rollie41, janet47 / 2008-Montana-3400RL
        Original painting on most walls / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        permanent printer station / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        Power love seat replaced sofa and air matress / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        Pullout keyboard tray to desk / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Shelves on both sides of the sofa / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Table to rear and recliner to where table was / boylanag / 2006-Montana-2980RL
        updated furniture with leather recliners / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
      other

      • Assorted "velcro" hangers in storage compartment / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
        bed areas for all the dogs / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        Fantastic Fans / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
        filter for heat register / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        Sears Kenmore Stacked Washer & Dryer Mod (88732794) / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        shelving / worknomore / 2011-Montana-3465SA
        Three story Cat Cage / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        washer and dryer installation / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        Wireless HD unit on our Sattelite Receiver so that we can watch HD and change channels in the bedroom without having to go to the living room to change receiver stations. / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    Outside Modifications

    • Brakes

      • Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Brakes / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        disc brakes / c214dick / 2008-Montana-3400RL
        Disk Brakes / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
      door

      • Added sliding plexiglass to door / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Keyless entry / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        Lexan windows for screen door / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        QUICK RELEASE LATCH FOR SCREEN DOOR / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Tinted window storm door / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
      electrical

      • 12v alarm system / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        30 & 50 amp external Progressive EMS systsm / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        6 Solar Panels / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        800 Watt Solar, Power source selection / rollie41, janet47 / 2008-Montana-3400RL
        HONDA 3000 GENERATOR WITH REMOTE START / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Honda EU2000i/EU2000iA Portable Generators / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        LED lights by Michael &Kat / bish / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        Sensor scare light / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Solar Panel installation / H. John Kohl / 2007-Montana-3295RK
      frame

      • MOR/ryde Cargo Drawer / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        6 pt level up system / c214dick / 2008-Montana-3400RL
        Added Level-up leveling system / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        JT Strong Arms / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        JTs / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
        Level UP / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        LevelUp / busterwms / 2007-Montana-2980RL
        Lippert Level-Up 6 / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        Lippert under carriage storage boxes / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Mud flaps / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
        Rear-Mounted Generator / Wiesehan / 2010-Montana-3400RL
        receiver hitch / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
        SteadyFast stabilizing system / bish / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        Storage tube for 7 foot folding ladder / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
      misc

      • A & E Slideout Toppers / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        Add fire extinguishers to propane tank compartments and entry closet / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Added gas struts to generator compartment / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Back Up Cameras (rear and sides) / H. John Kohl / 2007-Montana-3295RK
        OUTSIDE PORTABLE HAND WASH STATION / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        PROP RODS FOR BASEMENT AND FRONT COMPARTMENT DOORS / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Slide guides / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        updated scare light / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
        Water Heater:plastic protector box over black rocker switch / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        Wilson Cellular Antenna / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        Winegard HD Satellite System / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
      PIN BOX

      • MOR/ryde Pinbox / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        5th airborne sidewinder pin box / awhite / 2012-Montana-3150RL
        Mor-ryde pin box / dutch / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        MORYDE PIN BOX / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Trailair Triglide pinbox / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
      roof

      • Max-Air Vent Covers / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        Push button Satellite dish!!! It goes up...searches for satellites... Fine tunes itself.... Sends signal to TV & voila!!! Leaving... Push Button ...it goes down on it it's own!!! / Mynabird / 2012-Montana-3402RL
        Satellite dish / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Vent covers / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
      sewer

      • Macerator / busterwms / 2007-Montana-2980RL
        Sewage hose carrier to underbelly / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Sewage Hose Tubes Under Coach / Wiesehan / 2010-Montana-3400RL
        Sewer Hose Boom Removed / Wiesehan / 2010-Montana-3400RL
        sewer hose compartment / rames14 / 2010-Big Sky-365 RLQ
      Steps

      • Electric kick plate heater under bottom step / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
        Solid entry steps and porch (pictures) / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
      suspension

      • Custom add on air ride suspension / awhite / 2012-Montana-3150RL
        Custom built crossmember bracing between hangers / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        MorRuyde Independent Suspension / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        Never Lube Bearings / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        Receiver Mounted Cargo Rack / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        Self adjusting brakes / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        WET BOLT KIT / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Wet Bolt Kit / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        Wet bolts / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        wetbolts / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
        X Factor / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        X-Factor(single) / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
      tires

      • 614 R Good Years / dutch / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        ALCOA WHEELS / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        G614 tires / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
        Goodyear G614s on HWT Rims / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
        HAWKHEAD TPMS / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        MICHELIN RIB TIRES / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
        Pressure Monitoring system truck and Monty / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
      water

      • High flow water regulater, water filter and water softener / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        metal trap water filter / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
        Quick disconnects on water connections in convienience center / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
        Water Filter bracket / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
        Water Filtration System / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
        Water hookup for winter / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
 
Okay, John, here is our list of mods. You can put us down for show and tell.
1. Added electric kick plate heater under bottom step
2. Added shelves to cabinet behind commode, medicine cabinet, pantry, and small shelf next to microwave
3. Hinged panel under refrigerator for baking pan storage
4. Winegard HD Satellite System
5. Sewage hose carrier to underbelly
6. Installed Vena AC/DC monitor
7. Vent covers
8. Pullout keyboard tray to desk
9. Hose racks and storage baskets to basement
10. Hitch mounted cargo carrier
11. Added Wii to entertainment center
12. Created small free standing file cabinet to fit between lounge chairs.
13. Magnetic knife strip behind stove
14. Built wine and beer glass holder under cabinet
15. Built wine rack under counter
16. Added electric plug-in on front of rig
18. Installed Surge guard wired in surge protector
19. Added dog food bin under pantry
20. Added drop down shelf in kitchen
21. Changed border
22. Changed majority of indoor lights
23. Tire Pressure Monitoring system truck and Monty
24. Added gas struts to top hinged cabinet above microwave
25. Add fire extinguishers to propane tank compartments and entry closet.
26. Added gas struts to generator compartment.
27. Added Level-up leveling system
28. Added sliding plexiglass to door.
 
Almost forgot we have also changed out the stock 35 gal fuel tank for a 56 gal Transfer Flow tank on the truck.

Oh yeah and also modified the outside mirrows on both sides.
 
Also forgot to mention we changed out the front bumper to a heavy duty Warn one with a 12,000 lb. winch.
 
John we may have a MorRyde fire escape at the Rally. It's still up in the air. The salesman that set my appointment for the other work we're having done said they didn't make one yet to fit a front bedroom Monty. The folks coming to the Rally say they do, so we'll see when we get there who's right.
 
I don't see it on the list. Direct connection to the satellite receivers not using the Montana internal wiring. both living area and bedroom.Direct connection for Directtv DVDR
 

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