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Forum: The Campsite 08-27-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,638
Posted By kowbra
Rear stabilizer

We have a 3790RD, and since you are similar length, you may find what we found...
With the 6 point hydraulic system, the front and middle of the rig are actually very stable; far more stable than...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-16-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,332
Posted By kowbra
Hi Scott, Oops, rushed through my earlier...

Hi Scott,

Oops, rushed through my earlier reply; yes, using the fridge on 120v through the Magnum 3000 inverter was draining the batteries faster than I liked. In fact, it seemed that the load was...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-16-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,634
Posted By kowbra
Sort of... I agree that the rear axle is the...

Sort of... I agree that the rear axle is the first place where towing a fifth wheel trailer will likely be overloaded. In fact, depending on the hitch, sometimes hooking up your fifth wheel will...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-16-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,332
Posted By kowbra
I'm concerned about the draw of the JC 12v...

I'm concerned about the draw of the JC 12v system...
We do boondock and the normal for us is to use propane when off grid. Even with the Solar 1200 with 510ah of battery, when I left the RV fridge...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-16-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,634
Posted By kowbra
Definitely a "loaded" question :) ... some...

Definitely a "loaded" question :)

... some background from our rural area of western Canada; there are a lot of pickups everywhere here; farmers, construction, oil and gas, etc AND we also have...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-05-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,839
Posted By kowbra
I suspected as much, but couldn't resist some...

I suspected as much, but couldn't resist some good natured ribbing (that's why the smiley face) :)

Yes, always a good idea to run the bowl dry if getting ready for storage. And, as others have...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-23-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,839
Posted By kowbra
Maybe if you turn off the electric space heaters,...

Maybe if you turn off the electric space heaters, you won't have to run both ACs :lol:

One thing I like is running off propane and not gas, so I have a Champion 3200 dual fuel inverter generator....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-18-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,027
Posted By kowbra
Or, to save going up on the roof to remove panel,...

Or, to save going up on the roof to remove panel, read the answers in this thread :D

Brad
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-16-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,027
Posted By kowbra
Thanks for the update; sometimes folks ask...

Thanks for the update; sometimes folks ask questions then disappear, so we never know if they got what they needed.
I'm glad Matt responded so quickly and that you got the info you needed!

Now,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-15-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,027
Posted By kowbra
Yes, I think by the 2022 models, they had...

Yes, I think by the 2022 models, they had expanded the options, and adopted the new naming schema.
What is often the case with RVs, unlike with cars, is that even major changes might be made during...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-15-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,027
Posted By kowbra
In 2021, they did not have the above...

In 2021, they did not have the above designations; your choices were "Solar Flex" or "Super Solar Flex". The solar flex option included 1 solar panel and a small inverter with 5 outlets inverted. The...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-13-2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Yes, planning on it... won't be the whole time...

Yes, planning on it... won't be the whole time though and will be near the end for a few days.
Do you know if there will be a Montana circle again? (sorry, I haven't been on the site much as we are...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-13-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Do you have a link? Thanks! Brad

Do you have a link? Thanks!

Brad
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-13-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Awesome explanation - thanks!!! I will be...

Awesome explanation - thanks!!!

I will be looking to see the results of those using their Starlink dishes in AZ.
And, as to my friend in AZ that had poor results last year - we will be there end...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-12-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Ok, I'm confused... on the Starlink map page it...

Ok, I'm confused... on the Starlink map page it lists the areas as:
-available
-waitlist
-coming soon
So, what does their map mean if it's not related to service availability?
For example, if...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-12-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Oops! Quartzite isn't in a service area either....

Oops! Quartzite isn't in a service area either. Almost like every area in AZ where snowbirds gather has been blacked out. Weird.

Brad
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-12-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Perfect, thanks! We will spend time in Lake...

Perfect, thanks!

We will spend time in Lake Havasu, Parker, Quartzite, and south of Phoenix. Quartzite is the only one that is currently in a service area.
I will stay tuned for your report,...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-12-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Thanks for the math, Mike and the explanation. I...

Thanks for the math, Mike and the explanation. I suspect this would make a practical, real world difference, especially for those tree covered parks we love to frequent up here in western Canada. ...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-11-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Thanks Mike, yes very helpful! I tried to...

Thanks Mike, yes very helpful!

I tried to find the info on Starlink site, but obviously didn't dig deep enough. That is very good performance you are seeing. If it works well in typical tree...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-11-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,253
Posted By kowbra
Nice install as always, Mike! I'm really...

Nice install as always, Mike!

I'm really interested in the Starlink RV solution, but not sure I will go for the high performance in motion system. Price is one thing, but also there are some...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-04-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,247
Posted By kowbra
Yes, I agree; as installed with the lightweight...

Yes, I agree; as installed with the lightweight bar and supports with a single screw into the thin paneling - will not stand up. We had the same experience as you did.

As to solutions? To me, all...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-25-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,061
Posted By kowbra
Thanks for the great info! Haha, I have looked...

Thanks for the great info!
Haha, I have looked into the manual in my spare time, and usually find a nugget or 2... but it just seems like when you actually try to find something it hides out! ;)
...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-25-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,061
Posted By kowbra
I'm having a repeat issue with the one front jack...

I'm having a repeat issue with the one front jack sagging when parked. The dealer says they replaced that jack, and now it is worse. Instead of sagging an inch or so in a few weeks, it sags about...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-20-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,138
Posted By kowbra
We have a 20k Goosebox gen 2, and it began...

We have a 20k Goosebox gen 2, and it began squeaking around the front pin after the first year. The dealer disassembled and greased it and it lasted a few hundred miles but is squeaking again now.
...
Forum: What's cooking? 11-16-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By kowbra
I tried this one and it was sooooo good! ...

I tried this one and it was sooooo good!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3DQRlF_qnM

Brad
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