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Forum: House Keeping Yesterday, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 164
Posted By MandK
+1 on the foam paint brushes. Also have used a...

+1 on the foam paint brushes. Also have used a small sponge with slits cut into to fit over the track dividers.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-26-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,071
Posted By MandK
We have seen several Brinkleys in our travels...

We have seen several Brinkleys in our travels this winter, many of them with Gen y pin boxes. Owners say they need to be broke in. There isn’t the instant gratification of a goose box, but once broke...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-25-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By MandK
Maybe should have posted this on the thread you...

Maybe should have posted this on the thread you already had started so potential helpers could see what has already been discussed to better help you out. Good luck with it, furnace issues can be...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-24-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By MandK
I just need her to give up that big Thanksgiving...

I just need her to give up that big Thanksgiving shindig at the homestead before heading south. I’m working on it. We don’t go back till it’s safe.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-24-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By MandK
Glad you got it. I learned something today too!

Glad you got it. I learned something today too!
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-24-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By MandK
Yeah, not sure if it’s the limit switch. My limit...

Yeah, not sure if it’s the limit switch. My limit switch is in series with the sail switch, if that circuit was interrupted it would not light at all. It would shut down earlier in the sequence of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-24-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By MandK
We do the same as above. We stay the first night...

We do the same as above. We stay the first night heading south at a koa in southern Virginia that stays open until mid December with fhu. Not necessary but easier.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-23-2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By MandK
If I remember right, I think it could still be...

If I remember right, I think it could still be the electrode. The electrode also acts as a flame sensor. If it’s not sensing a flame, it shuts off the gas.
But you mentioned earlier that you could...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-23-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By MandK
I guess I should have said electrode. Yes when...

I guess I should have said electrode. Yes when you pull the burner assy out, the electrode comes with it and a single sheet metal screw holds the electrode On.
Fwiw, another member here has stated...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-23-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By MandK
Yes. Same symptoms that we had and it was the...

Yes. Same symptoms that we had and it was the igniter. I could hear the igniter rapidly firing just after hearing the gas valve open but it would not light. I sanded, checked the gap and cleaned the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-22-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,171
Posted By MandK
Thanks for the replies. I guess besides the more...

Thanks for the replies. I guess besides the more expensive compressor, why have the extra air lines and fittings under the truck with dual path if not needed. Thanks again.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-22-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,171
Posted By MandK
Is there any advantage and/or is it worth the...

Is there any advantage and/or is it worth the extra cost to go dual path vs single path set up for towing a 5er? I can understand dual path for a slide in camper etc, but there isn’t any side to side...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-21-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 221
Posted By MandK
The 3.55 will get better mileage towing than the...

The 3.55 will get better mileage towing than the 3.31’s, and the 3.31’s will get better mileage running hwy speeds not towing. The difference isn’t much, like 1 mpg or less.
Either is fine for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-21-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 289
Posted By MandK
Legal is 1/16” or right on the wear bar but I buy...

Legal is 1/16” or right on the wear bar but I buy new at twice that, 4/32.
My truck, also a ‘21 came with Michelin LTX A/T, has 39,000 on it and they are at 9/32
I have bought 10 new pickups since...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-19-2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By MandK
Welcome to the forum. There should be hydraulic...

Welcome to the forum. There should be hydraulic room rotary knobs on the level up panel. When you stop for the night, turn off the knob of the slide that you do not want to move and then operate the...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-11-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 859
Posted By MandK
We have a hybrid. Springs and foam and a quilted...

We have a hybrid. Springs and foam and a quilted top. Shipped in a relatively small box. We put it on the bed platform, unboxed it and cut it loose..lol.
It’s a thick mattress though, 11” I think. I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-07-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 607
Posted By MandK
Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-05-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,122
Posted By MandK
If it was older I would guess the base gasket,...

If it was older I would guess the base gasket, although they could have not put it on quite right at the factory. Check the water line connection at the toilet valve, could be something as simple as...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-03-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,648
Posted By MandK
Lynwood, Maybe the new technology has left me...

Lynwood, Maybe the new technology has left me behind, but I still hunt woodchucks with a rifle that has a barrel on it like a truck axle….no flex. lol
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-03-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,648
Posted By MandK
There are probably several reasons why they...

There are probably several reasons why they design these right on the edge of failure. IMHO, the biggest is the weight. The models that don’t have flex problems have beefier walls and more steel in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-27-2024, 05:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By MandK
Welcome and enjoy your new 5er !

Welcome and enjoy your new 5er !
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-26-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,202
Posted By MandK
We replaced our oem mattress with a quality 11”...

We replaced our oem mattress with a quality 11” foam mattress. Very heavy. Had to replace the gas springs on the bed lift with 120 pounders and those just barely hold it up. We keep both sets of...
Forum: North American MOC / Great Lakes Region 02-23-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,429
Posted By MandK
Registered…site 195

Registered…site 195
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-18-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By MandK
Well, BB beat me to it. Ha!

Well, BB beat me to it. Ha!
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-18-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By MandK
I was having problems with that light by the...

I was having problems with that light by the battery door also. Sometimes it works and other times it doesn’t. Looks like salty road water from pulling through the snow to head south the last few...
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