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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-31-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By Papa
We live at the end of a dead end private road and...

We live at the end of a dead end private road and have a driveway trigger across our road. I'm a light sleeper anyway and the trigger caught my attention so I looked out the window facing the road. I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-30-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By Papa
I have a simple method for when parking any of my...

I have a simple method for when parking any of my trailers (FW, car hauler, utility), all of them have wheels with spoke or holes in the webs through which I run steel cables or heavy chain and good...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-30-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,596
Posted By Papa
That is the final conclusion on my part also. It...

That is the final conclusion on my part also. It would have been nice to have schematics to better understand the way WFCO has the system designed for the fan to work. Luckily the technician I spoke...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-27-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,596
Posted By Papa
JSB5717, I have tested the battery under...

JSB5717,

I have tested the battery under load and we keep a good battery maintainer on it when not in use. When connected to shore power the 12 volt lighting will brighten and dim in relation to...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-26-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,596
Posted By Papa
Converter fan control board

I've done quite a bit of troubleshooting on the converter both while in the trailer and on the work bench. I also spoke with technical help at WFCO about the issues I am having. After much discussion...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-19-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,019
Posted By Papa
I purchased my Sailuns at T&W Tire, their website...

I purchased my Sailuns at T&W Tire, their website shows locations in Missouri Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana , and Kansas. They install commercial vehicle tires at their locations so moving my Montana...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-25-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,175
Posted By Papa
Scary thought

These people reproduce and vote!
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-25-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,891
Posted By Papa
Cool accessory

I've used similar accessories before and really like to take advantage when possible. What I'm attempting at the moment is a way to eliminate the charger blocks that come with my electronics. We use...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-25-2022, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,891
Posted By Papa
The trailer is in storage at the moment or I...

The trailer is in storage at the moment or I would have done that. I had hoped that someone may have already installed something like this and wanted to take advantage of their knowledge rather than...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-23-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,607
Posted By Papa
Good Sams membership

Weighing pros and cons of renewing my Good Sam membership? I joined originally because I was offered a special deal that made the membership free when I purchased some items for my trailer.

I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-23-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,946
Posted By Papa
We took a short trip to Elk City, OK for a square...

We took a short trip to Elk City, OK for a square dance festival and the latch on hot water heater broke as well as our adjustable water pressure regulator gauge failed. I'm watching the power...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-20-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,891
Posted By Papa
Those are pretty neat but not exactly what I'm...

Those are pretty neat but not exactly what I'm looking for. I need USB-C in addition to older USB-A which is the reason for installing outlets. I'm looking at something similar to this;
...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-17-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,891
Posted By Papa
USB/110v duplex receptacle

I'm thinking about having my electrician add a couple of outlets similar to the ones in the link below in my 2011 Montana 295RKD. While researching them it occurred to me that the outlet boxes in my...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 07-05-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,906
Posted By Papa
I called TST this morning and spoke to a...

I called TST this morning and spoke to a representative in less than three minutes. They are sending me an RMA to return the faulty sensor today via email and I have thirty days to send the sensor to...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 07-04-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,906
Posted By Papa
JV, take some soap bubbles and check each sensor...

JV, take some soap bubbles and check each sensor after installing them. I installed my new system about a month ago while getting new tires then put my Montana away with tire covers in place. I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-07-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,387
Posted By Papa
When you make the modifications, please take some...

When you make the modifications, please take some pictures and maybe a rough drawing with measurements to share with everyone.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 06-07-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,906
Posted By Papa
The only faults I have found with my TST system...

The only faults I have found with my TST system is how clunky it is to program and the visibility of the monitor screen in bright daylight. I'm an old retired Information Systems manager/programmer...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-21-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,199
Posted By Papa
I went online to and ordered exact replacements...

I went online to and ordered exact replacements for my carbon monoxide and smoke alarms from through my local Lowe's Home Improvement store. The item numbers are 3209663 for the CO alarm (model #...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-20-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,199
Posted By Papa
Smoke/propane/carbon monoxide Detectors

One thing we often overlook is the detectors on our trailers. I went to replace the batteries in my carbon monoxide detector the other day and noticed that it had an end of life sticker dated 2017....
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 05-12-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,102
Posted By Papa
New tires installed!

After much research, I finally found and purchased tires for my 2011 Montana Mountaineer. I purchased Sailun S637 G rated tires from a local shop in Oklahoma City for about $20 each more than the...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-01-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,102
Posted By Papa
Do you have a recommendation for where to obtain...

Do you have a recommendation for where to obtain the label indicating the plus sizing?
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 03-31-2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,102
Posted By Papa
Tire load ratings

The labels on my trailer are where I took the recommendation for tire sizes and ratings from. The last time I had to worry about trailer tires (more than 30 years ago) was on our old 29 foot...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 03-23-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,102
Posted By Papa
WINDA Premium Trailer Tires

Just wondering if anyone has experience with these tires?

WINDA Premium Trailer Tire ST235 80R16 Radial 10PR Load Range E w/Side Scuff Guard

Walmart is offering sets of five(5) on their...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-27-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,596
Posted By Papa
That's where I am leaning, electronics wear out...

That's where I am leaning, electronics wear out just like anything else. People tend to wait until complete failure before replacing electronics. I worked in Network Systems maintenance and fully...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-26-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,596
Posted By Papa
noisy power converter

Firestation12, thanks for the input, I currently don't have the trailer where I can easily work on it. I am thinking about removing the converter and bench checking it for function. I will post...
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