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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-29-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By astrungis
I had the same problem. It has to do with the GM...

I had the same problem. It has to do with the GM brake controller receiving feedback from the trailer batteries that are charged by the solar-charged
batteries. The voltage from the batteries are...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-20-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,089
Posted By astrungis
I hear ya, brother

Same here. You wonder how much longer you can be doing the RV treks. I shortened my miles to about 300 miles too. And instead of doing it all over again the next day, we take a rest day. Besides,...
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 02-06-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,743
Posted By astrungis
"No" to consignment

I have tried to sell 2 units through consignment. 1 sold, the second it sat there for half of a year with no offers. The price was jacked up to what a younger model was going for. Meanwhile, the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-18-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,567
Posted By astrungis
Another water leak caution

Be very weary of any plumbing fixtures in a slide. I have a MH that had a kitchen sink in a slide. The movement ripped the end of the flexible drain hose off the grey tank fitting. After washing...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-14-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,870
Posted By astrungis
Flex in shower pan based on weight

This has happened to me on 2 fifth wheels. It left me scratching my head. The problem is when weight is placed near the drain, it separates the pan from the drain and leaks. I was able to spray a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-21-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,827
Posted By astrungis
Oh yes, happened to us too

We were in the middle of Texas and just left a very small town when ours blew. The nearest chevy dealer was 50 miles away. I limped it back to campground doing 30 mph. I asked around town and no one...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-14-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,563
Posted By astrungis
forklift or backhoe

See if there is a company or construction outfit nearby that would be willing ($) to offer a half-hour time that could lift the front end of the Montana, have plenty of wood to build up the hitch to...
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 05-09-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 935
Posted By astrungis
Attached photos of 2011 Chevy Silverado for sale

Attached photos of 2011 Chevy Silverado for sale
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale 05-09-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 935
Posted By astrungis
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD3500 LTZ, 2WD, Crew Cab Dually

Due to health concerns we sold our fifth wheel trailer and now the truck. It has served us well for the past ten years. Non-smokers. Interior in excellent condition. The outside has some minor...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-28-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,502
Posted By astrungis
I had the same problem in my FB3900

We had a side-by-side washer dryer in the front nose too. Spin dry just about rattled your fillings out of your teeth. A TRIPOD on the front hitch helped immensely! Cut it down down by at least...
Forum: Repairs & Service 02-13-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,555
Posted By astrungis
Yeah, I have the same problem. My model FB3921...

Yeah, I have the same problem. My model FB3921 has two fender skirt pieces. A very small piece towards the front of the slides. Air catches in the open pocket of the main skirt fender and bends it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-27-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,995
Posted By astrungis
Well, well well.... I just sent back a pair of...

Well, well well.... I just sent back a pair of LEDs to Amazon that didn't fit. Out here in AZ, we have a "dark skies" ordinance - meaning no lights anywhere. Being in my 60's now, I can't see as...
Forum: 2021 Montana Owners VIRTUAL Rally 12-13-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,002
Posted By astrungis
Please include us as well! Thank you

Please include us as well! Thank you
Forum: Campgrounds 10-21-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,965
Posted By astrungis
Trailers, trailers, trailers everywhere!?

Fellow Montana Owners,
Just want to know how your 2020 went with traveling and finding a spot to rest a night or two. I hear conflicting accounts of others I know that said it was really tough...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-30-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,760
Posted By astrungis
Cracked Tub Too

Same thing happened to us. I attributed it to the flex in the floor due to my weight. So while under warranty, I had the shower replaced but insisted on foam or mortar mix underneath to fill the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-16-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,016
Posted By astrungis
4 corners

I ran my truck pulling the Montana through the desert around the famous four corners monument. I bagged Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah all in one swoop! Just kidding....:facepalm:
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-31-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,763
Posted By astrungis
Tripod

Charlie, I had the 2013 FB3900. In the nose of the bathroom we installed a washer and dryer. When the washer spun dry, the entire 5th wheel would shake terrible. The tripod cut the shaking down by...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-27-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,310
Posted By astrungis
Yeah, I had the same thoughts of going with a gas...

Yeah, I had the same thoughts of going with a gas engine too. First I thought it would be as powerful as a diesel but it is not. The other thing that seals it for me is the exhaust brake. We have...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-26-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,670
Posted By astrungis
Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pump

I have a 140K on my 2011 Chevy Duramax. I am crossing my fingers because of the Bosch CP4 was installed in the Duramax for several years. Statistically, 7% of all Durmax's have/will suffer a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-16-2019, 06:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,048
Posted By astrungis
The half-bath in ours was frustrating too. I did...

The half-bath in ours was frustrating too. I did the same as "martyperu" a swivel attachment at the end of the faucet for a temporary fix.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-16-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,251
Posted By astrungis
Same happened to us on the left side. The screws...

Same happened to us on the left side. The screws were 1/8" at the top of the aluminum skirt or not at all. This was driving it during our shake-out cruise. Covered under warranty. I had to tape it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-13-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,751
Posted By astrungis
Samsung Res. Frig. Lock Knob

Can anyone comment on something my wife discovered looking at the new Montana's at the 4-H Fairgrounds? The Samsung residential refrigerators have a knob that keeps the doors and drawer from opening...
Forum: Repairs & Service 09-04-2019, 06:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,067
Posted By astrungis
I'm glad this was posted. I too have heard the...

I'm glad this was posted. I too have heard the thumping noise. But mine is mostly in the evening - not the daytime. I can't be sure, but I think it is of a metal. Expanding or shrinking. More...
Forum: 2019 Annual North American Fall Rally 08-18-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 31,185
Posted By astrungis
Service Tech Inspection of Floor

Sharon Strungis,
2019 Montana FB3921,
VIN:K4700503,
Site: Unknown,
Cell: 973-919-9821,
Arrival: Sept. 10,
Item #1: Both Living Room slides leaving denting marks on floor when moved in and...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-14-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By astrungis
Wmass, I don't think it will cause any harm. ...

Wmass, I don't think it will cause any harm. This is our second Montana that we have stored in AZ during our summers at 110 degrees. I saw no difference in the leather. When you do get it back,...
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