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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-26-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 206
Posted By Creeker
I had every intention of a new truck by now but...

I had every intention of a new truck by now but the ridiculous jump in pricing has me in the mindset of hanging on to our old '14. It just turned 70k miles and still looks great. I worry about the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-26-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 346
Posted By Creeker
The 1350 goes into defrost mode after 60 hours of...

The 1350 goes into defrost mode after 60 hours of operation the first time it is powered up for the season. After this initial defrost it then goes into defrost every 48 hours there after. Its...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-24-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 346
Posted By Creeker
The "limit switch" is actually a thermostat and...

The "limit switch" is actually a thermostat and is known to be rated too high before closing and allowing the fans to kick on. Allowing the 1350 to get way too warm. I bypassed the one on ours and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-19-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By Creeker
I 2nd Kuat racks. Hollywood also makes excellent...

I 2nd Kuat racks. Hollywood also makes excellent racks rated for RV use.

I can speak for Kuat customer service as excellent after the sale as well. I accidentally broke a key off in the cable lock...
Forum: Navigation 01-22-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,266
Posted By Creeker
The main thing is being comfortable backing your...

The main thing is being comfortable backing your rig in all situations. Careful planning and the right GPS certainly helps but nothing can account for traffic accidents, sudden weather related...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-17-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,205
Posted By Creeker
Our Montana HC is also a '19 we purchased new in...

Our Montana HC is also a '19 we purchased new in Jan of '19. Had a few things to work out but its been a solid unit. We still own our 2010 Wildcat but it is parked on our River lot in the mountains....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-06-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,950
Posted By Creeker
I installed a front mounted receiver on one of...

I installed a front mounted receiver on one of our trucks. Honestly, I didn't like hauling our bikes up front. It was very distracting, blocked the headlights and view. The bikes got absolutely...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 11-01-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By Creeker
I can't get your link to work. Our local Harbor...

I can't get your link to work. Our local Harbor Freight does carry a 100 watt briefcase. It does require a separate charge controller before connecting to batteries.

We have two of the Renogy...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 02-01-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,698
Posted By Creeker
Greg L. - Do you want your info from an article...

Greg L. - Do you want your info from an article online or do you want info from owners with first hand experience?

mlh and I both own mini splits. This is our 4th winter with ours. I know exactly...
Forum: Boon-docking 01-19-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,120
Posted By Creeker
You can use the onboard pump with some tricky...

You can use the onboard pump with some tricky hose connections but its very slow and will shorten the pumps life. Since your stationary, I would opt for a small 120v pump and pump from the IBC tote...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-19-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,889
Posted By Creeker
Wow. That's extreme.

Wow. That's extreme.
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 01-19-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,714
Posted By Creeker
Several local independent dealers in our area had...

Several local independent dealers in our area had better pricing than the big corporate dealers. Better service too. As mine had to be replaced under recall.

Check with your local/small...
Forum: Polls 01-19-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,758
Posted By Creeker
We've approached the last several years...

We've approached the last several years (including the lock down nonsense) the same as the last 15 years. This coming year will be no different unless the good Lord has another plan for us.

We...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-18-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By Creeker
Your by-pass is my ordinary every day connection....

Your by-pass is my ordinary every day connection.

I'm a firm believer that the Murphy ratio is in direct correlation to the amount of gadgets one has in use. :D

Good thinking on the by-pass...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 01-18-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,409
Posted By Creeker
Mattress Insider. They have many sizes of RV...

Mattress Insider. They have many sizes of RV mattresses as stock items or can build any size shape you want. Measure yours and see if they offer the same as a stock item. We ordered ours from them...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-06-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,111
Posted By Creeker
Reads to me like you absolutely have the presence...

Reads to me like you absolutely have the presence of CO.

One detector alarming until you put a fan in front of it blowing the air away?
Then a different detector alarming now that you have the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-06-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,365
Posted By Creeker
What does each battery measure with a digital...

What does each battery measure with a digital Volt meter?
A fully charged 6v golf cart battery will read around 6.35v to 6.37v (at rest) depending on manufacturer.

If your battery or batteries...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 12-24-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
Posted By Creeker
They are absolutely amazing. We fluctuated from...

They are absolutely amazing. We fluctuated from -2 to +2 all day yesterday. I checked our mini split several times and it was never blowing air below 90. It was usually mid and upper 90's. Blows my...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 12-13-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,248
Posted By Creeker
I don't think those maps are "coverage" maps....

I don't think those maps are "coverage" maps. They are "availability" maps. The coverage is there in eastern US for example. Its simply at full capacity of users for the time being. Musk was on a Joe...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-20-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,401
Posted By Creeker
That has been my biggest complaint with our unit...

That has been my biggest complaint with our unit since we purchased it. They are absolutely too tall. With our preferred camping style, I will not own another camper over 13' tall. It will be the...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 11-20-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,275
Posted By Creeker
Campers and zero degrees don't even sound good in...

Campers and zero degrees don't even sound good in the same sentence. Can't imagine trying to live in one during that type of weather.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-30-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,449
Posted By Creeker
Urea has doubled or more in price. Have you...

Urea has doubled or more in price. Have you purchased any fertilizer this year? India produces 3x more Urea than any other country. Russia is 2nd but nowhere near the production of India.

DEF is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 10-02-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,869
Posted By Creeker
Been carrying our Genny's on the rear hitch of...

Been carrying our Genny's on the rear hitch of several different 5ers for 15 years. The last 10 years has been our Honda 3000. Several trips across country. I made up a short cord with twist locks on...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-01-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,332
Posted By Creeker
Check out Viair portable 12v compressors. Not...

Check out Viair portable 12v compressors. Not battery powered but has long leads with alligator clips to quickly connect to your RV or Truck batteries. The new RVS series are specifically designed...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 09-28-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,070
Posted By Creeker
Deka, one of the worlds largest lead acid battery...

Deka, one of the worlds largest lead acid battery manufacturers, says 30% of C20 for their true deep cycle batteries. That's double what you are stating above and what I've been doing for 30 years. I...
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