2012 Fall Rally Show and Tell List

[H. John Kohl]

Modifications to Tow Vehicle and Trailer

• Tow Vehicle
  • Extang Encore Tonneau Cover / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Ford-F350
    Generator extended run fuel tank / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
    Honda Generators 2000 companion (2) / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
    Rack to hold two Honda Generators, two 4.25# propane tanks, gas tank and tripod jack / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
    RDS 60 gallon fuel tank tool box / ALSAN / 2011-Dodge-3500
    RDS fuel/tool combo / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    spray-in liner / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
    Tool box / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
    Trailer Wing 50EXP (50 gal) Transfer Tank / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Ford-F350
    Transferflow Aux fuel tank 37 gallons with Trax II / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
    Transflow 60 gal fuel tank / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
    TruXedo bed cover / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
    Vortex bed liner / bish / 2008-Ford-F350
  electronics
  • Banks tuner / Linda Say / 2007-Chevy-3500HD
    CB / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
    Diablo Predator tuned / birchbark / 2005-Dodge-3500
    Garmin 465T GPS / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
    Rand McNally RV GPS / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
    Remote Cobra CB / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    Trailer plug over fender well to clear generators / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
  exhausts
  • Banks exhaust brake / birchbark / 2005-Dodge-3500
    catback system from Banks / ka9vrx / 2006-Dodge-
    exhaust / Linda Say / 2007-Chevy-3500HD
    SS exhaust tip / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
  hitch
  • B&W Companion Hitch / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Ford-F350
    18K Pullrite Slider / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
    Blue-Ox Bedsaver / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Ford-F350
    Butch Saftey Bar / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
    Hensley TS 3 air ride hitch with built in air compresser / ALSAN / 2011-Dodge-3500
    Pullrite Superglide hitch / bish / 2008-Ford-F350
  intakes
  • air filter / Linda Say / 2007-Chevy-3500HD
    K&N filter / birchbark / 2005-Dodge-3500
  misc
  • 90 gallon bed tank / Linda Say / 2007-Chevy-3500HD
    Mopar extreme duty fuel filter / ALSAN / 2011-Dodge-3500
    quick release grill kit and condenser screen / ALSAN / 2011-Dodge-3500
    SS bumper guides / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    Transfer Flow auxiliary fuel tank / bish / 2008-Ford-F350
    Ziebart window tint and sprayed lower break / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
  suspension
  • airbags & compressor / zman08 / 2011-Chevy-3500
    Air Bags / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
    Promaxx SS wheel to wheel side bars / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    Timbrens / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
  tires
  • Maxtow brake controller / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    Pressure Pro Tire Pressure Monitor System / Jay Bird / 2011-Ford-F450
    Tire Pressure Monitor / DQDick / 2011-Dodge-2500
    TST tire monitor / Wiesehan / 2012-Dodge-3500
    TST TPMS / db_engineer / 2005-GMC-3500

[/list][/list]Trailer Upgrades[list]
Inside Modifications

• basement
  • storage system for basement / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    Basement shelving / rames14 / 2010-Big Sky-365 RLQ
    cargo slide / birchbark / 2012-Montana-3700RL
    Containerized storage / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
    front compartment shelf / birchbark / 2012-Montana-3700RL
    Modification in Front Storage Compartment / Wiesehan / 2010-Montana-3400RL
    racks and storage baskets to basement / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Storage (rear and front) modifications; partitions & shelving to retain chairs and small bins / BDLMAL3400RL / 2012-Montana-3400RL
    Washing machine water shutoff valves in storage compartment / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
  bathroom
  • Added shelves to cabinet behind commode, medicine cabinet / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    fantastic fan in bath / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
    Shower clothes drying rack with fan / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  Bed room
  • Containerized storage / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  bedroom
  • 2nd air conditioner / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
    At The vanity, I cut one -110 v light out of the circuit and wired it to 12 v for boondocking. / Crossthread / 2007-Montana-3000RK
    Bedroom cabinets / worknomore / 2011-Montana-3465SA
    Drain pan under washer / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
    installed a wireless HDMI unit so we can utilize our satellite TV in our bedroom. / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    Remote shut offs for washer / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
    Replaced bedroom tube tv with LCD / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
    shelves in closet next to bed / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    sleep number bed / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
    Vinyl on plywood platform for bed / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    washer/dryer / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
    washer/dryer combo / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
  dinning room
  • ROTATING DINETTE TABLE / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  electrical
  • Pendant lights / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
    2000 Watt Xantrex inverter / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
    6 6-volt AGM golf cart batteries / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
    80 amp breaker for slide pump / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
    all bulbs changed to LED's / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
    all LED interior / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
    Hard Wired Surge Guard / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
    HPV-30DR solar monitor / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
    Installed Surge guard wired in surge protector / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Installed Vena AC/DC monitor / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    LED bulbs through out / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    LED lighting on outside steps and "death step" / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
    LED lights under counter top / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    Magnum energy (HPV-30DR) controller / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
    Most all lights are LED's now. / Crossthread / 2007-Montana-3000RK
    PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES EMS / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    replaced lights with LEDs / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
    single entry light / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
    Surge protector and voltage regulator mounted in front storage compartment / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    Xantrex battery monitor / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
  Kitchen
  • Added dog food bin under pantry / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Added drop down shelf in kitchen / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Added electric plug-in on front of rig / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Added gas struts to top hinged cabinet above microwave / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    added shelves to pantry and small shelf next to microwave / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    additional shelf in kitchen cabinet / rames14 / 2010-Big Sky-365 RLQ
    Back splash over stove / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    Backsplash around range - "hammered bronze" / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
    Built wine and beer glass holder under cabinet / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Built wine rack under counter / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Cabinet door for ice machine / busterwms / 2007-Montana-2980RL
    drawer under fridge / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    expanded pantry / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
    Hinged panel under refrigerator for baking pan storage / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Installed a by-pass on the hot water line to recover the cold water. The water returns to the fresh water tank. This saves a lot of water when dry camping. between the hot water heater and the kitchen sink / Crossthread / 2007-Montana-3000RK
    LED rope lights / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
    light in kitchen / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
    Magnetic knife strip behind stove / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Sliding baskets in pantry shelves / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
    sliding shelf for pots and pans lids / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    Splendide stackable washer and dryer / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    under-refrigerator drawer / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    water expansion tank / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
  Living room
  • 12v lamps over counter and desk / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    32” HDTV WITH SWIVEL / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    Added Wii to entertainment center / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Changed border / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Changed majority of indoor lights / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Created small free standing file cabinet to fit between lounge chairs / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    ET center drawers / worknomore / 2011-Montana-3465SA
    Euro chairs and ottermans / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    extra desk / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
    Home type recliners / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
    installed freezer / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
    LED lights under bar w/remote / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    misc cosmetic / rollie41, janet47 / 2008-Montana-3400RL
    Original painting on most walls / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
    permanent printer station / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    Power love seat replaced sofa and air matress / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
    Pullout keyboard tray to desk / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
    Shelves on both sides of the sofa / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
    Table to rear and recliner to where table was / boylanag / 2006-Montana-2980RL
    updated furniture with leather recliners / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
  other
  • Assorted "velcro" hangers in storage compartment / db_engineer / 2009-Montana-3465SA
    bed areas for all the dogs / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    Fantastic Fans / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
    filter for heat register / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
    Sears Kenmore Stacked Washer & Dryer Mod (88732794) / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
    shelving / worknomore / 2011-Montana-3465SA
    Three story Cat Cage / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
    washer and dryer installation / WaltandLynne / 2011-Montana-3400RL
    Wireless HD unit on our Sattelite Receiver so that we can watch HD and change channels in the bedroom without having to go to the living room to change receiver stations. / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL

Outside Modifications[list]
Brakes

• Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Brakes / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  disc brakes / c214dick / 2008-Montana-3400RL
  Disk Brakes / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE

door

• Added sliding plexiglass to door / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
  Keyless entry / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  Lexan windows for screen door / ka9vrx / 2011-Montana-3400RL
  QUICK RELEASE LATCH FOR SCREEN DOOR / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Tinted window storm door / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE

electrical

• 12v alarm system / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  30 & 50 amp external Progressive EMS systsm / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  6 Solar Panels / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
  800 Watt Solar, Power source selection / rollie41, janet47 / 2008-Montana-3400RL
  HONDA 3000 GENERATOR WITH REMOTE START / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Honda EU2000i/EU2000iA Portable Generators / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  LED lights by Michael &Kat / bish / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  Sensor scare light / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Solar Panel installation / H. John Kohl / 2007-Montana-3295RK

frame

• MOR/ryde Cargo Drawer / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  6 pt level up system / c214dick / 2008-Montana-3400RL
  Added Level-up leveling system / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
  JT Strong Arms / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  JTs / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL
  Level UP / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  LevelUp / busterwms / 2007-Montana-2980RL
  Lippert Level-Up 6 / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  Lippert under carriage storage boxes / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Mud flaps / NCFischers / 2009-Montana-3665RE
  Rear-Mounted Generator / Wiesehan / 2010-Montana-3400RL
  receiver hitch / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
  SteadyFast stabilizing system / bish / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  Storage tube for 7 foot folding ladder / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL

misc

• A & E Slideout Toppers / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
  Add fire extinguishers to propane tank compartments and entry closet / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
  Added gas struts to generator compartment / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
  Back Up Cameras (rear and sides) / H. John Kohl / 2007-Montana-3295RK
  OUTSIDE PORTABLE HAND WASH STATION / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  PROP RODS FOR BASEMENT AND FRONT COMPARTMENT DOORS / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Slide guides / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  updated scare light / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
  Water Heater:-Plastic protector box over black rocker switch / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
  Wilson Cellular Antenna / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
  Winegard HD Satellite System / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665

PIN BOX

• MOR/ryde Pinbox / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  5th airborne sidewinder pin box / awhite / 2012-Montana-3150RL
  Mor-ryde pin box / dutch / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  MORYDE PIN BOX / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Trailair Triglide pinbox / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ

roof

• Max-Air Vent Covers / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
  Push button Satellite dish!!! It goes up...searches for satellites... Fine tunes itself.... Sends signal to TV & voila!!! Leaving... Push Button ...it goes down on it it's own!!! / Mynabird / 2012-Montana-3402RL
  Satellite dish / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Vent covers / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665

sewer

• Macerator / busterwms / 2007-Montana-2980RL
  Sewage hose carrier to underbelly / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
  Sewage Hose Tubes Under Coach / Wiesehan / 2010-Montana-3400RL
  Sewer Hose Boom Removed / Wiesehan / 2010-Montana-3400RL
  sewer hose compartment / rames14 / 2010-Big Sky-365 RLQ

Steps

• Electric kick plate heater under bottom step / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665
  Solid entry steps and porch (pictures) / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE

suspension

• Custom add on air ride suspension / awhite / 2012-Montana-3150RL
  Custom built crossmember bracing between hangers / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
  MorRuyde Independent Suspension / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  Never Lube Bearings / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  Receiver Mounted Cargo Rack / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
  Self adjusting brakes / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  WET BOLT KIT / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Wet Bolt Kit / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  Wet bolts / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  wetbolts / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
  X Factor / Jay Bird / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  X-Factor(single) / zman08 / 2011-Montana-3150RL

tires

• 614 R Good Years / dutch / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  ALCOA WHEELS / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  G614 tires / Recumbent / 2010-Mountianeer-324RLQ
  Goodyear G614s on HWT Rims / lostshakerofsalt / 2009-Montana-3400RL
  HAWKHEAD TPMS / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  MICHELIN RIB TIRES / George Morey / 2007-Montana-3400RL
  Pressure Monitoring system truck and Monty / remhob / 2011-Montana-3665

water

• High flow water regulater, water filter and water softener / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  metal trap water filter / schorrp / 2010-Montana-3455SA
  Quick disconnects on water connections in convienience center / DQDick / 2010-Montana-3665RE
  Water Filter bracket / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL
  Water Filtration System / The Oldguard / 2013-Big Sky-3402RL
  Water hookup for winter / ltoews / 2011-Montana-3400RL

[remhob]

Okay, John, here is our list of mods. You can put us down for show and tell.
1. Added electric kick plate heater under bottom step
2. Added shelves to cabinet behind commode, medicine cabinet, pantry, and small shelf next to microwave
3. Hinged panel under refrigerator for baking pan storage
4. Winegard HD Satellite System
5. Sewage hose carrier to underbelly
6. Installed Vena AC/DC monitor
7. Vent covers
8. Pullout keyboard tray to desk
9. Hose racks and storage baskets to basement
10. Hitch mounted cargo carrier
11. Added Wii to entertainment center
12. Created small free standing file cabinet to fit between lounge chairs.
13. Magnetic knife strip behind stove
14. Built wine and beer glass holder under cabinet
15. Built wine rack under counter
16. Added electric plug-in on front of rig
18. Installed Surge guard wired in surge protector
19. Added dog food bin under pantry
20. Added drop down shelf in kitchen
21. Changed border
22. Changed majority of indoor lights
23. Tire Pressure Monitoring system truck and Monty
24. Added gas struts to top hinged cabinet above microwave
25. Add fire extinguishers to propane tank compartments and entry closet.
26. Added gas struts to generator compartment.
27. Added Level-up leveling system
28. Added sliding plexiglass to door.

[Capt Kidd]

Almost forgot we have also changed out the stock 35 gal fuel tank for a 56 gal Transfer Flow tank on the truck.

Oh yeah and also modified the outside mirrows on both sides.

[Capt Kidd]

Also forgot to mention we changed out the front bumper to a heavy duty Warn one with a 12,000 lb. winch.

[DQDick]

John we may have a MorRyde fire escape at the Rally. It's still up in the air. The salesman that set my appointment for the other work we're having done said they didn't make one yet to fit a front bedroom Monty. The folks coming to the Rally say they do, so we'll see when we get there who's right.

[richfaa]

I don't see it on the list. Direct connection to the satellite receivers not using the Montana internal wiring. both living area and bedroom.Direct connection for Directtv DVDR