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06-22-2008, 04:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Reevaluating Lifestyle
Cathy and I have been fulltime RVing for over a year. We have enjoyed the luxury of a big, modern, 40' RV with all the amenities, AC, Microwave, Fireplace, King Size Bed, HDTV. We decided that we are going to go a little greener and do something to help the environment and the energy situation.
We have traded our home of the last year for a little older model with less amenities and it should help with the energy crunch. Of course we lost quite a bit when trading, but that is something we will have to live with.
Please tell us if we made the right choice???? Your feedback is extremely important to us.
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06-22-2008, 05:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Merlin
Posts: 668
M.O.C. #7368
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Phil, Be extremely careful when you use the fireplace/furnace in your new rig. I'd also check it does not look like Mission tires, but they look pretty bad might want to consider replacing them. I see you will also need to do the air conditioner mod pretty quick. But I do like the new tool box on the front.
Good luck and many happy years with this model
Bob
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06-22-2008, 05:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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It's not every day when you come up and find a JEWEL like that!!! There will be a lot of jealous people out there now, especially ,Jed Clampett...
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06-22-2008, 05:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
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You made the right decision - a lot less cleaning and waxing.
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06-22-2008, 06:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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How do you get the bugs off of the nosecap of that one? I bet the Bounce sheets wont work.
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06-22-2008, 06:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Manhattan
Posts: 1,144
M.O.C. #1846
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Dang, now the wife wants to look for one as well -- says she might be willing to help drive one like that
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06-22-2008, 06:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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I am not sure you went "green", more like brown. But I am color blind anyway, so what do I Know.
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06-22-2008, 07:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,794
M.O.C. #7560
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Not a bad looking rig! No problem with bugs now-- you'll never see them-- or they may be able to fly out of the way with all that horsepower you have in the new rig! I would keep an eye out however for any woodpeckers that may want to follow you around. I'll bet the shower and bath facility in this new one will really put a smile on your faces also! Good luck with the new rig-- I'm very jealous!!!
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06-23-2008, 01:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Signal Mtn.
Posts: 280
M.O.C. #8206
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Phil, I noticed that you were able to find one that had some recent mods. Such as the added turn signals on the front fenders, and the extra capacity gas tank behind the cab on the drivers side. Good luck in you travels in your new "baby",,,,,, err, I guess one of this vintage would have to be referred to as "granny".
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06-23-2008, 05:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Don't forget where the galley dump pull handle is located.
Nice trade up on the Chevy...is that a Dodge?
Looks like the decals are peeling.
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06-23-2008, 07:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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I'm sure Algore will be truly impressed!
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06-23-2008, 08:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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That is not nice at all making fun of my trade-in like that. I am curious who changed the decals from Woody WV to Cody WYO though. By the way Phil, the tires will be worry free, they were made in Akron, OH back when good old fashioned rubber was used!!!
Bingo
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06-23-2008, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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I have pics of all the mods I made, I am especially happy with the JT's and the multiple Hadleys. We have a chicken attached to the compressor and when we want to honk we just squeeze the chicken. The tool box is Vintage Sears and the tires are made in Egypt. My next mod, If I can get OZZ to help is wire it for a 22o VAC wash and dryer. EVDO Alex is doing the install for the internet and cell system. Jake brake is on the way and MorRyde will be beefing the suspension for me. I will need to see Lonnie for alignment and advice on Egyptian tires.. We use hogwash to clean the outside and the black tank dumps directly to the earth. Carefree of Colorado is working on retractable awning propelled by runoff from the moonshine tank. Montana has said they will register as an LLC (Lousy Looking Coach) so I can drive it in Colorado (sorry Brad) and evade the tax collectors. We are two happy campers....
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06-23-2008, 12:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Green Valley
Posts: 1,618
M.O.C. #6022
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Corn cob for TP?????
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06-23-2008, 12:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Does it have a louvered tail gate?
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06-23-2008, 01:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Hey, just in time for the fourth of July parades tooo!
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06-23-2008, 04:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,752
M.O.C. #7753
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Thanks Phil, I now have potato chips and milk all over my shirt and deep in my sinuses. Not to mention on my keyboard and laptop screen. I was going to suggest a Motosat Hughes system for the roof along with the 16 panel solar system. Then you could pull into a CG and charge them for the electricity you put back into the grid.. Dave and Betsy
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06-23-2008, 04:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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Phil,
You can park it at my place anytime you want!
The black water comes out on the left side, so you may want to park on the opposite side.
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06-23-2008, 05:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location:
Posts: 2,232
M.O.C. #2975
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exav8tr
Do you think it has enough horse power?
simonsrf,
Nice looking Dodge!!
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06-23-2008, 06:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Robbie, tail gate is 2 x 2 pine with 8d nails, although not exactly louvered, there are a few spaces. The coors kegger on the side holds methane for extra power as the 120hp V4 engine does not put out enough HP. Got a letter from Rapid City SD Chamber of Commerce and they want me to paint it red, white and blue before I get to Rapid City, Ain't gonna happen. I was thinking of adding N2 to the wheels so it will run cooler Bilsteins are on order and will have to use the existing air lift bags until they come in. Thinking of replacing coal burning fireplace with an electric one, but not sure the Kipor will stay running long enough. Could not keep my king size bed either, had to go with single cot. I am concerned about my weight though, may be a little over gross......
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