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Forum: Towing 11-22-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,486
Posted By mhs4771
I wouldn't worry about crawling up the...

I wouldn't worry about crawling up the hills/mountains. I would be extremely worried coming down the other side, remember what goes up, must come down.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-01-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,152
Posted By mhs4771
Fort Wilderness is pricey, but so close to...

Fort Wilderness is pricey, but so close to everything and you don't pay $14 or $15 per day to park. We stay often and we don't even have kids. Last time there we didn't even go to the Parks, other...
Forum: Towing 07-22-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,949
Posted By mhs4771
I agree with others, pick your brand. All three...

I agree with others, pick your brand. All three newer brands are much quieter than former years. I also agree to look at least the SRW 1 tons and if possible move up to a dually. When we decided...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-20-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,042
Posted By mhs4771
First off you need to forget those dry/shipping...

First off you need to forget those dry/shipping weights given in the brochures as that's a bare bones RV with nothing. Once options were added our rig shipped almost a 1000 Lbs heavier than the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-15-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,354
Posted By mhs4771
OK, real world numbers: 2011 Chevy 3500HD...

OK, real world numbers: 2011 Chevy 3500HD Dually, Duramax/Allison. Towing 17K plus 9 to 10.5, average about 9.5. When solo around town/stop-n-go about 14. On the open Highway solo 18 to 20 if you...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-15-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,478
Posted By mhs4771
You don't list the year of your Montana, but...

You don't list the year of your Montana, but Keystone was putting too small an Auto-reset breaker for many years, like a 40 or 50 amp breaker on a pump that can draw in excess of 80 amps under load. ...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-15-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,934
Posted By mhs4771
Some folks complain of them flapping in the wind...

Some folks complain of them flapping in the wind and keeping them awake at night. We've never experienced that with them on any of our rigs, and we've been through some pretty heavy winds. If you...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-04-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,347
Posted By mhs4771
If you've had your RV for more than a day, you...

If you've had your RV for more than a day, you should already know that the Designers of these things have NEVER spent an hour in one, yet alone camping for extended periods. BTW, you're lucky you...
Forum: Towing 07-03-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,276
Posted By mhs4771
Not sure of Dodge Rams, but with GMs the Tow/Haul...

Not sure of Dodge Rams, but with GMs the Tow/Haul mode locks up the torque converter in the lower gears, resulting is less slippage thus less heat generated. Prior to moving up to a 5er we towed a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-02-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,574
Posted By mhs4771
Most Montanas have two gray tanks and they hide...

Most Montanas have two gray tanks and they hide the gate pull handle for the second tank. Try looking on the frame in front of the axles or between the axles on the road side.
Forum: Technical Corner 06-11-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,850
Posted By mhs4771
Most likely an Onan 5.5K or 6.5K is designed to...

Most likely an Onan 5.5K or 6.5K is designed to fit. We ordered our unit with the factory installed unit, cheaper than doing it later.
Forum: Keystone Questions 06-11-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,016
Posted By mhs4771
For 3 or 4 days you might be better with 2...

For 3 or 4 days you might be better with 2 batteries. I've never heard that about the A/C other than the Comfort Control T-stat display runs off 12 volts, and I believe there is a switch on it to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-11-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,597
Posted By mhs4771
Just go with a Diesel Dually, your choice of...

Just go with a Diesel Dually, your choice of brand, and you won't be sorry. Go with anything else and you'll always be questioning your decision. As been mentioned, 13K dry will very easily become...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-30-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,853
Posted By mhs4771
No doubt that the Dodge will pull it, the...

No doubt that the Dodge will pull it, the question is can it support the weight. 10.4K dry and 3K payload, puts you in the 13K gross range and with 20% for pin means approx 2600 Lbs pin to carry on...
Forum: Toy Haulers 05-30-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,327
Posted By mhs4771
Yep, have done our several times. If the Mfr...

Yep, have done our several times. If the Mfr didn't attach the "Brain" securely, it could be shifting position while traveling our Great Roads, thus changing what it thinks is level. Oh, BTW,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-30-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,532
Posted By mhs4771
Here's my take on this. Your unit rides on the...

Here's my take on this. Your unit rides on the tires which are supported by the springs. So if you put a jack directly under the spring/U-bolt pad, you won't be putting any more stress on the unit...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-23-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,951
Posted By mhs4771
If by chance (really big chance) that it's a...

If by chance (really big chance) that it's a Goodyear Marathon you should be able to submit a claim for damage to Goodyear. They have been pretty good paying for damage by the self exploding...
Forum: Keystone Questions 05-15-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,522
Posted By mhs4771
We had the same problem occur with our RW and as...

We had the same problem occur with our RW and as a work-a-round I closed the in-line valve between the water pump and the fresh water tank (valve is used during the winterization process to draw pink...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-15-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,114
Posted By mhs4771
We have adjustable Bamboo trays that we picked up...

We have adjustable Bamboo trays that we picked up at Wally World, and moved them from our Montana to our RW when we changed rigs.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-15-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,680
Posted By mhs4771
Go to Wally World and buy their cheapest ATF that...

Go to Wally World and buy their cheapest ATF that they have. Doesn't need anything fancy.
Forum: Toy Haulers 05-13-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,812
Posted By mhs4771
Try measureing from the center of the King Pin...

Try measureing from the center of the King Pin back and see if you come close to the spec length. Many 5ers are measured from the King Pin so that doesn't include the nose that extends forward of...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-10-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,263
Posted By mhs4771
Reese make a new set-up called a Goose Box, it...

Reese make a new set-up called a Goose Box, it replaces the current King Pin box, so it's not the usual adapter. As far as I know it is endorsed by Lippert and won't void the warrantly, but don't...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-05-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,019
Posted By mhs4771
I'm supprised the Dealer didn't have an adapter...

I'm supprised the Dealer didn't have an adapter set-up. Many Auto Parts Stores sell them as most trucks have a connector up behind the bumper that you pull apart and insert this T adapter with the...
Forum: Towing 05-02-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,053
Posted By mhs4771
Tust me you won't enjoy that 1000 mile trip. ...

Tust me you won't enjoy that 1000 mile trip. Short 1 or 2 hours aren't bad, but when you spend all day pushing the limits you'll be beat at the end of the day and your arms will ache. We originally...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-02-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,586
Posted By mhs4771
Check with the camp ground. Some require tie...

Check with the camp ground. Some require tie downs for permanent sites while others it's a no no. So check first.
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