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Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-14-2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,913
Posted By the406life
I don't wax my vehicles. I have them ceramic...

I don't wax my vehicles. I have them ceramic coated. Lasts for years, looks better, easier to keep clean because dirt doesn't stick to it.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-05-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,689
Posted By the406life
EFI-Live tuned by Idaho Rob is the only tuner...

EFI-Live tuned by Idaho Rob is the only tuner that touches my truck.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-25-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,396
Posted By the406life
I tow a big trailer with a 2500/soon to be 3500,...

I tow a big trailer with a 2500/soon to be 3500, and several small trailers with a 1500.
Where does that put me?
Forum: Campfire Chatter 01-25-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 34,109
Posted By the406life
I work for plywood manufacturer that supplies 75%...

I work for plywood manufacturer that supplies 75% of the plywood used in the RV and marine industry as well as many other high end "niche" plywood markets. Why make $12 a sheet CDX when you can make...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 12-28-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,491
Posted By the406life
I'm not sure how they figure out vehicle/trailer...

I'm not sure how they figure out vehicle/trailer taxes and fees in Montana but we bought a new Hideout this spring and I think the cost to register it was about $350. But we register all trailers,...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-05-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,877
Posted By the406life
We go to Rainbow Point campground in West...

We go to Rainbow Point campground in West Yellowstone when we're down that way. Electric hookups, no water/sewer. There is a water fill up on the way into the campground. It's a state park...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 12-05-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,012
Posted By the406life
Nope. Always make reservations. Wife and I still...

Nope. Always make reservations. Wife and I still work full time so we are only using our trailer for a week or so at a time throughout the summer plus a few long weekend trips. We generally go to the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-24-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 35,005
Posted By the406life
DW and I started off towing a 24' TT that weighed...

DW and I started off towing a 24' TT that weighed about 5,000lbs with our GMC Yukon XL. Supposedly that thing was rated to tow 7,500lbs with a WD hitch.

It did better than I expected with...
Forum: Towing 08-24-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,440
Posted By the406life
I don't understand why every forum, website, and...

I don't understand why every forum, website, and facebook page has to discuss this over and over again. It's always the same conversation. Anybody that admits to driving over 65 regardless of tow...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 08-24-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,922
Posted By the406life
My wife and I have a pair of these. They are...

My wife and I have a pair of these. They are great. They weigh about 45lbs each and are not cheaply constructed like walmart rafts and inflatable kayaks.

https://www.seaeagle.com/SportKayaks/SE370
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-24-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,268
Posted By the406life
This has been an off year for us. We got busy...

This has been an off year for us. We got busy remodeling a house, selling a house, building a 40x60 home shop etc.

We have been out 3 times. One for a 3 day weekend and twice for a week.
...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-24-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,879
Posted By the406life
If you don't mind me asking, what was the defect...

If you don't mind me asking, what was the defect in your floor? Our 2019 Hideout 280BHSWE has a really soft spot I assume between the frame rails the whole length of the trailer. It's probably not a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-31-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,079
Posted By the406life
I agree with you. A diesel is not always needed....

I agree with you. A diesel is not always needed. I told myself for 10 years we didn't tow our trailers often enough to justify a diesel. We have had a few travel trailers, a 5th wheel, and I have an...
Forum: Towing 07-31-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,288
Posted By the406life
My wife has no urge whatsoever to drive while...

My wife has no urge whatsoever to drive while we've been towing our 5th wheel or any of our travel trailers. She is okay with towing our boat, but that's about it. She won't back it up...that's all...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-03-2019, 04:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,079
Posted By the406life
I just make sure I'm happy with my setup, make...

I just make sure I'm happy with my setup, make sure my insurance bill is paid, and keep the hammer down. I don't want other's advice or opinions, and I won't offer my own when it comes to towing....
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 06-03-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,388
Posted By the406life
Good choice, you will like Rainbow Point. Nice...

Good choice, you will like Rainbow Point. Nice campground, WAY cheaper than the RV parks and campgrounds inside Yellowstone. Good swimming area on Lake Hebgen, very close to West Yellowstone. There...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-05-2019, 05:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,675
Posted By the406life
Tire ramps don’t always get the job done. We’re...

Tire ramps don’t always get the job done. We’re talking using a bottle jack to change a tire, not replace an axle assembly. The trailer isn’t going to fall on you if the jack fails on a tandem axle...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 05-05-2019, 05:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,602
Posted By the406life
I purchase AMEREX brand extinguishers from a...

I purchase AMEREX brand extinguishers from a local company that sells and services fire suppression systems.
Inside our travel trailer I keep a 5lb 2A 10BC rated extinguisher at each end of the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-27-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,573
Posted By the406life
Thanks for the ideas. I’ll snoop around some more...

Thanks for the ideas. I’ll snoop around some more and see what I come up with.
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-27-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,573
Posted By the406life
Random Switch

Dumb question. I just bought a 2019 Hideout 28bhswe.
It has a switch that I can’t figure out what it’s for. Maybe someone on here has the same trailer and can help me.
Just inside the door under...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 04-21-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,245
Posted By the406life
I'm always willing to help fellow RVers. I've...

I'm always willing to help fellow RVers. I've jump started vehicles, helped people back into tight spots when the wife wasn't really comfortable guiding the husband, and I'm sure other things I'm...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 04-20-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,396
Posted By the406life
Same law in Montana, but it's orange paint, not...

Same law in Montana, but it's orange paint, not purple paint.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-20-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,431
Posted By the406life
I'm okay with winter and not being able to go...

I'm okay with winter and not being able to go camping. This is what we do in Montana from Dec. to May.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CRcv0vX-sA
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-20-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,602
Posted By the406life
As a firefighter myself, my experiences with RV...

As a firefighter myself, my experiences with RV fires have been the same as yours. First thing I do with a new camper is replace the provided extinguisher with a quality one. I do however leave it...
Forum: New Member Check in! 04-20-2019, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,796
Posted By the406life
Montana Newbie

Hello from the Flathead Valley in NW Montana. The wife and I are both 40 years old. Have 3 boys ages 2, 9, and 11. We work full time so we don't get to use our camper nearly as much as we'd like...
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