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Forum: Technical Corner 06-17-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,169
Posted By Jim Dow
Dual XGPS160 SkyPro GPS for iPhone/iPad

Look for the external GPS receiver from Dual (XGPS160 SkyPro). This unit is small, can sit on your dash or pinned to your hat, and interfaces via Bluetooth to the Location Services of the...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-17-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,139
Posted By Jim Dow
Door Latch Won't Lock from Inside

I have a 2001 Montana High Country; and the front door latch is binding/won't latch from the inside. It locks fine from the outside using a key.

How do I go about adjusting the latch/hole mount...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-31-2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,850
Posted By Jim Dow
Goodyear Marathon Tires

I'm using Goodyear Marathon (load range E) on my Montana High Country - made in Taiwan.

Max tire pressure is 80 psi; but I am running them at 70 psi with good results.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-31-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,516
Posted By Jim Dow
Replacing the Pinbox

I have a short bed F250 Super Duty towing a Montana High Country.

I use a B&W Companion hitch (non-slider); and it works fine.

The trailer salesman sold me a Sidewinder pin box when I bought...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 08-26-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,140
Posted By Jim Dow
Florida for a month or two in winter?

We are thinking about going to Florida for the months of Jan & Feb this winter. Where should we be looking to find a spot to stay that long in Florida?
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-19-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,151
Posted By Jim Dow
Mattress Fix

It may not be the mattress you dislike so much.
In our case, we added a memory foam topper; and best of all we added a plywood support completely across the bed frame. The original mattress support...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 02-25-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,520
Posted By Jim Dow
Enjoy your camper!

On a recent trip to China, I checked into their camping arrangements.

First of all, you couldn't possibly pull a US-style camper trailer on the highway or through a city of any size - too much...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-25-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,328
Posted By Jim Dow
Firestone Airbags - Monitor Guage & Compressor

Just go ahead and get the movel with the in-cab pressure guage and the onboard compressor and don't worry with the other stuff. Set the pressure to what you need when you need it.

I have a set;...
Forum: Towing 02-25-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,761
Posted By Jim Dow
Who really cares?

Too many people think they have to keep up with these kooky freaks!

Who really cares?
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-25-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,471
Posted By Jim Dow
Like our mattress!

Try it first; but we put 1/2" plywood under our mattress and a 1 1/2" thick memory foam pad on top before we were satisfied with it. Now it sleeps great.

It's often not the mattress but the way...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-10-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,599
Posted By Jim Dow
F350 + Montana HC

We have a Montana HC; and we pull it with a F350 (single axel) with a 6.5' bed. We use a B&W Combination hitch. The trailer pulls very well; and the big selling point for the hitch is that there...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-23-2014, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,099
Posted By Jim Dow
Spare Tire Storage

Has anyone ever replaced the spare tire lift/storage mechanism?

Where can I go to get a replacement part?
Forum: Towing 10-04-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,351
Posted By Jim Dow
B&W Companion & Sidewinder

I have the B&W Companion hitch in the truck bed and the Sidewinder on the 5er.

They work perfectly well together.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-06-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,108
Posted By Jim Dow
X-Chocks

As the name says (X-CHOCKS), they are good as chocks and not much more.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-01-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,930
Posted By Jim Dow
More Light Over the Stove Top - YES!

This weekend I added two (2) marine LED lights (24 LEDS each) under the vent hood over our stove top. The factory light was woefully inadequate.

Each light has its own off/on switch; while both...
Forum: Technical Corner 08-27-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,121
Posted By Jim Dow
Flashing Sidemarker Lights on TT

I followed the directions of a previous post; and YES I now have flashing sidemarker lights on my 5er if I were to have an emergency in a crowded campground.

I purchased a heavy duty flasher unit...
Forum: Towing 08-21-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,622
Posted By Jim Dow
FORD RV & Trailer Towing Guide

My brother just ran across something that may be of interest to someone:
FORD RV & Trailer Towing Guide.

This guide is published for each year model and can be found on the internet.
Forum: New Member Check in! 08-16-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By Jim Dow
Gulf Shores AL Campgrounds?

Where are some really nice campgrounds in the vicinity of Gulf Shores, AL?

I've searched my sources; and I can't find anything on or very near the beach.

Where do you camp down there?
Forum: Technical Corner 08-10-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Gps
Views: 3,216
Posted By Jim Dow
Which GPS?

I use Google Maps and Smart Truck on my iPhone. So far; so good.

I did purchase the Dual XGPS 160 Sky Pro (external GPS) for my job; and I use it through the BlueTooth connection of my iPhone. ...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-28-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,086
Posted By Jim Dow
Orange Beach, AL

Has anyone camped in the vicinity of Orange Beach, AL?

I tried looking up good campgrounds in AL and haven't come up with very much at all.
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-28-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,406
Posted By Jim Dow
Where in the blue ridge mountains of VA?

What campground near which town/city were you using?

My campground location/finding software on my phone requires the name of the campground or the name of a closeby city/town.

Thanks in...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-27-2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,856
Posted By Jim Dow
Original Antenna 2011 Montana High Country

I am using the original television antenna that came on my 2011 Montana High Country; and I cannot receive a single channel signal.

Is that original antenna an analog or digital antenna?

My...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-15-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,994
Posted By Jim Dow
Lighting in cooking area?

We have a 2011 Montana High Country; and the lighting in the cooking area is not adequate to say the least. The existing lights just cast shadows.

What have you done to improve the lighting in...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-15-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,767
Posted By Jim Dow
Tailgater on the roof

I mount mine on the roof, right by the ladder, and tie it down with bungie cords.
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 07-15-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,105
Posted By Jim Dow
Vermont Campgrounds?

We are thinking about camping in Vermont this fall (September/October) to see the fall colors.

What do y'all recommend?
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