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Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues Today, 05:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 391
Posted By dutchmensport
We had a pretty decent table in our Montana Fifth...

We had a pretty decent table in our Montana Fifth Wheel, but it as screwed down to the floor so we never had any issues with it. But ... eventually, we simply removed the entire table and all the...
Forum: Towing Yesterday, 04:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 725
Posted By dutchmensport
Everyone one of us who tow a trailer, fifth...

Everyone one of us who tow a trailer, fifth wheel, pop-up, conventional travel trailer, or even a utility trailer, ... all of us travel at different speeds on the same roads under the same...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-22-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,320
Posted By dutchmensport
Why Is It So Hard To Buy A New RV? Answer! ...

Why Is It So Hard To Buy A New RV?

Answer!

The older you get the more picky you get because of your years of experience and life of hard knock disappointments!

That's OK to be picky! Take...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-22-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 140
Posted By dutchmensport
Nope, I do not, never have (except once ......

Nope, I do not, never have (except once ... learned the hard way).

After draining, I always re-insert the anode rod. But, I do not tighten it. I just make it loose-finger tight. Why?

I...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-19-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 610
Posted By dutchmensport
Ah! THAT is the reason I now always carry extra...

Ah! THAT is the reason I now always carry extra cables, the crimper, and the cable wire cutter.... so when they break, I can fix my own. For what it's worth, about 4 weeks ago I fixed my 7th...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-19-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,323
Posted By dutchmensport
Agree with others.... don't bleed the air out of...

Agree with others.... don't bleed the air out of the water heater by lifting the pressure relief valve. Turn on a hot water faucet somewhere and let the air purge itself out, creating the necessary...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-19-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 823
Posted By dutchmensport
Do some detailed measurements of your property,...

Do some detailed measurements of your property, drive way entrance. Measure the street width, your drive way width, and any angle or curves in the road. Transfer all those measurements to a drawing...
Forum: General RV Issues 03-18-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By dutchmensport
You are better off to use your cell phone hot...

You are better off to use your cell phone hot spot than the Wingard 360+ plan. The Wingard 360+ antenna works great for over-the-air television (free), but if there is no phone signal, then the wifi...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-18-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By dutchmensport
Unfortunately, if it's worn, it's now too late....

Unfortunately, if it's worn, it's now too late. But, when traveling, remove the table from the legs and put the table in the down (bed) position so the movement of the trailer in motion will not...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-18-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 823
Posted By dutchmensport
Short answer "no." Be patient and wait till...

Short answer "no."

Be patient and wait till you have the camper in your possession to purchase or change anything. Actually, you REALLY should use your camper a couple times first before adding...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-18-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,113
Posted By dutchmensport
The reason we never settled on a Montana Fifth...

The reason we never settled on a Montana Fifth Wheel front living room model was because every one of them had islands in the middle of the kitchen (in the middle of the camper) that blocked...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-18-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By dutchmensport
Your furnace will blow heat out the floor ducts,...

Your furnace will blow heat out the floor ducts, not from the ceiling. The AC unit on the roof of your camper will blow fan only, or AC with fan. If your roof AC has a built in "heat pump" then it...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-18-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,685
Posted By dutchmensport
Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting...

Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting your new camper. It sounds like you "really" did your research before settling on this specific camper. I certainly hope you have lots of great...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-18-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 633
Posted By dutchmensport
One thing you might consider before switching...

One thing you might consider before switching over to a stiffer pipe is water hammering.

Water hammering is that loud bang, bang, bang heard coming form the water pump. Actually, it is not the...
Forum: Toy Haulers 03-18-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By dutchmensport
With hydraulic, you can probably get away with...

With hydraulic, you can probably get away with having the hydraulics lift the camper without any problems. But, the thing you need to watch for is over extending your jacks, causing a stroke out. I...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-11-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By dutchmensport
You can always remove the jacks and then use them...

You can always remove the jacks and then use them as stand-alone jacks, not attached to the camper. That way, they are out of the way and not subject to dragging, and still work as designed for your...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-11-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By dutchmensport
On the "plus" side, all that dishwashing water...

On the "plus" side, all that dishwashing water going into the black tank will help clean out the black tank easier! :angel:
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-11-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,088
Posted By dutchmensport
Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting...

Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting your new camper. About the truck!.... well ... in my opinion .... you'll be just fine!

Just take it slow and easy until you are fully comfortable...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-11-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By dutchmensport
One more thing: um ... reading that Alps Package...

One more thing: um ... reading that Alps Package list again ...

Many, many of those items on that list came as basic standard on my Montana High Country 5 years ago.

Before paying the extra...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-11-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By dutchmensport
We stopped using DVD's a few years ago. ...

We stopped using DVD's a few years ago. Actually, getting a new lap top computer to play DVD's from is next to impossible to find now too. We have a small portable DVD player that plugs in the use...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-11-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By dutchmensport
I have the Lippert 6 point (electric) system on...

I have the Lippert 6 point (electric) system on my fifth wheel. About a year ago I started having problems and the system was throwing all sorts of errors. Things were not working right, and I was...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-10-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 662
Posted By dutchmensport
Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting...

Welcome to the forums and congrats on getting your new camper.

Will the new one be "seasonal" also? or will you travel? Enjoy! Happy Camping!
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-10-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 161
Posted By dutchmensport
What kind of slides? Rack and Pinion, Cable...

What kind of slides? Rack and Pinion, Cable Driven, electric, hydraulic?
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 03-10-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 739
Posted By dutchmensport
The musty (mold) smell would be enough to drive...

The musty (mold) smell would be enough to drive me away from this camper. It's had water intrusion inside the walls and / or under the floor or even the roof. It's not cosmetic only. It's serious,...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-10-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By dutchmensport
$125 vs $379 !!!

$125 vs $379 !!!
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