We are wrapping up work here in AZ and getting ready to head to Montrose, Co. We are renting a cabin for 4 months just east of Montrose. We are full timers and looking to store the RV in montrose while we rent. Our route would likely be phx to flagst...
Our tow vehicle Michelin LTX M/S^2 tires are needing to be replaced. We have been spending winters in AZ. However, things are changing a bit for us and we will be spending the winters in a cabin at 9500ft elevation in Co. I know many folks recommend ...
Having an issue with my sw12del water heater on propane side. Running the burner everything is fine. Gas is flowing. Good flame in the burn chamber. Then at some point the gas starts fluttering almost as if it’s trying to shut off (not sure if that i...
We have some land east of Montrose, Co where we spend our summers in our RV. We have to take the RV down to AZ for the winter but will be renting a cabin starting in February 2023. We would like to bring our RV back up to montrose and store it until ...
Let me start by saying we are at 9000ft elevation. I used the oven a couple times and didn't notice any issues. I have to kneel down to see that the pilot light lites (electric ignitor). The couple of times I used the over when we got to our campsite...
folivier wrote:What about leaving it in Cortez? That would get it closer but not yet in the mountains.Hurry back, the snow's great!Neighbor!Thought about it. But if I take it through flagstaff might as well keep going to montrose. Roads look ok but n...
agesilaus wrote:With current weather and our national weather-guy predicting a major snow event in the Rockies/midwest I'd think hard about whether to take it. He is generally calling for a cold and snowy February start anyway out there with a break ...
PA12DRVR wrote:To each their own and there's lots of good advice on here. I drove (not daily, but regularly) an F550 dually dump truck for a few years until I converted it into a dedicated plow truck. My take-aways: 1) If you have the luxury of wa...
Grit dog wrote:So Duratracs are a great tire for snow. But read my responses above. They will last good towing, but I wouldn't want them for anything other than inclement conditions. Especially on a dually, since they require far more tire rotatio...
Grit dog wrote:OP I’m presuming you’re not towing the 5ver in the mountains in the snow. That’s a different ballgame. But any smaller trailers won’t have a need for chains in the vast majority of CO Mtn winters. Being your truck is a big doolie, you’...
