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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By Carl n Susan
There are lots of battery disconnect switches out...

There are lots of battery disconnect switches out there. Here is the one I bought a few years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094JTVLX4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Forum: New Member Introductions Yesterday, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By Carl n Susan
jackierened...

jackierened (https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/member.php?u=30922): The Fall Rally is in Goshen, IN as it has been for years. Here is a link to the registration information....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 308
Posted By Carl n Susan
The switch on the back wall of the battery...

The switch on the back wall of the battery compartment is for 12V to the inverter. Turning it off only kills 12V power to the inverter. It does not affect the converter and its charging circuit to...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 308
Posted By Carl n Susan
Dourself a favor and install a battery disconnect...

Dourself a favor and install a battery disconnect switch at the battery. This will kill *ALL* the 12V power to anything including the inverter. Then you don't have to perform any gymnastics to reach...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-10-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 308
Posted By Carl n Susan
The ON and OFF labels on the switch are a huge...

The ON and OFF labels on the switch are a huge source of confusion. Hence we usually ask if the Red Key can be removed. That indicates the batteries are disconnected if it comes out.
As I recall,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-10-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 308
Posted By Carl n Susan
I believe you are correct. The 13.3 is converter...

I believe you are correct. The 13.3 is converter output charge level.

What does "engaged the battery shut off switch" mean??
If you can remove the Red Key, then the batteries are disconnected...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-08-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By Carl n Susan
You want to learn about Key TV? There are a...

You want to learn about Key TV? There are a number of manuals in the Files section that may help you. Those plus the practical experience discovered by members here and documented in numerous...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-07-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 466
Posted By Carl n Susan
While doing more reading about the CSW 2012...

While doing more reading about the CSW 2012 Inverter, I came across this installation picture. This helps a lot assuming Montana, in all its wisdom, actually installed the inverter and components as...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-07-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 466
Posted By Carl n Susan
Where is Foldbak (the guru of CSW inverters) when...

Where is Foldbak (the guru of CSW inverters) when you need him? I think in Yellowstone where the beauty of the park and the lack of Wi-Fi keeps him from the MOC.

Looking at the Magnum website, I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-07-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 367
Posted By Carl n Susan
Welcome to the MOC and the answers to any Montana...

Welcome to the MOC and the answers to any Montana question you might have. I enjoyed reading your trip narrative. The overcome obstacles will be campfire fodder for many years.
Forum: Repairs & Service 06-07-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 479
Posted By Carl n Susan
AS others have written, that is the fresh water...

AS others have written, that is the fresh water tank overfl;ow. Montana replaced the older style combo fill and overflow valve with this "improvement(?)".

If you are a boondocker and will be...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-06-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By Carl n Susan
The shower will have a HepvOo valve under the...

The shower will have a HepvOo valve under the floor. You will have to remove the back wall of the pass through (depending on where your shower is in the RV) to see it.
...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-04-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 196
Posted By Carl n Susan
The converter is part of the Power Distribution...

The converter is part of the Power Distribution Panel (where all the 120V AC circuit breakers and 12V DC fuses live). It is a separate and replaceable unit. I think 2017 is a little early for the...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-04-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,580
Posted By Carl n Susan
Yup, you are it. As others have said, call...

Yup, you are it. As others have said, call Lippert There is a likely problem with one of the sensors.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-04-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,173
Posted By Carl n Susan
I think the key question is "Is the rig level...

I think the key question is "Is the rig level when hooked up?". Everything I have read and heard says to extend retract the slides when level. I know my dining slide does not like being retracted...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-04-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,015
Posted By Carl n Susan
A Search at HF using those terms gets 3 pages...

A Search at HF using those terms gets 3 pages without the any hitch type hoist.

Sorry, I can't find them either even Searching by name.

Does anyone know if they exist at HF and if so, how...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-04-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,580
Posted By Carl n Susan
Have you done a "Zero Point Calibration" to reset...

Have you done a "Zero Point Calibration" to reset the point to which the 5th Wheel will return whenever the auto-level feature is used.?

If not, here is a link to the "LCI - Level-Up Users...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-04-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,580
Posted By Carl n Susan
rollingdownthehighway...

rollingdownthehighway (https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/member.php?u=20273): Are you saying the Auto Level put the nose as high as it would go and stopped? That definitely is not how it should...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-03-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By Carl n Susan
Rohrmann: just for giggles, what do you (as a...

Rohrmann: just for giggles, what do you (as a 3400 owner) have connected to the 4th from the left point on the fuse panel.
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-03-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By Carl n Susan
The refer requires 12V regardless of operational...

The refer requires 12V regardless of operational mode.

The converter is unlikely the cause of a blown fuse. It and the battery (assuming it/they are healthy) provide 12V in concert. Even is the...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 06-03-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Posted By Carl n Susan
Unfortunately, the Old Worlds Craftsman doing the...

Unfortunately, the Old Worlds Craftsman doing the wiring do not provide any schematics. They may have a standard way of wiring but variations do occur. Figuring out what circuit is connected to each...
Forum: Maintenance 06-02-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,491
Posted By Carl n Susan
Verde Ranch RV Resort in Camp Verde, AZ is one...

Verde Ranch RV Resort in Camp Verde, AZ is one recent park with high water pressure and a strong recommendation to use a regulator. Umpqua Lighthouse OR State Park is another with 100+ P.S.I. There...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-02-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,015
Posted By Carl n Susan
The one I have allows the tailgate to fully open...

The one I have allows the tailgate to fully open and the whole upright portion rotates on its pin at the bottom.
Forum: Navigation 06-01-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 988
Posted By Carl n Susan
I haven't driven that route is many, many years....

I haven't driven that route is many, many years. I recall it was a blast in my Porsche though. I did some research and found comments on other forums saying the New Priest Grade route mitigated the...
Forum: Maintenance 05-31-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,491
Posted By Carl n Susan
My experience using a meter, water pressure...

My experience using a meter, water pressure limited to 60 P.S.I. and using the shower hose in the convenience center (the 1/2" PEX is likely a limiter).

8 Minutes at full flow would add right at...
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