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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-23-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,420
Posted By FreeRoamn
Your unit is new and under warranty and it sounds...

Your unit is new and under warranty and it sounds like you are not getting your issues resolved. The slide out misalignment is not right. I would document how you got to where you are at with your...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-09-2020, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,751
Posted By FreeRoamn
I am thinking of the same thing and after some...

I am thinking of the same thing and after some research settled on AMSolar in Oregon: https://amsolar.com/solar-panel-rv-company Might be worth the trip out west. They have lots of options from DIY...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-03-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,417
Posted By FreeRoamn
Here's the latest announcement. If I were buying...

Here's the latest announcement. If I were buying a new rig I would definitely give this a hard look as we do some boondocking and I have looked into putting in my own system with Battle Born...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-23-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,082
Posted By FreeRoamn
Per the KeyTV Quick Start Guide 2018 (Full manual...

Per the KeyTV Quick Start Guide 2018 (Full manual attached below):

"What satellite providers are KeyTV compatible with?
KeyTV is fully compatible with DISH® Network and DirecTV® in the U.S.,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-22-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,082
Posted By FreeRoamn
Sorry but I don’t get it, the delivered product...

Sorry but I don’t get it, the delivered product does not come with a satellite antenna so exactly what does Keystone expect you to use the OEM “satellite” wiring without using a Winegard or Dish...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-22-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,082
Posted By FreeRoamn
I just spent two hours setting up my Dish...

I just spent two hours setting up my Dish Tailgator for the first time, tracing my coax cables and finding splitters in my 2017 3160RL to get my Dish satellite to work with existing cabling from the...
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-13-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,982
Posted By FreeRoamn
Yours looks like it was just in front of the...

Yours looks like it was just in front of the wheels on a main slide and not related to the same issue I had. I am glad yours was an easy fix and your back on the road though!
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-13-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,982
Posted By FreeRoamn
That is a lot of welding per wall! At 2:30 is...

That is a lot of welding per wall! At 2:30 is where you can see how easy it is for welds to get missed and voila, you have an issue. I can imagine if they just had a little better QC, this thread...
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-13-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,926
Posted By FreeRoamn
Mine had no movement that I noticed when...

Mine had no movement that I noticed when hitching/leveling. Mine was only a separation in the short little seam at the bottom left corner of the bedroom slide in January. We took it out again for a...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 05-09-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,884
Posted By FreeRoamn
Thanks for the information, that helps!

Thanks for the information, that helps!
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 05-09-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,884
Posted By FreeRoamn
Dumb question but why not just use the “Personal...

Dumb question but why not just use the “Personal Hotspot” function on your phone and buy just a Verizon jet pack/mifi/hotspot device vs. owning a phone, Verizon, & ATT hot spots (which is three...
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-08-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
Sounds good!:D

Sounds good!:D
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-08-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
Yes they did in the wall stud.

Yes they did in the wall stud.
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-07-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,897
Posted By FreeRoamn
Welcome and congrats on the new rig!

Welcome and congrats on the new rig!
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-07-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
Yes, the same dealer we bought it from. ...

Yes, the same dealer we bought it from.

Long story, started RV'n in 2009 with a brand I'll say is a step down from the Montana line up. We had a pretty good experience with the trailer but the...
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-07-2020, 08:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
I would push back and show what happens hitched...

I would push back and show what happens hitched and unhitched with the movement. That has nothing to do with a loose screw(s) and everything to do with the frame/wall between the pin box and landing...
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-06-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
Two and half weeks later I just picked up my 2017...

Two and half weeks later I just picked up my 2017 3160RL after the repair and all is great, solid with very little hassle. I dropped rig off on a Saturday, service manager knew right off the bat that...
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-27-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,982
Posted By FreeRoamn
Well, I am not an engineer and don't have a...

Well, I am not an engineer and don't have a handle on exactly how extensive the RV industry's issues are with quality control on frame and wall construction. But with what I know now, if I had any...
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-26-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,982
Posted By FreeRoamn
Hmmm, not sure without maybe looking for a date...

Hmmm, not sure without maybe looking for a date on the rig? Once I get it back in a couple of weeks I will try and find out. We picked our up in May of 2017 if that helps.
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-23-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
I wish I could but my rig is 2hrs away at my...

I wish I could but my rig is 2hrs away at my dealer. So next time I see it, it will be done.
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-23-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
I would check and see if your dealer is up on the...

I would check and see if your dealer is up on the issue and run it by them. It may be worth more investigation since you have some movement but not as much as most others are reporting. Just my...
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-23-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
Good call! Yes, the last thing anyone would want...

Good call! Yes, the last thing anyone would want would be another failure!
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-23-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
Your rig is new enough and I would think...

Your rig is new enough and I would think Montana/LCI (the frame maker) would rather deal with this now vs. later when it’s worse. I know for me, if they step up and take of this I would not hesitate...
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-23-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
How old is your rig (same as your sig, 2016?),...

How old is your rig (same as your sig, 2016?), which one do you have and how much use does it have on it? These are some helpful questions in answering your question.
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-23-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,039
Posted By FreeRoamn
Baldicon, You should be good since yours is a...

Baldicon, You should be good since yours is a 2019. I would have a conversation with your dealer about how they will fix it and their experience in fixing this issue. It’s a large job involving...
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