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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-12-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,228
Posted By jameswbarton
Extended Warranty

General RV sold me a worthless extended warranty. No one would honor it unless you took it to a "authorized warranty approved" dealer. I had a permanent site near many big dealers but none of them...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-12-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,228
Posted By jameswbarton
In 2016 My 1ST EXPERIENCE

My Montana spent its first year in the shop. It was never completely fixed and I let them wear me down leaving several items unworking to be fixed by paying others. I went through 3 Keystone...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-04-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By jameswbarton
TST sold mine direct years ago. Cheaper than...

TST sold mine direct years ago. Cheaper than many stores. They also upgraded to the 507 when it came out. Nice Company! Make sure whatever you buy has user changeable sensor batteries sand can...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 08-04-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By jameswbarton
TST 507. Flow through sensors user changeable...

TST 507. Flow through sensors user changeable batteries. Pressure and temp monitoring. It has been great for many years. My 2016 RN375 FL came with Rainier Tires not made in China. I will change...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 07-30-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,139
Posted By jameswbarton
Great Information

My HM 375 FL is a High Country Model.
Thanks so much for the tire info and the picture of the rim stamp. My Rims are 8 bolt. I cannot see the full stamping but I could at least see a stamp showing...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-28-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,673
Posted By jameswbarton
Thanks all! Daryles found the file for me in...

Thanks all! Daryles found the file for me in your file section. It includes sealing the 4 mounting bolts and drilling extra drain holes. My mounting bolts were in crooked and loose. I fixed that...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 07-28-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,139
Posted By jameswbarton
Tire followup

I full timed for years but stopped in 2019 when the wife went to work and never came home. I then had it in a park now near my new bricks and sticks home.

So my OEM Ranier Korea Babies lasted 5...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 07-28-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,139
Posted By jameswbarton
Tires Options?

I am confused. I have a 2016 HM 375 rated for 235/80R16E tires on the chassis sticker. The Axles are rated for 7,000 lbs. My OEM Ranier tires are now 5 years old and hard as rocks and need...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-28-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,673
Posted By jameswbarton
More information

My unit was horribly installed as Most Montanas were in 2016. The 4 bolts were at 30 degree angles never tightened properly and the unit was not aligned properly. I had this fixed in 2016. If it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-27-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,673
Posted By jameswbarton
2016 375 FL Rear AC leaking into Ducting

I am the original owner of this Rig and I have had the Rear AC leak problem since it was new. The AC has been removed, new gaskets, resealed but I must have missed something as it still leaks with a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-06-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,701
Posted By jameswbarton
I have a 2016 that came with a 50 inch TV. When...

I have a 2016 that came with a 50 inch TV. When I crushed it with a slide retraction I replaced it with a Samsung 54 inch Smart TV from Best Buy. I also had to replace the flimsy factory bracket and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-06-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By jameswbarton
I have a 2016 and the Residential Fridge is not...

I have a 2016 and the Residential Fridge is not easily accessed by pulling it out. My instructions had me close the fill valve under the sink and open the icemaker drain under the coach. I always did...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-05-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By jameswbarton
Thanks. I spent 2 winters in Ohio full time in...

Thanks. I spent 2 winters in Ohio full time in mine. The Montana has an acknowledged roof design defect that Keystone refused to fix. Both rear corners will not drain due to bad design and form...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-04-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By jameswbarton
Winter Storage Covers

I need to get a storage cover for my 2016 High Country HM 375 FL. I have heard lots of good and bad about covers. I am wintering in Ohio near Cleveland so We get some pretty nasty snow, freezing...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-03-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,722
Posted By jameswbarton
My 2016 did the same. It was my door which had to...

My 2016 did the same. It was my door which had to be replaced. I finally crawled into the compartment and saw the daylight coming through the seal.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-05-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,062
Posted By jameswbarton
Thanks Dieselguy. I am in Northern Ohio and...

Thanks Dieselguy.

I am in Northern Ohio and this "RV Resort Park" is Centrally located in he middle of my family. It is the only park that has their water supply and sewers available after...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-05-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,062
Posted By jameswbarton
Thank you so much for the reply. My Progressive...

Thank you so much for the reply. My Progressive is right next to breaker panel and the readout is just above the panel. It cuts out properly at 104 vac on either phase and the voltage readout agrees...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-05-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,062
Posted By jameswbarton
There are comments on the WWW concerning using...

There are comments on the WWW concerning using autotransformers with RV's and not installing said in an RV. The Hughes has both protection functions and voltage boost and the Progressive EMS 50 of...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-05-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,062
Posted By jameswbarton
Thanks Mr Fireguy but your reply did not address...

Thanks Mr Fireguy but your reply did not address using a Hughes autoformer wit a Progressive EMS 50 amp hardwired system. On this instance all the damage was caused by long term low voltage at the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-05-2018, 05:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,062
Posted By jameswbarton
Thanks for the reply but it did not answer my...

Thanks for the reply but it did not answer my question nor was it applicable to my situation. BTW there are almost no campgrounds open in my State past October 15th, and I do not have an account nor...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-04-2018, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,062
Posted By jameswbarton
Autotransformer needed! Compatible with a Progressive Hard Wired EMS?

I lost an a.c. fan, a washer dryer board. fried the neutral lug of the power cord, and a few neutral wires in the breaker panel on my 2016 HM375FL. I have a hard wired 50 amp Progressive EMS that did...
Forum: Repairs & Service 07-03-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 77,181
Posted By jameswbarton
I thought I had all the AC issues fixed until the...

I thought I had all the AC issues fixed until the Rear Unit shredded the cooling fan and ate the foam cover. Dometic not Keystone covered the Fan blade only. They would not replace the damaged...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-07-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,095
Posted By jameswbarton
Hi DFB, As you notice there are many Montana Fans...

Hi DFB, As you notice there are many Montana Fans that are not in the world of reality. My MSRP on My 2016 was 76K. With all the issues I have had I overpaid by about 30K. Not to mention it took...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-15-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,566
Posted By jameswbarton
If you think the pictures of the electrical...

If you think the pictures of the electrical wiring under the steps are bad you should see the underbelly of the RV. I had the pleasure when mine fell off. Wires and plumbing falling on the ground....
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-10-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,095
Posted By jameswbarton
My 2016 Montana is the Worst thing I have ever...

My 2016 Montana is the Worst thing I have ever bought in my 68 years. Their Warranty Service is non existant, they give customers no priority and parts take months if they are specific to your...
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