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Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-05-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,334
Posted By grumbolt
i ordered and received the rebuild kits for the...

i ordered and received the rebuild kits for the legs.

i had ordered 2 kits for the drivers side leg being that the axle was the only difference between the 2 kits, and i needed the longer axle...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-02-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,334
Posted By grumbolt
my montana is a 2007, i am now in the process...

my montana is a 2007, i am now in the process of turning my existing landing gear into a 2 motor system.



i plan to take pictures and do a better post than this one was.
basically i will...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 07-09-2021, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,334
Posted By grumbolt
sorry for the late reply, i had a death in...

sorry for the late reply,

i had a death in the family and havent been on much..



i didnt have a schematic but can tell you exactly how to do it and as a bonus you get to keep your existing...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-24-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,334
Posted By grumbolt
mine had a 30 amp circuit breaker on it when i...

mine had a 30 amp circuit breaker on it when i got it (second hand) i can only assume the previous owner made that change.



in my case, the same circuit breaker still powers the landing gear,...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-22-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,334
Posted By grumbolt
electric landing gear upgrade

when using the landing gear on my rig, it always seemed sluggish, as well as making the circuit breaker cycle at times.


i looked at how it was wired and it was pretty standard (cheap, but...
Forum: Maintenance 12-06-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,419
Posted By grumbolt
when i repaired my black tanks, i used 4 ratchet...

when i repaired my black tanks, i used 4 ratchet straps per tank to support the black and grey tanks. with how cheap a 4 pack is, it is cheap insurance. and you can tension them really easily.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-17-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,949
Posted By grumbolt
I mounted this box inside the ac unit. None of...

I mounted this box inside the ac unit. None of the wiring in the ac unit was altered at all. I also installed the optional heat strip and it does a decent job of taking the chill out of the air. ...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-13-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,949
Posted By grumbolt
well i currently have the digital thermostat...

well i currently have the digital thermostat controlling my roof air...

i originally used 30 amp bosch relays and after several camping trips it seems that the compressor was a little too much...
Forum: Maintenance 01-20-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,236
Posted By grumbolt
AWESOME! thanks guys

AWESOME! thanks guys
Forum: Maintenance 01-17-2019, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,236
Posted By grumbolt
slide out seals 2007 montana

do any of you have a good source for the seals at the floor for the slide outs? im not talking about the one that goes around the peremeter of the opening,

im talking about the seals that seal up...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-14-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,075
Posted By grumbolt
on my unit the covers were mdf with a coating on...

on my unit the covers were mdf with a coating on it... it was cracked around the edges when i bought the unit.



this irked me so i obtained some 1" butcherblock and used the existing covers as...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 01-08-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,294
Posted By grumbolt
in my old unit the household thermostat would...

in my old unit the household thermostat would only support a single fan speed... so i added a toggle switch.. spdt. the wire from the thermostat goes to the center connector, the high speed goes to...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 01-05-2019, 03:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,522
Posted By grumbolt
i have a montana and mounted my television on a...

i have a montana and mounted my television on a 4x4 secured in the opening to the tv area via a wall mount. it leaves the entire area behind the tv as storage.



what i ended up doing to secure...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 01-05-2019, 02:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,949
Posted By grumbolt
i actually have about 40 sets laying around. i...

i actually have about 40 sets laying around. i have to do some more research into the specs of them before i put them into service on line voltage.

could use some omron relays in either the...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 01-05-2019, 02:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,294
Posted By grumbolt
i am pretty sure i can retrofit the home style...

i am pretty sure i can retrofit the home style control into the newer systems, only problem i see right off the bat is replacing the 4 conductor telephone wire that runs through the walls/ceiling. ...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 12-26-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,949
Posted By grumbolt
i am leaning on going with a 12 volt wall wart...

i am leaning on going with a 12 volt wall wart style power supply i will be able to use a voltage regulator to drop down to 3 volts to power the thermostat and eliminate the batteries, and then use...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 12-26-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,949
Posted By grumbolt
they have the 6 wire plug on them, the control...

they have the 6 wire plug on them, the control comes from the airbox side of things.. to get the dometic thermostat to control it, you have to buy the CCC box that goes in the roof unit.


...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 12-26-2018, 01:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,294
Posted By grumbolt
im thinking of trying to come up with a way to go...

im thinking of trying to come up with a way to go back to the old hunter style controls for my 2007 that has the climate control center with the phone cord style connector, as well as changing the...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 12-26-2018, 01:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,294
Posted By grumbolt
you are in luck, you can change that out with an...

you are in luck, you can change that out with an inexpensive digital unit from lowes or home depot as mentioned above, and you will be thrilled with the results!



i changed mine on my previous...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 12-26-2018, 01:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,949
Posted By grumbolt
replacing manual thermostat with digital on ac

i have a dometic briskair ac unit in my bedroom that is controlled by manual controls on the unit itself.



my problem with it is the fan never shuts off when you have the ac on, and it has a...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 12-26-2018, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By grumbolt
if you want to install handrails along the...

if you want to install handrails along the interior walls, a 3/4" thick piece of hardwood (i used red oak 6" wide, but 4" wide would be plenty strong) mounted like a chair rail along the wall with a...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 12-26-2018, 12:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,546
Posted By grumbolt
i went with the 4 ft version of this ...

i went with the 4 ft version of this



...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-12-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,183
Posted By grumbolt
my suggestion of contacting their credit card...

my suggestion of contacting their credit card company was not to somehow have the charges reversed, but rather check to see if they have an extended warrentee provided by their credit card company.
...
Forum: Maintenance 12-08-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,623
Posted By grumbolt
yes sir!! i like knowing my rig, i am thinking...

yes sir!! i like knowing my rig, i am thinking im going to just stay with the pull rods on all of them, i wont be going off road with this one like i did my last. this one is much heavier and...
Forum: Maintenance 12-08-2018, 04:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,623
Posted By grumbolt
one more question for you guys..... my galley...

one more question for you guys..... my galley tank has a handle that is set up to come out just in front of the left forward tire. it was broken off when i bought the unit. now that i have the...
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