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Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 01-17-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,137
Posted By bowlesj
Space heater

Forget about the space heater in an enclosed area, could depend on type though. When you get to Willis, if at Sunset Shores, ask about the rig that just burned to the ground 2 days ago from doing...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 11-23-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,347
Posted By bowlesj
Trust me all, I've seen this and worse. I work...

Trust me all, I've seen this and worse. I work part time at a SOB dealer as a service tech. Not too long ago we had a travel trailer come in for warranty work for no power when not connected to shore...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-18-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,545
Posted By bowlesj
The panel in the basement is the In Command BCM...

The panel in the basement is the In Command BCM relay panel. Yes that wire and splice is power for both the DS and CS living room slides. The bad splice in this case supplied power to each slides...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-17-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,545
Posted By bowlesj
Hey SW962, You probably have a bad or...

Hey SW962,

You probably have a bad or corroded crimp on a splice in the belly area laying on the coroplast. The area can get wet for many reasons.

You'll have to trace the wires from the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-23-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,476
Posted By bowlesj
Someone will take issue but yes, you can hot swap...

Someone will take issue but yes, you can hot swap the relays with power on. The relays are not electrostatic sensitive and the circuit board doesn’t care.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-21-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,476
Posted By bowlesj
Yes, yellow are relays. Yes, they just pull out....

Yes, yellow are relays. Yes, they just pull out. You can swap em as well to verify fault. Yes, standard automotive 12 volt relays.

Your all over it. Let us know what you find. I'm sure it will be...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-21-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,476
Posted By bowlesj
Hello, If only one section of incommand...

Hello,

If only one section of incommand controlled lights have the problem it is most likely the control relay in the incommand bcu in the basement. Jensen had some crappy relays that the coils...
Forum: Maintenance 01-17-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,936
Posted By bowlesj
What is this newer style cover you mention above?...

What is this newer style cover you mention above?

Thanks

John - 2016 3820FK
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-08-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,115
Posted By bowlesj
I think the over temp fault that turns on the...

I think the over temp fault that turns on the exterior red led and is reset with a magnet is LI oP. Doesn't matter the fault, look for the red led in this case, usually caused by water in the fridge...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-01-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,755
Posted By bowlesj
See this thread, ...

See this thread,

https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73217&highlight=powder+driven

My post #7 describes how I handle these powder driven nails.

John - 2016 3820FK
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-11-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,131
Posted By bowlesj
Again, this problem only seems to occur on the...

Again, this problem only seems to occur on the 3820FK with the fridge up front. Also, if you have the problem the fridge display will go blank or display Lo Dc when the forward vent fan is turned on....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-11-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,131
Posted By bowlesj
Correction, I take that back. Actually I remember...

Correction, I take that back. Actually I remember I've seen a Lo Dc fault displayed a few times on the 3820FK when the fridge and front vent fan are on. However, this is a full shutdown condition,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-10-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,131
Posted By bowlesj
When on the same circuit as the vent fan the...

When on the same circuit as the vent fan the indication is not poor cooling. The fridge actually shuts down and has no display or faults. The fridge must be reset and turned on once the vent fan is...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-10-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,131
Posted By bowlesj
Our 3820FK, as well as others I know of have this...

Our 3820FK, as well as others I know of have this same problem. Actually seems like they may all have this problem since this is the only unit with the fridge up front, and hey why not tie the power...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-08-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By bowlesj
Thank you Mike and Lorraine for your quick reply....

Thank you Mike and Lorraine for your quick reply. That'll get me pointed in the right direction.

Thanks again.

John - 2016 3820FK
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-07-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By bowlesj
Hello, do you happen to know the model number of...

Hello, do you happen to know the model number of the Whirlpool you installed?

Thank you,

John - 2016 3820FK
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-03-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
Posted By bowlesj
If your unit is like the one in this post of...

If your unit is like the one in this post of mine. You need to follow my instructions exactly to remedy the problem.

https://www.keystoneforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=219174&postcount=8

...
Forum: Repairs & Service 05-20-2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,414
Posted By bowlesj
Just to be sure, you need to pull that A/C unit...

Just to be sure, you need to pull that A/C unit up and out of the way first to ensure proper attachment and sealing of the repair. Then ensure when reinstalling the A/C that that the foam rubber roof...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 05-04-2018, 12:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,716
Posted By bowlesj
7-10 days should be no big deal. We full...

7-10 days should be no big deal.

We full time in north Houston. We are away for 2 months at a time. We've typically left the fridge on and had someone check it periodically to make sure rain or...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-20-2018, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,559
Posted By bowlesj
Posted pass code disable info here: ...

Posted pass code disable info here:

https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72947&highlight=disable

Post #6

John - 2016 3820FK
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 02-27-2018, 04:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,686
Posted By bowlesj
Ha. Us aviation types must think alike.:socool: ...

Ha. Us aviation types must think alike.:socool:


John - 2016 3820FK
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-27-2018, 03:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,510
Posted By bowlesj
Did you all know.... That typically the...

Did you all know....

That typically the model number of a 5th wheel RV is the distance the unit adds to the length of the tow vehicle.

For example: our 3820 is 41' and some inches per Keystone...
Forum: Repairs & Service 02-24-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,423
Posted By bowlesj
They are powder driven (22Gage) fasteners, like...

They are powder driven (22Gage) fasteners, like Hilti.

I use a 1/4" 6 point socket and spin em out. (reversing drill, ratchet, whatever) Once out a bit, an old pair of diagonal cutters or small...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-22-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 39,414
Posted By bowlesj
Ours works great. Simple system. Should be no...

Ours works great. Simple system. Should be no problem to keep working.

YMMV

John - 2016 3820FK
Forum: Polls 02-18-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 54,130
Posted By bowlesj
The folks at Splendide are quite helpful. If the...

The folks at Splendide are quite helpful. If the moderators let it stay, I uploaded the Splendide Training Manual to the files section of this forum that lists error codes and troubleshooting steps...
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