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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-24-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,082
Posted By speedster100
Gearbox part# R25076 from BAL There is a...

Gearbox part# R25076 from BAL

There is a replacement description on this site somewhere that some of us contributed too. Tells you how to do it and what to look out for with most important tips....
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-24-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,082
Posted By speedster100
2015 has cable slides, 2019 Schwintek. ...

2015 has cable slides, 2019 Schwintek. Different animals, but apparently same gearbox/motor.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-24-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,082
Posted By speedster100
Common issue, replaced both gear boxes (one on...

Common issue, replaced both gear boxes (one on each of the livingroom slides) on our 2015 3790RD. The norco gearbox's have cheap white metal gears that destroy themselves before the sacrificial shaft...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-24-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,305
Posted By speedster100
Common issue on these electric awnings, they use...

Common issue on these electric awnings, they use screws that aren't plentiful enough or big enough to withstand the forces of the awning over time in various weather. I've replaced the screws on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-17-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,087
Posted By speedster100
Towed the 2015 Monty that had the MORRYDE pin box...

Towed the 2015 Monty that had the MORRYDE pin box and now tow 2019 Monty with the Road Armour pin box and can't feel any difference. Some roads are bad 23 South of Detroit being one of them. But...
Forum: Maintenance 05-03-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,889
Posted By speedster100
Yup it happens when the unit has sat for while...

Yup it happens when the unit has sat for while with the slides out. If you run them all the way in and out a couple times before pulling them in to travel it usually fixes the problem and they stay...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-03-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,417
Posted By speedster100
Industry wide issue, so many have been replaced...

Industry wide issue, so many have been replaced and replaced. They did come out with a higher torque rating gear box which I installed. Didn't have an issue afterward but then again we traded the...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-12-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,388
Posted By speedster100
Auto electric supply, Napa or similar should...

Auto electric supply, Napa or similar should carry them... I'd personally get the auto reset 80amp one. Some have got the manual reset tho...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-10-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,612
Posted By speedster100
I use a suction cup that you can get at Canadian...

I use a suction cup that you can get at Canadian Tire/Princess Auto/Rural King/Harbour Freight that is used for auto body repair. Just use a short bungee cord and stick the cup to the side of the rv...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-13-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,985
Posted By speedster100
Went from a 3790RD to a 3120RL, big difference in...

Went from a 3790RD to a 3120RL, big difference in length from almost 43 ft to 35ft. Always had all the heavy stuff like tools, bbq, spare parts, fold out tables, spare Def for the truck, awning shade...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-10-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,620
Posted By speedster100
I called the fireplace manufacturer for the one...

I called the fireplace manufacturer for the one in our 2015 Montana which was located in Ontario Canada if I remember right it was the technical support line. The girl was very helpful, when I...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-28-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,218
Posted By speedster100
Try using a plunger on the drain in the shower,...

Try using a plunger on the drain in the shower, just push though, then lift it up then put it back down and push. That will likely push the rubber diaphragm back in the right direction. Have did this...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-28-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By speedster100
I installed 3/4" thick fiberglass insulation...

I installed 3/4" thick fiberglass insulation (pipe wrap) over the back of the two vents which cut the cold air right down. It still allows air to flow through, no issues with the furnace. These...
Forum: Maintenance 11-15-2020, 05:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,202
Posted By speedster100
Many years of maintaining industrial equipment in...

Many years of maintaining industrial equipment in various plants, over greasing caused far more problems than under greasing. Most rotating equipment requires periodic greasing (one to three shots)...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-10-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By speedster100
As much as you want too, no seals to worry about....

As much as you want too, no seals to worry about. They'll still wear out the bushings but it took 5 yrs for that to happen when greasing them about 4 times a yr average. Usually in the spring just...
Forum: Maintenance 11-10-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,202
Posted By speedster100
For what's its worth from experience (so my...

For what's its worth from experience (so my facts) in 5yrs I never took apart the wheels, drums off the axles and accessed bearings. Thousands of miles on the bearings, what I did do was once a year...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-20-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,669
Posted By speedster100
I've been using the Go Power 90 Watt panel when...

I've been using the Go Power 90 Watt panel when boondocking for about 4yrs. Fridge on propane, previously 2 x12Volt batteries and for the most part it helps keep the batteries charged. However I will...
Forum: Repairs & Service 09-08-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,549
Posted By speedster100
Also used the old skirting to cut out the new one...

Also used the old skirting to cut out the new one by hammering it somewhat straight, as far as putting it on it was a straight forward job but you need another set of hands. Ensure you use silicone...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-03-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By speedster100
So is there power at the plug where it is plugged...

So is there power at the plug where it is plugged in ??? If so I would hazard a guess that the internal slo-blo fuse has blown. You'll have to take it out and take the outside cover off the back,...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-26-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,343
Posted By speedster100
I took one of the broken, particle board pieces...

I took one of the broken, particle board pieces with me that had the glue on wood grain/colour to the store and used the example colour display board to get as close as I could. My wife and I were...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-26-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,343
Posted By speedster100
No sorry, I do know it was a small tin of Min-wax...

No sorry, I do know it was a small tin of Min-wax or similar that had the stain & poly urethane included. Applied Two coats..... We traded in the 3790RD this summer on a 3120 as we put a down...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-19-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By speedster100
Is this the hydraulic slides or the cable slides...

Is this the hydraulic slides or the cable slides ??? If it is the hydraulic slides I suspect you are experiencing the common dreaded 50amp breaker syndrome. Simple fix is replace the dang thing with...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-13-2020, 07:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,646
Posted By speedster100
If everything checks out with the key in the...

If everything checks out with the key in the disconnect as it should be I suspect the fuse in the converter has blown. It is a slo-blow 50amp and on occasion they've been known to blow. If you...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-13-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,721
Posted By speedster100
Having changed a few of the valves in more than...

Having changed a few of the valves in more than one unit and seeing the quality and how they are installed I'd say they are passing fluids as they don't seal well and/or were not installed correctly...
Forum: Maintenance 08-07-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,458
Posted By speedster100
Small blemish can mean many different things to...

Small blemish can mean many different things to various people, having said that if it is a surface scratch and some transferred paint then yes you should easily be able to buff it out. Buy a Car...
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