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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-12-2024, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 404
Posted By jimcol
Sounds to me like you are losing the neutral...

Sounds to me like you are losing the neutral after the surge protector. You probably need to find the issue pretty quick or risk the potential of burning up all your electronics. I'd start by...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-12-2024, 05:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,053
Posted By jimcol
Enough people on this forum over the years have...

Enough people on this forum over the years have reported damage to the black tank from getting distracted when flushing and over filling. Some, not many have reported pranksters turning the shutoff...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-23-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By jimcol
Could the ground to the pump and level controller...

Could the ground to the pump and level controller be missing. Been awhile but seems to me the black ground wire goes to the frame. Trace it out, remove it, clean the ring on the end, scrape the...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 02-23-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By jimcol
All the apples are not really in one basket. Many...

All the apples are not really in one basket. Many cell phone providers run their own networks. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile are probably the 3 biggest. Many of the smaller cellular providers do lease...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-14-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,818
Posted By jimcol
Once you are hooked up, before retracting the...

Once you are hooked up, before retracting the landing legs, do a tug test to insure the 5'er is truly latched to the hitch. Beware of the tail swing on these things. There is a whole lot of trailer...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-07-2024, 04:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By jimcol
We experienced the exact same issue first time...

We experienced the exact same issue first time out in our first hard side RV. (Never an issue in the tent or the pop up). The camp host noticed our windows all fogged up. He explained that just the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-04-2024, 05:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 592
Posted By jimcol
Do you have a hose hooked up to the black tank...

Do you have a hose hooked up to the black tank flush port in your convenience center?
Forum: Navigation 01-25-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,863
Posted By jimcol
[QUOTE=Sparatacus;1287190]In the map that I just...

[QUOTE=Sparatacus;1287190]In the map that I just posted the trip planner said that it will take me 40 hrs 11 min. and the first map route that I posted said 37 hrs 51 min.


We used many trip...
Forum: Repairs & Service 01-21-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Posted By jimcol
Some have reported that the black resetting fuse...

Some have reported that the black resetting fuse in the DC distribution panel have caused intermittent problems. If you have such a beast might replace it with a regular blue fuse.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-19-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,739
Posted By jimcol
When we first bought the 5'er in 2006 the...

When we first bought the 5'er in 2006 the salesman told, "You better be pretty handy or have a lot of money!"
Like you my dad taught me a lot but owning an RV taught me a lot more.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 01-18-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By jimcol
Are you having problems with your current set up?...

Are you having problems with your current set up? We had an 2006 for 17 years, single motor landing gear. I kept the legs and gears well lubricated and never had a problem. One exception with a roll...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 01-13-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,420
Posted By jimcol
Actually the flush king can help if it is a clog...

Actually the flush king can help if it is a clog and the gate valve is open. Use the hose port on the flush king to run a plumbers snake, no head attached up the discharge pipe. If it dislodges the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-13-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By jimcol
I had the same issue with squat on my Dodge....

I had the same issue with squat on my Dodge. Remedy it with Timbrens, they are a great company. https://timbren.com/ Was happy with that cheaper solution for years. Looking at your picture if you...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 12-09-2023, 05:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,660
Posted By jimcol
You will not regret your decision after you pay...

You will not regret your decision after you pay the bill. Some have recouped some of their expense selling their slightly used RV tires on Craigs list or FB Marketplace. Seems farmers like them for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 12-09-2023, 05:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,377
Posted By jimcol
Obviously you are concerned about it thus the...

Obviously you are concerned about it thus the post. If I were that concerned and have that much faith in your local dealership I'd go ahead and get it changed next week and enjoy the rest of the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-02-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,299
Posted By jimcol
I never removed the batteries for storage in...

I never removed the batteries for storage in Missouri. Some winter days close to or below zero. I always insured the batteries were fully charged going into storage then disconnected the negative...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 11-04-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By jimcol
I've heard of rain sensors building up residue on...

I've heard of rain sensors building up residue on them. You have to go on top of the rig to clean it. The person I observed cleaned it with an alcohol pad like you use to clean eye glasses. While up...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-04-2023, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By jimcol
Are you getting cold water out of the hot water...

Are you getting cold water out of the hot water faucets? After the installation, you by chance didn't leave the heater in by pass mode?
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-23-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,501
Posted By jimcol
You can feel the trailer frame through the...

You can feel the trailer frame through the coroplast. You will get best results putting stabilizers from the ground up to the frame. We also found C-Chocks between the tires helps firm up the unit.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-23-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,852
Posted By jimcol
Where in MO is it located?

Where in MO is it located?
Forum: Maintenance 10-13-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,357
Posted By jimcol
If you de-winterized them you flushed the...

If you de-winterized them you flushed the stagnant water out.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-12-2023, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By jimcol
As others have said the storage compartments are...

As others have said the storage compartments are similar on many of the trailers and a number is stamped on the cylinder lock itself. CH751 use to be a popular key. On our 2006 the key for the door...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-09-2023, 05:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Posted By jimcol
I had a similar experience years back. It ended...

I had a similar experience years back. It ended up being debris in the check valve on the output side of the heater. It wasn't hard to get to from the basement but it was a bear to break loose for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-25-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
Posted By jimcol
Put this in the search bar, Morryde IS, you can...

Put this in the search bar, Morryde IS, you can read for days!
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-25-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,268
Posted By jimcol
By chance did you forget to turn on the running...

By chance did you forget to turn on the running lights for the truck?
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