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10-10-2023, 12:40 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Stephens
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #33467
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TV is driving me bonkers
We have a 2018 3791RD Montana fifth wheel. We are new to Montana’s & absolutely love this coach!! However, the LVRM TV will not download any channels from the antenna, the bedroom tv works great. Had the outside tv going for a bit, now it will not download anything. Have tried everything & every suggestion that has been seen! Makes no sense that one will work & two won’t. Any suggestions to help will be greatly appreciated!
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10-10-2023, 01:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,470
M.O.C. #23668
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If the bedroom TV is downloading channels I assume that the booster is turned on? Make sure that it is for OTA (Over The Air) TV. Off for direct connect cable.
If it's on then the next step is chasing down and tightening every coax cable throughout the coach. I did the same thing with ours. Pull out every wall plate and make sure they are routed correctly and tight. Open up the basement wall and tighten all cables on the splitter. You might need to buy a tool that helps you to trace the cables to make sure they are connected correctly. Initially it's a bit of a pain but ours has worked well since I did it.
Also, make sure that the LR TV is connected to the Cable and not the Satellite connection. Some TV's also make you specify whether you are trying to download channels over the air or connected to cable. You'll want OTA if you have the choice.
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2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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10-10-2023, 03:47 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #33285
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Had same -rob-elm when we first purchased ours. Check the cable make sure it is connected to ant and not sat. Also make sure it is connected to the tv ant.
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Jacksonville, Nc
Retired LEO of 35 years enjoying life camping n fishing
2021 Montana 3761fl pulled with a 2022 F350 King Ranch
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10-10-2023, 06:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 944
M.O.C. #30262
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The outlet connections could be mislabeled as well. Wouldn't be the first time
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10-11-2023, 09:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,257
M.O.C. #26190
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Like everyone said, check the connections. Next step is to run a cable directly from the RV park box to the back of your TV or the inside cable box connection. I went through all this with my unit.......frustrating.
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10-11-2023, 11:39 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Stephens
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #33467
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Well we have tried it all & nothing seems to work. However, the outside TV is going. Now we are 2 for 3! Thank y’all for the support!!
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10-11-2023, 01:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,470
M.O.C. #23668
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Another trouble shooting thing you can try is to pull the booster out of the wall and connect a cable directly to the roof cable and to your LR TV. That bypasses all of the internal maze of wiring and should tell you if the TV is working or not.
What kind of TV do you have?
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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10-11-2023, 02:29 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Knox
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #33155
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Try a different coax cable between your living room TV from the wall outlet.
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10-12-2023, 07:49 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: southern
Posts: 61
M.O.C. #31539
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We had the same issue with our older Montana. When I pulled the booster out of the wall in the bedroom closet I found the cable splitter that was coming apart. Replaced the splitter and now the TV in the living room works.
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10-12-2023, 11:35 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 69
M.O.C. #32095
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My RV was totally screwed up with the wiring for cable and satellite. I was like just put that wire anywhere. Also the home theater was not wired properly.
Good luck
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