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07-15-2015, 12:50 PM
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Montana Fan
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Gas appears to shut off while traveling
While traveling our fridge shut down on gas. Just to trouble shoot I tried to light the gas stove. It would not light. When we set up in the campsite the stove and fridge work fine. When I go to just gas while in the camp site both work fine on gas. It's shut down two times now just while traveling. I try to light the stove in the rest stop to check and the stove will not light. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Steve
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Jill and Steve
2012 3100rl Montana
2014 F350 DRW
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07-15-2015, 12:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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There is a baffle like cover over the igniter on most models. Would check to see if yours is in place. Maybe the flame is being blown out during road movement.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
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07-15-2015, 02:21 PM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Melbourne
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Thanks, what I don't understand is why the gas to the stove seems to shut down. When I've checked while traveling and the fridg goes out, I check the stove at a rest stop and try to ignite the stove and it doesn't seem to be getting gas to the stove. I checked and have a full bottle of gas.
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Jill and Steve
2012 3100rl Montana
2014 F350 DRW
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07-15-2015, 04:06 PM
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Site Team
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Location: Wilsey
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Could it be that the fridg trying to light let's some air into the gas line? Unless someone has added something to your rig, they didn't come with that feature.
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07-15-2015, 04:32 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Lake Gaston
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If the flame goes out, the igniter will try to relight and the gas line remains open. Maybe that is the reason, as Dick described. I know I always under those circumstances, have had to turn the frig off, then back on to relight.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
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07-15-2015, 06:31 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Durham
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We have the same trailer and had the same problem. Under the slide there is a 90 degree fitting where the gas line runs along the frame and then up into the trailer and if it is not angled correctly it will pinch off the rubber gas line shutting off both the fridge and stove. Slight angle change and all was good. Good luck.
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07-15-2015, 10:06 PM
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Montana Fan
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Thanks folks. I'll check the baffle and
Bacfyr I will check on that. We are in our current spot for 1 week, so won't be able to determine until we start heading home next week.
Steve
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2014 F350 DRW
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07-16-2015, 05:44 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Melbourne
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Bacfyr,
Thanks, I looked under the slide this morning and there are two areas that the gas line appears to have been pinched. Will definitely watch when we pull the slide in next week.
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2014 F350 DRW
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07-16-2015, 06:40 AM
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Montana Fan
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I agree with Bacfyr. We have the same year and model and have had the same problem. With the slides in go under and readjust the hanger straps so the rubber hose doesn't have any kinks in it. That solved our problem. Good luck,safe travels. Ken
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08-01-2015, 03:41 PM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Melbourne
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Bacfyr and Ken, thanks, that was the issue. now that we are back home I'm going to see if I can get the connector positioned so the gas hose retracts without putting a kink in the hose.
thanks
Steve
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08-01-2015, 09:40 PM
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Montana Fan
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by SRD
Bacfyr and Ken, thanks, that was the issue. now that we are back home I'm going to see if I can get the connector positioned so the gas hose retracts without putting a kink in the hose.
thanks
Steve
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You might want to replace that hose if it has been kinked multiple times, especially if it was kinked in the same location more than once.
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08-02-2015, 01:58 PM
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Montana Fan
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thanks, good suggestion.
Steve
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08-13-2015, 08:18 AM
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Seasoned Camper
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Location: Wichita
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Another thing to think about... while traveling with the frig operating on propane (tank(s) open), if there were to be an accident and the Monty damaged, there is the possibility of a propane-fueled fire. Also if a tire were to blow, likewise the propane plumbing could be damaged, leading to a leak/fire.
I've found that firing up the refrigerator the night before and by utilizing a fan ( http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...-airator/21016) really chills the frig. Loading pre-cooled/pre-frozen groceries in the morning and shutting the frig off just before putting the truck in drive will keep the contents in the "safe zone" on the thermometer. If you have frozen foods "upstairs" in the frig, even just an 8# bag of ice will keep it cool until you get to your mid- to late-afternnoon destination.
I've found that without the little fan in the frig, it's a "battle" to keep the contents safe.
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08-13-2015, 10:54 AM
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Montana Master
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Who has room for an 8# bag of ice?
Guess I keep too many leftovers from eating out......
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