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07-08-2007, 05:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 708
M.O.C. #6958
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Landing Gear Mod
Lisa ends up doing most of the extending and retracting of the landing gear and the location of the switch makes it difficult for her to "see" what she is doing. We took out the original switch, pulled the wires back through to the front compartment and mounted the switch in a box from radio shack. Now Lisa has the switch available on a short tether which makes operation a lot easier for her (and me  )
all told about $5 in material and 1 hour worth of work.
Bill
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Bill and Lisa Rearick
2023 Grand Design Reflection 367BHS
2020 GMC SIERRA 2500 Denali, 8 ft bed, SRW, Duramax Diesel w/10 speed Alison Transmission.
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07-08-2007, 07:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 214
M.O.C. #3933
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Now that is a good idea, and I like the fact that it's simple also. There are times you don't want the side compartment door blocking your view. Mike
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07-09-2007, 01:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Good call. Nice job
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07-09-2007, 02:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Arnold
Posts: 1,200
M.O.C. #2586
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My dealer installed a remote (key fob switch) for us. Works like the truck lock fob. Makes hooking up really easy, running/adjusting the gear up or down to the hitch from the cab! Love it.
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07-09-2007, 05:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ephrata
Posts: 757
M.O.C. #2801
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I put a ZAxis remote switch on the old 2980 and it worked great. One can sit in the TV and operate the jacks up or down. A little higher cost $150.00. As a short person I have a problem seeing over the door to the hitch pin. Looks like I will have to get one for the Big Sky.
Dick
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07-09-2007, 04:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Bill and Lisa, great mod, this is on my job list and I hope to do it before my next trip. Thanks for the post.
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07-10-2007, 01:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mayville
Posts: 629
M.O.C. #2486
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This is something that keystone should install in their units as standard equipment. I find it strange that everyone can come up with inovations, but the manufacturer still build the same -o same-o like they do not have a clue. Like I have posted before cookie cutter units.
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07-12-2007, 03:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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Looks GOOD Bill I'm doing some maintains today under that corner of the Monty. Look like a very timely post!
Like the looks of the battery box can you tell me where you picked it up and type? Thanks
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07-12-2007, 09:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 708
M.O.C. #6958
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Dennis,
The box was installed by Lakeshore RV as part of the upgrade to twin 6v batteries. I have modified their install as they originally installed it aligned fore to aft with the furthest battery completely hidden under the shelf the hydraulic pump sits on. No way I was ever going to be able to check water levels in that battery! If you look close you will also see that I relocated the short stop breakers from the back of the compartment wall to the front of the shelf above the batteries. The whole wiring in this area is now neater and less likely to snag on items.
Bill
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Bill and Lisa Rearick
2023 Grand Design Reflection 367BHS
2020 GMC SIERRA 2500 Denali, 8 ft bed, SRW, Duramax Diesel w/10 speed Alison Transmission.
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07-12-2007, 05:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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Bill thanks for the push I did the mod today I added 6' to the cord to help unhook the Monty!
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07-12-2007, 05:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ephrata
Posts: 757
M.O.C. #2801
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Illini Trekker
Bill thanks for the push I did the mod today I added 6' to the cord to help unhook the Monty!
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Okay Illini Trekker, can you give us the details on where you got the box and a part number. Your mod also looks great.
Thanks
Dick
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07-13-2007, 12:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Virginia Beach
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M.O.C. #6958
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I think I may go back and add an additional length of cable as what is there is a little short.
Dick, I got my box at radio shack, 3"x5" connection box and it ran around $5.75
Bill
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Bill and Lisa Rearick
2023 Grand Design Reflection 367BHS
2020 GMC SIERRA 2500 Denali, 8 ft bed, SRW, Duramax Diesel w/10 speed Alison Transmission.
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07-13-2007, 04:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
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M.O.C. #2733
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The box I used is made by Bell Outdoor #5320-6. The cover is also Bell Outdoor #5173-6. Now with the cover I needed to cut a hole that would let the controller fit into, I used a grinder with a wafer wheel. To add length got a 4 way wire and male disconnects (Napa #784386) and female (#784351). To tell the truth I wish I would have added two more feet of wire, but the six will work fine.
All parts local hardware and Napa.SeeYa
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07-18-2007, 12:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 708
M.O.C. #6958
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Illini Trekker
Looks GOOD Bill I'm doing some maintains today under that corner of the Monty. Look like a very timely post!
Like the looks of the battery box can you tell me where you picked it up and type? Thanks
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Found a link on another forum I frequent for the battery box.
a model GC2 Marine battery box from Allied Barttery Co. www.alliedbattery.com
Bill
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2023 Grand Design Reflection 367BHS
2020 GMC SIERRA 2500 Denali, 8 ft bed, SRW, Duramax Diesel w/10 speed Alison Transmission.
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