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11-07-2018, 01:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
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M.O.C. #18474
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Backup lights installed finally
After doing the stop/tail/turn lights for the rig almost two years ago and getting tired of seeing the clear LEDs laying around, I decided to finally install them today. The top ones are the stop lights and the ones under them are 10 Superdiode LEDs from Etrailer that are clear and very bright. I knew I wanted them last winter as arriving at a few locations near dark was challenging, so I wanted to mitigate that this year. The lights are around $22 each and are tapped into the RED reverse and WHITE ground wires on these mundane stock lights with Posi-taps for ease. Resealed them and are now good to go with a much better view while getting into a site.
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2020 Montana 3790RD Legacy EditionOnan, TST TPMS, TrailAir pin, Discs,
2013 F350 DRW 4x4 CC LBViair 10007, Ride-Rites, Westin HDx, 12k Smittybilt
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11-07-2018, 08:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Bay Area
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #19469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Golfmedik
After doing the stop/tail/turn lights for the rig almost two years ago and getting tired of seeing the clear LEDs laying around, I decided to finally install them today. The top ones are the stop lights and the ones under them are 10 Superdiode LEDs from Etrailer that are clear and very bright. I knew I wanted them last winter as arriving at a few locations near dark was challenging, so I wanted to mitigate that this year. The lights are around $22 each and are tapped into the RED reverse and WHITE ground wires on these mundane stock lights with Posi-taps for ease. Resealed them and are now good to go with a much better view while getting into a site.
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Nice job!
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2004 2955RL 2nd owners 400 watt solar, 2000 inverter/charger 4-6volt golf cart battery's & a champion 3400 remote start dual fuel genny
2000 F-350 swd crew cab long bed 7.3 power stroke transflow 77 gal fuel tank.
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11-07-2018, 09:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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Look like they will do the job! Nice work.
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2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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11-07-2018, 07:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Islip Terrace
Posts: 405
M.O.C. #22165
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Looks good! Cant beat LEDs , you would think this would be from the factory. Our 381 has back up lights with the tail light cluster, but not LED, thinking of doing what you did & change the tail lights. we have another toyhauler 1/2 the price that came with all exterior LEDs.
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11-07-2018, 07:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
Posts: 879
M.O.C. #18474
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Renegade1LI
Looks good! Cant beat LEDs , you would think this would be from the factory.
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One would think!! On my factory lights, since my stock lights background is black, I took aluminum foils a placed it behind the bulbs to make the bulbs brighter. Cheap and it works.
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2020 Montana 3790RD Legacy EditionOnan, TST TPMS, TrailAir pin, Discs,
2013 F350 DRW 4x4 CC LBViair 10007, Ride-Rites, Westin HDx, 12k Smittybilt
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11-08-2018, 12:25 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
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Nice job, looks great.
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2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
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11-08-2018, 06:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,321
M.O.C. #17894
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A legacy edition with no rear cap, am I missing something ?
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2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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11-08-2018, 08:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fowler
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #12748
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beeje
A legacy edition with no rear cap, am I missing something ?
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I don't recall ever seeing a Montana with a spare tire carrier on the bumper either.
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11-09-2018, 05:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
Posts: 879
M.O.C. #18474
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beeje
A legacy edition with no rear cap, am I missing something ?
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The 3790/91 Legacy Packages do not have a molded rear cap.
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11-09-2018, 05:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
Posts: 879
M.O.C. #18474
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmthelen
I don't recall ever seeing a Montana with a spare tire carrier on the bumper either.
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It's not on the bumper, it's in the rear hitch. I carry two spares after having one detonate on us and then the other went flat later that day. And yes, they were G614s. When on the interstate, the tire blows and you have to see it or be warned about it, then get the unit to the shoulder. With both tires being loaded and hot, when one blows the weight is then solely on the remaining tire until you get it stopped. Most of the time, that tire will be damaged in some respect. When I blow one, I change them both on that side to keep the remaining one from damaging the camper more than the first one did. I used to carry it in the bed of the truck, but now carry firewood for local trips there now.
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11-09-2018, 12:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Thornville
Posts: 546
M.O.C. #21110
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beeje
A legacy edition with no rear cap, am I missing something ?
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I could have ordered the "Legacy" edition for our coach also, but it would NOT have had the rear cap either, due to it being the rear kitchen model they said.It wasn't any cheaper without the cap either, had they offered to reimburse me the cap price, I more than likely would have gotten the upgrade to the Legacy Pkg.
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2018.5 3701LK Montana
2022 3500HD Denali Duramax SRW
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11-09-2018, 02:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wampum
Posts: 571
M.O.C. #9928
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Very nice. Our 2018 Monty came with those same terrible little tail lights that you have. I replaced them with a set of Bargman red LED lights. I then mounted a pair of clear white LED ovals under the rear end on the hitch receiver. Brake lights work great, even on a bright sunny day.
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2018 3121RL
2016 Ford F350 SB SRW
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11-11-2018, 06:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
Posts: 879
M.O.C. #18474
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slufoot733
Very nice. Our 2018 Monty came with those same terrible little tail lights that you have. I replaced them with a set of Bargman red LED lights. I then mounted a pair of clear white LED ovals under the rear end on the hitch receiver. Brake lights work great, even on a bright sunny day.
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I still find it sad that we feel as we have to do this to the best selling rigs in the country. If you have a second or two, post up a pic of your lights.
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2020 Montana 3790RD Legacy EditionOnan, TST TPMS, TrailAir pin, Discs,
2013 F350 DRW 4x4 CC LBViair 10007, Ride-Rites, Westin HDx, 12k Smittybilt
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11-12-2018, 07:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,321
M.O.C. #17894
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Can you see me now?
Here is my solution to the not so bright stock rear tail lights. They are relatively cheap ($15 ea.) led strip lights meant to go below your trucks tailgate. They are wired to the camper so that they act as turn signals/brake lights/running lights and reverse lights. When the truck is in reverse the stock reverse lights (changed to LED) and the strip lights (which turn white) come on
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2018 Chevy 3500 LTZ Dually Diesel 4x4 CCLB
2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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11-12-2018, 07:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,321
M.O.C. #17894
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Opps, sorry for the side ways pic, don't know what happened there. I do not have a pic of them in reverse but will try to get one
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2018 Chevy 3500 LTZ Dually Diesel 4x4 CCLB
2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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11-12-2018, 07:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Auburn
Posts: 879
M.O.C. #18474
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beeje
Attachment 2663
Can you see me now?
Here is my solution to the not so bright stock rear tail lights. They are relatively cheap ($15 ea.) led strip lights meant to go below your trucks tailgate. They are wired to the camper so that they act as turn signals/brake lights/running lights and reverse lights. When the truck is in reverse the stock reverse lights (changed to LED) and the strip lights (which turn white) come on
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I LOVE IT!!!! There is NO excuse for anyone getting close to the back of that rig!!
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2020 Montana 3790RD Legacy EditionOnan, TST TPMS, TrailAir pin, Discs,
2013 F350 DRW 4x4 CC LBViair 10007, Ride-Rites, Westin HDx, 12k Smittybilt
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11-12-2018, 08:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beeje
Attachment 2663
Can you see me now?
Here is my solution to the not so bright stock rear tail lights. They are relatively cheap ($15 ea.) led strip lights meant to go below your trucks tailgate. They are wired to the camper so that they act as turn signals/brake lights/running lights and reverse lights. When the truck is in reverse the stock reverse lights (changed to LED) and the strip lights (which turn white) come on
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All I can see is the cool storage being lit up. No seriously I like your storage and lights also.
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2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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11-14-2018, 05:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wampum
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M.O.C. #9928
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Golfmedik, click this link to the Montana 2120/3121RL owners Facebook group. I have pics posted there.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...&theater&ifg=1
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2018 3121RL
2016 Ford F350 SB SRW
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11-14-2018, 11:07 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Eureka
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Great Job looks good.
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11-16-2018, 06:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 809
M.O.C. #21158
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That is a nice MOD. Is the red back up lead part of the stock tail light wiring? I would also like to replace tail lights with LED but I haven't found any the same size as the stock one's. I was a bit disappointed that Keystone used so many LED's inside but the old style incondesent's for tail lights.
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2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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