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05-01-2017, 12:48 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Heathsville
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #19712
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Newbie question
I just got my new Montana 3711FL a couple of weeks ago and I want to get started off on the right foot with maintenance. I searched this site and found lots of good suggestions about maintenance but I was wondering if there is a list somewhere of 'what to do and when to do it' items. I'm new to camping and went camping for the first time this past weekend so I really am a rookie.
Thanks for any links.
Knighthawke2k
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05-01-2017, 03:37 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Temecula
Posts: 112
M.O.C. #17769
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I got most of my info from watching youtube videos a couple years ago when i got my first trailer as i new nothing and the dealer was not much help. there is a bunch of good how to and tips videos on there. Safe and Happy travels.
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Tony and Pam
2016 MHC352RL
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05-02-2017, 05:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,298
M.O.C. #5165
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I keep a single bound notebook that I record all the maintenance that I do on my 11 year old Monty. It shows the date, location, and what I did. Maintenance does not include draining the tanks! Such items as sanitizing the fresh water system, greasing the wet-bolts, replacing the batteries, wash and wax the RV, tire issues(blow outs and replacements), greasing the front landing legs, grease the bearing, check the brakes, etc. I don't have a check list for maintenance but do have a 2 page checklist for getting the Monty ready for our usual 3-4 months on the road.
I also keep a log on my tires in my laptop--shows date when they were installed. I replace them after 4 years--better to do it while I am at a tire shop then after a blowout on the road or pick up a nail. Hope that helps. My wife has the inside check list that she does before we depart--works great for us. Send me a PM if you want a copy.
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05-02-2017, 07:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Several good RV maintenance books out there, CW and Amazon to name two sources. Tell you the what and the how to..
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-02-2017, 10:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
M.O.C. #17609
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Doing research and reading like you are doing and develop your own list by combining what you find works best as that makes it specific to your rig and its equipment, your usage, etc. Making your own checklists for packing, setup, tear down, storage is a great help and then you can work the maintenance. Also a good place to look for videos is https://www.youtube.com/user/rved101 the RV101 series by Mark Polk as one option. There are others as well.
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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05-03-2017, 08:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SWFL
Posts: 964
M.O.C. #17801
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One thing I strongly recommend is inspecting the roof frequently. I found gaps in the caulking during our PDI, and found a 2" circular tear in the rubber roof after 8 months. I have no idea what made the tear but a quick roof patch saved us from a potential leak.
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2016 Montana 3711FL
2005 Ford F350, 6.0 diesel, short bed
Demco Hitchiker Auto Slide hitch
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