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11-23-2005, 07:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Woodward
Posts: 2,795
M.O.C. #450
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ALMOST LOST MY MONTANA
What can I say but when it rains it pours. Here is what happened. I was getting dressed to go get stuff for Thanksgiving dinner when I thought I could smell smoke,I went outside to see if a rig was on fire. Well yes there was and it was MINE people came from all over the park to help but I lost it and paniced. Walt drove up just in time grabed the water hose and put out the fire. Fire department came and checked out everything and this is what they said. The hole in the front comparment where the 12 volt lines run through had no protection letting the wires rub there. It had rubbed enough that for some reason it caused a spark and caught the Hydrolic hoses and pump on fire. It has wiped out all the 12 volt system all the way to the fuse box inside,the 12 volt wire is melted inside.
Walt is outside now trying to drop the belly because now he has found that sewer line is leaking. He just came in and said the line is melted. WOW!!! I will keep you all updated, Have already called GMAC Insurace to get the ball roleing.Please look over all mistakes I am a nervous wreck. Opps! just found out the Gray Tank has a huge hole in it also.  Can someone please give me the number for Jeff R. at keystone?? We may have to take it to the factory.
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11-23-2005, 07:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lake City
Posts: 264
M.O.C. #3579
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So sorry to read of all the problems. At least you are not in the snow and wind trying to do all of this! Will say a prayer for both of you and hope you still have a good Thanksgiving.
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11-23-2005, 07:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nashville
Posts: 290
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SO happy you are both safe. A near diaster for sure. One step at a time and you will have all as good as new.
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11-23-2005, 07:51 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: WARE
Posts: 393
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can you tell us all where this started and how we can find this wire so I can check mine so I can sleep tonight .....  
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11-23-2005, 08:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
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Sorry to hear about your problems I don't have Jeff's direct number but here is the Customer Service # (574) 535-2100
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11-23-2005, 08:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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So glad you are both safe and the unit did not burn down. We will say a special prayer for you and hope evrything gets fixed.
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11-23-2005, 08:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 2,725
M.O.C. #59
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Linda and Walt,
Very sorry to hear about this. Don't have Jeff's number but I think his e-mail address is rank,jeff@keystonerv.com. Never tried it.
Back in Oct I posted about my electrical problem and it looks like it is similiar to yours. Burnt wires caused by rubbing in the hole opening.
http://montanaadministrator.forumco....C_ID~12072.asp
My electrical system was functioning even though my wires were burnt pretty bad. Just luck that I found it.
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11-23-2005, 08:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Woodward
Posts: 2,795
M.O.C. #450
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mpl897
can you tell us all where this started and how we can find this wire so I can check mine so I can sleep tonight .....
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In the front storage compartment on the right hand side behind the battery's there is a hole with the 12 volt wires running through it. Ours just had the wires laying in that hole they did not put anything there to protect the wires. We just found out that most of the wireing is going to have to be replaced. Please do check yours a few more minutes and the propane would have exploded.
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11-23-2005, 08:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: CHEWELAH
Posts: 318
M.O.C. #1654
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Tom & Betty, We have the same rig as you cept a year older. will check my wires now !! Do you have the 8" frame? if so did you have the retrofit??
Walt & linda our prayers go out to you, thank God no one was injured and the damage is repareable. Good luck----Dave
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11-23-2005, 09:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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Here's wishing you a lot of strength in trying times. I hope you get some things to bring back the smiles.
Thinking about you.
Dave & Vikki
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11-23-2005, 09:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Drexel Hill
Posts: 897
M.O.C. #627
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The main thing is that both of you are safe and sound.To think what could have happened is unthinkable.Wish you the best of luck in getting every thing back as it should be.
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11-23-2005, 09:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
M.O.C. #1105
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Oh, Linda, what a scarey situation. We are so thankful that you are okay. Please...no more excitement!! It was bad enough that you got bashed at Walmart. Our thoughts and prayers of thanksgiving go out for you.
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11-23-2005, 09:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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Wow!!!! Fire can scare the dickins out of anybody, and if they say otherwise they are fibbing to you. the main thing it was stopped and you guys are OK, the trailer can be replaced not you though. I hope the repairs dont take too long especally if you guys are full timers.
TT2
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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11-23-2005, 09:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Where we are parked
Posts: 226
M.O.C. #3125
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Our thoughts are with young. Hope everything turns out ok.
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11-23-2005, 09:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Where we are parked
Posts: 226
M.O.C. #3125
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OOPS thoughts are with you.
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11-23-2005, 09:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Oh boy..fire in a camper scares the heck out of us..Glad you caught it in time..Keep us posted on the cause..was that hole supposed to be insulated?? did the factory forget something??At any rate we all need to check in that area...
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11-23-2005, 10:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Spokane Vallley
Posts: 268
M.O.C. #3532
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Very glad you are all safe.........what else can we say......hopefully your thankgiving will be better....Les and Sue
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11-23-2005, 10:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 1,338
M.O.C. #4624
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I'm glad you're safe, that's the important thing. I hope everything works out for you and tomorrow you have even more to be thankful for. Keep us informed!
mac
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11-23-2005, 11:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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So glad everyone is safe. Take care of each other.
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11-23-2005, 11:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Twin Falls
Posts: 190
M.O.C. #299
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Linda, glad that you folks are okay. Our prayers are with you and hope things will be worked out.
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