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12-05-2018, 07:50 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Worthington
Posts: 146
M.O.C. #21597
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F 350 tv
I’ve got a 2011 f350 super duty 6.7 diesel srw. Left Minnesota for Texas today. 12 degrees when we left. All lights and trailer brakes are working. About 60 miles in I get the trailer disconnected warning light (that one will get your attention) stopped immediately and found nothing’s amiss. Hit ok on the warning light and it went out, only to come back on ever 20 to30 minutes. Has anyone encountered this problem? Don’t know if it’s a tv problem or 5er problem. 5er is a 2010 3400rl Montana.
Thanks in advance.
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12-05-2018, 07:55 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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It could be a number of things. The plug or the connector could be a problem. Wires could be loose in the junction box in the pin box. Since your rig has had some use it could also be the wiring going to the brakes. Over the years the rough axles can rub the insulation off.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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12-05-2018, 08:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Florence
Posts: 945
M.O.C. #20472
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Mine ended up being the brake wires wrap around the inside of the brake drum. Could be a brake wire shorting out.
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Titan 50 Gal Tank, Air Lift Wireless Bags
2017 3160 RL
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12-07-2018, 07:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Only problem like that I've ever had was corrosion in the whatever it's called plug from the trailer to the truck. Just wiggle it around, pull it off & put it on a few times and it's always good to go.
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12-07-2018, 07:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,155
M.O.C. #6433
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You might give contact cleaner a try. Spray the connector contacts and insert and remove the connector several times to help clean off any thing that might be there.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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12-07-2018, 12:20 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #11369
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Yes to what BB TX said!!
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12-14-2018, 09:04 PM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #12840
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F-250
It appears that my 2012 Ford has a feature that tracks the mileage towing. I can't find how to set this and the literature I have on this used truck does not cover this. Ant ideas?
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12-15-2018, 09:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 321
M.O.C. #17521
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There is a place in the information center. You need to scroll through the menus and you will find it. It may be in the truck apps. You can name your trailer there and it will track the miles. You can add more than one trailer.
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12-15-2018, 09:24 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,356
M.O.C. #4831
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It is in the "Truck Apps" section. Select it and then right arrow two time to find it. It triggers on when there is a 7 pin connection with trailer brakes. If you have multiple trailers you can name each of them and track the mileage separately, but you have to switch the selection when you change the one you are using.
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There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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12-15-2018, 10:20 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Bellevue
Posts: 37
M.O.C. #22834
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On all connections on the outside of the RV or TV, I use dialytic grease. It is a grease used for any electrical plug type connection. Just coat the plug and receptical metal pieces and it will take care of all contacts. Find at any auto store! If that is your problem?
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12-15-2018, 11:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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The disconnected warning has come up twice on my '11. The first time was when the pigtail came loose in the TV bed. The second time was a puzzle until I checked the terminal box in the pin box. One of the wire nuts had fallen off from poor factory assembly. If you are plugging the pigtail in at the bumper, there may be rnough contact corrosion to require manual clean up with some sand paper .
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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