sounds coming from slide pump - Montana Owners Club

bjj5633 · 08-11-2009, 02:10 PM

hi everyone, We have been in our rig for a couple of weeks now and we are hearing noise from the hydraulic pump area. Its not constant but it sounds like a humming clicking sound. Slideouts are out and nothing is on is this normal. thanks

hookman · 08-11-2009, 02:41 PM

Could it be the regulator for your Propane tank on that side.

bjj5633 · 08-11-2009, 02:59 PM

No, because the propane regulator is more of a hissing sound and this sounds more like a motorized clicking sound coming from the front compartment, We heard it in the middle of the night below our bed. with nothing running.

Lawman · 08-11-2009, 03:23 PM

With slide problems, I always check the fluid resevoir first. The resevoir has two marks on its sides, one each for the level with slides in/out.

richfaa · 08-12-2009, 03:35 AM

That still sounds like the propane regulator. Ours hummms and it had us baffled for awhile. Next time you hear it go out and shut of the tanks on at a tme..

ols1932 · 08-12-2009, 03:49 AM

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quote:Originally posted by bjj5633

hi everyone, We have been in our rig for a couple of weeks now and we are hearing noise from the hydraulic pump area. Its not constant but it sounds like a humming clicking sound. Slideouts are out and nothing is on is this normal. thanks

Once in a while we hear something from that compartment but it's our inverter. Do you have anything else in the compartment where the pump is?

Orv

bjj5633 · 08-12-2009, 01:08 PM

Thanks for the replys I will check the regulator next time I hear it.
as far as the invertor I know the panel is inside the rig but, there is all kinds of lines in that front compartment. I will be back in it this wknd. thanks

RCN.Stoker · 08-12-2009, 01:34 PM

The converter on the 3585SA should be under the stairs or at least it is on mine. I didn't know there was an inverter also installed in the units. My propane regulator/cross over valve makes a strange pop-wop sound when I have a propane appliance on. You might try pulling fuses one at a time to narrow it down to a particular circuit if you thing it is electrical. Others may have some ideas on the hydraulic system.

Art-n-Marge · 08-12-2009, 01:40 PM

I'm kinda curious about Lawman's comments on marks for the reservoir. My 2006 3500RL had no such marks. I had to put them there myself.

Oh well, sorry to go off topic.

ols1932 · 08-13-2009, 12:08 AM

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The converter on the 3585SA should be under the stairs or at least it is on mine. I didn't know there was an inverter also installed in the units. My propane regulator/cross over valve makes a strange pop-wop sound when I have a propane appliance on. You might try pulling fuses one at a time to narrow it down to a particular circuit if you thing it is electrical. Others may have some ideas on the hydraulic system.

Just to clear things up a bit, I have a 2000 watt INVERTER installed so we can have 110 VAC when dry camping. Sometimes people mistakenly say "inverter" when they mean "converter." But not this time; I was really meaning "inverter."

Orv

8.1al · 08-13-2009, 04:30 AM

According to Lippert the lines on the reservoir label are just that- lines. They indicate nothing but are confusing.

bjj5633 · 08-13-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks for the replys. I bought the rig new and did not have an inverter installed so it must not be that. and I don't think it's the propane because it happens at night with no appliances running. It sounds more like an electrical humming,if that makes sense.

sreigle · 08-13-2009, 04:21 PM

How about the converter that every Montana has? They will sometimes hum, especially under heavy load.

bjj5633 · 08-16-2009, 04:15 PM

I think the converter is under the stairs but this sound is under the bed. we heard it again early am ,so I don't think there was much of a load.

bjj5633 · 08-23-2009, 03:14 AM

UPdate, Rich you were correct heard the sound last night I went out shut the tank on tn right side and it stopped making the sound, so I turned it back on and it made the noise again. annoying but at least I now what it is. Thanks everyone for the help.

sfish · 08-23-2010, 07:34 PM

I am confused on my 3685sa I have what I thought was a Iota 75 Converter (battery charger)at least that is what it says on it.Do I also have an invertor in this unit and if yes where is it? I need to know the difference.

Thanks Steve

**Carl n Susan** · 08-24-2010, 05:38 PM

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I am confused on my 3685sa I have what I thought was a Iota 75 Converter (battery charger)at least that is what it says on it.

All Montana's come with a converter and the IOTA model is one that Montana has used for years.

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o I also have an inverter in this unit and if yes where is it?

Unless you or a prior owner added it, Montana's do *NOT* come with an Inverter. If one has been added, there should be some really big battery cables going from the battery box to it. Typically Inverters are located near the batteries preferably in a separate compartment.

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I need to know the difference.

A converter takes 120V AC electricity and converts it to 12v DC. This 12V output will charge the batteries, power the 12V lights, run the squirrel cage blower in the heater, power the circuit board in the refrigerator, power some of the sensors (propane), etc.

An inverter takes 12V DC and transforms it into 120V AC. They are typically used in situations where you don't have a supply of 120V AC power (no hook ups when boon docking and no generator) and want to utilize 120V devices (TV, electric coffee pot, hair dryer, etc.).

jimcol · 08-25-2010, 10:27 AM

Carl, Great explanation to often misunderstood subject. Should add total clarity to those with questions. Thanks for your efforts. Jim

Ishler · 08-25-2010, 05:02 PM

When we picked up our Montana it sounded like a clock (tic tic) Service people tracked it down to the propane regulator, only did it on one side. New regulator and the all is quiet. FYI the only thing running was the fridge.

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