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Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! Yesterday, 05:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 269
Posted By jimcol
Back in 2021 we replaced a bunch of decals on our...

Back in 2021 we replaced a bunch of decals on our 2006 Montana. Found close match decals on Amazon from DB Graphics. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032IP3EA?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_2...
Forum: Maintenance 09-15-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 224
Posted By jimcol
When you say you replaced the thermistor, I...

When you say you replaced the thermistor, I assume you mean the one inside the fridge that snaps on the fins. In the earlier models, to control the back ventilation fans, there was a round flat...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-10-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By jimcol
Try this thread: ...

Try this thread:
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89956
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-19-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By jimcol
Often you will experience this condition not from...

Often you will experience this condition not from overload but from the fact the lugs were not tightened on each leg and ground.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-19-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,009
Posted By jimcol
The only other thing I would do then is sanitize...

The only other thing I would do then is sanitize the fresh water tank again and let it sit in the tank and lines for a longer period of time. Follow up by flushing good until no odor of bleach at any...
Forum: Member News 08-19-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,329
Posted By jimcol
You might want to check and make sure the window...

You might want to check and make sure the window was installed correctly. A few on the forum have reported the window installed upside down. The weep holes for the window frames were on the top. This...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 08-19-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,162
Posted By jimcol
After learning how worthless it was I formed the...

After learning how worthless it was I formed the opinion it was sales fluff. Visiting many RV shows over the years I learned most sales people didn't even understand the short comings of it.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-19-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,009
Posted By jimcol
Never experienced it in our RV but have seen it...

Never experienced it in our RV but have seen it in home water systems several times. Water gets a sulfur or slight rotten egg smell in it. Common cause is the water heater is not being heated to a...
Forum: Maintenance 08-12-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,263
Posted By jimcol
Go to Amazon and search for RV screw cover...

Go to Amazon and search for RV screw cover molding. The choices are many. Here is a sample:...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-12-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,404
Posted By jimcol
I made a couple of vertical legs out of 1/4 inch...

I made a couple of vertical legs out of 1/4 inch aluminum. Bolted it to the solid frame and attached to the bottom of the J wrap with sheet metal screws. Really firmed things up. I would not run a...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 08-05-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By jimcol
Ran my 2006 for 17 years and 88k miles. Never...

Ran my 2006 for 17 years and 88k miles. Never changed the fluid and only had to add to it twice. Less than a quarter of a cup each time.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-31-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,558
Posted By jimcol
I'd try switching it to gas and see if it acts...

I'd try switching it to gas and see if it acts the same if for nothing more than trouble isolation. If it cools normal on gas then it could be a weak electric heating element which is an easy change...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-26-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,966
Posted By jimcol
You are probably getting close to 30 amps. I'd...

You are probably getting close to 30 amps. I'd switch the water heater and if possible the refrig, over to gas and see if the breaker holds.
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 07-25-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,032
Posted By jimcol
What was the cost for the service they performed...

What was the cost for the service they performed for you?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-09-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Posted By jimcol
Hearing a click is a good thing. That means the...

Hearing a click is a good thing. That means the control board is telling the burner to ignite. Couple of things you can check. When it is clicking look towards the burner and see if you see a spark....
Forum: Maintenance 07-04-2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,120
Posted By jimcol
When you are operating on AC, the control board...

When you are operating on AC, the control board passes 120v AC to an electric heating element that fits into mounts on the tubing inside the stack. You should see the wire out of the control board...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-24-2024, 05:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By jimcol
My 2006 had 3 switches. One switch was porch...

My 2006 had 3 switches. One switch was porch light, one switch was flood (2 scare lights) third switch was for ceiling lights in living room/kitchen.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-10-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,622
Posted By jimcol
Trust me you are not the first to make this...

Trust me you are not the first to make this mistake, myself included. Sometimes stuff just happens. You will fix it and never forget the cause and life will go on.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-08-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,467
Posted By jimcol
OP stated he was getting hot water in the bath...

OP stated he was getting hot water in the bath sinks, so obviously he doesn't have the water heater by passed. Are you letting the water to the sink run long enough to get water from the water heater...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-02-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,153
Posted By jimcol
I started to reply to the OP with my thoughts,...

I started to reply to the OP with my thoughts, that matched yours, on four corners. Than I thought back on the time we took our girls there when they were about the age of the OP's grandkids. It was...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-15-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,278
Posted By jimcol
Now my refrig was an RV absorption so no...

Now my refrig was an RV absorption so no compressor. Just a burner, electric heating element, and the tubing on the back. The box and the doors are mostly plastic with foam insulation between the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-15-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,278
Posted By jimcol
I agree with Derby6. My former 5'er 3000RK had...

I agree with Derby6. My former 5'er 3000RK had the RV refrigerator in the back. I had to remove it to replace the cooling unit. I was able to slide the entire unit out of the built in cabinet by...
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles or RV related items Wanted 04-11-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,677
Posted By jimcol
We sold our 2006 Montana 3000rk last May and have...

We sold our 2006 Montana 3000rk last May and have procrastinated on selling the tow vehicle. Your post motivated me to finally move to get rid of it.
Bought new in April of 2009, Dodge 2500 Cummins...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-02-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,264
Posted By jimcol
Heck, I think the fuel wallet police will get to...

Heck, I think the fuel wallet police will get to him before the weight police.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-02-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,771
Posted By jimcol
To piggy back on to what Bill said tighten the...

To piggy back on to what Bill said tighten the screw at the breaker and the neutral in the breaker box. While you are in there might as well check all terminated wires, hots, neutral, and grounds....
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