Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-15-2024, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,561
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-14-2024, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
Buy 2
I have just had the same problem. I ordered two since there is one in the front and one in the back. They just came today. It looks like the hardest part is climbing up the ladder.
I think the...
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Forum: Boon-docking
04-29-2024, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,136
There are a lot of variables to consider....
There are a lot of variables to consider. Probably how much you sacrifice to maximize your tanks. As many have mentioned, paper plates, short showers etc. . Weather can determine how long you can go...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-13-2024, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Welcome
We are real fans of our 2019 3811ms. We hope you enjoy like we do ours. We really like the large bathroom & the residential fridge. We mostly boondock and it feels like home away from home.
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
03-21-2024, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 49,193
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
03-07-2024, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Water fill kit
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86368
One thing I would do differently when putting this kit together I would have bought a 5 gallon a minute pump. I bought a 3.5 ton pump that...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
11-09-2023, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 14,839
2019 3811ms
Our 2019 had been a good unit for the most part. We have had several different types of rv’s over the years and the quality of our cabinets , love seat & sofa in this is quite bad. All new furniture...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
10-15-2023, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 476
Awning suggestions
We have a 2019 3811 MS 29th Anniversary Edition. At the end of our last trip we had problems with the 19’ awning. It wouldn’t retract , didn’t move at all. We were boondocking many miles from any...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
09-20-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,793
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
09-13-2023, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
09-11-2023, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,669
Very painful
We have a 2019 that came with a trifold couch and a dual seat theater recliner. As others have said young grandkids didn’t seem to mind. The older they once preferred the floor. DW and myself...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
07-02-2023, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,776
instructions
I thought I did a good job inspecting my unit. Most of the real problems have been things you wouldn’t have seen. Poor quality furniture, poor workmanship , under sized solar, etc. We have replaced...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
06-18-2023, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,147
We boondock probably 80%+ of the time with a...
We boondock probably 80%+ of the time with a residential fridge. I did have to add quite a bit of Solar but it works great for us. My 2019 3811MS came with Solar but the system couldn’t make it...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
06-18-2023, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,641
I have about the same setup except I use a 50...
I have about the same setup except I use a 50 gallon bladder. It’s a life saver for boondocking. With the need for water pressure to fill the tank it’s a must. Plus it sure beats lifting water jugs...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-19-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,137
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
04-02-2023, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,323
Solar location
I feel it probably depends on where you live and plan to travel. My system is in the front compartment all to the left side. I insulated around the 4 batteries and mounted everything on the bulkhead....
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Forum: North America MOC / Western Region
02-14-2023, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 783
We are boondocks if about 5 miles out of town...
We are boondocks if about 5 miles out of town with 2 other people and another on the way. My wife and I have been coming for 15 of the last 17 years. Covid one year weather another. It is a fun few...
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Forum: Repairs & Service
02-12-2023, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 535
Iron smell
I wanted to share what I found out while investigating a urin/pee smell in our trailer. Maybe this can help save someone time if they encounter this problem. I wish I would have thought to take...
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Forum: Maintenance
01-30-2023, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,392
Thanks
I have been at Quartzsite with friends and we switched on & off every light I think. They all worked and that switch didn’t appear to do anything. Frustrating -
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Forum: Maintenance
01-22-2023, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,392
Thank you Cotter key, different switch operates...
Thank you Cotter key, different switch operates the lights above the counter in our. I wish there were wiring diagrams for these but I haven’t been able to find any.
Hopefully someone with my model...
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Forum: Maintenance
01-15-2023, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,392
Light switch to ??
I have a 2019 3811MS that has a light switch I can’t figure out what it operates. The one thing that would seem to make sense is to turn on the 2 puck lights in the hall because the only way to turn...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
01-01-2023, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,556
Experiencing the same
I have a 2019 3811MS that has leaked twice in the last couple years. Both times during heavy rain and wind. It drips out of the return air vent. It doesn’t seem to leak when there isn’t heavy wind...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
11-27-2022, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Water pump
I put a 1/4” silicone pad under the feet of the pump and it made a huge difference. Assuming you are talking water pump
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Forum: Repairs & Service
10-20-2022, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,357
Slide out roof
Our slide out sealing has a seem coming loose. What would be the best way to hold this back up? What is behind there to attach to. Also how long of brad or staples can I use? My biggest concern is...
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Forum: On the Road Again
08-28-2022, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,673
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