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Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box Yesterday, 07:18 PM
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Posted By scottz
Welcome aboard. You will probably spend more...

Welcome aboard.

You will probably spend more to fix it than you would to replace it. My son just bought a MW for his RV at WM for $80. This is the budget model so you may spend more, but I bet a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 479
Posted By scottz
If your factory panels are in parallel and...

If your factory panels are in parallel and indicating 40V, they are 24V panels.

Do your factory panels and your new panels each have their own controller? If so, you should be ok.

Here are the...
Forum: Maintenance Yesterday, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 104
Posted By scottz
Just to be safe, I would definitely hook to the...

Just to be safe, I would definitely hook to the truck or use jack stands.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 479
Posted By scottz
I am assuming you are referring to 20 Vmpp. That...

I am assuming you are referring to 20 Vmpp. That would be about the maximum voltage of a 12V nominal panel when it is under load (producing power). The other voltage you will see is Voc; this the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-23-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,773
Posted By scottz
I only get about 4A out of the OEM 7 pin charge...

I only get about 4A out of the OEM 7 pin charge line; not even enough to keep up with my DC fridge, much less charge batteries.
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 09-22-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 298
Posted By scottz
2025 20th Quartzsite Circling of the Montana's - Registration

Sign up for the rally is now open.

Please respond in this thread with your:


Name:
Arrival Date:
Departure Date:
First Quartzsite Rally: Yes or No
Do you want to be inside or outside...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-22-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,773
Posted By scottz
6ga is larger than 10ga. I ran 4ga wire (about...

6ga is larger than 10ga. I ran 4ga wire (about 40' from truck battery to DC-DC converters) and can get about 45A using twin Victron 30A DC-DC converters.

Victron has a new DC-DC converter rated...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-12-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,574
Posted By scottz
They electric system (if that is what she has)...

They electric system (if that is what she has) must work differently than the hydraulic system. My hydraulic middle jacks ground before the rear jacks ground; then all work together to level the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-07-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,413
Posted By scottz
Yes, it does.

Yes, it does.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-06-2024, 11:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,413
Posted By scottz
I used some colored film I got from Home Depot. ...

I used some colored film I got from Home Depot. Makes it look like stained glass and blocks a lot of the sunlight. I pulled down the inside portion and put the film on the inside of the outer layer....
Forum: Navigation 07-26-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By scottz
We will be departing Salt Lake on Sunday; need to...

We will be departing Salt Lake on Sunday; need to pull into Fort Stevens by Tuesday afternoon. Looks like we cannot depend on I-84.

Alternate routes I am looking at; all within a few...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 07-23-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By scottz
No, they worked....for five month. I cannot say...

No, they worked....for five month. I cannot say for certain the power wash wand broke them, but they quit working a few days after that. If I were to change them again, I think I would use the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-23-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By scottz
Thanks for the info; I'll take a look. The...

Thanks for the info; I'll take a look.

The cord on my unit has #6 wire; good for 40-55A at 28-40'. With all the big current items running at the same time (both AC units @ 1500W each and the...
Forum: Navigation 07-23-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,036
Posted By scottz
Jeff, that would be the Willamette River since he...

Jeff, that would be the Willamette River since he is already south of the Columbia on 84; right? I'm making the same trip next week.

Another question: are there any areas for boondocking on 26...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 07-23-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By scottz
But maybe not if you have InCommand; I don't...

But maybe not if you have InCommand; I don't know, do some reasearch.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-23-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By scottz
I think if this was the case, the manufactures of...

I think if this was the case, the manufactures of cord reels, Keystone, and Thor would have been sued out of business long ago. No issues at all with mine.
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 07-23-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,082
Posted By scottz
You can use this service; and probably...

You can use this service; and probably recommended after buying a used unit.

Also recommended if you don't take proper care of your tanks.

I find prevention to be the best policy. Nothing...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 07-23-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By scottz
That looks a lot like my 2017 3160RL On my unit,...

That looks a lot like my 2017 3160RL On my unit, the two tanks mounted lengthwise in the drop-down section are the black tank and the shower gray tank. Black tank on right, gray tank on left. The...
Forum: Navigation 07-20-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,328
Posted By scottz
You might want to consider the traffic you will...

You might want to consider the traffic you will encounter in Yellowstone in July. Not in a hurry; ok. Also, don't forget the park entrance fee. The Jackson route is 60 miles further and you have...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-17-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,368
Posted By scottz
Looks like a 24V panel to me.

Looks like a 24V panel to me.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-17-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,798
Posted By scottz
By using the Quattor, I eliminated three other...

By using the Quattor, I eliminated three other boxes; charger, transfer switch, inverter and freed up some space.
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 07-14-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,504
Posted By scottz
As pointed out, pumping service is available. ...

As pointed out, pumping service is available. There will be signs with a phone number. However, it is a little expensive; $50 a couple years ago. Most of us can last 10 or 12 days on the waste...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-14-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,171
Posted By scottz
Glad you figured it out.

Glad you figured it out.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-14-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,171
Posted By scottz
I'd leave the light non-functional before I...

I'd leave the light non-functional before I started cutting holes in the cap.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-14-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,798
Posted By scottz
The main difference is the Quatro has a second AC...

The main difference is the Quatro has a second AC input for a generator; functions as a transfer switch.
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