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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By Carl n Susan
No switch in a 2006 Montana. If the washer in the...

No switch in a 2006 Montana. If the washer in the female connector is not leaking out the front, then you need to access the back side of the coupler.

I believe the water connection on a 2006 is...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By Carl n Susan
A deep cycle AGM battery will be sufficient for a...

A deep cycle AGM battery will be sufficient for a unit that is always powered. An AGM avoids worrying about water levels (not that it is a big problem, but it is something that needs watching).
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By Carl n Susan
I remember someone here posted pics of the...

I remember someone here posted pics of the sprayer, how to access it, and clean it. You basically have to drop the coroplast (or cut a an access hole), undo a couple of screws that hold the valve to...
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles & RV related items for Sale Yesterday, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,048
Posted By Carl n Susan
RandolphEk...

RandolphEk (https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/member.php?u=34486): Who are you addressing with this request?
The original poster raceone2...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-23-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By Carl n Susan
Can you post a picture of the switched (and a pic...

Can you post a picture of the switched (and a pic of their location) so maybe we can guess better about what is what?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-23-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By Carl n Susan
While what you plan to do with the RV impacts...

While what you plan to do with the RV impacts what and how many batteries you need, Bob's advice is a good start.

You need less battery power if you plan to be plugged in all the time. Dry...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-23-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By Carl n Susan
IT has been a long time, and my rig was a little...

IT has been a long time, and my rig was a little newer with a different floorplan. But I seem to recall a panel of three switches near the door. One of them was the porch light, one was for the scare...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 06-22-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 560
Posted By Carl n Susan
There are two black tank flush connections. The...

There are two black tank flush connections. The one on the left that you found. The connection to the right of it is the other black tank connection. The "Fill" label applies to the TANK FILL POWER...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 06-22-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 560
Posted By Carl n Susan
The more i look at that last pic, the more it...

The more i look at that last pic, the more it looks like the water is coming in from under the left wall. You need to find where the clear Pex lines are running. You probably have to go in through...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 06-22-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 560
Posted By Carl n Susan
The last pic of under the sink is different....

The last pic of under the sink is different. Usually there are tow white Pex lines coming into an anti-siphon valve in addition to the Red and Blue lines connected to the sink fixture.

The water...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-19-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,238
Posted By Carl n Susan
Posting pictures on the MOC isn't too...

Posting pictures on the MOC isn't too difficult once you know the process. Lots of members do just that. Be sure to take the photo in Landscape ...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-19-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,238
Posted By Carl n Susan
What is the voltage coming out of the converter....

What is the voltage coming out of the converter. 11.9 is too low for the battery and shows it hasn't been charging.

Here is troubleshooting directions for the 12V system.

The 12V flow from...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-19-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,238
Posted By Carl n Susan
BB_TX is on it. There should be 12V to the fuse...

BB_TX is on it. There should be 12V to the fuse panel (and the blown fuse for the red LED) regardless of the converter. Something is wrong in the 12V supply side.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-16-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By Carl n Susan
Is it possible someone turned off the valves that...

Is it possible someone turned off the valves that control each slide out? They are in the panel with the Level Up control pad.

The other possibility is the Hydac valves (which I don't understand...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-16-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By Carl n Susan
I am just guessing here, but the battery dropping...

I am just guessing here, but the battery dropping to 11V and converter fan kicking in sure sounds like a bad battery. The return to 14V after releasing the button is the converter trying to max...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-16-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,352
Posted By Carl n Susan
Mishu...

Mishu (https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/member.php?u=34444): Rocketman123! hasn't been on the MOC in 6 months. You might get a better response by PMing him to see if he solved the issue.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-15-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,197
Posted By Carl n Susan
bigred715...

bigred715 (https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/member.php?u=5091): Your Profile states you have a 2010 Montana. Isn't that before hydraulic jacks? I am thinking you have the old style electric screw...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-13-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,196
Posted By Carl n Susan
It is confusing at first as everyone says it is a...

It is confusing at first as everyone says it is a 50 amp coach. But in reality, there are two legs, each of which is 50 amps. That gives you 100 amps of usable 120V power. If you wanted to be a...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-12-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,196
Posted By Carl n Susan
Sure you can run 3 ACs at the same time. There is...

Sure you can run 3 ACs at the same time. There is plenty of 120V electrical supply to do it. It does require organizing the breaker panel to ensure you don't overload one 50 amp leg or the other.
...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-11-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,316
Posted By Carl n Susan
There are lots of battery disconnect switches out...

There are lots of battery disconnect switches out there. Here is the one I bought a few years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094JTVLX4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-11-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Carl n Susan
jackierened...

jackierened (https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/member.php?u=30922): The Fall Rally is in Goshen, IN as it has been for years. Here is a link to the registration information....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-11-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,316
Posted By Carl n Susan
The switch on the back wall of the battery...

The switch on the back wall of the battery compartment is for 12V to the inverter. Turning it off only kills 12V power to the inverter. It does not affect the converter and its charging circuit to...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-11-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,316
Posted By Carl n Susan
Dourself a favor and install a battery disconnect...

Dourself a favor and install a battery disconnect switch at the battery. This will kill *ALL* the 12V power to anything including the inverter. Then you don't have to perform any gymnastics to reach...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-10-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,316
Posted By Carl n Susan
The ON and OFF labels on the switch are a huge...

The ON and OFF labels on the switch are a huge source of confusion. Hence we usually ask if the Red Key can be removed. That indicates the batteries are disconnected if it comes out.
As I recall,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-10-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,316
Posted By Carl n Susan
I believe you are correct. The 13.3 is converter...

I believe you are correct. The 13.3 is converter output charge level.

What does "engaged the battery shut off switch" mean??
If you can remove the Red Key, then the batteries are disconnected...
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