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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-02-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,040
Posted By beekeeper.va
You might want to look at WiFiRanger. Connect it...

You might want to look at WiFiRanger. Connect it to anything and you wifi gear attaches to it. Works good for a central point of connection. I don't get the range to campground wifi that I had...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-08-2021, 04:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,438
Posted By beekeeper.va
"- The pads were worn a bit too much for the...

"- The pads were worn a bit too much for the miles"
This statement by the OP has me wondering what is really going on. If the pads are worn too much for towing miles, the trailer ought to be...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-03-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,364
Posted By beekeeper.va
Just for clarification: The blue wires are...

Just for clarification: The blue wires are thermostat wires. One provides 12VDC to the thermostat and (when the thermostat calls for heat) the other returns that 12VDC to the control board via the...
Forum: On the Road Again 01-27-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,741
Posted By beekeeper.va
Your Best Address in South Dakota is set up to do...

Your Best Address in South Dakota is set up to do just what you want to do. They can also register your vehicles in SD if you are full-timers. No property tax. No vehicle inspections. Look them...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-10-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,830
Posted By beekeeper.va
My experience has not been the same as yours. I...

My experience has not been the same as yours. I have installed two of those RV power pedestals on my home property and two at campsites on my 8.6 acres in the mountains. Everyone of them has failed...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-10-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,830
Posted By beekeeper.va
First, you need to understand how a GFCI...

First, you need to understand how a GFCI receptacle works. The GFCI will not reset unless it has power.

The GFCI trips when there is any tiny amount of current difference between the current on...
Forum: Maintenance 12-30-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,197
Posted By beekeeper.va
Sail switches are a common problem with...

Sail switches are a common problem with intermittent lighting and stopping the furnace while running. The mfg used poor sail switches. If yours has a plain straight blade, you need to replace it...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-27-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,645
Posted By beekeeper.va
Is is at all related to rain?

Is is at all related to rain?
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-24-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,555
Posted By beekeeper.va
I am an electronics tech and electrician. I...

I am an electronics tech and electrician. I install converters, inverters and wire homes. The math does not support wire size less than 6 AWG. The wire length doubles in calculation because the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-24-2020, 03:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,555
Posted By beekeeper.va
You just as well put in a solid piece of wire in...

You just as well put in a solid piece of wire in place of the 50 amp breaker. If you do not upgrade the wire to something like 4 AWG, the 80 amp will overload the 10 AWG wire and burn it up and...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-16-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,322
Posted By beekeeper.va
I wrote a post that said it is not likely the...

I wrote a post that said it is not likely the thermostat but what if the wires got shorted together that says "fan on". Might want to pull the thermostat out and see that the wires are good. I will...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-02-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,010
Posted By beekeeper.va
Good info on the Battle Born site: ...

Good info on the Battle Born site: https://battlebornbatteries.com/systems/rv/towable/
BiggarView and Daryles have posted good info. I would not rely on Keystone to do the right thing. They would...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-29-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,034
Posted By beekeeper.va
Take it to an RV repair shop that does leak...

Take it to an RV repair shop that does leak detection with SealTech. Find there testing locatons here: https://rvleaks.com/testing-locations/. Sometimes leaks are many feet away from the place...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-19-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,937
Posted By beekeeper.va
Just for info, Northern Tool has a 1 amp, 6 stage...

Just for info, Northern Tool has a 1 amp, 6 stage battery minder on sale for $25. About half the usual price.
Forum: Maintenance 11-15-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,205
Posted By beekeeper.va
IMO, EZ lube should be outlawed. I have opened...

IMO, EZ lube should be outlawed. I have opened up brakes on many trailers at rallies and found the brakes greased. And pumping 30 strokes of a grease gun into EZ lube will get you sooner or later. ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-15-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,743
Posted By beekeeper.va
Had this happen to me on a trip to the northeast....

Had this happen to me on a trip to the northeast. TPMS alarmed on over-temp. Pulled the drum off along side the road. Brake shoe had come loose and was dragging and wearing metal to metal. Pulled off...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-04-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,119
Posted By beekeeper.va
I am also an electrician. Concur with all that...

I am also an electrician. Concur with all that said unplug and get some help. Another issue I saw is that the ground and neutral land on the same bus bar. This is not in accordance with code. The...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 10-23-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,430
Posted By beekeeper.va
Source: Battery University.com is a great...

Source: Battery University.com is a great source of battery info.
https://batteryuniversity.com/index.php/learn/article/charging_the_lead_acid_battery

Fully charged batteries are good for up to...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 10-18-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,430
Posted By beekeeper.va
1. The furnace only needs 12VDC and propane (no...

1. The furnace only needs 12VDC and propane (no 110V AC required). Therefore, the generator running the converter to produce onboard 12VDC should make no difference than your jumper battery IF it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-11-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,134
Posted By beekeeper.va
I did not see this posted here so here goes. The...

I did not see this posted here so here goes. The tanks have an internal switch in the tank that checks for a high volume of gas escaping. If the lines are empty, turning the tanks on too fast...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 12-09-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By beekeeper.va
Something we found out. If you had a reason to...

Something we found out. If you had a reason to shut off the valve to one slide and then close another slide the slide that has a closed valve will work out about 4-6 inches UNLESS you open all...
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