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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-30-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,584
Posted By imolared
I like that!!! Thanks

I like that!!!
Thanks
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-30-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,584
Posted By imolared
My original post was a year ago. The issue has...

My original post was a year ago.
The issue has occured two additional times.
What I determined was in preparation to leave on a trip I move the "rig" from the back to the front and plug into a...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-27-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,805
Posted By imolared
Expanding existing drawers

I posted this in another section, then I thought here might be better

I pulled out a drawer to discover that there is room for the drawer to be deeper front to back by almost 2 inches. Doing so...
Forum: Boon-docking 03-26-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,933
Posted By imolared
Gayle & John, Thanks for the info. I have...

Gayle & John,
Thanks for the info.
I have done research on
LiFePO4
controllers
inverters
power panels
wiring

What is left are the solar panels.
Forum: Boon-docking 03-25-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,933
Posted By imolared
Howdy, It's has been a couple of years. Did...

Howdy,
It's has been a couple of years.
Did either of you install another panel?
If so can you offer details and or advice.

Thanks
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-21-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,580
Posted By imolared
Thank to all who replied I re-connected with...

Thank to all who replied

I re-connected with the Li battery company and was told all is good with my Power Converter System. Just change the switch to Li.

B U T , it was suggested that I...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-20-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,580
Posted By imolared
Cat 320 GREAT advice. Could you suggest those...

Cat 320
GREAT advice.
Could you suggest those aspects?
That would VERY helpful
Thank you
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-20-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,580
Posted By imolared
What about the blue button

I was told by a leading respected Li battery maker that the power supply once switched to Li would only function for four(4) hours then the blue button would need to be reset. They said there was a...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-13-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,580
Posted By imolared
I have Jaboni JPP-SCC-30 MPPT Solar Charge...

I have
Jaboni JPP-SCC-30 MPPT Solar Charge Controller
Magnum CSW2012 Power Inverter
265 watt panel

I was told that unless I get a ???? The Li batteries would only charge for 4 hours and then I...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 03-13-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,580
Posted By imolared
Converting to LiFePO4

Hello
I have a 2019 3120RL with 4 6volt Pb batteries and Montana installed solar with one panel on top.
The 4 Pb's are slowly dying a painful death (At least that is the way I feel).
To convert to...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-29-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,573
Posted By imolared
Hello, Can you sent info on the 6" long roller...

Hello, Can you sent info on the 6" long roller that was installed?

Our 2019 3120 has actually has the linoleum split along the path of the rollers. When the slide is in, the casters sit on 3/16...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-26-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,413
Posted By imolared
This may help. The switches are NO and NC ...

This may help.

The switches are NO and NC my connectors would only plug into the specific switch. So based on the location of the wiring harness you may be able to figure out what swich goes...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-17-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,413
Posted By imolared
Just installed switches. Yeah, the microwave...

Just installed switches. Yeah, the microwave works.
I tested all the old and new switches and they all indicated 2.0 ohms each. What I was not able to test was the reaction time of the switch. ...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-15-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,413
Posted By imolared
ordered switches and fuses from amazon All...

ordered switches and fuses from amazon

All the switches worked as is.

it appears the "bracket" that holds the switches is adjustable, I am wondering if that is the issue
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-15-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,413
Posted By imolared
just called 1-574-848-1630 Very painful call ...

just called 1-574-848-1630
Very painful call
The agent said it is probably the switches. His suggestion was to take it to my Montana dealer and have the microwave unit replaced.
No sympathy nor...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-14-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,252
Posted By imolared
Many of the posts are great ideas but!!!!! Once...

Many of the posts are great ideas but!!!!!
Once the problem has happened then what?
Has anyone found the perfect “grey” to match the original
I tried duct tape. No work
Forum: Additions & Improvements 02-14-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,082
Posted By imolared
Our 2020 had the same problem around the door...

Our 2020 had the same problem around the door handle
Does anyone know of a thin 3/8 by 3/8 clear corner that could be installed along the full length of the door. I would install on all 4 corners
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-06-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,584
Posted By imolared
just wondering does your switch placement...

just wondering

does your switch placement actually cutoff ALL 12 volts?
On my system I see multiple 12v+ wires and ground wires.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-06-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,584
Posted By imolared
There is some excellent information above. YES...

There is some excellent information above.
YES the battery disconnect label is confusing. Make your own label
"Battery Connected"
"Battery Disconnected"

Get some spare 50 amp breakers

-ed
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-04-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,584
Posted By imolared
Actually, that is the method that i used. ...

Actually, that is the method that i used.

Thank you
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-03-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,584
Posted By imolared
F I X E D !!!!! Thank you all for assisting. ...

F I X E D !!!!!
Thank you all for assisting.
Short story --> replaced one of the 50 amp fuses from the batteries.

Long story
Multiple issues made the problem difficult.
The power post at the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-02-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,584
Posted By imolared
I am confused. The switch is turned...

I am confused.

The switch is turned clockwise with the "tab" of the red key pointing down and the key cannot be removed.

It is labeled "Battery Disconnect". To me this means "On" is the...
Forum: Maintenance 02-02-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,677
Posted By imolared
Very interesting!!! Using 7-gallon water...

Very interesting!!!
Using 7-gallon water container "Reliant" I filled it 7 times plus almost #8 so I figured 55 gallons. I do not believe that the freshwater drain will also drain the hot water...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-02-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,584
Posted By imolared
Battery disconnect is in the "OFF" position. ...

Battery disconnect is in the "OFF" position. Pointing down and the red key cannot be removed.
Batteries measure 13.7 volts
Forum: Maintenance 02-02-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,677
Posted By imolared
Fresh water tank leaks near top

First trip of the new year.
2019 3120RL

I filled the fresh water tank to discover a serious leak towards the top of the tank.
After the dripping halted, I measured the amount of water in the...
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