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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-05-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,254
Posted By Route66Rambler
After replacing the gas absorption fridge in our...

After replacing the gas absorption fridge in our camper, and reading some other posts, I would theorize that most failures are caused by incorrect wiring being used for installation. Either the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-04-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,034
Posted By Route66Rambler
When we replaced our LP/Electric fridge with a...

When we replaced our LP/Electric fridge with a 12volt compressor fridge, the wiring had to upgraded to a larger size wire as detailed from the manufacturer-Norcold. You need to check the installation...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-29-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,184
Posted By Route66Rambler
NEVER get an extended warranty. As others have...

NEVER get an extended warranty. As others have said many times above, put than money into a high interest savings account for a maintenance fund and let it earn interest. Use it IF you need it....
Forum: Repairs & Service 02-26-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,601
Posted By Route66Rambler
If the RV is still usable get it back from the...

If the RV is still usable get it back from the dealer and use it while you are waiting for the parts. Never just leave it there. We fix everything ourselves as much as we can. In the few instances we...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-17-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By Route66Rambler
Thetford bought out NORCOLD. We just installed a...

Thetford bought out NORCOLD. We just installed a N15DCSS 12 volt compressor fridge in our 2019 MHC 330RL. It replaced the Dometic 1350. The fridge is fantastic and cools much better then the...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-17-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,312
Posted By Route66Rambler
We had the Dometic 1350 in our 2019 MHC 330RL....

We had the Dometic 1350 in our 2019 MHC 330RL. Like most others, it just wasn't performing well and I didn't trust food to stay safe for very long. We did all the things that are recommended and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-19-2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,254
Posted By Route66Rambler
It's fairly easy to do. The Norcold is a direct...

It's fairly easy to do. The Norcold is a direct replacement for the Dometic 1350 and the Everchill is close but the cutout will need some modification.
There is some wiring work to do.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-19-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,254
Posted By Route66Rambler
We just changed out the Dometic 1350 for the same...

We just changed out the Dometic 1350 for the same Norcold fridge but the 15 cubic foot model.

We are very happy with it. It gets cold fast and stays cold. Put a bottle of water in it at 73...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-19-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,254
Posted By Route66Rambler
We had problems with the Dometic 1350 in our 2019...

We had problems with the Dometic 1350 in our 2019 MHC 330RL keeping cool. I would fluctuate quite a bit and not go much below 40 degrees in the fridge which is borderline unsafe.

After our last...
Forum: Repairs & Service 06-04-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,438
Posted By Route66Rambler
We just switched out the old Dometic 1350...

We just switched out the old Dometic 1350 LP/Electric fridge in our 2019 MHC 330RL to the Norcold N15DCSS 12V compressor fridge. It's a 15 cu ft fridge compared to the 13 cu ft of the Dometic and it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-12-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,863
Posted By Route66Rambler
Blaming the fridge on that much propane sounds...

Blaming the fridge on that much propane sounds strange. We boondock for a week and don't use that much propane even with the two of us taking showers every day and doing dishes. We would run our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-10-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,084
Posted By Route66Rambler
We always us Archoil products. The anti-stiction...

We always us Archoil products. The anti-stiction additive and the oil additive at every oil change. Works great with the Bulletproof products in our 2005 F350 6.0
Forum: Additions & Improvements 01-17-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Route66Rambler
The Everchill is used in several RVs that are...

The Everchill is used in several RVs that are currently on the market.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 01-16-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Route66Rambler
Removing Absorption Fridge

We want to remove the Dometic absorption fridge in our 2019 MHC 330RL and replace it with an Everchill 12V fridge. We are unsure how to remove the fridge. Has anyone removed their RV fridge DIY? We...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-20-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,348
Posted By Route66Rambler
Instead of a rack we are going to get a tray and...

Instead of a rack we are going to get a tray and carry our bikes in plastic totes from Lowe's. Our Lectric bikes fold up and fit in totes. Use a second tote to fit over the first one to protect from...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-20-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,202
Posted By Route66Rambler
Shane, why did you use velcro instead of magnets...

Shane, why did you use velcro instead of magnets like the MagnaShades?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-05-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,650
Posted By Route66Rambler
We use the outside "cooker hooker" all the time...

We use the outside "cooker hooker" all the time with our Blackstone. Love it, so convenient.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-01-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,067
Posted By Route66Rambler
We installed the Onan 4500. Powers two ACs and...

We installed the Onan 4500. Powers two ACs and everything else. Quiet and lighter than the Honda. Has remote start/stop too. Great price.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-10-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,219
Posted By Route66Rambler
We did Chuck's fix to our 2019 330RL but only on...

We did Chuck's fix to our 2019 330RL but only on the dinette slide. Installed the same material on the kitchen slide but it strained the slide motor and the slide could not go over the wear bars so...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-10-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,769
Posted By Route66Rambler
Here is our built in Onan. Runs two ACs with...

Here is our built in Onan. Runs two ACs with power to spare . Found this idea from another forum member.
Forum: Maintenance 11-10-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,580
Posted By Route66Rambler
Our 2019 330RL has the same issue in the shower....

Our 2019 330RL has the same issue in the shower. Turn it all the way to hot and you get hot. Turn it just a fraction to the cold side and you get cold. Hardly any "less than all the way hot" at all....
Forum: Maintenance 11-10-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,575
Posted By Route66Rambler
Could be staples coming through. We have them in...

Could be staples coming through. We have them in some spots.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-10-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,257
Posted By Route66Rambler
Sorry this happened to you. We are fortunate to...

Sorry this happened to you. We are fortunate to store ours in enclosed and gated storage. All units have roll up garage doors so the contents cannot be seen. All units are alarmed as well. Glad the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-08-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,166
Posted By Route66Rambler
To me it only makes sense to replace the fridge...

To me it only makes sense to replace the fridge with a new 12V compressor fridge. If you have to go thru all the hassle of pulling out the old fridge you might as spend a little more and get a larger...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-08-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,166
Posted By Route66Rambler
We are thinking about replacing our Dometic 1350....

We are thinking about replacing our Dometic 1350. Checked out the Everchill 17cuft as a perfect replacement then found the Norcold Polar Elite N15DC 15 cuft and it is more of direct replacement as...
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