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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-26-2022, 07:52 PM
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Posted By Boondockboomer
Outstanding. Ty.

Outstanding. Ty.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-26-2022, 05:49 PM
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Posted By Boondockboomer
Sliding shower head post leaks

My shower has a sliding adjustable head. 2019 Montana 3701.
On the sliding bar it’s attached to the shower at top and bottom. There’s a rusty liquid coming out of the bottom. Didn’t notice until...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-18-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,302
Posted By Boondockboomer
Has anyone considered removing the furion system...

Has anyone considered removing the furion system that sits above the fireplace to allow for more room for a larger TV? Or considered utilizing the tv itself as your entertainment center? I would be...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-15-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
Run Forest Run

I think I found all the wires. I still don’t understand why they ran the wires to the control panel in the first place if they was no intent to put something in that area. They should have just not...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-14-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
Found the red 10awg from solar prep

Ok, found the other end of the 10awg. It is definitely the 30 amp wire. So it appears per <fire/>suggestion I need to run that black and red down to battery compartment and mount my MPPT their.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-14-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
Or are you saying run another wire from that 80...

Or are you saying run another wire from that 80 amp breaker to the mppt? Or are you saying run a wire directly from battery to MPPT.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-14-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
I am not dead set on any idea. Just spitballing....

I am not dead set on any idea. Just spitballing. So the wiring from the solar panel intake on the roof ends at that panel. So I think your saying extend that wire with another 15 foot red/black all...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-14-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
Mount MPPT above thermostat?

Something like this? Put the grommet where my finger is and run wires to mppt.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-14-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
What do you think of this idea. Considering the...

What do you think of this idea. Considering the wires are there, if you look left there’s a hole there that has access to the thermostat. Should I drill hole above thermostat, put a grommet there,...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-13-2022, 06:27 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
What’s the benefit of using these wires as...

What’s the benefit of using these wires as opposed to running your own thru mppt and then straight to battery. Looks like in battery compartment there’s a 30 amp fuse and also attached to a 30 amp...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-13-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
Solar wires on 2018 behind panel

I found those wires. Not sure why they put them there. No place really to mount your MPPT. I will have to figure it out. Could run new wiring from the front up thru the washer/dryer vent. Seems like...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-12-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
Unfortunately that prep wire only exists for 2019...

Unfortunately that prep wire only exists for 2019 and up. For 2018 which I believe was the year of the original post, those wires don’t exist. I think they are already tied in to a auto reset switch...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-12-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
Where on a 2018 3701 would the wires run to now....

Where on a 2018 3701 would the wires run to now. Straight to the front of the battery compartment. I see a 30amp fuse that looks like it’s on a #10 or 12 wire?
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-12-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,092
Posted By Boondockboomer
Wow I just red your post. I have a 2018 Montana...

Wow I just red your post. I have a 2018 Montana 3701. The solar prep wires do not exist in the storage area behind the wall. I looked everywhere for those frackers. You mention cabinet but don’t see...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-12-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,960
Posted By Boondockboomer
The inverter resides in your basement storage...

The inverter resides in your basement storage becuase it needs separation from your batteries and other fuses. You should have a 150 amp fuse that your red cable would connect to. So from inverter,...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-11-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,960
Posted By Boondockboomer
Solar setup.

I think the first thing we need is year and model of your RV. If it’s set up like mine I have attached some pics. 3000 watt is hefty and would require multiple lipo batteries. 3 at least. You should...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 02-08-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By Boondockboomer
Wf-48s electric fireplace

Is this unit suppose to come with a fan. I have taken the fireplace out. Has a single plug. Doesn’t appear to have a intake for air or fan inside housing.
Hence, if no fan then fireplace has...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-30-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By Boondockboomer
I have the same unit I believe. 2018 3701lk. My...

I have the same unit I believe. 2018 3701lk.
My fireplace works fine except for one thing. The fan. No fan? Or Fan broken? Either way, not much heat output.
Anyone have their fan break on them?
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 01-30-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,779
Posted By Boondockboomer
So most likely your inverter was a CSW 1012...

So most likely your inverter was a CSW 1012 before they removed it. In front of the inverter should also have been a CSW transfer switch which those three wires were connected to, and then directly...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-30-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,183
Posted By Boondockboomer
Is Transfer switch needed with New Renogy Inverter

Is this old CSW transfer switch need with a Renogy 3000 or do I splice the end of it and tie it into high out put AC terminals NGL on renogy inverter.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-30-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,183
Posted By Boondockboomer
Gm Daryles, I broke down and got a 3000 watt...

Gm Daryles,
I broke down and got a 3000 watt inverter by Renogy. The thing is a beast for sure. Heavy and robust. I have one question. Did you use the existing CSW transfer switch or did you replace...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-24-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,353
Posted By Boondockboomer
He’s definitely talking about inverter. Probably...

He’s definitely talking about inverter. Probably a CSW 1012 1000 watt. Fairly standard. Two plugs on front with two GFCI. IN the back black and red wire connected going through the wall to a cut off...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-24-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,183
Posted By Boondockboomer
So you are running your front AC. That’s...

So you are running your front AC. That’s ultimately what I want to do with my Solar setup and lithium battery. But I am guessing I need at least 4 lithium batteries to push that kind of wattage. I am...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-23-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,183
Posted By Boondockboomer
You are correct it is 150 amp battery >...

You are correct it is 150 amp battery > inverter
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-23-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,183
Posted By Boondockboomer
Back to Inverter Issue

So, the original 80 amp that goes from battery to inverter has not been touched. So a bit confused how the inverter would be affected by adding a new 80 amp for the hydro lift. I don’t see a...
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