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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-21-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By steiny93
When the 12 volt disconnect is engaged; it...

When the 12 volt disconnect is engaged; it doesn't fully disconnect the 12 volt system (in mine the lp detector for example was still lit).

When you store the rv, disconnect the negative battery...
Forum: Maintenance 10-30-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,002
Posted By steiny93
agree with the above suggestion to sanitize the...

agree with the above suggestion to sanitize the entire system

make sure to run the sanitized water (water with bleach or whatever you are using) through all the pipes

In the above you stated...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-30-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,996
Posted By steiny93
My experiences We've owned a couple...

My experiences

We've owned a couple Montana's which we had a better hitch added to the back. By added I mean welded between the frame rails and gusseted accordingly. Typically we'd tow a 2 place...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 06-28-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,456
Posted By steiny93
Here is a really simplified article, great read...

Here is a really simplified article, great read on the topic: https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-electricity-bonded_floating_generators/
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-07-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,415
Posted By steiny93
I personally have not stopped after a tire change...

I personally have not stopped after a tire change to retorque lugs; but it can't be a bad idea.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-31-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,389
Posted By steiny93
Fully loaded your under 17k lbs; any of the...

Fully loaded your under 17k lbs; any of the diesel dullies will be fine; braking will be the limiting factor.

Before our last Montana we had a 41ft Cyclone tow hauler, pin weight was 4500lbs and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-31-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,378
Posted By steiny93
yep, I was under the assumption that on new...

yep, I was under the assumption that on new purchases the above is universal across sales (some not having any tax, but universal in notion). I've done sales in states where used transactions...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-31-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,378
Posted By steiny93
I just did some searches for '2018 3721RL Montana...

I just did some searches for '2018 3721RL Montana for sale' and found a few listed for $49k - $58k; I'd consider those 'retail' numbers and realistically high retail numbers in that I doubt they will...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-31-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,378
Posted By steiny93
Tell me more, We have states where you pay tax...

Tell me more,
We have states where you pay tax on the full purchase price? Vs paying tax only on the difference?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-23-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,280
Posted By steiny93
The above doesn't make any sense 'creates a...

The above doesn't make any sense 'creates a liability'; customers have already purchased a product and a service from a dealer, this extra purchase doesn't change liablities.

Bringing legal into...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-22-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,280
Posted By steiny93
Getting a customer to pay extra for a dealer todo...

Getting a customer to pay extra for a dealer todo there job (a job which already is supposed to be done) isn't going to work as the trust in the dealer is broken.

But...
Paying a premier service...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-12-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,363
Posted By steiny93
You can, but don't. For storage Don't plug...

You can, but don't.

For storage
Don't plug in the shore line, only disconnect at the negative side of the battery (add a disconnect, the provided one doesn't 100% disconnect).

Storing with a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-12-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,551
Posted By steiny93
here is a big one:...

here is a big one: https://www.rvforum.net/miscfiles/PDC_AB.pdf
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-12-2023, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,443
Posted By steiny93
I used to have a 2004, it had a 3 light switch...

I used to have a 2004, it had a 3 light switch like you describe.

For the 3rd one it was either a flood light on the other side of the rv or a light behind the stairs (like an amber light to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-11-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 933
Posted By steiny93
That message can mean a lot of things. If you...

That message can mean a lot of things.
If you want to DIY it

First determine if truck or rv is causing the issue. Does the message only appear with the rv? Is the truck happy on other trailers...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-11-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,551
Posted By steiny93
We had a similar situation occur; morning of...

We had a similar situation occur; morning of delivery, issue occurred, but in our case the issue was 100% cosmetic.

We didn't accept the unit, dealer and factory worked together and we took...
Forum: Repairs & Service 04-10-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,434
Posted By steiny93
Have you opened the trap under the sink? Is the...

Have you opened the trap under the sink?
Is the black tank full?
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 04-10-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,112
Posted By steiny93
Have had some flavor of diesel in the garage for...

Have had some flavor of diesel in the garage for the last 30 years.
Live up near the Canadian border, spend a fair amount north of the border in the winter, so a lot of cold weather miles.

Did a...
Forum: Insurance 04-10-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,587
Posted By steiny93
Couple things 1) Pull your current coverages...

Couple things
1) Pull your current coverages together, blank out the costs, use that information to get competing quotes (enables apples to apples comparisons, also lets you see if you have the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-05-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,915
Posted By steiny93
no built in regulator from factory to...

no built in regulator from factory

to troubleshoot
put a gauge on the rv and see what psi you are getting
if its lower then anticipated test the incoming psi

if delta get a better regulator,...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-05-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,912
Posted By steiny93
Foldbak is correct, it's a crack in the gel coat....

Foldbak is correct, it's a crack in the gel coat.

Was this area repaired? Or is this a factory only area?
You can get cracks in gel coats via bad repairs. Frame flexing will cause a larger...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-08-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,131
Posted By steiny93
Can you do the suggested above?

Can you do the suggested above?
Forum: Maintenance 02-08-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,954
Posted By steiny93
Realistically a load test will be the best...

Realistically a load test will be the best indicator as to the current state of the batts. Basically, you fully charge them, put a set load on them and measure the voltage drop.

Pretty much...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-08-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,504
Posted By steiny93
Be upfront with the buyers, let them know you...

Be upfront with the buyers, let them know you haven't moved it in x years.

From an effort perspective, some people will just hook on and go, only stopping if they lose a tire. Others will be...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-08-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By steiny93
All our rv's have been stored about 6 months at a...

All our rv's have been stored about 6 months at a time (ND winters take forever). I didn't raise any of them, just let them sit on the tires. I didn't have an issue with flat spots in the spring...
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