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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-18-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,620
Posted By brooks340
Search Amazon for this item. It works for the...

Search Amazon for this item. It works for the overhead bedroom lights.

RV Lighting WS-01DC LED Controller with Lead Wire, 1 Pack
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-04-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,092
Posted By brooks340
With our 2020 294RL I installed 1200w of solar,...

With our 2020 294RL I installed 1200w of solar, Victron Multiplus, Victron MPPT, CerboGX, all associated wiring, fuses and a BMV712. I installed all the gear in the front compartment as I'm still...
Forum: Maintenance 02-28-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,387
Posted By brooks340
I've always just used a long neck (about 3")...

I've always just used a long neck (about 3") funnel and poured it directly into the overflow port. Never had an issue and I do it twice a year. Make sure you mix the bleach up with some water so as...
Forum: Maintenance 02-02-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,344
Posted By brooks340
I would skip the wheel bearings and grease the...

I would skip the wheel bearings and grease the suspension.
Forum: Maintenance 09-16-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,604
Posted By brooks340
Those vents are only used in locations where...

Those vents are only used in locations where venting to the exterior of the coach is not possible. Running a vent stack from the kitchen sink is impossible, but you black tank vents directly to the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-04-2022, 07:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,379
Posted By brooks340
As others have posted already, I would not...

As others have posted already, I would not increase the size of the breaker. If the 50a breaker is tripping regularly then you have something wrong, either breaker of something else in the levelling...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-22-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,980
Posted By brooks340
I have a 2019 GMC 3500 SRW short bed and a B&W...

I have a 2019 GMC 3500 SRW short bed and a B&W Companion slider hitch. I bought it specifically because I was afraid of being caught in a tight spot and needing the extra room. We tow a 2020 MHC...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-20-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,765
Posted By brooks340
I don't like travelling with too much water,...

I don't like travelling with too much water, afraid of the long term impacts on the fresh water tank bracing. So, we have a bladder we carry to fill up when in spots with no water supply. I'd guess...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-05-2022, 08:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,181
Posted By brooks340
I bought an extension for the original receiver...

I bought an extension for the original receiver then welded it in place. It's now solid with limited sway. We carry bikes on it now with no issue.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-24-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,413
Posted By brooks340
There is definitely something about how solid...

There is definitely something about how solid these things look that appeals to me. I think about some of the tight campgrounds we've been in and the extra length of this type of rig would certainly...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-16-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,330
Posted By brooks340
We travel with a SRW SB and have no issues. The...

We travel with a SRW SB and have no issues. The truck and trailer weigh in just under the trucks max cargo weight and it handles fine. Like others have said I suspect your F250 might be over it's...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-03-2021, 07:31 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,663
Posted By brooks340
I also use the TST507 system and like it. I...

I also use the TST507 system and like it. I bought it based on conversations I read here on this forum and a couple of YT videos. Only additional thing I'd mention is they have great customer...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-01-2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,224
Posted By brooks340
Unfortunately this looks similar to our rig, a...

Unfortunately this looks similar to our rig, a 2020 294RL, and I'm guessing the wiring mess is pretty common across most Montana models. The craftsmanship is horrible, just slapped together. I'm...
Forum: Trailers, Tow Vehicles or RV related items Wanted 10-31-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,510
Posted By brooks340
Unfortunately the formula of supply down, demand...

Unfortunately the formula of supply down, demand up equals prices up. While no one really knows for sure I wouldn't be surprised of the prices stay high for another full year. Inventories will take...
Forum: On the Road Again 10-25-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,526
Posted By brooks340
I've used RV Trip Wizard for a couple of seasons...

I've used RV Trip Wizard for a couple of seasons now, works great for our needs.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-17-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,305
Posted By brooks340
Hi there and welcome to the group. I have a 2020...

Hi there and welcome to the group. I have a 2020 294RL, so almost same unit. Your furnace is located on the driver side immediately aft of the water heater. Just look for the exhaust port it's...
Forum: Practice and Testing Forum 10-12-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,393
Posted By brooks340
We store ours with the stabilizer jacks down. I...

We store ours with the stabilizer jacks down. I don't think it matters though.
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 10-02-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,810
Posted By brooks340
Check out this review of the system specifically...

Check out this review of the system specifically for RV use. It's kinda western Canada specific but it's some good information.
...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-30-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,184
Posted By brooks340
Your old batteries have a usable capacity of...

Your old batteries have a usable capacity of 100ah (assuming they are configured in parallel and you don't draw them down below 50%). Upgrading to 2 lithium 100ah batteries, again assuming they are...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-30-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,595
Posted By brooks340
Black tank mishap

While on our summer trip across Canada this year I had a frightening thing happen. We were travelling from Alberta across Canada to New Brunswick, about an 8 day trip and on our first night on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-05-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,994
Posted By brooks340
Visit the CAT scales as others have mentioned,...

Visit the CAT scales as others have mentioned, first with your truck loaded as you would when travelling, then with the 5th wheel. Here's a simple sheet to help with the calculations. Best of luck.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-02-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,079
Posted By brooks340
Interesting you should post this as I've starting...

Interesting you should post this as I've starting having the exact issue. My batteries are fully charged and I've lubricated the awning but it is still really slow. I'm wondering if I don't have a...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-24-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,213
Posted By brooks340
It's a mystery to me as well. I have a 2020...

It's a mystery to me as well. I have a 2020 294RL, manual says fresh water capacity of 66 gallons and the most I can get into the tank is 45 gallons. Even adding the water heater at 12 gallons, and...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-06-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,419
Posted By brooks340
I carry a bottle jack as well, but I also have a...

I carry a bottle jack as well, but I also have a tire ramp I picked up on amazon. Lifts the effected side up about 5 inches so you can get the tire changed. I have never had to change it on the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-29-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,751
Posted By brooks340
I think RV Lock sells a decal that can go under...

I think RV Lock sells a decal that can go under the new lockset to provide a bit of additional coverage.
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