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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-23-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,576
Posted By JamesD
You can be sure that additional markup that "may"...

You can be sure that additional markup that "may" be added, will be added even if it wasn't the manufacturer.
If a dealer tries to do this, contact the state attorney general's office, I doubt it's...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 01-16-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,632
Posted By JamesD
That's usually blizzard temps when a front drops...

That's usually blizzard temps when a front drops down from Canada.
Tank heaters don't keep the tank water line from freezing, or even tanks from getting big blocks of ice in them. They do seem to...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 01-09-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,632
Posted By JamesD
I've had about every kind of cold weather issue...

I've had about every kind of cold weather issue there is. It was -9F a few nights back without windchill. -24F with. Yup, the hose from the water tank froze.

Check these in order. Easy way...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-22-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,140
Posted By JamesD
It has to be by a sink, and most likely in the...

It has to be by a sink, and most likely in the bathroom or someone performing the assembly didn't hook it up.


*edit*
Is there an outlet in your water/dump station?
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-22-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,140
Posted By JamesD
My outlet was routed through the GFCI outlet by...

My outlet was routed through the GFCI outlet by my sink.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-05-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,219
Posted By JamesD
I repaired mine once. The logic board was $95 if...

I repaired mine once. The logic board was $95 if I remember right.
At this point, I figured I'd put the $200+ in parts it will take to fix towards a new one.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-05-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,219
Posted By JamesD
Mine went out, so I've been looking for a...

Mine went out, so I've been looking for a replacement.
Cheap they aren't, and finding them in stock when they are sale priced has been impossible.
Wish I could give you a better reply.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-21-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,545
Posted By JamesD
Ugh... the icemaker. People I bought my RV from...

Ugh... the icemaker. People I bought my RV from were in AZ, and they didn't winterize the icemaker.
The hose froze and broke. The way my fridge is set up, it's just about impossible to replace....
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-03-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,637
Posted By JamesD
Mine seems to use all of it. There might be a...

Mine seems to use all of it.
There might be a little behind but not much
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 10-03-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,034
Posted By JamesD
Sign up with service, and sign up for party pay...

Sign up with service, and sign up for party pay with an existing party.
You used to just enter a code given to you from the person that started the party, but now I guess you click a link.
I...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 10-01-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,034
Posted By JamesD
FWIW, when I first switched to Visible, I had...

FWIW, when I first switched to Visible, I had fast speeds... 30Mb/s weren't unusual. A few months ago I could tell they had a new software rollout that throttled me all the time.
5Mb/s peak,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-16-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,746
Posted By JamesD
I have a Dometic heat pump, and the system is...

I have a Dometic heat pump, and the system is supposed to automatically switch to the propane heat if the temp is too low. If the temp sensor is messed up, or the logic board isn't configured right,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-02-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,241
Posted By JamesD
I had to buy new 40# tanks because I couldn't a...

I had to buy new 40# tanks because I couldn't a place close by that would re-certify mine. Since then I located a place off a propane site, but I haven't contacted them yet to see if they will...
Forum: Maintenance 04-14-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,325
Posted By JamesD
It's probably the "warmth" of the light that is...

It's probably the "warmth" of the light that is the issue, and some people are bothered by LEDs flashing (look at them through a digital camera and you'll see it).
The first problem may require...
Forum: Internet & Cell Phones 03-14-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,034
Posted By JamesD
I have had Visible for a couple years now, and...

I have had Visible for a couple years now, and pay $25/month with my group.
I've run into a couple areas where the phone said "Emergency Calls Only", so there's no roaming in some (any?) non-Verizon...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-28-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,284
Posted By JamesD
The problem with residential fridges isn't that...

The problem with residential fridges isn't that they can't handle bumps and being moved around. It's the reliability of the units in general.
According to Consumer Reports, 40% of all residential...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 12-06-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,055
Posted By JamesD
I live in those kind of temps all winter. ...

I live in those kind of temps all winter.
Turn off the city water, and drain the hose.
Drain the tanks or leave the tank heaters on.
You don't have to drain the water heater & internal lines,...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 07-20-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,168
Posted By JamesD
I've owned 4 VIZIO TVs. While I liked the TVs, I...

I've owned 4 VIZIO TVs. While I liked the TVs, I wasn't impressed with VIZIO's customer service. One of their smart TVs refused to update over my 3G connection. There was no option to download the...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 07-19-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,168
Posted By JamesD
The audio & video gear in most RVs leaves a lot...

The audio & video gear in most RVs leaves a lot to be desired.
Then they throw in "networking" on some new models and that usually means a crappy WiFi router is included.
I've heard the claim they...
Forum: Boon-docking 05-29-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,039
Posted By JamesD
If you start to power everything including high...

If you start to power everything including high wattage appliances, you are better off switching to a 24 volt battery bank. There's less power loss, the wires don't have to be as big, etc.., but...
Forum: Boon-docking 05-29-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,039
Posted By JamesD
If all you want to run besides a coffee maker is...

If all you want to run besides a coffee maker is a TV, I'd get the percolator style coffee maker, and a cheap 150 to 300 watt inverter.

Some electronics don't like modified sine wave power of a...
Forum: Boon-docking 05-24-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,039
Posted By JamesD
I think my Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee maker...

I think my Hamilton Beach Flexbrew coffee maker is supposed to draw 600 watts
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-17-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,343
Posted By JamesD
:rofl:

:rofl:
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-17-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,343
Posted By JamesD
I have a Splendid washer dryer combo, and I love...

I have a Splendid washer dryer combo, and I love it.

You can start a load, walk away to do other things, and come back to a finished load.
It cleans well.
It's pretty quiet.
When an electrical...
Forum: Maintenance 02-12-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,275
Posted By JamesD
Is it a digital, or analog thermostat? If it's...

Is it a digital, or analog thermostat?
If it's analog, it has to be the thermostat, or the heater.
If it's digital, there could be a control board somewhere else in the system.
Mine has a control...
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