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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 11-18-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,627
Posted By Rick A
Battery recommendation

Thanks for the reply Carl. On some other web sites people have had complaints about the newer Costco 6 volt Interstate batteries not holding up well. I have had good luck with the 12 volts in auto...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 11-18-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,627
Posted By Rick A
Battery recommendations

It is about time for a new pair of batteries for my 5th wheel. I currently run a pair of 12 volt group 24's which came with the 2018 Montana 3121. I now have a 190 watt solar panel that helps keep...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-22-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,653
Posted By Rick A
Backup camera

I have a Furion. As previously mentioned you need the headlights on to activate the camera. Mine has a small monitor of about 3.5 or 4 inches and uses the suction cup mount which I put high up on...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 04-16-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,023
Posted By Rick A
Saliun tires availability

If you are on the west coast of the US check with your nearest Les Schwab Tire store. Some carry the Saliun tires or can get them out of their warehouse very quickly. There service is also very good...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-26-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,447
Posted By Rick A
Also, every chance you get do a safety check of...

Also, every chance you get do a safety check of your 5th wheel hitch to make sure that the breakaway cable is prorperly connected and look at all of the hitches pins, etc. I once had a Husky two...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-29-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,555
Posted By Rick A
DEF price

My local COSTCO caries Blue Def in the 2-1/2 US gallon containers and it is the cheapest around here beating Walmart and all local hardware stores. Costco sold it for $9.95 USD a couple of years ago....
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-16-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,186
Posted By Rick A
Smile magnets

I don't know WHY it does this for sure either but in cases like this I figure the wife must have caused it.

Just kidding of course!

Maybe one of the contact sides is just dirty or oily
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 12-09-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By Rick A
Just a follow up. I did purchase the...

Just a follow up. I did purchase the TST-507-FT-4-C flow thru TPMS system and the sensors did fit the 2018 Montana 3120RL rims. The sensors cleared the flanged ring area on the rims. The E-trailer...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-30-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By Rick A
valve stem

Woops. I shot a picture yesterday while out at the storage yard but accidentally shot it as a video and cannot attach it.
Rick
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-29-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By Rick A
2018 Montana 3120 rl tire rim tpms installation

I would like to order TST-507 flow thru tire pressure monitors for my 2018 Montana 3120RL legacy. I noticed that there is a flange like metal ring that protrudes out from the tire rim. The metal...
Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires 11-06-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,581
Posted By Rick A
tst-507 system

Nobody has added to this post in awhile so I hope it is still being read because I have a question. I plan to purchase one of these systems four valves systems soon. I see that e-trailer has several...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-26-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,480
Posted By Rick A
While on the subject of tank drains, one of the...

While on the subject of tank drains, one of the best $20 (or so) investments I ever made was an after market drain shut off blade valve the attaches to your sewer hook up dump. They attach by the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-25-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By Rick A
Go Power 190W solar panel on curved roof

I have a 2018 Montana 3120RL which has a slightly curved roof. I am wanting to buy a Go Power Overlander 190W roof mount rigid solar panel. I am planning to mount the panels long edge fore and aft...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-26-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By Rick A
Cool Go Power Solar

Thank you again everybody for your input. I am getting a more comfortable feeling about the 190W panel doing what i want and I could easily add another 190W panel if i decide to add an inverter to...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-20-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By Rick A
Go Power solar experience

Speedster100 sound like you are doing about what I had in mind. Could you clarify if your panel is 90 watt or is it 190 watt? The 190W panel is rated at 9.3AMP at optimal conditions and I realize...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-19-2020, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By Rick A
Go Power solar recomendations

PNW Fireguy,
My questions seems simple enough considering I am only trying to maintain the 12V system and my usage as stated should not be putting a huge drain on it. I can go a couple of days dry...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-19-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By Rick A
Go Power solar panel experience

Question for solar users. I have a 2018 Monty 3120RL which is prewired for roof solar. I am considering installing a 190W Go Power roof solar panel. What I hope to achieve is when dry camping for a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-10-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,749
Posted By Rick A
Thanks folks. With your help I located the wires...

Thanks folks. With your help I located the wires today. I pulled the switch panel for the tank heaters and it was behind there. At least I am pretty sure that the red wire and the red/black wire with...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-09-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,749
Posted By Rick A
Zack, Thanks for the reply. Does that mean...

Zack,
Thanks for the reply. Does that mean that you had to pull the breaker box to find the wires behind it? Sounds like you really went for a powerful system. I had in mind enough solar to keep...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-09-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,749
Posted By Rick A
2018 3120RL solar ready question

Recently purchased a used 2018 3120RL Legacy and am interested in adding a roof solar panel. Although I didn't think these came solar ready until 2019 I discovered it has a Go Power roof mount with...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-07-2020, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By Rick A
Thanks for the reply. You confirmed my...

Thanks for the reply. You confirmed my suspicions. I will be putting adding another shut off on my list of things to do. I have never installed one with a dual 12V battery set up before. I assume you...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-06-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By Rick A
leveler control panel power

On my 2018 3120RL I noticed that even with the battery disconnect switch off there is still power to my leveler control panel when you turn the panel on. I was wondering if this is normal and if so...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-29-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By Rick A
new member 3120RL question

Hello folks,
New owner of a 2018 3120RL here with dry camping question. My unit has new dual group 24 deep cycle Interstate batteries. We like to occasionally dry camp for three nights or so and...
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