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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-07-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,861
Posted By DavidG425
People will always complain louder and faster...

People will always complain louder and faster than they will throw around some praise.

We are on our 3rd RV (first Montana). First one, no issues. Second one, a 2007 Adirondack, had a...
Forum: Brrr it's cold outside! Winter Camping 01-17-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,682
Posted By DavidG425
We have been in below freezing temps for the past...

We have been in below freezing temps for the past week. All I have ever done when it gets this cold is drain the water line to the ice maker. I rigged up some PVC pipe and fittings so I don't have to...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-25-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,005
Posted By DavidG425
I have a different model (2020 3813MS) And had...

I have a different model (2020 3813MS) And had the 3rd AC installed by a mobile rech and his helper. They got it on the roof just fine without a forklift. All wiring was already in place. Not sure if...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-11-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,207
Posted By DavidG425
www.shaderv.com Keeps the sun from heating...

www.shaderv.com

Keeps the sun from heating up the roof, which in turn keeps the ducts from heating up.

In SoCA, it could be 110 outside, but a reasonable 76 inside.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-31-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,166
Posted By DavidG425
www.ezsnapdirect.com RV window screen goes on the...

www.ezsnapdirect.com RV window screen goes on the outside, and www shaderv.com to keep the sun off the roof (the sun heats up the "ducts" in the styrofoam insulation under the roof).

Until it...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 06-19-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,575
Posted By DavidG425
We had a similar problem, so one day when a...

We had a similar problem, so one day when a technician came out about a different issue, I asked him about it. He explained that the southern CA sun was heating up the roof, which then heated up...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-03-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,000
Posted By DavidG425
We have a 2020 3813MS. There is no load...

We have a 2020 3813MS. There is no load monitoring device that I can find on our coach. Check the back of the installation manuals for the air conditioners that came on your coach. They should show...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-26-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,122
Posted By DavidG425
Rusty, Now I understand. That makes sense. Our...

Rusty,
Now I understand. That makes sense. Our 2020 3813 doesn't have that "feature"...we can run all 3 at the same time...15K BTU Power Saver models on a 50 amp circuit.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-25-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,122
Posted By DavidG425
Hi Rusty, Glad to hear that you figured it all...

Hi Rusty,
Glad to hear that you figured it all out.
Not sure why your new unit is slaved to the bedroom. When I had our 3rd AC installed, they replaced the Fantastic Fan controller on the wall with...
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 07-21-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,591
Posted By DavidG425
Anyone using EZ Snap RV Skirting?

We have the window shading installed on our windows, and it helps a lot for keeping some of the heat out, but I'm wondering if the skirting would also help any. The slide out floor is warm in the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-27-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,809
Posted By DavidG425
We had similar problems. RV tech explained that...

We had similar problems. RV tech explained that when the sun hits the roof, it heats up the styrofoam insulation and the "ducts" that are cut into them. Once the ducts cool down, you'll get cooler...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-22-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,122
Posted By DavidG425
GreG L, As previously stated, on our new 2020...

GreG L,
As previously stated, on our new 2020 3813, we can run all 3 A/C's on 50 amp service. No Soft Starts required. The new Power Saver models draw less than 13 amps. I can't speak about running...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-21-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,122
Posted By DavidG425
The newer A/C's draw less power, about 13 amps, ...

The newer A/C's draw less power, about 13 amps, and we are able to run all 3 at the same time.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-19-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,592
Posted By DavidG425
I had them install after we bought our last...

I had them install after we bought our last travel trailer and regretted it. I presume they were installed correctly, but the flapping from the wind drove us nuts, so we did not purchase them when...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-25-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,764
Posted By DavidG425
I have a full set of Craftsman combination...

I have a full set of Craftsman combination wrenches in a roll-up pouch,l. Standard and metric sockets on a carrying handle, 2 ratchets, a set of standard and metric Allen wrenches, all in a small...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 03-28-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,599
Posted By DavidG425
Earthquake in 3813MS

If I didn't know bette,r I would swear we were having an earthquake (we live in southern CA) when our washer goes on spin cycle sometimes, even with a single pair of jeans. King pin stabilizer didn't...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-25-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,219
Posted By DavidG425
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I guess I...

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I guess I should have been more clear about the A/C usage. I know that running all 3 would require a large and expensive battery bank, and not really looking to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-19-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By DavidG425
Cool Finally Full Timing

Hi all,

My wife and I are finally living our dream in our new Montana 3813MS. We had lived in our previous travel trailer for several months whiole on the road, but ended up back in apartments...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 12-19-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,219
Posted By DavidG425
Question To add solar or not?

Hi all,

We are finally living our dream full timing in our new 2020 Montana 3813, in sunny Southern California (at least for the foreseeable future).

The RV park we are at is gougins us on the...
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