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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-07-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,321
Posted By KIEHLS
My shower drain leaked because the nut that draws...

My shower drain leaked because the nut that draws the drain tight to the pan was loose. Added some sealant and tightened the nut (very hard to get to) and no leaks. I also replaced the waterless trap...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-05-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By KIEHLS
Welcome aboard! We’ve had our 3791RD for five...

Welcome aboard! We’ve had our 3791RD for five years full time living and loving it. The storage capacity is great for full timing.

Currently in Clerbrook Golf and RV Resort…nice park.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-19-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,417
Posted By KIEHLS
9 hours is a long way to drive for warranty...

9 hours is a long way to drive for warranty issues. We had a long list of issues that were covered under warranty. I was lucky enough to be within 30 minutes of my dealer and didn't take it in until...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-23-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,244
Posted By KIEHLS
Rohrmann, I do not have the pump on with...

Rohrmann,

I do not have the pump on with city water. The old pump would cycle for a second every couple of minutes, but after adding the check valve like you recommended it would just click every...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-23-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,244
Posted By KIEHLS
Thanks, I got the new valve with instructions...

Thanks, I got the new valve with instructions which mentioned being able to adjust it. With the new valve it neither cycles nor clicks nor overflows the fresh tank. All is well and I now have a spare...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-09-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,511
Posted By KIEHLS
I use these to avoid having to spin off valve...

I use these to avoid having to spin off valve caps and do not use the extenders.

https://www.amazon.com/Alligator-V2B-Inflate-Through-Valve/dp/B014VCY3S2

Couple of years and performing well.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 07-02-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,244
Posted By KIEHLS
Bob, I had the same issue and added the...

Bob,

I had the same issue and added the check valve to prevent overflow while waiting on replacement pump, but now the pump clicks about every second or two. I don't need the pump with city...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-24-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,071
Posted By KIEHLS
scale

the evidence...
Chevy 3500 LB DRW
2017 3791RD


steer 4880
drive 3700
trailer 0
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-23-2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,071
Posted By KIEHLS
I think I may have stumbled upon your...

I think I may have stumbled upon your concern...the point load is behind the drive axle thereby 'lightening' the steering axle. 1) I believe the hitch does distribute some of the load in front of the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-23-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,071
Posted By KIEHLS
and there is no moment applied anywhere in the...

and there is no moment applied anywhere in the opposite direction to counter it.[/QUOTE]

if that were true you would obviously and quickly have a failure; the fact that it sets there and does not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 07-23-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,071
Posted By KIEHLS
Structural Designer here...when torqueing up on...

Structural Designer here...when torqueing up on the gooseneck ball you are applying more force to the ball statically (in tension) than it will ever see dynamically. The forces from towing are...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-24-2018, 08:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,501
Posted By KIEHLS
Our roof material (TPO) is made by Dicor which...

Our roof material (TPO) is made by Dicor which recommends you clean and condition it twice a year with their roof cleaner and spot clean areas that need repair or touch-up with denatured alcohol.
...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-13-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,406
Posted By KIEHLS
Montana Man- There are no slide adjusters...

Montana Man-

There are no slide adjusters or wear bar on this slide. The moisture barrier of the underbelly rides on that cheap plastic 'wear strip' up until the point where it rips the 'wear...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-13-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,406
Posted By KIEHLS
Bad Moon- I used 1/4" UHMW scrap from a...

Bad Moon-

I used 1/4" UHMW scrap from a local plastics company. It was 14" wide scrap so I just cut it to length. I figured the wider the better.

On my 3791RD there is no way to clean under the...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-13-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,406
Posted By KIEHLS
Wade- The slide had started to abrade the...

Wade-

The slide had started to abrade the kitchen floor where the damage on the underbelly was.

After removing the poorly secured, cheap, plastic 'wear strip' and attempting to bring in the...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-03-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,406
Posted By KIEHLS
I wondered if it is an adjustment issue, but it...

I wondered if it is an adjustment issue, but it seems that regardless of how high the slide is adjusted upwards on the two arms it will always bear weight on the 'wear bar'. But it might more evenly...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-03-2018, 07:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,406
Posted By KIEHLS
UPDATE 2: there are no rollers or wear...

UPDATE 2:

there are no rollers or wear strips other than the black piece poorly installed with staples which twisted its way out of position at the first sign of resistance.


Temporary wear...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-01-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,406
Posted By KIEHLS
I am past the one year warranty that this poor...

I am past the one year warranty that this poor design and installation quality was intended to survive past.


I think the floor sagging is an optical illusion.


I cannot see anything in there...
Forum: Repairs & Service 08-01-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,406
Posted By KIEHLS
UPDATE: Things deteriorated quickly... ...

UPDATE:

Things deteriorated quickly...

In my quest to discover and repair I ran the slide in a bit to raise it and peak in there to no avail. I'm at a campsite with limited tools and resources....
Forum: Repairs & Service 07-30-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,406
Posted By KIEHLS
Kitchen slide damage

Howdy MOCers!

I'm hoping someone can help me find out what is causing the damage to the underbelly of my kitchen slide (2017 3791RD).

I have searched this Forum and find no similar issues.

I...
Forum: Repairs & Service 06-12-2018, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By KIEHLS
thanks Rondo; I do not find any PMs on my account.

thanks Rondo; I do not find any PMs on my account.
Forum: Repairs & Service 06-11-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By KIEHLS
Roof repair

2017 3791RD

just noticed I have separation of roof at transition strip as shown in picture.

any advice on how best to repair this will be greatly appreciated!
Forum: Maintenance 04-13-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By KIEHLS
ditto...3791 crown molding coming loose. held on...

ditto...3791 crown molding coming loose. held on with staples/brad nails only. I asked the dealer why they didn't use glue and he said that due to roading and racking the trim may come down...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-06-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,767
Posted By KIEHLS
bill-d-c, I just discovered a local and...

bill-d-c,

I just discovered a local and mobile RV service guy out of Whitewater...Faron Schroeders Ready to Roll RV Service at 316-737-0657.
Just today came out to Harvey Co East Lake to repair...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-06-2018, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,767
Posted By KIEHLS
HELLO from Newton KS and welcome aboard... ...

HELLO from Newton KS and welcome aboard...

Sorry to hijack the thread but I could use some tech help in regards to my Atwood furnace blowing soot. I suspect I have a nest in there somewhere but...
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