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03-03-2015, 06:42 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Jackson
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #14714
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When To Level and Fuse Identiications
We have been leveling after we get the rig off the truck, then hooking up water, electric, etc., then putting the slides out. Seems like it never gets exactly level this way. Is it better to level after the slides are extended?
Also, our fuse panel descriptions are unreadable. Probably not labeled until the labeler was lying on the floor and was also not good at penmanship. I called Keystone and all they said was to remove a fuse and see what would not work, then label it ourselves. Seems like a company that big would be a little more scientific about it. It should be standardized. Anyone got any better suggestions?
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03-03-2015, 06:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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I have always (Level-up and non-level-up) leveled the unit before extending the slides and the only thing I do first is chock and hook up shore power. With regards to the fuses, I think Keystone hit the nail on the head. Our three rigs were in no way consistent on the labelling of the fuses or breakers. Just my two cents worth.
Bingo
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03-03-2015, 07:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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I always level first. Hard on slides when operating unleveled. Hard way on the breakers and fuses is the only way I know
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-03-2015, 07:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,363
M.O.C. #6433
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Same as above. Level first, then slides.
Have never had much in the way of electrical problems, so have never messed with the fuses and breakers much. Only one I did was a breaker to the rear AC that went bad and I replaced it. And it was actually labeled correctly.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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03-03-2015, 07:45 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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As with everyone above I level first. One thing to consider is where you are judging level inside. We discovered early on that what is level in one part of our rig isn't level in another. Decide where you want it level and then reset Levell-up to match that would be my suggestion. Can't help on the labels. When we went solar we moved several things and relabeled it all. I think the same guy did mine as yours. I could barely read most of it and I thought I was a bad writer.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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03-03-2015, 02:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
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Think Keystone and other MFRs hire retired Doctors to label the fuse panels.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-04-2015, 02:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,898
M.O.C. #9561
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it would be nice about labeling but it just isn't...start pulling
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03-04-2015, 03:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,295
M.O.C. #311
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Scoopee
We have been leveling after we get the rig off the truck, then hooking up water, electric, etc., then putting the slides out. Seems like it never gets exactly level this way. Is it better to level after the slides are extended?
Also, our fuse panel descriptions are unreadable. Probably not labeled until the labeler was lying on the floor and was also not good at penmanship. I called Keystone and all they said was to remove a fuse and see what would not work, then label it ourselves. Seems like a company that big would be a little more scientific about it. It should be standardized. Anyone got any better suggestions?
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I level first. If you have the six point system you can manually adjust level and recalibrate it to the new reference points.
Good luck and safe travel.
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03-04-2015, 09:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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As Dick said ... there are many different opportunities to call your "master level" spot. When my main floor is level, my dining table leans slightly outward ... my countertop around the sink is level, but not by the stove. Pick where level is most imortant to you and level to that area.
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03-04-2015, 12:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,473
M.O.C. #13325
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Level first, hook up everything, put out slides.
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03-04-2015, 02:56 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Garland
Posts: 450
M.O.C. #10688
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I level, hook up power, and have a drink. AFter the drink I find I am fine with the first two steps, but often need to repeat step 3. It has always worked well for me and I am happy with the results.
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03-05-2015, 06:10 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Elgin
Posts: 140
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Great advice Kyle. I think when I get back home this evening, I will run thru those steps to make sure I have it right. I am pretty sure I missed that last step.
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2015 F350 King Ranch Crew Cab SB 6.7 PSD
2013 3900FB
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03-05-2015, 02:35 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Boise
Posts: 288
M.O.C. #13564
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There are days that I just skip 1 & 2 and go straight to 3. Repeat...... Especially after driving rush hour traffic just about anywhere!
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03-06-2015, 02:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: billings
Posts: 110
M.O.C. #12853
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Level with slides in. Have to agree about picking a spot in the trailer and stick to it. The DC and AC panel labeling was bad. DW and I pulled fuses and tripped breakers and relabeled with a label maker.
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03-06-2015, 05:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: New Port Richey
Posts: 438
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I guess there are no standards when they wire these rigs. Who ever is doing the wiring on the rig that day does it the way he want. I say this because when I got my camper I called keystone because I wanted the wiring diagrams for my camper. I always get the maintenance manuals and wiring diagrams for all my vehicles. Keystone told me that they don't have wiring diagrams for them.
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03-06-2015, 11:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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I hook up electric first and let the EMS check it out. Then I level and put out slides.
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03-08-2015, 08:23 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Oakville
Posts: 38
M.O.C. #16050
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I had to take a pic of the scribbles of my labels so the dealer could interpret them. In my case things are even more confusing. I have a big inverter with the items it runs having a separate panel. I have no idea if the breakers in the main panel are still effective for the circuits the inverter controls. The dealer didn't tell me and I haven't checked. I just used a label maker and put a warning in the main panel.
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