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02-25-2021, 12:59 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Aquebogue
Posts: 120
M.O.C. #17988
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Door Plunger Light Switch
Just ordered my 3rd replacement plunger type light switch from Trekwood, that turns on the interior lights when the door is opened. Does anyone have a similar type switch that lasts more than a few years, that can be used as a replacement. I have taken the old switch apart, with no luck trying to fix it.
Thanks: John
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2010,3075RL, Hickory
2016 Ford, 6.7, 4X4, SRW
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02-25-2021, 03:42 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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After the first failure, on our 2010, I used a dry silicone lube on the replacement and never had another issue until we traded the rig 5 years later.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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02-25-2021, 03:49 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Hudson
Posts: 168
M.O.C. #13711
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Never had a failure of my door switch. Have always used a dry lubricant from 2013 and is still working perfectly.
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02-25-2021, 08:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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Same here with our 2012, dry lube and the original switch. Seems to be one of the very reliable parts on this rig.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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02-26-2021, 09:03 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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Here as well. Never any issues
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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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02-26-2021, 11:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lundwc16
Just ordered my 3rd replacement plunger type light switch from Trekwood, that turns on the interior lights when the door is opened. Does anyone have a similar type switch that lasts more than a few years, that can be used as a replacement. I have taken the old switch apart, with no luck trying to fix it.
Thanks: John
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Very interesting that this comes up today. After using our 3610 a couple weeks ago, I washed the trailer and put it in the shed. Yesterday I was taking the bedding out to the trailer and the lights didn't come on.
Long story short, the door switch had failed. I have always HATED that damn switch anyway, if it's pouring rain, you unlock the door, run inside, close the door and you're plunged into darkness left to feel your way to the control center in the dark, or leave the door open and let it rain inside.
So I disconnected the switch, cut a hole for a rocker switch up on the wall so I simply reach up and turn on the lights.
Mark
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02-27-2021, 06:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Aquebogue
Posts: 120
M.O.C. #17988
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Thanks for all the response, I'll try the dry lube. Took the last failed switch apart because I should be able to fix it, not so easy. I know it's not cardboard, but their is a small piece of, what looks like waxed cardboard, located in the spring that holds a small contact piece of metal, it's that piece of cardboard like material that dries out & falls apart. I'll try the dry lube, if this switch fails, I do like the rocker switch idea.
John
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2010,3075RL, Hickory
2016 Ford, 6.7, 4X4, SRW
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02-27-2021, 07:10 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Kamiah
Posts: 346
M.O.C. #14438
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Where is this switch located?? Have never had anything like this.
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Ron&Sue
2017 Montana 3720RL Legacy
14' Ram 3500 DRW
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02-27-2021, 11:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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It’s the plunger switch on the hinge side of the entry door that is in the door jam, and when opening and closing the door, turns on and off the ceiling lights close to the door.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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02-27-2021, 12:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Kamiah
Posts: 346
M.O.C. #14438
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Nope no switch in the door jam! Guess Keystone figured I did not need one. Well guess you can't miss what you never had.
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Ron&Sue
2017 Montana 3720RL Legacy
14' Ram 3500 DRW
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02-27-2021, 05:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,916
M.O.C. #19944
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My MHC doesn't have them fancy things - just those dang saw ya lights that kick on when a hot breeze blows
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RAM 22' DRW 3500 Crew LB 40 gal reserve tank / RETRAX Bed Cover / 2020 373RD HC / IS / MOPEKA Tank Monitor / Furrion Side&Rear Cameras
Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
3rd AC / Dometic 320
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02-27-2021, 07:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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I think Keystone quit adding that feature. We had it on our 2010, but don't know when they quit. It was a neat feature, but you better hit the wall switch before closing the door or you'ld be in the dark.
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Michelle & Ann
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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02-28-2021, 09:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mhs4771
I think Keystone quit adding that feature. We had it on our 2010, but don't know when they quit. It was a neat feature, but you better hit the wall switch before closing the door or you'ld be in the dark.
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My 2016 has one
Mark
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03-03-2021, 03:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 409
M.O.C. #11972
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These switches have two failure modes in my experience. The first mode is that it is a 5 amp switch and the lights in my rig that it controls drew a total of 7 amps. Thus an overheating failure occurred twice. I replaced all those pancake lights with LED fixtures and dropped the current down to less than 1 amp and then I replaced the switch again. Enter failure mode two. The door hinge that contacts the switch plunger hits it at an angle. This causes the plunger to be forced against the edge of the hole it passes through on the switch bracket. Wear over a period of time results in the plunger surface becoming rough, such that it will not slide in and out easily. This is a mechanical failure. I have tried dry lube and lithium grease with no success. I am getting ready to install my 4th switch. When I do, I plan to install a small shim under the switch flange on the inside of the door frame. This will tip the switch in the direction of the angle that the door hinge has when it comes in contact with the plunger.
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2012 3150RL. G614 tires. Hardwired surge protector. Level-Up Hydraulic leveling.
2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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03-03-2021, 07:02 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Byron Center
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #27708
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We had it on our 2013 , 3100rl and it almost started a fire. Smelled hot plastic for a couple of days before I figured out it was that switch shorting out. Didn't like it anyway. Cut it out covered the wires and didn't have bugs coming in when we opened the door at night. Our new 3121 doesn't have it thankfully.
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03-04-2021, 10:27 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: WESTMINSTER
Posts: 159
M.O.C. #20081
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Do you spray the lube were the plunger goes in and out? Thanks
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03-04-2021, 03:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Md.FireFighter 3791RD
Do you spray the lube were the plunger goes in and out? Thanks
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Yes, only on the plunger, and every few months seems to work for us, and we are full timers, so the door gets a lot of use daily.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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03-10-2021, 08:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 814
M.O.C. #21158
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Sounds like a nice feature to have but alas my newer model doesn't have it.
I bought one of these lights on Amazon and mounted it right over the entry door. It's motion activated and stays on for about 15 seconds. Added bonus on my 3731FL it's also right across from the bathroom so it offers light when making one of those middle of the night bathroom runs.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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