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08-15-2017, 06:33 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Perry
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #20147
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New Owner - new stupid question
Got our new MHC 353RL with residential fridge home. 12v batteries all charged up and opening it up to figure out what switch works what, etc. Seems the microwave and ceiling fan have no power under the rig's 12v system. I believe the 1000w inverter is supporting the fridge only, are the microwave and ceiling fan wired into the 120v ac and only work if plugged into shore power or generator (30 amp)?
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08-15-2017, 07:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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Microwave and Ceiling Fans are both 120 VAC items and require Shore power to operate. Yes, most likely a Factory Installed Inverter only supplies power to the Res Fridge, plus a 1000 Watt Inverter wouldn't be enough to run a Microwave as they generally need between 1500 to 1800 watts.
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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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08-15-2017, 07:52 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Perry
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #20147
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Thanks mhs4771 for the confirmation. Looking forward to taking it out for a long weekend over Labor Day as our maiden voyage...
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08-15-2017, 07:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Congratulations on your new rig! The only stupid question is that one not asked
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08-15-2017, 08:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Winchester
Posts: 900
M.O.C. #19514
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The other things that usually work on 12V are the water pump and the lights. An RV (not residential) fridge will work on propane, but it still needs 12V to switch on and off. I have also found the bathroom fan will work on 12V.
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2017 High Country 305RL
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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08-15-2017, 08:38 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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Enjoy that new rig.
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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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08-15-2017, 09:21 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: San Dimas
Posts: 47
M.O.C. #20347
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Have fun. Picked up my unit last Jan and still learning how to use it. We're going out next week for a week.
Don & June
2017 Montana High Country 310RE
F250 Extra Cab Super Duty V10
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08-15-2017, 10:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
M.O.C. #17609
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Welcome and congrats on the new rig. Add TV & Sound bars to the shore power devices. Usually the stereo works on 12V. Air Conditioning is AC for sure and a 50A connection is needed to run both. Enjoy the maiden voyage. Make sure to bring some basic tools on the first trip (all trips really) as you'll find some items that need tightened up after the first rolling earthquake down the highway.
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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08-15-2017, 11:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Most stupid questions have already been asked...usually by me! 
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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08-15-2017, 11:25 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Bixby
Posts: 59
M.O.C. #20088
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congrats on your 353 everything work like your thinking enjoy
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Pete and Susan
2018 Montana 353 RL
2013 Dodge 2500
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08-17-2017, 03:54 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mid Missouri
Posts: 156
M.O.C. #19889
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In our 2017 353 RL the fridge and the sound bar are 12V...along with all the lights, water pump, slideouts and awning. I attached a manual for the inverter in my unit, yours is likely the same. They didn't include this manual with all the others when we purchased. Oh, and the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask...
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2017 Montana High Country 353RL
2017 Silverado 3500HD DRW CC LB 6.6L Duramax
B&W Companion
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