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10-09-2016, 09:11 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Lisbon
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #19089
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Rechargeable Flashlight?
We recently purchased a 2005 Montana Mountaineer 329RLS fifth wheel. A standard feature on it is a rechargeable flashlight beside the entrance door but the flashlight itself is missing from our unit. The charger dock is still there. Does anyone have a similar model and know what brand/type of flashlight this was. We would like to find one to replace it
Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
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10-09-2016, 09:24 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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If you cannot match, (after 11 years unlikely), many reasonably priced rechargeables on the market, and you can use existing wiring for the new docking station. Just make sure A.C. or D.C.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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10-09-2016, 09:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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This was a topic years back as I remember no one was successful finding a replacment.It sure came in handy just inside the door especially during those early AM departures#128522;
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10-09-2016, 11:27 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Lisbon
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M.O.C. #19089
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Thanks for the replies. Was thinking that would be the case but thought it was worth a try.
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10-09-2016, 11:42 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,364
M.O.C. #4831
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The original flashlight was an "AVF-1 Rechargeable 12V Flashlight" supplied by Audiovox Specialized Applications at www.asaelectronics.com
or 800-688-3135. You might give them a try although after 11 years, there may be no current source.
There are other 12V rechargeable flashlights out there. Many are designed fire/police operations and costs run around $100. The OEM light was a constant source of trouble and Montana, tired of the complaints, discontinued them around 2007. You can buy a ton of flashlights much brighter than the original for that kind of $$. Build or buy a wall mount box to hold it and you have the same thing.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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10-09-2016, 04:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Eureka
Posts: 276
M.O.C. #14208
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I purchased a rechargeable flashlight from Costco for around $25-$30. I plugged it in the kitchen and at night it becomes a night light. The only drawback is that it needs 110V to keep charged. It is very compact light.
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10-10-2016, 11:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Leavenworth
Posts: 268
M.O.C. #17706
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I keep an LED Flashlight just inside my sidewalk side basement attached to the wall with (sticky backed)Velcro. Batteries last about 30 hours; have never needed to replace them in the last year.
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Leavenworth, KS
2014 3735MK Legacy, Sailun 637s, TST 507RV TPMS, 2 Battle Born 100 AMP Lithium Batteries, Slide Toppers
2015 Chevy 3500 LTZ, 6.6L Duramax 4WD, CC, LB, SRW with Allison Transmission
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10-10-2016, 01:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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I have a Black and Decker 20 volt. The battery can be used to power all kinds on tools that can be bought separate. Total cost about $100 and it works great for a walking flashlight. This isn't what you ask for but this is a great substitute if you can't find the one you are looking for.
Lynwood
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10-10-2016, 02:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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I had the OEM flash light in our 2004 montana and when my RV was broken in to way back when, I called Keystone and I was told it was discontinued end of story.....
I have looked for something as good as the old one but no luck. I'm looking into the LED type with a 12 VDC charger now.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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10-10-2016, 06:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Had this flashlight in my '06 for the first five years. I repaired it 2 times after the third failure then gave up on it and removed everything associated with it.
Went with a 110v rechargeable from Black and Decker. Fortunately, we rarely boondock so not having a 12v rechargeable is not a problem.
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10-11-2016, 05:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,045
M.O.C. #5329
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The original light was pretty much junk on our 2006 2955 RL, so we replaced it with a Streamlight Stinger, which has given us good service.
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11-25-2017, 11:37 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: henderson
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #20872
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What type flashlight you always keep in your car? I need a backup light source because I drive often at night. I am looking for a good rechargeable flashlight. Any advice?
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11-26-2017, 09:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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I use one of these. It can be charged by 12 volt DC or 120 volt AC. Very bright and also has a flashing light setting in case of an emergency.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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11-26-2017, 11:48 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
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I have a Slyde King which I am very happy with. About $40 on Amazon.
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2018 3160RL
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11-26-2017, 01:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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11-26-2017, 04:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lenny K
I use one of these. It can be charged by 12 volt DC or 120 volt AC. Very bright and also has a flashing light setting in case of an emergency.
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Sorry I forgot to paste the link:
https://www.amazon.com/slp/firefight...c5swxtuwhat9t8
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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09-13-2021, 02:26 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Greenwood
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #29660
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Audiovox Flashlight
We purchase our 2005 Montana fifthwheel used. The Audiovox flashlight was mounted on the outside/backside of the cupboard under the kitchen sink and is by the stairs. It doesn't work any longer, and I can see from this forum, they are obsolete. The problem is if I remove the old one, it leaves 2 screw holes and about a 5/8" hole. Does anyone else have this issue and how did you solve the problem?
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09-13-2021, 02:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 610
M.O.C. #25842
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I moved our downstairs thermostat from under the coffee bar to the wall beside the pantry to get a more accurate reading of the room temperature (seemed to be in a dead zone under there).
I used a black blanking plate and a couple of small tapered head wood screws with the heads colored with a magic marker to cover the hole. I'm pretty happy with the result.
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09-13-2021, 03:11 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Greenwood
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M.O.C. #29660
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DHallford
Thanks for the idea....
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09-13-2021, 05:03 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,364
M.O.C. #4831
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Would this be a good place to mount a fire extinguisher.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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