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04-26-2020, 05:24 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Shelby County, Al.
Posts: 18
M.O.C. #25164
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Fluke Multimeter
I did a search and didn't find much on the subject. So I've never owned a DVM but ordered a Fluke 117 for general electrical and RV troubleshooting this afternoon. Seems to be a quality test instrument just like my Fluke 62 Max IR gun. Just hope I ordered the right model for my purposes.
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Shawn & Pat
2017 3820FK, MORryde pin box, Sailun S637's & Centramatic balancers.
2019 Ford F-450 Limited CCLB PSD FX4 DRW, B&W 20K Companion on OEM puck, 4.30.
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04-26-2020, 05:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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any meter will work just understand what you are measuring``
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04-26-2020, 06:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,945
M.O.C. #5651
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Is this similar to a Flux Capacitor?? Sorry, I couldn't resist!
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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04-26-2020, 06:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,159
M.O.C. #6433
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Fluke meters are great instruments for precision measurements. But for general electrical work a $20 dvm will be more than adequate.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-26-2020, 07:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,923
M.O.C. #20477
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Probably overkill but it will do the job.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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04-26-2020, 09:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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As others said probably overkill depending on which model and expensive but what the heck. It is nice to be able to read amperage draw when you need to. Quality tools are always nice to own.
Happy and safe roads to you.
Tom Marty
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04-27-2020, 06:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Hilliards
Posts: 237
M.O.C. #25636
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Yep, Overkill. Fluke is a great meter, so you have a good one!
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2020 MHC 330RL
2021 F350 DRW 6.7 Powerstroke
Retired and Rollin'!
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04-27-2020, 08:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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Fluke is quality stuff. Like having a Honda generator... oops
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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04-27-2020, 09:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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As others have stated Fluke makes excellent products but a Harbour Freight unit would have been sufficient for use around the Montana. If planning to use earning a living Fluke is excellent.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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04-27-2020, 11:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Willis
Posts: 896
M.O.C. #20587
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I ended up with a bit of overkill since I wanted to be able to check a/c and d/c amps. Fluke 365 Detachable Jaw True-RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter
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2018 Montana 3791RD (SOLD)
2017 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7 Cummins Aisin, B&W RVK3600 (SOLD)
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05-03-2020, 01:42 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Santa Rosa Beach
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #18757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twindman
Is this similar to a Flux Capacitor?? Sorry, I couldn't resist!
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I know where you can get a good used Interocitor cheap.
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05-03-2020, 02:20 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Arlington
Posts: 136
M.O.C. #21176
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I have a fluke 23 meter that I bought about 30 years ago and it still works like it did when it was new. Nothing wrong with good quality tools that last.
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2011 Volvo 780 485 HP/1750 TQ 13 Speed 32000 lb ET air ride hitch
2016 Montana 3820FK Legacy package
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05-03-2020, 02:22 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Simi Valley
Posts: 28
M.O.C. #9024
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BB_TX
Fluke meters are great instruments for precision measurements. But for general electrical work a $20 dvm will be more than adequate.
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or a $5 Harbor Freight one. I got a couple of them for free when you buy other stuff promotions and they've been working for several years.
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05-03-2020, 08:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,159
M.O.C. #6433
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GEugeneS
or a $5 Harbor Freight one. I got a couple of them for free when you buy other stuff promotions and they've been working for several years.
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Yeah. I actually have 4 of those free ones; 1 in the trailer, 1 in the truck, and 2 in the house. That’s about all I ever use even though I have a little higher priced meter also.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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05-04-2020, 10:29 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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I, a retired electrician have several of the "free ones" from HF. The only weakness when using these for RV use is the supplied leads. There are aftermarket leads available. A 12 v test light is adaquet for most 12 volt needs. Also, I prefer analog meters as they give a quicker indication. Digital is great when accurate readings are needed.
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05-05-2020, 05:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 807
M.O.C. #21158
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I have a Fluke my employer supplied many years ago. When I retired, I got to keep all my tools and the Fluke is still going strong. I don't keep it in the camper though. I have a $5 HF for that and just leave it in the rig.
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Jim B
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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05-10-2020, 06:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Beloit
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #17535
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@ Trvlyr’s
You bought a great meter - will serve you well for years. Check out RVElectricity on facebook - Mike Sokol. He has a series on using VOM’s.
Be safe with electricity Good luck!
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Steve & Lisa
2015 Montana High Country 353 RL | Sailuns | Kodiak Disc brakes
2015 F-350 DRW Crew Cab | Reese Goosebox
Retired and Lovin’ it!
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05-19-2020, 08:52 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 104
M.O.C. #180
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I also prefer analog meters. I have a digital also, but can't use it without searching the internet to see what the symbol for ACV or DCV is.
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05-19-2020, 06:53 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Twin Falls, ID
Posts: 210
M.O.C. #20361
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Grandpa taught me “buy a Good tool ONCE”!
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Jim and Barb
Chica and Baby (the fury kids)
2014 3402rl
2017 Ram 3500 6.7 ctd. 4x4 srw
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