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03-22-2015, 06:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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First Look at 2015 Montana 3611RL & Solar Install
Hi folks,
I have been busy working on mods, so haven't really had time to post. If anyone is interested, check out my blog post which has lots of pictures.
http://montana3611rl.blogspot.com/
Two post are:
First Look at Our 2015 Montana 3611RL
Installing Solar Panels, Automatic Satellite Antenna, and Other Electrical Stuff.
When I went to put my bicycle rack in the read hitch receiver, I was shocked to find they don't put a receiver on the Montana any more.
Also no more remote control for landing gear and slides.
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03-23-2015, 03:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Maryville
Posts: 144
M.O.C. #15933
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My 2015 3611RL is equipped just like yours except for the full body paint. Going to take a weekend trip this Friday and try ours out.
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03-23-2015, 03:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Great blog. Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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03-23-2015, 05:19 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Nice installs. Looks like you're ready to go.
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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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03-23-2015, 06:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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I am super impressed! Nice to see solar installs and other mods. The comment on power output of aimed panel vs three flat on roof really drives home the message of having at least one aimable panel. Thanks... john
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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03-23-2015, 06:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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Great job...Wishing you many safe and awesome trips in that new baby!
Les
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03-23-2015, 09:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Excellent job with all of the modifications. Wishing you guys many happy and safe miles and adventures!
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03-23-2015, 09:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Everything looks very nice.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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03-30-2015, 04:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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I posted another update to my blog. It includes some more detail on solar wiring on the roof, as well as other modes I have completed.
http://montana3611rl.blogspot.com/
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03-31-2015, 02:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Great job, very technical and done well. Tip 'o' the hat to you John. Scary, all that knowledge floating up there in your head.
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03-31-2015, 03:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #13909
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I hope you plan on tours and a show and tell at the Mid-Atlantic Rally this summer. I want to get a close look at your mods.
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Jim & Martha Abernathy
2014 Montana 3402RL Level UP, Sailun S637's, TST 507, 500W solar
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie® 4x2 diesel dually crew-cab 3.73 axle, Reese R20
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03-31-2015, 11:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jfaberna
I hope you plan on tours and a show and tell at the Mid-Atlantic Rally this summer. I want to get a close look at your mods.
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Jim,
No problem with tours or show and tell, any time you can track me down is fine.
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04-15-2015, 09:26 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Grants Pass
Posts: 24
M.O.C. #17142
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John,
Glad I read your post. We just bought the same rig. Sitting out here with t o other Monte owners and they asked me where my remote was for the lights, landing gear and slides. I looked dumbfounded. I guess we don't get remotes for the 2015 models.
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04-15-2015, 01:45 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Platte City
Posts: 21
M.O.C. #17160
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Very nice, we have a 2016 3721rl on order. Have you tried the heated floor yet? Some one posted it only heats the bathroom even though it says bathroom and bedroom, any insight? Again very nice, jealous. Tks jason and kelly
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04-15-2015, 02:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Rogerwilson
John,
Glad I read your post. We just bought the same rig. Sitting out here with t o other Monte owners and they asked me where my remote was for the lights, landing gear and slides. I looked dumbfounded. I guess we don't get remotes for the 2015 models.
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Ya, no remote, and no trailer hitch on the back for my bike rack.
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04-15-2015, 03:47 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Ferndale
Posts: 273
M.O.C. #16033
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Nice job and wish I had your skill level!#128515;
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04-15-2015, 04:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Thanks for the great read, nice!
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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04-15-2015, 05:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jasonreaume
Very nice, we have a 2016 3721rl on order. Have you tried the heated floor yet? Some one posted it only heats the bathroom even though it says bathroom and bedroom, any insight? Again very nice, jealous. Tks jason and kelly
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Heat is in bathroom only.
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