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01-22-2008, 07:19 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Turlock
Posts: 177
M.O.C. #6034
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OME Flashlight
I happened to be one of the LUCKY owners of a rechargeable flashlight that WORKS---that is until I dropped it. A quick visit to the dealer reveled that the flashlight has been DC by keystone....anyone have a GOOD REPLACEMENT SUGGESTION ??
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01-22-2008, 03:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Eastern
Posts: 1,155
M.O.C. #7270
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Rodney mine also quit not long after we got the monty. It still has power but wont burn. I have been wondering about a new one also and will be watching your post. bobby
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01-22-2008, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 2,376
M.O.C. #6575
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Check this one out. AZcampinfool recommended this some time ago. I've been going to get one, but just never have got "round tuit".
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01-22-2008, 03:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Olahoma City
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #6054
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Mine quit just after we got the trailer back home. I called my dealer and he ordered me a new one. I just put it in about two weeks ago. You should still be able to order a replacement light.
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01-22-2008, 03:54 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gilbert
Posts: 245
M.O.C. #5430
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Will, you beat me to the punch! I do love my rechargable flashlight. Here is a pic of it installed in my Mountaineer. I just wired it right up with the existing wire from the old unit.
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01-22-2008, 05:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Gulp, a little pricey for me ($100 with charger). The Audiovox one in the Montana was only $12. I would really miss mine if it broke. I'd actually have to put batteries in one of the 6 or so flashlights rolling around on the floor of the truck .
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01-23-2008, 06:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: St. Petersburg
Posts: 343
M.O.C. #4828
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Our flashlight quit working also. We went to an RV dealer in Ma. where we go for the summer, and he said "Corrosion is the problem". He took it apart, cleaned off the contacts on it and it has worked since. No Guarantee on how long. LOL Have a Good Day
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01-23-2008, 07:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 2,376
M.O.C. #6575
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by deerrahn
Our flashlight quit working also. We went to an RV dealer in Ma. where we go for the summer, and he said "Corrosion is the problem". He took it apart, cleaned off the contacts on it and it has worked since. No Guarantee on how long. LOL Have a Good Day
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I took our second one apart, and the solder joints were terrible. I just threw it in the trash. One of these days, I may order the one AZcampinfool recommends. Right now, I have a BD 18volt drill with 3 batteries. I picked up a light for the batteries it uses. (Actually, Lowe's said the light would only fit the Firestorm battery, but they were wrong.)
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01-23-2008, 08:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,171
M.O.C. #6433
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I was in Walmart the other day and saw rechargeable flashlights in the sporting goods section. They had multiple LEDs instead of an incandescent bulb. Flip out contacts that just plug into a wall socket. I was in a hurry so did not take the time to really look it over, but plan to go back and probably buy one.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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01-23-2008, 08:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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The 110V charger lights are pretty common. It's the 12V chargers that are harder to find. Mostly police/fire outfit stores.
I have a LED flashlight that I hate and won't waste anymore batteries on it. It lights the area but there is no contrast to actually see. It's like you can see, but you really can't.
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01-23-2008, 09:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Quote:
quote:It's like you can see, but you really can't.
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Sounds like Brad knows what my college days were like. Ha Ha, thank goodness for seeing the light!!
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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01-31-2008, 12:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,046
M.O.C. #5329
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I replaced the stock unit with a Streamlight Stinger. Love those lights! My particular model has a cigarette lighter charger, but I hardwired it into the Montana wiring very easily.
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01-31-2008, 01:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Is it vogue to have a rechargeable? My DW left my fine Keystone unit on the back of my truck and well, all the kings men couldn't put the darned thing together again. I opted for a regular battery flashlight. I can buy a lot of batteries and bulbs for $100.00. This is just what I did....
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02-15-2008, 05:20 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Buford
Posts: 285
M.O.C. #6735
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I still have the original 12v flashlight my '04. I had to take it apart a couple of years ago and replace the bulb. I have the black rectangular like flashlight.
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02-15-2008, 06:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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Iam lost on this one,did a rechargeable flashlight automatically come with certain units? I have a 2008 3400RL and haven't found one yet.
Jack
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02-15-2008, 07:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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On the 3400RL, previous models had the flashlight at the end of the kitchen counter by the steps to the bedroom. I believe this was discontinued on the 2008 models.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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02-15-2008, 09:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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I talked to Charles Wade last year in Anchorage and he said the rechargeable flashlight was one of the bigger headaches Keystone had to deal with and would be DC'ing it soon. I guess they finally did.
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02-15-2008, 09:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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Thanks Bingo! I guess they had to cut back on something to make up for the now standard 32"flat screen LOL!
Jack
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02-15-2008, 10:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Believe me Jack, you are not missing much......
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02-15-2008, 10:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Ours still works after a year, of course we didn't give it the truck bumper to ground impact test like Phil and Cathy did!! LOL! I do keep a couple of flashlights on hand just in case, based on other forum experiences regarding this fine instrument!!
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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