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01-02-2019, 04:14 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Forest Lake
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M.O.C. #23082
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Is this right
Picked up this 381th and I am wondering if all the shore power cords sit at a 90 degree angle like ours. Seems to me the power cord should be going straight down. Has anyone repositioned the electrical socket ? Sorry the pic is turned but you can see what I mean
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01-02-2019, 04:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
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M.O.C. #10552
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you need to reset the part that is in the RV. It can be turned so that the power cord goes out and down.
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Firestone air bags, bed saver.
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01-02-2019, 04:52 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 357
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mine is the same.
did not tackle this yet as i still have warranty.
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RAM 3500 Mega Cab Cummins Diesel DRW
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01-02-2019, 05:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
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It is very easy to rotate the plug receptacle so the cord hangs vertical. So much so that even if you have a warranty in effect, you can do this in less time than it takes to go to the dealer.
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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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01-02-2019, 05:43 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Forest Lake
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M.O.C. #23082
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Thanks for the info. I am starting to question Montana's quality. This is just one of a few "quirks" I have found. I bought this camper as a used, one year old unit. The sad thing is the original owner had it brought to their residents and they never had a chance to use it due to an unforeseen health issue. The warranty has expired so we are on our own for any defects. I knew that going in but I thought I would see better quality in their workmanship. Still looking forward to the first shake down trip though. Glad there is this forum to fall back on. Thank you members!!!
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01-02-2019, 08:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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I see that a lot you can rotate the inner part so that your shore power hangs like it should.
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2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails 
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01-02-2019, 09:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
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M.O.C. #20693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark and Sandy
Thanks for the info. I am starting to question Montana's quality. This is just one of a few "quirks" I have found. I bought this camper as a used, one year old unit. The sad thing is the original owner had it brought to their residents and they never had a chance to use it due to an unforeseen health issue. The warranty has expired so we are on our own for any defects. I knew that going in but I thought I would see better quality in their workmanship. Still looking forward to the first shake down trip though. Glad there is this forum to fall back on. Thank you members!!!
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Just FYI, every single 381TH owner I know had the same issue! You would think by now the factory would catch on that this is very bad PR.
You will find there are a couple of common issues to the model. Several owners have reported having trouble with the bed lifting system. The slide out motors are also known for leaking. You need to get drip pans (call Keystone and they will ship to you for free). It's a band aid fix. So far we have been lucky not to have those issues.
Also there is a facebook page for 380/381TH owners. That floor plan is so unique it deserves special treatment!!!
We bought ours about a year ago as weekend warriors. Little did we know that we would be full timing (due to work) just a year later!
Best wishes for you.
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Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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01-09-2019, 03:46 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Malta
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M.O.C. #20494
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Mine is the same. What I have a problem with is it is a quarter turn clockwise to lock. The weight of the cord brings it back to horizontal and I lose power on one side. I am thinking of turning it around so the downward pressure would keep it locked.
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01-09-2019, 07:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,692
M.O.C. #12947
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When you remove the socket on the rig to rotate it, be very sure to check and tighten the screws that make the electrical connections in the socket. There are many reports of electric problems that end up being loose connections in the socket or even in the trailer's electric panel, which is another location to check, both the 120 volt AC as well as the 12 volt DC connections.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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01-10-2019, 06:51 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Holladay
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtlakejim
Just FYI, every single 381TH owner I know had the same issue! You would think by now the factory would catch on that this is very bad PR.
You will find there are a couple of common issues to the model. Several owners have reported having trouble with the bed lifting system. The slide out motors are also known for leaking. You need to get drip pans (call Keystone and they will ship to you for free). It's a band aid fix. So far we have been lucky not to have those issues.
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I guess I am the exception to the rule. Have not had any issues. Well, kinda sorta. Noticed that with the furnace on the galley floor gets very warm in a direct line between the two vents. Mine must have been worked on only Wednesdays  .
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2019 HC 381TH
2021 Ram 3500 6.7 HO
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01-11-2019, 09:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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That is Standard for MHC
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
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2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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01-11-2019, 04:14 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Livingston
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #19907
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That seems to indicate that Keystone, at the factory and at the dealer, never even plugs these things in to do a QC check.
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01-11-2019, 05:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,692
M.O.C. #12947
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If a straight plug is used, you would never know there was a problem. Our rig came with a straight plug on our shore cord, but was lucky that when I added the right angle adapter, it hung down straight without turning the receptacle. Most of the workers assembling these rigs don't have electricity at home, so maybe it isn't something they are aware of 
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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