Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > GENERAL DISCUSSIONS > General Discussions about our Montanas
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-26-2021, 10:30 PM   #21
AZMont
Seasoned Camper
 
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Chandler
Posts: 79
M.O.C. #26281
Plugged in

I have my 2015 3100 RL in a paved storage lot with power. I leave it plugged in all the time. I do check the batteries every few months and top off the water.
 
__________________
AZMont
2020 Ram 3500 MegaCab HO Diesel 4x4 SRW
2015 3100 RL, Onan 4500i inverter/generator
AZMont is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2021, 01:27 PM   #22
Schautzie
Montana Fan
 
Schautzie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Mt. Vernon
Posts: 252
M.O.C. #6179
We keep ours plugged in 24/7!
__________________
Donna Ziegler| Dennis(DH) |Lizzie|Kimber|Remy|Sasha (DFB)
2011 Montana 3400RL|2020 RAM 3500 4X4 6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel

Schautzie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2021, 01:44 PM   #23
steiny93
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: fargo
Posts: 185
M.O.C. #17461
I absolutely don't leave any of our rv's plugged in perpetually, I let them charge then unplug and flip a battery disconnect (a real disconnect, not the factory one).

Only one reason, fire; two Montana's ago had one start on fire. I really don't want the hassle of a fire inside one of our buildings.
steiny93 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2021, 04:13 PM   #24
laverdur
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
Mine is connected to 50 amps at home when not on the road. 15 amps would do the job if all I wanted to do is keep the batteries charged and cool down the fridge before a trip. However, every so often the Monty becomes overflow sleeping space so the 50 amps allows use of the A/C in the summer or use of the fireplace in the winter. Plus, in the winter I keep a 750 watt electric heater running to help prevent freezing and to keep the humidity down. Battery checks every 90 days are recommended unless you have a "true" maintenance free battery like the Centennials.
__________________
2012 3150RL. G614 tires. Hardwired surge protector. Level-Up Hydraulic leveling.
2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
laverdur is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2021, 09:05 AM   #25
Dalder
Established Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Ft Worth
Posts: 46
M.O.C. #22957
We keep ours plugged in with an electric heater on low in winter and AC on 80 in summer to keep everything fresh. Also usually leave basics in fridge and pantry.
Dalder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2021, 01:37 PM   #26
Jfs
New Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Shawnee
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #24979
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bpcfd581 View Post
With my old travel trailer I kept it plugged in because of the ammonia / propane fridge. I have residential all electric fridge now. Which is best? To plug in, or not to plug in? That is the question.
I do not have shore power available without a 125’ extension cord. Therefore, I do use the extension the day prior to a trip. While not in use I turn off
12v power by disconnecting in service area and turn switch off that goes to inverter. This preserves my batteries from total discharge. Then day prior to trip I connect extension cord and turn 12 V power on as well as inverter switch. This also restores batteries to 12.8 V and auto level landing gear works for next hookup. Overnight stop w/o A/C fridge stays attached to truck and keeps food at setting temps. So far, this works for me.

JFS 2020 3121 Montana 35’ and 2011 Ford F-250 6.7 short bed
Jfs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2021, 02:38 PM   #27
Cat320
Montana Master
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,695
M.O.C. #5751
Plugged in 24/7, but with the refer off if not going back out soon...why run it?

As for the inverter, I never plug mine in unless it will be used. Had a recent experience in a CG hooked to 50 amp power. Woke up in the middle of the night and noticed the digital clock next to the bed was off. Sat up and looked at the residential refer...it's always lit with the temp on the front....it was dark. Bottom line....no power. Had the inverter been on, it would have picked up the load and all items on the inverter circuit would have come on. When we awoke, we still would not have known the power was running on the inverter unless I specifically checked the gauges. Our first indication of no shore power would have been when everything quit running...and the batteries would have been all dead.
Cat320 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2021, 03:17 PM   #28
mhs4771
Montana Master
 
mhs4771's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
Ours is almost always fully stocked and powered up, ready to depart at a moments notice.
__________________
Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
mhs4771 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:55 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.