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02-18-2019, 03:43 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Brooksville
Posts: 81
M.O.C. #23468
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New Montana Owners
My wife Deb and I just bought our first RV!! Its a Montana 3811 5th wheel. Being new at this I'm sure we will have a lot of questions and things to learn. Glad to be part of the Montana Family!!
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02-18-2019, 04:03 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,502
M.O.C. #20477
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Gutz and Deb,
Welcome to the forum!
Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions as we all learn from them.
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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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02-18-2019, 04:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Oxford
Posts: 132
M.O.C. #21546
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Congrats and welcome to the family! We also have the 3811 and will be happy to answer any questions that we can.
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Russ & Maureen
Victor the Boxer
2019 3811MS - 2012 F350 Dually
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02-18-2019, 04:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 1,886
M.O.C. #21044
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Welcome
Bring on the questions! This group is incredible! You will find a wealth of experience and knowledge here.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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02-18-2019, 04:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: neptune
Posts: 135
M.O.C. #20983
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Welcome from N.J.Many years of good luck to you guys and your fiver.
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02-18-2019, 04:13 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Brooksville
Posts: 81
M.O.C. #23468
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Hey this is Dick&Deb--anyone know what TV source my tv needs to be on to access & watch the dvd player? RV has an Irv 32 radio--I was able to run an optic cable from the sound bar to the TV, and got my Bluetooth set up with my iPhone--but can't watch dvd yet. Lot of thing to learn...
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02-18-2019, 04:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,502
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gutz54
Hey this is Dick&Deb--anyone know what TV source my tv needs to be on to access & watch the dvd player? RV has an Irv 32 radio--I was able to run an optic cable from the sound bar to the TV, and got my Bluetooth set up with my iPhone--but can't watch dvd yet. Lot of thing to learn...
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It will be HDMI 1 or 2 depending on which plug it is hooked into.
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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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02-18-2019, 05:42 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,763
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum! May your new rig bring you many years of wonderful memories.
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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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02-18-2019, 05:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,509
M.O.C. #18081
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Congratulations on your new rig and welcome to the group
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02-18-2019, 06:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Glad to have you join the MOC family.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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02-18-2019, 08:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,568
M.O.C. #20475
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Welcome to the MOC. from Washington St.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails 
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02-19-2019, 04:19 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Bloomfield
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #23477
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Newbie
Just bought my first RV, its a 2109 Montana 3854BR 20th Anniversary Edition. I am sure I am going to have lots of questions, like where is the cable booster located, It is not behind any of the TV's. Can't hook the cable up till I find it. I live in the NW corner of New Mexico, I am a nurse, and looking forward to traveling and having some good times in my new RV.
Steven
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02-19-2019, 07:21 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Brooksville
Posts: 81
M.O.C. #23468
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Wecome Steven--Deb and I just joined yesterday---maybe some of the experts here can help you. I have a question for the group---how does my fridge get power when we are driving and going down the road. The people we bought or 3811 told us it ran on propane and electric and it automatically switched over?? I don't think they used this rig very long as I think the fridge is elec only.? Does the power cord hooked up in the bed of the truck when we are driving provide power to the fridge or are the batteries keeping it on?? Thanks
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02-19-2019, 07:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,502
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gutz54
Wecome Steven--Deb and I just joined yesterday---maybe some of the experts here can help you. I have a question for the group---how does my fridge get power when we are driving and going down the road. The people we bought or 3811 told us it ran on propane and electric and it automatically switched over?? I don't think they used this rig very long as I think the fridge is elec only.? Does the power cord hooked up in the bed of the truck when we are driving provide power to the fridge or are the batteries keeping it on?? Thanks
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Your 3811 should have a residential fridge which only runs on 120 volt electricity. When you are not on shore power, your inverter takes 12 volt DC power from your battery bank and coverts it to 120 volt ac to power your fridge. The cable to your truck will keep your battery charged assuming it is working properly.
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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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02-19-2019, 07:39 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Brooksville
Posts: 81
M.O.C. #23468
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AZ Traveler
Your 3811 should have a residential fridge which only runs on 120 volt electricity. When you are not on shore power, your inverter takes 12 volt DC power from your battery bank and coverts it to 120 volt ac to power your fridge. The cable to your truck will keep your battery charged assuming it is working properly.
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Thanks!!
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02-24-2019, 01:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hillsboro
Posts: 593
M.O.C. #8238
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New rig
Hi Gutz and Deb from western Oregon. We have a 2017 3810, similar except for the fridge. We really like our 3810, especially the front window. I've done quite a few changes, so any questions you have, just ask. Are they still putting the fireplace in the bedroom? We took ours out and remodeled the cabinet into storage. I've also redone the bed platform. Plus changed the way the bathroom door hangs/works. Got rid of that blasted pivot. Many other minor changes, if interested just ask.
Terry and Patsy
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Terry and Patsy
Vietnam Veteran, US Navy
2017 3810
2015 GMC Sierra 4X4 3500 SRW
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02-24-2019, 01:59 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Fort Worth
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #19473
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gutz54
My wife Deb and I just bought our first RV!! Its a Montana 3811 5th wheel. Being new at this I'm sure we will have a lot of questions and things to learn. Glad to be part of the Montana Family!!
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We have a 3811 too. Look for us on Facebook
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02-24-2019, 02:45 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Moose Jaw
Posts: 24
M.O.C. #20969
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TAKPAK
Hi Gutz and Deb from western Oregon. We have a 2017 3810, similar except for the fridge. We really like our 3810, especially the front window. I've done quite a few changes, so any questions you have, just ask. Are they still putting the fireplace in the bedroom? We took ours out and remodeled the cabinet into storage. I've also redone the bed platform. Plus changed the way the bathroom door hangs/works. Got rid of that blasted pivot. Many other minor changes, if interested just ask.
Terry and Patsy
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We have a 2018 3810MS. We have the second fireplace and love it. I rebuilt the bed platform so it fit the mattress but have no issue with pivot door so it is the way it came. I had to revamp the cable system as that splitter/switch mounted behind the docking station was messing with my satellite system. Added a pure sine wave inverter so we can use the TV when boondocking. Added a vacuum outlet near the storage compartment door so I do not have to climb in the storage bay to vacuum my truck.
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02-24-2019, 04:29 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: San Jose
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #18043
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Check the Tires
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gutz54
My wife Deb and I just bought our first RV!! Its a Montana 3811 5th wheel. Being new at this I'm sure we will have a lot of questions and things to learn. Glad to be part of the Montana Family!!
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Gutz and Deb,
Congratulations on getting the Montana. Now go out and check the tires. If they are Trailer Kings (or other Chinese tires known as China Bombs) put on a set of good trailer tires. Recent bad experiences with the tires that came with my Montana suggest I should have done that as soon as I bought our 5er. I recently bought and mounted the Saluns S637 tires but read through the tire comments and make your own decision.
Good luck and enjoy the new home-away-from-home.
Rod
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02-24-2019, 04:34 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Brooksville
Posts: 81
M.O.C. #23468
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TAKPAK
Hi Gutz and Deb from western Oregon. We have a 2017 3810, similar except for the fridge. We really like our 3810, especially the front window. I've done quite a few changes, so any questions you have, just ask. Are they still putting the fireplace in the bedroom? We took ours out and remodeled the cabinet into storage. I've also redone the bed platform. Plus changed the way the bathroom door hangs/works. Got rid of that blasted pivot. Many other minor changes, if interested just ask.
Terry and Patsy
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Hi Terry and Patsy!!---Funny about the BR door--it's the one thing I wish was different--Deb likes it though.. Did you change it to a pocket door??? Fireplace is still in the BR....we spent the first night in our rig last night---I can see why you would want to change the bed platform--what did you do to improve that?? Thanks Dick and Deb
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