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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical Today, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 100
Posted By scottz
Here's a link to the install I did a few months...

Here's a link to the install I did a few months ago.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91377

My inverter has a built in ATS. Got all my stuff from Continuous Resources...
Forum: Repairs & Service Today, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,609
Posted By scottz
I don't think I have any broken cross members. ...

I don't think I have any broken cross members. This rig has had Morryde x-factor braces (3 of them) most of it's life. I also have five angle iron cross members between frame rails on the outside...
Forum: Maintenance Today, 11:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 874
Posted By scottz
Not much to add beyond what has been said. I...

Not much to add beyond what has been said. I needed a second bottle jack on re-assembly of the front & rear bushings. My equalizers moved and the holes did not line up. The second jack under the...
Forum: Maintenance Yesterday, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 874
Posted By scottz
Just completed running gear service. Replaced...

Just completed running gear service. Replaced the spring bushings and serviced wet bolts. The equalizer bushings were ok, but the spring bushings were trash; I don’t think I have been greasing them...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical Yesterday, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 142
Posted By scottz
What is the writing above the light? Can't tell...

What is the writing above the light? Can't tell for certain from the photo. Looks like "connected indicator". I'm going out on a limb and say this is normal, but I don't take the cover off my...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-29-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,766
Posted By scottz
No, pulling the fuses is part of the...

No, pulling the fuses is part of the troubleshooting procedure to check DC voltage. In addition to troubleshooting procedure, the document (page 4 & 5) describes a jumper that changes the output...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-28-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By scottz
It depends; is it a frameless window? A...

It depends; is it a frameless window?

A local glass shop will be the least expensive option. They fixed mine for a couple hundred dollars. Keystone wanted $400 for the window and twice that much...
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 10-16-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,358
Posted By scottz
No, Keystone does not participate. However,...

No, Keystone does not participate. However, there will be a lot of RV dealers and parts suppliers at the week long RV show.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-14-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By scottz
Looks like a lot of work to put on/off.

Looks like a lot of work to put on/off.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-06-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By scottz
Self-Contained (speed box) AC Outlets

Any thoughts on the safety of self-contained speed box outlets that are used in RV's? I am not convinced that push in type connections are safe; might be ok if they used the correct tool.

I was...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-06-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,963
Posted By scottz
Starlink antennas: Gen 1 is the round...

Starlink antennas:

Gen 1 is the round antenna (no longer available from Starlink).

Gen 2 is the rectangular antenna with a pipe mount (no longer available from Starlink).

Standard Gen 3 is...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-06-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,963
Posted By scottz
In my experience, the gen 3 does not have to be...

In my experience, the gen 3 does not have to be pointed North (or whatever the correct direction is for your location). Mine is mounted permanently on the roof using a Starlink Mobility Mount; no...
Forum: On the Road Again 10-04-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By scottz
I agree, the roads are terrible. However, since...

I agree, the roads are terrible. However, since we cannot do anything about it on this forum, let's leave the politics out of it. Thread remains open....for now.
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 10-02-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,358
Posted By scottz
Oh yeah, I forgot; never mind. Definitely...

Oh yeah, I forgot; never mind. Definitely onboard for the cards.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-02-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,591
Posted By scottz
I would not recommend cutting your coroplast; it...

I would not recommend cutting your coroplast; it is easy enough to take down.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-30-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,591
Posted By scottz
I don't know about your unit, but on mine there...

I don't know about your unit, but on mine there are three parts to the system. The control panel, the controller which is located on the overhead in the front battery compartment and the sensor with...
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 09-30-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,358
Posted By scottz
First one there has to lay out the circle! :)

First one there has to lay out the circle! :)
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 09-30-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,358
Posted By scottz
I just posted the 2024 list, all in gray, then as...

I just posted the 2024 list, all in gray, then as people register for 2025 I change it to black. At some point I will delete the gray entries that have not registered for 2025. Makes it easy for me.
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 09-29-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,358
Posted By scottz
Not a problem. I only ask if you want inside or...

Not a problem. I only ask if you want inside or outside so I know how large to make the circle; always add some extra spaces. It will never be perfect; people will come & go.
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 09-28-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,358
Posted By scottz
For those that are arriving "early", when...

For those that are arriving "early", when possible, please give me an idea on your arrival date. That tells me when I have to be there. At this point, I am planning to arrive on 1-11.

Thanks
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 09-28-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,358
Posted By scottz
Welcome aboard, glad to have you.

Welcome aboard, glad to have you.
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 09-24-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By scottz
Welcome aboard. You will probably spend more...

Welcome aboard.

You will probably spend more to fix it than you would to replace it. My son just bought a MW for his RV at WM for $80. This is the budget model so you may spend more, but I bet a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-24-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,846
Posted By scottz
If your factory panels are in parallel and...

If your factory panels are in parallel and indicating 40V, they are 24V panels.

Do your factory panels and your new panels each have their own controller? If so, you should be ok.

Here are the...
Forum: Maintenance 09-24-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,544
Posted By scottz
Just to be safe, I would definitely hook to the...

Just to be safe, I would definitely hook to the truck or use jack stands.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-24-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,846
Posted By scottz
I am assuming you are referring to 20 Vmpp. That...

I am assuming you are referring to 20 Vmpp. That would be about the maximum voltage of a 12V nominal panel when it is under load (producing power). The other voltage you will see is Voc; this the...
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