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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-26-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By BB_TX
Carl gave some great answers. I will attempt to...

Carl gave some great answers. I will attempt to address the last question.


I assume you are talking about the red lights on the fuse panel, one for each fuse.

Those are blown fuse...
Forum: Member News 10-25-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 648
Posted By BB_TX
Sad to hear. Long time member. Never had a chance...

Sad to hear. Long time member. Never had a chance to meet him, but his posts were always interesting and helpful.
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-25-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By BB_TX
If you are flexible, Coach Specialist of Texas in...

If you are flexible, Coach Specialist of Texas in Mansfield (south side of DFW) did a great job for me when I almost ripped off the whole rear cap on a steel column. They had to remove the cap,...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-24-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By BB_TX
January on I-40 can be about a lot more than just...

January on I-40 can be about a lot more than just low temps. Snow and/or ice storms are also common that time of year. Definitely watch long range forecasts for the areas ahead of you.
Forum: Full Timing in your Montana 10-20-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,597
Posted By BB_TX
We had a Splendide vented combo washer/dryer in...

We had a Splendide vented combo washer/dryer in ours for 14 years. Never a problem with it and wife loved it. Served us well as sometimers. But separate units would be best for full timers. But...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-20-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By BB_TX
I would look inside on both of those slides for...

I would look inside on both of those slides for outlets that do not look like the other outlets. Like Carl, I would guess someone added those for extra power for something probably with high current...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-19-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,051
Posted By BB_TX
A lot of travel trailers have rear bumpers. But...

A lot of travel trailers have rear bumpers. But it seems bumpers on fifth wheels is the exception rather than the rule, at least on higher end 5ers.
Forum: On the Road Again 10-19-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By BB_TX
Never encountered a private RV park that couldn’t...

Never encountered a private RV park that couldn’t handle even the largest motor homes. The few state parks we stayed at had few, if any, sites that would fit anything much over 35’. A couple of COE...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-17-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,432
Posted By BB_TX
The dehumidifier water would be essentially the...

The dehumidifier water would be essentially the same as distilled water. But unless you sanitized the collection tank regularly it would eventually start to grow stuff in it.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-13-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By BB_TX
Never seen that before. But looks awfully close...

Never seen that before. But looks awfully close to A/C units. I would be little concerned about air flow and getting fresh air to them and getting rid of the hot air from them.

Not to mention high...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-10-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By BB_TX
That’s the most common it seems. But I am going...

That’s the most common it seems. But I am going with the thermostat/hi temp cutout just to be a contrarian. That leaves the junction box.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-10-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By BB_TX
Curious which wire. There have been several...

Curious which wire. There have been several different burned ones posted over the years.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-09-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,012
Posted By BB_TX
If it is just the outlets in one slide that have...

If it is just the outlets in one slide that have lost power, then most likely it is the transition connector for power to that slide as noted above.

If there are other outlets not working that are...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-08-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,120
Posted By BB_TX
You will find 2 or 3 small auto reset circuit...

You will find 2 or 3 small auto reset circuit breakers, probably with red plastic covers, on the back wall near your battery. There will be a large wire from the battery to them. All of them should...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-06-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By BB_TX
That burned one looks like the transition...

That burned one looks like the transition connection for a slide. Same press type connections, but can’t remember seeing a post about an outlet burning like that.
Forum: Additions & Improvements 10-06-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By BB_TX
Like you, I have never cared for them or that...

Like you, I have never cared for them or that type connection. But considering how many are out there, it is pretty rare to hear of anyone having an issue with one. And never read about a fire from...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-06-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By BB_TX
Best thing to do is use a voltmeter to find the...

Best thing to do is use a voltmeter to find the problem rather than just guessing at it.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-28-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,270
Posted By BB_TX
The hydraulic pump pulls a lot of current and is...

The hydraulic pump pulls a lot of current and is typically what causes the 50 amp breaker to repeatedly trip. Adding an 80 amp breaker and moving the pump wire to that new breaker is good way to cure...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-27-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,208
Posted By BB_TX
The heating element in my 2007 was still good...

The heating element in my 2007 was still good after 14 years.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 09-27-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,270
Posted By BB_TX
Every time those breakers trip the arcing burns...

Every time those breakers trip the arcing burns the contacts a little. Every burn causes them to heat faster and trip faster next time.
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-26-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,208
Posted By BB_TX
When you install a new one don’t over tighten it....

When you install a new one don’t over tighten it. They have 3/4” NPT pipe threads which are basically self sealing. Two wraps with Teflon tape, snug it in, and maybe another quarter to half turn with...
Forum: It's a Dirty Job but Someone has to do it! 09-26-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,581
Posted By BB_TX
Don’t know. A good friend had an aluminum travel...

Don’t know. A good friend had an aluminum travel trailer and his graphics cracked and peeled and looked really bad.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-26-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,208
Posted By BB_TX
Yes, a new one is larger than that one.

Yes, a new one is larger than that one.
Forum: Maintenance 09-25-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,544
Posted By BB_TX
Carl - I think you are right that when the...

Carl - I think you are right that when the hydraulic cylinders reac end of travel they will remain under pressure to hold in place whether slides are in or out. Same for jacks. If you could “bump”...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-25-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,661
Posted By BB_TX
That’s a promising start. Good luck.

That’s a promising start. Good luck.
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