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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-17-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By richeyb
Carl or BB_tex any thoughts?

Carl or BB_tex any thoughts?
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-17-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By richeyb
Test

I connected batteries following charging them all…
Checked battery disconnect switch post 1st reads 13.76 (same as converter)
Other post reads 11.76
Each post on all the battery bay fuses read...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-16-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By richeyb
Thanks. I’ll check those for voltage in the...

Thanks. I’ll check those for voltage in the morning.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-16-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By richeyb
Carl, Thanks for the good info. Everything has...

Carl, Thanks for the good info. Everything has checked ok xcept checking for power in and out of fuses, only check continuity. Will test for voltage in the mornin.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-16-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By richeyb
Check for power at the battery connections and...

Check for power at the battery connections and showed zero volts. Am I missing a connection or fuse in thE crawl space between the Converter and the battery box area?
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-16-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By richeyb
Battery disconnect is in place and will not come...

Battery disconnect is in place and will not come out….
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-16-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By richeyb
Batteries discharged

We own a 2017 Montana HC 380 and use 4 6V batteries to help with boondocking. When in storage I keep it plugged into 50amp 110 service to keep everything charged. Recently went to prepare for...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-28-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By richeyb
I had a bad connection between the 50 amp cord...

I had a bad connection between the 50 amp cord and Rv connection. When I took apart the Rv connection I found burned wire ends and loose connection screws. Had to cut wires and replace connections....
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 02-19-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,120
Posted By richeyb
Permanently mounted Onan.

Permanently mounted Onan.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 02-12-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,946
Posted By richeyb
DeWalt

Ima DeWalt owner. Quality tool and in our area bought during annual sale at
D and B Supply.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 01-25-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,040
Posted By richeyb
Good report! Sound like a normal, start with...

Good report! Sound like a normal, start with being a fifth wheel owner. Working the slideouts can always bring trouble if you don’t stick with a good plan. I tried closing the kitchen slideout...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 01-15-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,035
Posted By richeyb
We run a 2006 6.6 Chev Durmax pre DEF. It runs...

We run a 2006 6.6 Chev Durmax pre DEF. It runs great and pulls even better.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-19-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,552
Posted By richeyb
Bob, Totally agree, I installed a Progressive...

Bob, Totally agree, I installed a Progressive EMS right after I purchased. Almost positive it has saved my bacon several times. When installed it is always working and you don’t takeoff for home...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 12-18-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,552
Posted By richeyb
We had a similar problem with our 2017 HC. I...

We had a similar problem with our 2017 HC. I finally traced to the connection at the trailer. Apparently I had not got it connected good which resulted in arcing and burned the wires at both ends...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-12-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,613
Posted By richeyb
Totally agree with Dutchman. Balance bucket on a...

Totally agree with Dutchman. Balance bucket on a 6ft ladder at or above connection and insure hose sets in bottom of bucket of antifreeze. Turn on pump and ooff each valve one at a time until you...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-26-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,322
Posted By richeyb
I have a 2017 Montana HC 380 and recently was...

I have a 2017 Montana HC 380 and recently was preparing for a trip and my slideouts were stuck out. Wrote a post of my issue and fixes but, the short story. Found converter bad not charging my...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 10-23-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By richeyb
A/C Foam question

Hate to highjack a thread but I saw he mentioned under the foam. I almost lost the cover on my bedroom Dometic AC unit. Luckily made a stop and saw it blowing in the wind held on by two screws but...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-23-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By richeyb
Final Report

Replaced Converter and also 4 new batteries! Fixed all my issues and had a great Fall camping trip last week.
Thanks to everyone for their comments and advise!!
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-16-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By richeyb
Found new Converter on sale at Camper World and...

Found new Converter on sale at Camper World and installed in about 1.4 hrs. Not an easy place to get to.
Found tracing power cord from back of CB Panel to ceiling of are behind crawl space wall....
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-16-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,758
Posted By richeyb
Just went through similar issue. Converter not...

Just went through similar issue. Converter not charging my batteries. I found the Converter by pulling out CB Panel and found a black cord plugged into the back. I traced the cord to the ceiling...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-16-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By richeyb
Found it by tracking plugged in black wire in...

Found it by tracking plugged in black wire in back of electrical panel. Screwed to top of space behind panel.

Checked fuses Good 40amps.

Checked for 12 volts on screws hold wires in box. ...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-16-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By richeyb
Back looking. Results from over night charge of...

Back looking.
Results from over night charge of batteries. Disconnected from coach system 11.31
Connected to system dropped to 10.31
Each post on all red CBS read same 10.31

Our Rv has living...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-16-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By richeyb
Our Montana HC 380 has the living area: Tv...

Our Montana HC 380 has the living area: Tv cabinets couch’s and lounge chairs all up front. Has anyone seen the Converter hid up front in one of Thor cabinets or behind tv???

I might try jumping...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-16-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By richeyb
Thank you Carl, I’ll remeasure this morning, ...

Thank you Carl, I’ll remeasure this morning, But yesterday with shore power off each of the CB post read 8.? . And when I reconnected shore power they Al 4 read the same.
I have had the...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 10-15-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By richeyb
I think so. Just need to find where they hide...

I think so. Just need to find where they hide the Converter.
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