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That's 50 amps. The A/Cs should be on different...

That's 50 amps. The A/Cs should be on different legs of the fuse box. And a 50 amp rv is really 50 amps per leg, so really 100 amp. A/C should be 14-17 amp, so everything should run on a 50 amp...

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

11-03-2024, 04:32 PM

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Need for shore power

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Posted By twindman

I routinely disconnect my battery and in the...

I routinely disconnect my battery and in the spring after 5-7 months can use jacks to get connected to truck. By the time I get home (20 minutes) I can run the slides in and out.

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

10-31-2024, 05:08 PM

Replies: 154

What broke on your last trip?

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Posted By twindman

I'm baaack! June started summer trip. First day...

I'm baaack! June started summer trip. First day heading to Flagstaff check engine light comes on. Chevy dealer backed up 2 weeks. We were staying in Flag for 6 nights, so no go there. Autozone...

Forum: Maintenance

10-25-2024, 12:02 PM

Replies: 15

Checking wet bolts

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Posted By twindman

Checking wet bolts

I had wet bolts installed many years ago. I think they are Dexter. Anyway, how do you people tell when the bushings are bad. I don't really want to remove all of them to see and I usually have the...

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

10-25-2024, 11:42 AM

Replies: 10

New Model 2025 3531RE

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Posted By twindman

My wife and I are usually the only ones using the...

My wife and I are usually the only ones using the rig. However, often we have company and even overnighters for several days. With a kitchen table for only two, it wouldn't work for me. Also seems...

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

10-24-2024, 11:35 PM

Replies: 16

Winter Travel Question

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Posted By twindman

You can also go south from Albuquerque on I25 and...

You can also go south from Albuquerque on I25 and pick up I10 at Las Cruces and shortly after passing thru El Paso I20 splits off. From comments here (I think) one or both of these roads are very...

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

10-24-2024, 07:46 PM

Replies: 16

Winter Travel Question

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Posted By twindman

I just checked weather history in Santa Rosa, NM....

I just checked weather history in Santa Rosa, NM. One week in January last year it was highs of 40-50 and lows of 8 to 28. Your week the lows were 8-28 and highs 40-50.

Forum: Maintenance

10-21-2024, 02:28 PM

Replies: 11

Ceiling fan replacement 120V

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Posted By twindman

Next question: How are these things mounted in...

Next question: How are these things mounted in the rig? I have installed them in my house at some point, but a Montana doesn't have 2x4s with 24 inch spacing.....

Forum: Full Timing in your Montana

10-20-2024, 02:15 PM

Replies: 15

Canadian family of three going full time

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Posted By twindman

Tomandlori, I have no experience with W/Ds. But...

Tomandlori, I have no experience with W/Ds. But several years ago I read comments on here about them. Some of the dryers had no outside ducting, so the temps couldn't get too hot or the rig would...

Forum: Maintenance

10-20-2024, 12:21 AM

Replies: 26

Slide-out Gear Pack question

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Posted By twindman

Mike, in the photo, it seems the bracket holding...

Mike, in the photo, it seems the bracket holding the drive gear is bent a little bit, causing the gear and long rack on the slide to be off. Am I correct in this thought, or is the perspective from...

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

10-18-2024, 12:10 AM

Replies: 16

Helene Aftermath

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Posted By twindman

Lynwood - I thought you lived in Western...

Lynwood - I thought you lived in Western Virginia. I assume WV got hit to a lesser degree than W. North Carolina???

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-14-2024, 10:31 PM

Replies: 11

New to Montana- 351 BH

Views: 1,364

Posted By twindman

First thing you should do upon purchase is to go...

First thing you should do upon purchase is to go to a empty parking lot or such and practice. I had a 33 ft model and upgraded to 37 ft. It was about a year before I stopped running over curbs when...

Forum: Maintenance

10-14-2024, 10:15 PM

Replies: 11

Ceiling fan replacement 120V

Views: 1,205

Posted By twindman

Ceiling fan replacement 120V

I am pretty sure my fan is 120 V and the blades have broken off. Almost every fan on internet is a 12V. I don't think the house fans will fit - or cover the opening from the old one. Has anyone...

Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical

10-11-2024, 08:55 PM

Replies: 22

Cheap lithium batteries

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Posted By twindman

Thanks

Thanks

Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical

10-10-2024, 10:10 PM

Replies: 22

Cheap lithium batteries

Views: 2,301

Posted By twindman

Cheap lithium batteries

I see Walmart has 100 AH lithium battery for $163 and has BMS. Are these any good?

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

10-09-2024, 07:40 PM

Replies: 3

Grey Tank Pull Handle

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Posted By twindman

My rig also has a bent valve handle rod on the...

My rig also has a bent valve handle rod on the sink tank. It is just not lined up in a straight line from the valve thru the frame and out. So when you pull it can bend. I just leave it bent and...

Forum: Additions & Improvements

10-09-2024, 09:07 AM

Replies: 11

3231 Pass-thru Door Improvement

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Posted By twindman

My 2006 Montana had horizontal swing split doors...

My 2006 Montana had horizontal swing split doors in this area. Much better access and no head banging.

Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas

10-04-2024, 08:54 AM

Replies: 7

Over heating 12 volt flooded batteries

Views: 1,469

Posted By twindman

My truck had a battery that apparently close to...

My truck had a battery that apparently close to burning. It wouldn't start my truck, but I got a jump and drove about 5 miles to a dealer. They came and told me they couldn't work on it, as it was...

Forum: Maintenance

09-30-2024, 04:37 PM

Replies: 5

Water heater tripping the CO and propane alarm

Views: 1,656

Posted By twindman

I think my problem is what Carl and Susan said. ...

I think my problem is what Carl and Susan said. I tried it a different a day and it worked fine. Then another day the alarm tripped. Guess what. A strong wind blowing directly into the side of...

Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires

09-29-2024, 08:17 PM

Replies: 35

Correct tire pressure

Views: 31,390

Posted By twindman

How does everyone handle airing up in hot temp...

How does everyone handle airing up in hot temp (like Phoenix) and traveling to higher elevations with lower temps? I may air up in 100 or higher temps and travel to areas that are only about 80...

Forum: Maintenance

09-22-2024, 08:35 AM

Replies: 5

Water heater tripping the CO and propane alarm

Views: 1,656

Posted By twindman

Water heater tripping the CO and propane alarm

Heater tries to light then seemed like it stayed on. Within a minute the alarm goes off. I was hoping it was just old but it only happens when I turn on the gas to the heater.
Sooo, what can I look...

Forum: Campgrounds State, Provincial & Federal

09-21-2024, 07:56 PM

Replies: 18

Back to Louisiana!

Views: 3,116

Posted By twindman

I will be in Scott county park the 28th! Have...

I will be in Scott county park the 28th! Have stayed several times. Very nice. Only drawback - they have maybe 30-40 sites at Eagle campground but I think only 8-10 are reservable!

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