Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
02-26-2024, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 984
Light
If it's the oval shaped light fixture I'm thinking of, it has a cheap China made switch that fails. I bought an exact replacement LED light fixture. Camping World has them in the retail section.
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
01-25-2024, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,103
Handy
I'm sorry to bear bad news, but there's no end to problems. Pray that you don't have slide-out, suspension, frame, or roof problems.
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
12-27-2023, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,905
Personally, I don't use the heat pump much to...
Personally, I don't use the heat pump much to save wear and tear on the AC. The fireplace puts out more heat plus we use a Vornado space heater when it's chilly.
At night, the Vornado keeps the...
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Forum: Additions & Improvements
09-25-2023, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
I, personally, purchased the total Furrion...
I, personally, purchased the total Furrion camera system and believe it was a total waste of money. I will not install the camera over the RV door.
The issues you describe on wiring are a...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
09-17-2023, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,231
I have a 2019 Monty. While I haven't had these...
I have a 2019 Monty. While I haven't had these problems, it has been a pain in the butt. The few warranty issues were either fixed poorly or not at all (5 1/2 months). I've had two slide cables...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
08-07-2023, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,237
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
06-25-2022, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 12,530
You don't need to install metal valve stems if...
You don't need to install metal valve stems if you don't mind screwing off the sensor to add air. I didn't find that a huge problem for 4 tires. If you have high quality tires, you probably don't...
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Forum: TIRES, Montana Tires
06-12-2022, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 12,530
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-30-2022, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-29-2022, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-29-2022, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,413
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
05-15-2022, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,968
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
05-05-2022, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,803
I have an 11 foot aluminum extension ladder. ...
I have an 11 foot aluminum extension ladder. Hangs in my storage area. I lean the ladder next to my rear RV ladder and step over to the RV ladder at the top. Works great, weighs <10 pounds. ...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
04-07-2022, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,645
Possibly this might help. My MHC 330RL door...
Possibly this might help. My MHC 330RL door drove me nuts for three years. Yes, as one said, analyze your strike plate. I did that last February and also used flat head screws.
HOWEVER, the...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
04-05-2022, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,477
Cable strength is probably ok. Whether cable...
Cable strength is probably ok. Whether cable running through a pulley system is reliable is a good question. Secondly, lots of cables break at the end connection. I'm convinced that the end...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
04-05-2022, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,477
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
04-04-2022, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,477
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
04-04-2022, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,477
Yes, order two cables. They might not be...
Yes, order two cables. They might not be available at part stores.
I was lucky in February. A cable broke and a friend happened to have two spares and sold me one at his cost ($30+). If he...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
04-04-2022, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,810
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
04-04-2022, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,477
There are weak links everywhere. You hear...
There are weak links everywhere. You hear similar stories from owners of all brands. Have a very good toolbox. Technicians don't have much good to say about any slide system. I hold my breath...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
04-04-2022, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,810
I talk to owners of other brands and it's...
I talk to owners of other brands and it's basically the same story. The majority of dealer repair shops are bad. I try to find mobile techs if I can't fix it. After the year factory warranty,...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
04-03-2022, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,810
All brands are problematic. If I was going to...
All brands are problematic. If I was going to buy a new 5er, I wouldn't know which brand to choose. If you own an RV, you must be prepared to fix issues. I must say that the stress of RV issues...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
04-03-2022, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,449
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
04-03-2022, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,449
Quite a distance. I removed the wall around my...
Quite a distance. I removed the wall around my water docking station (where my waste valve pulls are) and tried to follow the cable to the valve. The cable disappears below and I cannot see the...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
04-03-2022, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,449
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