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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-21-2024, 01:21 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 44,625
Posted By Rod Spohn
I have a 2019 3811ms that I’m planning to do this...

I have a 2019 3811ms that I’m planning to do this repair on. Besides the outer edge that is fraying I have a spot fraying ( actually a hole) in about the center of the slide. Do you think that there...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 03-07-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By Rod Spohn
Water fill kit

https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86368
One thing I would do differently when putting this kit together I would have bought a 5 gallon a minute pump. I bought a 3.5 ton pump that...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-09-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,442
Posted By Rod Spohn
2019 3811ms

Our 2019 had been a good unit for the most part. We have had several different types of rv’s over the years and the quality of our cabinets , love seat & sofa in this is quite bad. All new furniture...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-15-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By Rod Spohn
Awning suggestions

We have a 2019 3811 MS 29th Anniversary Edition. At the end of our last trip we had problems with the 19’ awning. It wouldn’t retract , didn’t move at all. We were boondocking many miles from any...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-20-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,513
Posted By Rod Spohn
I just had what I think is the same problem while...

I just had what I think is the same problem while boondocking. We needed to run dump out black tank and the awning wouldn’t retract. I could hear a clicking sound but nothing moved. I got out the...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-13-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By Rod Spohn
I have the same trailer with the same issue. One...

I have the same trailer with the same issue. One the sliding door to the bedroom (it was the worst) I finished pealing of a section and took it to Home Depot to get a paint color matched. I think it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-11-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By Rod Spohn
Very painful

We have a 2019 that came with a trifold couch and a dual seat theater recliner. As others have said young grandkids didn’t seem to mind. The older they once preferred the floor. DW and myself...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-02-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,639
Posted By Rod Spohn
instructions

I thought I did a good job inspecting my unit. Most of the real problems have been things you wouldn’t have seen. Poor quality furniture, poor workmanship , under sized solar, etc. We have replaced...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-18-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,357
Posted By Rod Spohn
We boondock probably 80%+ of the time with a...

We boondock probably 80%+ of the time with a residential fridge. I did have to add quite a bit of Solar but it works great for us. My 2019 3811MS came with Solar but the system couldn’t make it...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-18-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,879
Posted By Rod Spohn
I have about the same setup except I use a 50...

I have about the same setup except I use a 50 gallon bladder. It’s a life saver for boondocking. With the need for water pressure to fill the tank it’s a must. Plus it sure beats lifting water jugs...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-19-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By Rod Spohn
Welcome, sorry no ideas on a full time park in...

Welcome, sorry no ideas on a full time park in Mesa.
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-02-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,095
Posted By Rod Spohn
Solar location

I feel it probably depends on where you live and plan to travel. My system is in the front compartment all to the left side. I insulated around the 4 batteries and mounted everything on the bulkhead....
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 02-14-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 688
Posted By Rod Spohn
We are boondocks if about 5 miles out of town...

We are boondocks if about 5 miles out of town with 2 other people and another on the way. My wife and I have been coming for 15 of the last 17 years. Covid one year weather another. It is a fun few...
Forum: Repairs & Service 02-12-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 466
Posted By Rod Spohn
Iron smell

I wanted to share what I found out while investigating a urin/pee smell in our trailer. Maybe this can help save someone time if they encounter this problem. I wish I would have thought to take...
Forum: Maintenance 01-30-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By Rod Spohn
Thanks

I have been at Quartzsite with friends and we switched on & off every light I think. They all worked and that switch didn’t appear to do anything. Frustrating -
Forum: Maintenance 01-22-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By Rod Spohn
Thank you Cotter key, different switch operates...

Thank you Cotter key, different switch operates the lights above the counter in our. I wish there were wiring diagrams for these but I haven’t been able to find any.
Hopefully someone with my model...
Forum: Maintenance 01-15-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By Rod Spohn
Light switch to ??

I have a 2019 3811MS that has a light switch I can’t figure out what it operates. The one thing that would seem to make sense is to turn on the 2 puck lights in the hall because the only way to turn...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-01-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,165
Posted By Rod Spohn
Experiencing the same

I have a 2019 3811MS that has leaked twice in the last couple years. Both times during heavy rain and wind. It drips out of the return air vent. It doesn’t seem to leak when there isn’t heavy wind...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11-27-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By Rod Spohn
Water pump

I put a 1/4” silicone pad under the feet of the pump and it made a huge difference. Assuming you are talking water pump
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-20-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,951
Posted By Rod Spohn
Slide out roof

Our slide out sealing has a seem coming loose. What would be the best way to hold this back up? What is behind there to attach to. Also how long of brad or staples can I use? My biggest concern is...
Forum: On the Road Again 08-28-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,256
Posted By Rod Spohn
As others have said, I think a lot of the issue...

As others have said, I think a lot of the issue is where you are. I have had AAA since 2007 and had good service. Our old class C ate tires and had to use AAA to rescue us probably twice a year...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-30-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Rod Spohn
No still need to get this fixed. We got back to...

No still need to get this fixed. We got back to our House and had to head to Texas to watch grandkids for a few weeks. I’ll pick up one of these testers though- thanks
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-24-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Rod Spohn
I’m not much of an electrician , how would I...

I’m not much of an electrician , how would I check if one leg of the 50 is not working?
I was hoping there is a second GFI I just wasn’t finding. It seems funny that there is only one GFI
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-21-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Rod Spohn
Dead outlets

We just returned from a boondocking trip. A couple weeks in we lost power to the outlets inn the bathroom and ether side of the bed.. (3811 MS) I figured it was a GFI issue but couldn’t find one....
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-10-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,735
Posted By Rod Spohn
Thank you for realizing my typo, yes I was...

Thank you for realizing my typo, yes I was meaning 3000 watt. I have not yet upgraded to the 3000 watt. Instead for now I added a 4th solar panel and 2 more 170ah li-ion batteries. (4 total). For now...
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