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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 11-17-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,510
Posted By Sharko
I have solar. If inside of course not an option....

I have solar. If inside of course not an option. I have a GPS setup to ping on movement. Works great and keeps my batteries topped off during storage
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-15-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,849
Posted By Sharko
Propane

I love the propane generator Onan 5500. No carrying extra gas, no smell, no winterizing.
I carry extra tanks for my propane firepit. Havent needed to use yet.. my trips haven't been longer than 4-5...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-26-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,651
Posted By Sharko
Solar install

Isn't parallel better anyway? Due to less shading concerns and I thought batteries charge faster with more voltage potential?
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 07-10-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,116
Posted By Sharko
Install

I've had no luck with anyone saying "hit wood" but I would assume it is necessary.
When I asked about installing another panel they seem to care about where it can fit and just screw in. I've been...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 05-12-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,651
Posted By Sharko
Need clarification but a 10 gauge wire is rated...

Need clarification but a 10 gauge wire is rated for 30amps. If one panel puts out 10 amps, couldn't I put 2 - 350w panels in Parallel? Isn't Parallel better for shading? And better for more voltage...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-29-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,200
Posted By Sharko
Stats of new panel. Watts (STC)350 WMax Power...

Stats of new panel. Watts (STC)350 WMax Power Voltage (VMPP)34.07 VMax Power Current (IMPP)10.27 AOpen Circuit Voltage (VOC)40.73 VShort Circuit Current (ISC)10.79 AMax System Voltage (UL)DC 1000 V
...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-29-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,200
Posted By Sharko
Thanks. Do you recommend. All in series or can I...

Thanks. Do you recommend. All in series or can I pull the 2 new 350 in series with each other than in parallel to existing both connected to the 10gauge. Math would say the both legs would run 10amps...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-29-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,200
Posted By Sharko
Thanks for clarifying. Can you answer as I plan...

Thanks for clarifying. Can you answer as I plan to proceed with adding the 2 panels with another wire.
Can I have both controllers in parallel, original and new? With one loop producing 265 and...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-29-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,200
Posted By Sharko
Thank you for info. In last statement, are you...

Thank you for info. In last statement, are you saying AGM batteries are not good for this application? "Rarely getting to float mode" I believe float means fully charged?
Do you recommend me adding...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-28-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,200
Posted By Sharko
SOLAR Questions "Newbie"

I Have a Montana 3830 with a pre-installed 265W and 30A controller with 2- 6V 225Ah AGM batteries.
If I understand correctly a 10 gauge wire has a max capacity of 30amps (used by factory) allows MAX...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-28-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,116
Posted By Sharko
use a stud finder and try to have the screws at...

use a stud finder and try to have the screws at least on the forward side hit wood
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-28-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,428
Posted By Sharko
Absolutely! I had mine in 3x for them to say...

Absolutely! I had mine in 3x for them to say nothing wrong. I should hold releases in longer since they are cable driven and take some time to shut.
My issue is I'm very good at dumping and...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-27-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,651
Posted By Sharko
Solar Newbie

I Have a Montana 3830 with pre-installed 265W and 30A controller. 2- 6V 225Ah AGM batteries.
If i understand correctly a 10 gauge (used in install) wire allows MAX of 365W @ 12V.
2 questions:...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-26-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,651
Posted By Sharko
I'm in search of this answer as well. Please let...

I'm in search of this answer as well. Please let us know when you hear. I have 1 - 265W panel and 30A controller. I would like to add another panel if this will help keep batteries charged while in...
Forum: Boon-docking 04-23-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,933
Posted By Sharko
Thanks Rondo. Are those Mats powered from the...

Thanks Rondo. Are those Mats powered from the batteries themselves? I saw a version. That glues to the battery
Forum: Boon-docking 04-23-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,933
Posted By Sharko
Just following up with you. Did you end out...

Just following up with you. Did you end out installing your 2nd solar panel and Litium batteries? Any issues for me to think about.? Does it help and work fine? No additional wiring? I want to be...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 10-04-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By Sharko
I didn't do a test. Not sure if they only work on...

I didn't do a test. Not sure if they only work on shore power. I guess you would check voltage across battery with voltmeter have someone turn them on while knowing nothing else is running. Or...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-16-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,553
Posted By Sharko
Solar Trickle charging

Sorry not sure where to ask. Have 2020 3930FB.
I'm wondering if there is any documentation on how many watts of solar is needed to trickle charge batteries. I have 2 - 6V 225 amp hour interstate...
Forum: Long Timers 09-09-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 746
Posted By Sharko
Replace small sink? 3930FB

2020 3930FB. I see many people had chosen to replace the facets. Has anyone found larger sinks?
So hard to use such a small sink in either bathroom.
Forum: Maintenance 09-09-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,758
Posted By Sharko
I tried filling my tanks using this power fill...

I tried filling my tanks using this power fill fresh connection. Was super slow. Probably did wrong. I need a way to add water so I got an $80 water pump and pour fresh water from 6 gal. water jugs...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-08-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,657
Posted By Sharko
Stuck Slides

I have a 2020 3930FB. It has 2 hydraulic slides, one on either side. They seem to both do this to one extreme or another, but the slide with the fridge got stuck in and wouldn't come out. To me it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-08-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By Sharko
Black Waste Seeping

I have a 2020 3930. It has 2 black and grey tanks and one fresh.
Every time I'm done with camping I goto dump station and when I open the cap it seems to have back pressure, about 1/4 of Black waste...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-01-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By Sharko
Oh crap, that makes total sense. But I would...

Oh crap, that makes total sense. But I would guess tank heaters would consume allot of power. So surprised Keystone or the dealer couldn't tell me. Guess I will do a voltage draw test to see if...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-01-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By Sharko
Newbie question

I have a 2020 3930 montana with a LP generator. - I emptied one entire stock 30lb tank in 1 1/2 days with only running the generator for 2-3 hours and normal breakfast grilling. Is this normal?...
Forum: Boon-docking 08-04-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,933
Posted By Sharko
Thank you. All. Lakelife, I like the idea of...

Thank you. All.
Lakelife, I like the idea of water heater. Of course my unit is in for repairs so I cannot verify but I thought you could change through panel to only use propane.
Also, are you...
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