Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
11-26-2022, 07:52 PM
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
11-26-2022, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 609
Sliding shower head post leaks
My shower has a sliding adjustable head. 2019 Montana 3701.
On the sliding bar it’s attached to the shower at top and bottom. There’s a rusty liquid coming out of the bottom. Didn’t notice until...
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Forum: Additions & Improvements
10-18-2022, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,324
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-15-2022, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
Run Forest Run
I think I found all the wires. I still don’t understand why they ran the wires to the control panel in the first place if they was no intent to put something in that area. They should have just not...
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-14-2022, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
Found the red 10awg from solar prep
Ok, found the other end of the 10awg. It is definitely the 30 amp wire. So it appears per <fire/>suggestion I need to run that black and red down to battery compartment and mount my MPPT their.
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-14-2022, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-14-2022, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-14-2022, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-14-2022, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
What do you think of this idea. Considering the...
What do you think of this idea. Considering the wires are there, if you look left there’s a hole there that has access to the thermostat. Should I drill hole above thermostat, put a grommet there,...
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-13-2022, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
What’s the benefit of using these wires as...
What’s the benefit of using these wires as opposed to running your own thru mppt and then straight to battery. Looks like in battery compartment there’s a 30 amp fuse and also attached to a 30 amp...
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-13-2022, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
Solar wires on 2018 behind panel
I found those wires. Not sure why they put them there. No place really to mount your MPPT. I will have to figure it out. Could run new wiring from the front up thru the washer/dryer vent. Seems like...
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-12-2022, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-12-2022, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-12-2022, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,136
Wow I just red your post. I have a 2018 Montana...
Wow I just red your post. I have a 2018 Montana 3701. The solar prep wires do not exist in the storage area behind the wall. I looked everywhere for those frackers. You mention cabinet but don’t see...
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-12-2022, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,019
The inverter resides in your basement storage...
The inverter resides in your basement storage becuase it needs separation from your batteries and other fuses. You should have a 150 amp fuse that your red cable would connect to. So from inverter,...
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
02-11-2022, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,019
Solar setup.
I think the first thing we need is year and model of your RV. If it’s set up like mine I have attached some pics. 3000 watt is hefty and would require multiple lipo batteries. 3 at least. You should...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
02-08-2022, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
Wf-48s electric fireplace
Is this unit suppose to come with a fan. I have taken the fireplace out. Has a single plug. Doesn’t appear to have a intake for air or fan inside housing.
Hence, if no fan then fireplace has...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
01-30-2022, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
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Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical
01-30-2022, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,817
So most likely your inverter was a CSW 1012...
So most likely your inverter was a CSW 1012 before they removed it. In front of the inverter should also have been a CSW transfer switch which those three wires were connected to, and then directly...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
01-30-2022, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 10,220
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
01-30-2022, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 10,220
Gm Daryles,
I broke down and got a 3000 watt...
Gm Daryles,
I broke down and got a 3000 watt inverter by Renogy. The thing is a beast for sure. Heavy and robust. I have one question. Did you use the existing CSW transfer switch or did you replace...
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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas
01-24-2022, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,401
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
01-24-2022, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 10,220
So you are running your front AC. That’s...
So you are running your front AC. That’s ultimately what I want to do with my Solar setup and lithium battery. But I am guessing I need at least 4 lithium batteries to push that kind of wattage. I am...
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
01-23-2022, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 10,220
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Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help
01-23-2022, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 10,220
Back to Inverter Issue
So, the original 80 amp that goes from battery to inverter has not been touched. So a bit confused how the inverter would be affected by adding a new 80 amp for the hydro lift. I don’t see a...
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