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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Today, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 63
Posted By Daryles
Having had the forward bottom coroplast off to...

Having had the forward bottom coroplast off to work on the black tank valves I can tell you the black tank and the grey 1 (bathroom) tank are identical. The brochure for the 2019 model says the black...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Today, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 108
Posted By Daryles
If the head is clogged up with lime scale build...

If the head is clogged up with lime scale build up, you can soak it in CLR to dissolve the lime scale.
If there is debris in the strainer, disassemble and clean it. Hopefully that will restore it...
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical Today, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 76
Posted By Daryles
Here's a link to my installation write up. Hope...

Here's a link to my installation write up.
Hope this helps.

https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83767&highlight=charger
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By Daryles
I have Tank Kleen this morning, hoping to have...

I have Tank Kleen this morning, hoping to have this resolved![/QUOTE]

Let us know how it goes.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 101
Posted By Daryles
This guy installed a battery powered one. He says...

This guy installed a battery powered one. He says it also worked on the RV 12vdc system.

AC thermostat (battery)...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 624
Posted By Daryles
We have done this method, however it is much...

We have done this method, however it is much faster with a transfer pump (Harbor Freight).

Filling freshwater tank using winterizing port.
Take 5 gal bucket of freshwater. Connect a pickup hose...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help Yesterday, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By Daryles
The freon system is sealed. There are no ports to...

The freon system is sealed. There are no ports to recharge it.
I have read of someone getting a HVAC guy to install a saddle Tap and recharge the system.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Yesterday, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 119
Posted By Daryles
Don't forget to bring the stairs up before you...

Don't forget to bring the stairs up before you re-level.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-14-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By Daryles
Yeah, you have to drop the back three feet of...

Yeah, you have to drop the back three feet of coroplast on the forward drop down to reach the grey 1 (bathroom) and black tank valves.
For the grey 2 (kitchen) you need to drop the front three feet...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-14-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By Daryles
Welcome aboard. Download the Lippert NOW app...

Welcome aboard.

Download the Lippert NOW app from Google play store. Lots of good info, manuals, TSB, troubleshooting etc.
Lippert also has excellent help desk support.
Phone: 574-537-8900...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-13-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By Daryles
I changed the black tank valve seals recently. ...

I changed the black tank valve seals recently. Not a hard job with the tank empty and dried out.
To do this on a full tank you would need to pump out the tank via the toilet.
When I did the...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-13-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 267
Posted By Daryles
Behind the main control panel water heater switch...

Behind the main control panel water heater switch is a 5A inline fuse that goes to the water heater.
In the files section is the Suburban Water heater service manual with diagrams.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-12-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,057
Posted By Daryles
Yeah, I did the same thing (bus bars) when I...

Yeah, I did the same thing (bus bars) when I installed our solar system.
Forum: Navigation 05-12-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By Daryles
We were in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper last...

We were in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper last summer. With the smoke from wild fires in British Columbia drifting in, some days you could hardly see the mountains surrounding those locations.
Forum: Maintenance 05-08-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By Daryles
Inject a generous amount of Dicor in the hole. ...

Inject a generous amount of Dicor in the hole.
Press down the roofing material until it's flush.
Use tan colored Eternabond tape over it.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-07-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,804
Posted By Daryles
Put everything in bins. Whether it's in cabinets,...

Put everything in bins. Whether it's in cabinets, pantry or fridge.
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 05-07-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 470
Posted By Daryles
Is your hydraulic system on its own 80A circuit...

Is your hydraulic system on its own 80A circuit breaker?
There was a TSB put out by Lippert about that a while back.
Copy of it in the files section.
Forum: Maintenance 05-07-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 275
Posted By Daryles
2019, 16,000lb gross weight, 7,000lb axles,...

2019, 16,000lb gross weight, 7,000lb axles, 3500lb leaf springs.

Actual leaf spring bolt specs.

The Front/rear hanger bolts are 9/16" x 3"
Where the spring is attached to the hanger.
...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-06-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,796
Posted By Daryles
I bought used Valance lithium batteries. They are...

I bought used Valance lithium batteries. They are not for everyone. They do not have a user friendly BMS. You have to make an interface cable, load a laptop with software and configure it to talk to...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-05-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,336
Posted By Daryles
I can only think of drill the screw and use an ...

I can only think of drill the screw and use an
EZ- out.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-01-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By Daryles
You will need to troubleshoot the 12v furnace...

You will need to troubleshoot the 12v furnace supply wiring.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-01-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By Daryles
Simple test is to swap the black 15A self...

Simple test is to swap the black 15A self resetting fuse with a regular blue 15A fuse.
Next.
You are going to need to take the cover off the furnace and check the "RESET" switch.
Cyle it off...
Forum: Maintenance 04-30-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,970
Posted By Daryles
I bought a Lock N Lube pistol grip grease gun...

I bought a Lock N Lube pistol grip grease gun (one handed) with locking grease coupler. Works great.
As mentioned above sometimes you need to take the weight off the axle by jacking up your rig. ...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-29-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By Daryles
You can buy just the screw on top Black ones...

You can buy just the screw on top
Black ones last longer.

attic mushroom vent cap
https://www.rvandmarine.com/product/mushroom-vent-cap-only/
Forum: Solar, Charging Systems, Batteries and Electrical 04-29-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 836
Posted By Daryles
If you don't need the transfer switch you can...

If you don't need the transfer switch you can bypass it by splicing the shore input wiring to the load (panel) wiring.

10 pcs 6 AWG 6 Gauge Butt Splice Connector Pure Copper Tin Coated Marine...
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