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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas Today, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
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 Today, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 173
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 Yesterday, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 286
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 Yesterday, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
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: 1,993
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: 210
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: 5
Views: 368
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: 1,655
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: 6
Views: 237
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: 250
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: 1,763
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: 2,314
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: 479
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: 479
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: 1,964
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: 4
Views: 1,155
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: 799
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...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-27-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,457
Posted By Daryles
The inverter cut off switch should be located on...

The inverter cut off switch should be located on the wall behind your batteries. The inverter also has an on/off switch AND a GFIC reset button.

The Keystone Montana RV Owners manual can be...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 04-27-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,328
Posted By Daryles
Carry stuff that if it breaks, you are immobile. ...

Carry stuff that if it breaks, you are immobile.
Anything else you can get by until you get to the next town/city.
Bearings, races, suspension bolts nuts, leaf spring, leaf spring hanger (yeah you...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-26-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,629
Posted By Daryles
Believe it or not, the 3" 25' Telescoping pole is...

Believe it or not, the 3" 25' Telescoping pole is the one that came with the skinny white WeBoost Destination RV.
I used a 2" PVC pipe coupler over the end of the pole screwed to 1/4" plywood. The...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-26-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,629
Posted By Daryles
I installed Flag Ploe Buddy's and two Furrion...

I installed Flag Ploe Buddy's and two Furrion coax ports on the back of the rig.
One for the Dish TV one for the WeBoost antenna.
As mentioned above the internal Montana coax wiring may not work...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-26-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,107
Posted By Daryles
We bought a folding Weather Tech ramp for our...

We bought a folding Weather Tech ramp for our Golden Retriever.
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 04-26-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By Daryles
If you mean the CO/Propane detector, we just...

If you mean the CO/Propane detector, we just replaced ours (5 year lifespan max) because it started beeping .

25-741-BL Safee-T-Alert Carbon Monoxidee Propanee Leak Detector https://a.co/d/itSAbyJ
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-26-2024, 06:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,629
Posted By Daryles
As Carl said, a vent would be easiest. You...

As Carl said, a vent would be easiest.
You could go in-between the vents and aim for the wall cavity that goes behind the control panel.
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-26-2024, 05:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,763
Posted By Daryles
Jann, Have a look at a DC-DC charger. It will...

Jann,
Have a look at a DC-DC charger. It will run the fridge while you drive and you arrive with full batteries.

https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83767&highlight=charger
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