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Forum: Technical Corner 12-10-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,404
Posted By Old soldier
We use Dish at home and in our Montana (We op[ted...

We use Dish at home and in our Montana (We op[ted no not include a TV kin our 1964 Fireball camper). We started with the manually directed antenna, but transitioned to a new, “auto) antenna. ...
Forum: Keystone Recalls 12-05-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 88,084
Posted By Old soldier
Our 2018 Montana HC 31re furnace had a brain...

Our 2018 Montana HC 31re furnace had a brain cramp in Texas our first trip. Furnace would kick in-off-on-off. 32 degrees outside, so we turned on the fireplace. Called a mobile tech who found...
Forum: Technical Corner 11-07-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,686
Posted By Old soldier
Do NOT use 14 gauge wire! 14 gauge is only...

Do NOT use 14 gauge wire! 14 gauge is only approved for lighting circuits. Use 12 gauge braided, not Romx SOLID CORE WIRE. If you only plug in lighting 14 gauge is OK. But heaters will overheat 14...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-25-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,465
Posted By Old soldier
Thumbs up Keystone foibles

Like just about every Keystone owner (based on comments here), TV didn’t work properly in our 2018 Montana High Country. Satellite was crappy, and could NOT hold a signal. After monumental...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-29-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,405
Posted By Old soldier
Note: the panels are used on multiple models, so...

Note: the panels are used on multiple models, so yours is most likely not connected to a missing tank. Just focus on the tank that shows activity.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-29-2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,405
Posted By Old soldier
Keystone’s tanks breakdown

You are experiencing the standard Keystone dance: tanks , sensors, moldule, and wiring harness troubles. Our 2018 HC 310RE black tank always read ⅔ full; the second black tank “idiot light” didn’t...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-22-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,434
Posted By Old soldier
Haven’t seen a higher end 5th wheel without a...

Haven’t seen a higher end 5th wheel without a ceiling fan...all brands....in dealerships and other folks’ personal campers in campgrounds. Ceilings are so high, a fan is almost a must just like in a...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-19-2018, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,390
Posted By Old soldier
1. There isn’t just one ground wire (battery to...

1. There isn’t just one ground wire (battery to frame). There are separate ground wires throughout a camper. Just saw a new 39.5’ Montana at an Arkansas campground this week. They couldn’t level,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-01-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,778
Posted By Old soldier
Safety and appliance protection. Pedestals can...

Safety and appliance protection. Pedestals can be in very poor shape. People abuse them, and breakers just get weak/old. You see schmucks trying to draw 50 amp camper power hogs trhrough 30 amp...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-25-2018, 05:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,179
Posted By Old soldier
Yipper! I have a 30 amp for our 1964 Fireball...

Yipper! I have a 30 amp for our 1964 Fireball vintage camoer snd a 50 amp model for our Montana. I don’t get the hardwired version so I can move them between campers. And before you plug into the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-22-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,464
Posted By Old soldier
Cedar Creek or maybe a full Montana. The high...

Cedar Creek or maybe a full Montana. The high country is a “Montana Light:”. Just returned home after 4 months in our 2018 HC. Noiw at CW over a month. Fulltimers need a really good quality...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-21-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,216
Posted By Old soldier
In all likelihood it is Keystone that caused your...

In all likelihood it is Keystone that caused your problems. Our 2018 Montana High Country has the standard coax ins located in the convenience center: two for Satellite and one for Cable. Keystone...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 06-21-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,114
Posted By Old soldier
Done it many, many, many times. Not just in...

Done it many, many, many times. Not just in Florida, either. We tend to not stay in one spot for our annual, winter trips (Jan-May or June). Been bumming around between campgrounds without advance...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-04-2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,580
Posted By Old soldier
Only way you can not use the salider function is...

Only way you can not use the salider function is never make a turn, or not haul. An auto slide hitch moves independently going forward or in reverse. Whether you use a ground guide or not, your...
Forum: General RV Issues 06-04-2018, 05:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,801
Posted By Old soldier
Get thee to a dealer since you are under...

Get thee to a dealer since you are under warranty. Converter messed up. As somedone said, unless you paid extra, you don’t have ‘true’ maintenance free batteries. The gel batteries (“military...
Forum: Towing 05-31-2018, 07:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,443
Posted By Old soldier
Sway is just a fact of life in a travel trailer. ...

Sway is just a fact of life in a travel trailer. Even with sway control bars. You learn to live with it. The new ford f250 claims to negate sway through the truck's computer and brake application....
Forum: Technical Corner 05-31-2018, 07:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,803
Posted By Old soldier
Some coax connectors are crimped on, but most...

Some coax connectors are crimped on, but most screw together...the better ones. You can replace connectgors quite easily. I carry spares with fuzes. The cable can get cut (especially if in/near...
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-29-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,406
Posted By Old soldier
Keystone TV process broken

Just heard from Camping World today that they and Keystone agree all new Cougars and Montanas share an issue: their wiring is not interoperable with sat, cable, and OTA due to their wiring process...
Forum: Technical Corner 05-28-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,089
Posted By Old soldier
PS: we have s Dometic in our second camper. A...

PS: we have s Dometic in our second camper. A 1964 Fireball Meteor. Cools just great! And THAT is longevity! It can freeze like crazy. When you have poor electricity you can devote your...
Forum: Technical Corner 05-28-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,089
Posted By Old soldier
Samsung residential fridge always a deal breaker....

Samsung residential fridge always a deal breaker. Samsung class action suit, breakdowns , and such kept us from a Cedar Creek. Our Montana’s fridge (double door) holds all the food two people can...
Forum: Technical Corner 05-28-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,089
Posted By Old soldier
Wouldn't have a residential fridge. May be OK...

Wouldn't have a residential fridge. May be OK if you never camp where there isn't reliable power. We lost power every day for an hour or more at Big Bend. An inverter sounds OK, but then you need...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-23-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,543
Posted By Old soldier
We have the Retrax toneau with aluminum panels. ...

We have the Retrax toneau with aluminum panels. Supports about 300 pounds anywhere on cover. Locks anywhere from fully open to fully closed. We have Duplex autoglide 5th wheel hitch. Panels roll...
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-22-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,673
Posted By Old soldier
Really hurts when you do something stupid,...

Really hurts when you do something stupid, doesn’t it? Hmmm...hooked into a power source sans power....and it doesn’t turn on. “Duh factor” really high there.


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Forum: General RV Issues 02-21-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,281
Posted By Old soldier
Had problems with the furnace working in our 2018...

Had problems with the furnace working in our 2018 Montana High Country 310re. Found Keystone used a 15 amp “self healing” fuze that over-heated and went into an “on/off/reset” cycle. Furnace cycled...
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-21-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,673
Posted By Old soldier
Furion works well and easy to install. Wouldn’t...

Furion works well and easy to install. Wouldn’t be without one now. Just ensure the truck and camper running lights are on so you get an image. I wasted an hour trying to decide why my camera...
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