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07-27-2017, 07:04 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Yatesville
Posts: 11
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Montana, feeling let down.
I just bought a 2017 Montana model 3661RL in April. I have always thought Montana's were a cut above most 5th wheels, but I am on my third RV trip in my new Montana. I am currently in North Alabama and it is July and the outside temperature is in the 90's, but my 2 air conditioners run all day and yesterday my inside temperature hit 90. Is this normal for a 2017 Montana? I would really appreciate someone from Keystone to step up and defend your product. Thanks in advance for your reply. Benny Horne Yatesville, GA
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07-27-2017, 07:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Kamiah
Posts: 276
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Do a search for AC fix. Several threads about fixing collapsed ducts, vent covers restricting air flow. Most have fixed these things and have improved performance. Not all have had these problems, but it does seem that there are quite a few that have.
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2017 Montana 3720RL Legacy
14' Ram 3500 DRW
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07-27-2017, 07:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WI
Posts: 424
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From the bottom of every page.
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Since that is now taken care of, now is the time to take off your vents and inside a/c cover and use Foil tape and tape all the ducts and plenum intake and return and see if things cool off better.
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07-27-2017, 07:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Tidewater Area Virginia
Posts: 1,271
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Here's a couple threads with pics to get you started.
http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...highlight=duct
http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...highlight=duct
And as stated above, this is a Keystone owners forum. Keystone the company does not participate in it.
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2014 Raptor RP300MP w/ Rear Patio Party Deck, Folding Side Ladder, 6 Point Level Up, Carlisle Radial Trail HDs
2004 2500HD D/A CC SB - TTT Mirrors, Prodigy BC, 18K Pullrite Superglide, NEW Fuel Injectors 11/2015 (ouch)
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07-27-2017, 07:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Sherman
Posts: 326
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Just overhauled the vents and replaced the covers with adjustable ones. I found and corrected a lot of air leaks and now the units put out considerable more air than before.
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2017 Alpine 3401RS,Titan Disc brakes,Morryde SRE 4000, 2016 Ram 3500HD Laramie SRW,LWB,4X4, Aisin transmission
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07-27-2017, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Ocean Isle Beach
Posts: 1,431
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My Montana keeps up if started early in the AM. All blinds are down by 11AM as well. Only 1 vent in bath but will freeze you out ~~ need to get a replacement that can adjust. Tried once and need to again as it may have helped ~~ Put the bedroom AC on dump with a fan in the hallway blowing into the living area. Need to monitor that next time. Having slide toppers installed now. They helped on my Cougar.
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2019 F350 6.7 4X4 DRW
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07-28-2017, 04:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 783
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Also.... On the thermostat adjust your "Fan" speed to medium or high to help push the cold air through the duct-work.
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2019 Ram Big Horn 3500 Aisin 4x4
2012 Alpine 3450-RL
Double Coin 235/75R-17.5/16 J rated 125lb
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07-28-2017, 05:44 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 67
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This is a mod that I have done to 2 trailers. It helps a lot.
http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...ight=duct+work
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