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RossNSally4Mont
Explorer
Jun 12, 2014

We so need help!

We are currently in the Williamsburg, VA area. Due to family emergencies we need to get home. The problem is the slides on our 2009 Montana will not work. We had to manually move them out when we arrived here to visit three of our children. The landing legs will not operate either. Does anyone in this area know where we could find a mobile repair service? We have asked around but no luck. One "repairman" came out, did nothing but look, charged $45 and said he would call back on Monday. Haven't heard anything since then. If push comes to shove we will try to push the slides back in and wait until we get home. Thanks in advance for any help given.

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  • Rescue16's avatar
    Rescue16
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2014
    I am assuming you are at Cheatham Annex. The camp host there should be able to give you a recommendation...I would look for blown fuse or dead batteries. Would not expect the landing gear and slide to stop working unless it is one of those two items.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2014
    Check with American Heritage campground management. When we were there several years ago, there was a good mobile rv repair that they called for us.
  • RossNSally4Mont's avatar
    RossNSally4Mont
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2014
    We will check the battery tomorrow. We thought the first guy did that but maybe not. We have checked all the fuses. We are currently at a military campground near Williamsburg.
  • robsouth's avatar
    robsouth
    Explorer II
    Jun 13, 2014
    Sounds like a dead battery to me. Check that first. Slides generally need a strong battery even if hooked to shore power as sometimes the converter just does not put out enough power to operate the slides without a good battery to assist.
  • rjf7g's avatar
    rjf7g
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2014
    What campground are you in? I know some folks in the area who may be able to help you troubleshoot. It sounds like an electrical issue.

    Also, 99% of the folks in the campground with you will be willing to help.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Jun 13, 2014
    If you are at a camp ground you might get some good help from another camper there with a fifth wheel.

    It sure sounds like a 12VDC problem...

    All of those things get powered by the converter/charger unit when plugged into shore power and the battery. Need to look for some blown fuses...

    If the battery is run down you can always nose the truck up to it and use jumper cables - be sure to connect the cables correctly to the battery terminals or you will have more blown fuses to find.

    Roy Ken

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