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After 13 years as generally satisfied Montana owners (2003 Mountaineer 5er and 2009 3400RL), we are moving on to an SOB with mixed emotions. We decided recently it was time to upgrade to a rig with some more creature comforts/conveniences and a bit more suited to the longer times we are spending in the rig now that DW is retired. The short list came down to the Big Sky 382, Montana 3440 and a Landmark San Antonio. Tough call ultimately, but the soon-to-be new rig seemed a bit more solid inside and didn't see as many fit/finish issues as I was seeing in the other models we were looking at, though after owning RVs for 22 years I know I will find some! Montana had a couple of bells and whistles we won't get, but can live without. Not trying to sell anything here as I have been happy with our Montanas (except the decals which have cost me on this trade in - grrrrr!) Really the purpose of this post was to thank all of the members here who have been an invaluable resource during our time here. Without all of you, negotiating all of the bumps in the road of RV ownership would have been much more difficult. I can only hope the new brand forum is half as active and helpful as MOC has been. Hopefully it will be just as helpful as we undoubtedly deal with all of the initial hiccups of a new rig. Thanks again to all and I'll wave every time I see a Montana as I still feel like part of the community. Happy Trails!