Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum - View Single Post - Is a Montana Suitable For Long Term Living?

oldudbob · 05-05-2005, 11:16 AM

I (60) am retired and my wife (56) is retiring May of 2006. In June of 2006 we plan to take a three-month trip from North Carolina to Alaska and back. Then, starting the winter of 2006, we plan to travel and live in the 5th wheel for a period of five to seven months in the warm weather states staying primarily in Thousand Trails preserves.

Our TV is a 2004 Silverado, 2500HD (3/4 Ton), CC, LB, D/A, 4x4. I am planning to install A Reese 18k Signature hitch, Firestone air bags, a TrailAir pin box oin the 5th wheel and maybe an EDGE Juice & Attitude Monitor Kit. Is there anything else you would recommend that I add to my TV?

We are in the market for a 5th wheel suitable for extended living. One of the 5th wheel brands we are considering is the Montana, probably the 3400RL or 3500RL.

Are these suitable for extended living from a quality standpoint?

Does the manufacturer stand behind their warranty?

Is my TV adequate to pull these two models? If not, what model do you recommend?

What is the basic difference between the Montana and the Big Sky?

Is the higher cost of a Big Sky worth it?

Any and all related input will be greatly appreciated.

05-05-2005, 11:16 AM	#1
oldudbob Established Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Raleigh Posts: 22 M.O.C. #3640	Is a Montana Suitable For Long Term Living? I (60) am retired and my wife (56) is retiring May of 2006. In June of 2006 we plan to take a three-month trip from North Carolina to Alaska and back. Then, starting the winter of 2006, we plan to travel and live in the 5th wheel for a period of five to seven months in the warm weather states staying primarily in Thousand Trails preserves. Our TV is a 2004 Silverado, 2500HD (3/4 Ton), CC, LB, D/A, 4x4. I am planning to install A Reese 18k Signature hitch, Firestone air bags, a TrailAir pin box oin the 5th wheel and maybe an EDGE Juice & Attitude Monitor Kit. Is there anything else you would recommend that I add to my TV? We are in the market for a 5th wheel suitable for extended living. One of the 5th wheel brands we are considering is the Montana, probably the 3400RL or 3500RL. Are these suitable for extended living from a quality standpoint? Does the manufacturer stand behind their warranty? Is my TV adequate to pull these two models? If not, what model do you recommend? What is the basic difference between the Montana and the Big Sky? Is the higher cost of a Big Sky worth it? Any and all related input will be greatly appreciated.