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quote:Originally posted by Ol Tanker
This kind of information is why I joined the forum. You see I have a Double Tree Mobile Suites trailer. We are looking for a replacement and don't really plan on making the DRV mistake again. We've had it since new in 05, ordered it set up the way we wanted. Then from the moment we signed for it began an odyssey of repairs malfunctions missed fixes and plain old stupidity. Like broken screws disguised by placing the head of the screw into a blob of sealant rather than replacing it. Other issues ranged from minor annoyances to major slide problems and landing gear failure. The chronic window leaks that took my removing them and putting in the caulk the factory left out was a real gem.
Paying high dollar was a bust and we saw the Montana line has somme nice features. It's certainly less expensive than the $125k+ drv thinks their rolling disasters are worth.
Any suggestions for a larger Montana for full time use?
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Ol Tanker,
Welcome to what we consider one of the most up front forum. We have had our 3580RL for a year now and love it. Yes we have a few minor issues but mainly stuff that was taken care of during PDI, etc. Prior to our first Montana we had SOB who is no longer producing rigs but are still selling them and although they were considered one of the better built 5'ers we had more issues with them than we have our new rig.
We have been starting to get to the various 2013 shows in the NE area and can say without prejudice, Montana is still by far the best value for the money. We make it a point to go in every rig at a show in our alloted time to see exactly who is doing what and how they are doing it. We are eyeing up a new 3582RL which suits us perfect and with the new features such as the frameless windows and auto-leveling along with the new cherry interior it is hard to resist.
Bottomline, if anyone, anywhere thinks that you will walk away with a perfect anything (RV, car, truck, house, etc.) that has been built by human hands you are sadly mistaken. We can only strive for perfection and unless you are our Creator, good luck.
Regardless of what you get, there will always be something that will pop up and depending on who you deal with to resolve that issue is also a matter of being at the right place at the right time.
Unless you plan on spending into the mid 100's for straight up custom you are basically dealing with comodity type items with a touch of custom thrown in (cabinetry, etc.)
Good luck in your quest regardless of what it is!
Les