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Old 06-26-2015, 03:44 AM   #19
rames14
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M.O.C. #1920
Pat and Chuck, we are on our third Montana and our third truck over the last twelve years. We started with a Chevy 2500/Montana 3400 combination. As we became more "familiar" with the subtleties of pin weight, fully loaded weight, scales, etc., we upgraded to a Chevy 3500 and now a Ram 3500. We have gone from a three quarter ton with tow haul to one ton with two speed exhaust brake. I still see many people towing with three quarter ton pick ups. I will say that we never had an issue towing through Colorado and across the plains. But, the one ton is a much safer drive. Trucks hold their value much better than RV's. If I were getting a new 5er, and I was headed into retirement, I'd get the 5er I wanted and trade the truck. Just my two cents. Best of luck.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
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