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NASCARon · 08-26-2006, 03:42 AM

Has anyone else noticed that in the last 5 years the average cargo carrying capacity (CCC) of Montana fifth wheels has been cut by 30%?

In 2002 the average CCC was 3701 lbs. In 2007 it is 2605 lbs. Also
13 models increased the UVW, 2 models decreased, and 5 remained the same.
1 models increased the CCC, 14 models decreased, and 5 remained the same.

It seems that in order to increase the UVW, the CCC took the hit because the GVWR was not increased enough to cover the UVW increase. In 2002 6 out of 9 models had a CCC over 3400 lbs (and 3 over 4000 lbs). In 2007 2 out of 10 models have a CCC over 3400 lbs (and only 1 in the 3800 lbs range).

I wonder why??? Is Keystone trying to take the Montana line out of consideration for full time RVers? or are they moving into more of a Thor corporate mold... or both? Any insight on this?

God Bless
Ron, Tina & Sophie (The Mutt)
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Full-timers starting June 2007

2001 Keystone Montana 3670RL
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08-26-2006, 03:42 AM	#1
NASCARon Seasoned Camper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Erie Posts: 53 M.O.C. #4082	Montana Carrying Capacity Has anyone else noticed that in the last 5 years the average cargo carrying capacity (CCC) of Montana fifth wheels has been cut by 30%? In 2002 the average CCC was 3701 lbs. In 2007 it is 2605 lbs. Also 13 models increased the UVW, 2 models decreased, and 5 remained the same. 1 models increased the CCC, 14 models decreased, and 5 remained the same. It seems that in order to increase the UVW, the CCC took the hit because the GVWR was not increased enough to cover the UVW increase. In 2002 6 out of 9 models had a CCC over 3400 lbs (and 3 over 4000 lbs). In 2007 2 out of 10 models have a CCC over 3400 lbs (and only 1 in the 3800 lbs range). I wonder why??? Is Keystone trying to take the Montana line out of consideration for full time RVers? or are they moving into more of a Thor corporate mold... or both? Any insight on this? God Bless Ron, Tina & Sophie (The Mutt) A Couple Saved by Grace Full-timers starting June 2007 2001 Keystone Montana 3670RL 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT, D/A, DRW, CC Jordan 2020 Ultima, Reese 16K Kwik-Slide Frank's Voltage Booster