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05-21-2021, 08:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #6433
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The time has arrived
Life has a way of getting in the way of plans. Sad day, but new beginning. We have decided to sell our Montana. Have had it out one night this year just to make sure everything worked. None last year. And only 3 nights the year before. Paying about $175/month for storage and not using it is too much to keep it.
Maybe get something smaller some day. But probably just hotel stays when we get to travel at all. Still got 500,000 airline miles to use up from my working days.
For anyone planning to sell, I listed it on Facebook marketplace. Got 5 people within 3 days wanting to see it. Showed it to the first today and looks like they will buy without questioning the price. Probably should have listed it as “highest bidder”.
Now to sell the truck. Unfortunately, while this is a great time to sell it as demand and prices are up, it is a terrible time to try to buy a smaller truck.
Anyway, been a great ride. Didn’t get a chance to meet many of you in person, but I sure learned a lot from you. A newbie to a somewhat seasoned veteran in 14 yrs. Here’s wishing nothing but the best to everyone in all your future travels. I will encourage the new owner to join up with MOC.
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05-21-2021, 08:45 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,081
M.O.C. #20477
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Bill,
Good luck with your future travels.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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05-21-2021, 10:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,685
M.O.C. #4831
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Bummer Bill! But feel free to stick around. You have a wealth of knowledge to pass on.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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05-22-2021, 05:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Florence
Posts: 963
M.O.C. #20472
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We wish you the best on your new adventures, happens to a lot of people as life is fluid and always changes.
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2018 Ram 3500 MegaCab 4x4 Aisin, 4:10 Gears
Titan 50 Gal Tank, Air Lift Wireless Bags
2017 3160 RL
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05-22-2021, 10:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We are getting very close to that point.
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05-22-2021, 11:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #6433
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richfaa
We are getting very close to that point.
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Try Facebook Marketplace when you do. I got 9 people wanting it, and 1 flake, in 4 days after posting. First person is buying it pending his bank issuing me a bank check for the full amount on Tuesday.
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05-22-2021, 11:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,337
M.O.C. #3699
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We wish you good luck with your decision, I bet it was a tough one to make. Life is adventure, you don't know what is around the corner, take care and stay healthy!
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Bob and Nancy Kassl Fall Creek, Wisconsin
2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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05-22-2021, 01:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,354
M.O.C. #6831
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Best wishes in the next chapter of your life
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05-22-2021, 02:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,663
M.O.C. #2283
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This feels like a small business going out of business when you are a smart business, you always wonder when you will be next. Good luck to you. I always enjoy your post and hope you will stick around.
If I had to spend $175 a month storage I would probably sell my camper too. Since I don’t and my truck is an 08 I will probably never sell. I enjoy just having my camper if for nothing else than to take a nap in.
Lynwood
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05-22-2021, 04:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,182
M.O.C. #1920
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Best of luck with the next chapter of your life.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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05-22-2021, 05:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #6433
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Yeah, if I had a place for it at home I would keep it for the occasion we could use it. I have an acre lot. But pie shaped narrow at the front with a lot of trees and no good way to get the trailer to the back wider part.
Can’t complain. It has been great and we loved all the times we did use it. Fortunately we both still have very good health. My wife’s mother’s health started going downhill 7 years ago and my wife wanted to keep her at home as long as possible. But that meant being around to check her almost daily. Then my wife’s brother’s health started down. He moved in with their mother and my wife had to monitor both. She had to move her mother to a nursing home 1 1/2 yrs ago. She is 98! Her brother passed away last year. Those lifted some of her burden. But our daughter and grandson moved in with us a few years ago. He is still a little young to be home by himself. And daughter works full time. Day care not an option.
Didn’t mean to tell my whole story. But just to understand why we are ending it. Maybe in another 3-4 years we might buy a smaller TT as we did enjoy the RV travel. Or just content to do hotels or maybe cabins. We will see. A lot of things we still want to see that a long ways to tow to.
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05-22-2021, 06:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,663
M.O.C. #2283
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Thanks for telling us. Although we have never met you, you still seam like an old friend. We wish you and all of family the best. Family and friends are all that matters in the long run.
Lynwood
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05-23-2021, 08:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Willis
Posts: 896
M.O.C. #20587
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Hope you hang in here. And best wishes on the future. We just sold our complete rig but plan to hang here to keep up and pass on any hints I've learned in a lifetime of repairing appliances and our short experience in the 5r.
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2018 Montana 3791RD (SOLD)
2017 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7 Cummins Aisin, B&W RVK3600 (SOLD)
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05-23-2021, 08:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #6433
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh
Thanks for telling us. ........
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There have been so many names appear here over the years for long periods and then suddenly disappear, in most cases no one ever knowing why. Just thought I would post my selling in case someone noticed I wasn't around as much.
I do plan to stay around. Maybe just not as active.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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05-23-2021, 09:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,663
M.O.C. #2283
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BB_TX
There have been so many names appear here over the years for long periods and then suddenly disappear, in most cases no one ever knowing why. Just thought I would post my selling in case someone noticed I wasn't around as much.
I do plan to stay around. Maybe just not as active.
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I’ve gone through this so much times in my business. You get to know someone and then you think back. You haven’t heard from then in a while maybe several years and you wonder what happened. Did they just quit dealing with you go out of business or worse. Then someone calls and ask do you remember. That is usually bad news. It’s very sad.
Lynwood
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05-23-2021, 09:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,727
M.O.C. #7992
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Best of Luck Bill in your next chapter. Have really enjoyed your sharing's and experiences.
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2006 3000RK
2009 Ram 2500
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05-24-2021, 06:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,308
M.O.C. #5165
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Enjoyed your posts on MOC. Still hope to meet somewhere down the road!
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F-250 King Ranch Crew Cab 2012, Single Wheel, 6.7 L Diesel, Transfer Flow Internal 50 Gallon Fuel Tank, Upgraded Ford Software for 50 Gallon tank, 2006 3475Rl with Mor-ryde King Pin, 2nd AC, 2nd Battery, Pressure Pro TPMS, Wet Bolt Shackle Kit
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05-24-2021, 08:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,182
M.O.C. #1920
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Bill, when we joined back in 2004, we met a lot of the people that were instrumental in starting the MOC and over the years we watched as many have either “retired” from RVing or passed. We used to go to the RV rallies on vacation and watched as the retired group stayed and partied and headed to their next adventure. But, whether family circumstances, health or other, we all will leave the RV life at some point. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy the lifestyle again at some point. Best of luck and keep watching the forum. Many people change to SOB and attend regional rallies. Maybe you will be able to do that down the road.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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05-26-2021, 08:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Bedford
Posts: 307
M.O.C. #21728
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As still a newbie (FT only 1 1/2 years) I appreciate you reading and responding to my posts. Your help has been invaluable. Good luck with your future plans.
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Member #21728
2019 3931FB
2017 F350 6.7 Powerstroke SRW
B&W Companion Slider 20K
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05-26-2021, 01:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Pinckney
Posts: 128
M.O.C. #27204
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Best of luck in your future plans. Sorry to see you go. Happy travels how ever they may be.
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