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08-06-2013, 04:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #13378
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How to Build a Montana - Goshen-style - photos
On our first adventure around the U.S. with our brand new 2013 Montana High Country 343RL we just had to stop at the factory and take a tour of how these things are made. I'm guessing everyone who pulls one of these things should take the tour because they'll get a much better appreciation of all that goes into making these things. We were impressed.
On a side note, we got Keystone to take ownership of the discoloration on our front cap. So when we get back to Southern California it appears we're going to get a new paint job on the front.
These were taken on July 29, 2013. I would have posted them earlier but my Internet connections weren't as good as I have them today.
There are no captions on these photos, but it follows the logical construction of a fifth-wheel, from the frame through the finished production (including the LED lights in the front caps!).
I hope you enjoy these.
http://smu.gs/19KLSBq
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08-06-2013, 04:52 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Rainer this is just one of the events we enjoy at the Fall Rally. It's a great way to see just how your Montana unit whether it be a regular Montana, Big Sky, Mountaineer, or High Country is built litterly from the ground up! In the past few years we have even got to see the premier additions and premier new units coming out in next years units. Glad you enjoyed your tour and also glad you got the nose cone problem resolved while you were there also. Have a save trip back CA and if you cross through Nebraska give us a hollar and we'll show you some good Nebraska hospitality.
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08-06-2013, 05:27 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BEND
Posts: 350
M.O.C. #11243
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Thank you that was nice to see, for us who don't get back to that area..
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08-06-2013, 06:44 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Good to hear you've got your problem on the road to being fixed. We also make the factory tour each time we're at the Rally. Good to know where they're putting stuff before I go to drilling holes.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-06-2013, 07:45 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: amarillo
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #11197
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Great post and Pics would great !
Thank You
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08-06-2013, 07:46 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: amarillo
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #11197
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where great Whoops
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08-06-2013, 11:04 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Portland
Posts: 291
M.O.C. #10766
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Thanks for the pics! We also have a Montana High Country 343RL (2011) and are quite happy as well.
Continued safe travels!
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08-06-2013, 12:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,053
M.O.C. #5091
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Great pictures! Wish I lived closer to do a factory tour.
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08-06-2013, 03:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Every RV owner should see how they are built .We see it every year at the fall rally.
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08-06-2013, 04:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Great photos! Thanks for sharing
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08-06-2013, 05:14 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Denton
Posts: 289
M.O.C. #12532
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Thanks for sharing your pics. I look forward to seeing the factory in person at some point.
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08-06-2013, 05:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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You Oregoneons are going to have to break down and make the trip to the Fall Rally sometime! It's well worth the trip and it's a real learning experience too with all seminars put on by the companies that furnish their wares on the Montana, Big Sky, Mountaineer and High Countrys!
LC you'll get your chance to do the tour in about 6 weeks or so!
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08-07-2013, 02:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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Congrats on getting the front cap repainted.
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08-07-2013, 05:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Silverton
Posts: 489
M.O.C. #11144
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Great pictures!! Thanks for sharing.
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