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Old 10-17-2008, 04:03 PM   #1
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Uh oh, ....now I went and did it!

Ordered our new '09 Montana 3605RL this afternoon. Yippee!

Supposedly, it will be one of the last two Desert Sunset interiors produced (hopefully anyway, we will find out for sure on Monday), as they are replacing that interior with one that is called Mocha. If the Desert Sunset is not available to us, we will have to decide between the Sapphire or Emerald Isle. The new Mocha just looks awful in my opinion (wife's too), and I don't see how they will sell very many units in that configuration. I'll post pics, if anyone is interested in seeing them.

Anyway, back to what I ordered.

Mandatory Options: (How can it be an option if it is mandatory!?)
Value package
Moving to Montana package
10th Anniversary package
20" w/ DVD bedroom tv upgrade

My Options:
Aluminum wheels (we'll see if they are rated 3750lb/110psi in the casting, or most likely just a sticker) w/ Goodyear Marathon tires.
Dual pane glass
Hi Gloss gel coat
King bed
Extra hi-back chair for the "office"
2 Fantastic fans w/ rain sensor (kitchen & bedroom)

Options that you usually see in pre-ordered Montana 5ers that are on the dealer lots in my area, that I did not want:
End table and lamp
Generator prep
Central vacuum
Electric fireplace

So, in about 3 or 4 weeks we'll be heading out to Indiana to drag it back to Oregon. I can hardly wait!
 
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Old 10-17-2008, 04:13 PM   #2
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We've always picked the Desert Sunset, but I would have to consider the Saphire next time just because the carpet is a nicer color.
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Old 10-17-2008, 04:13 PM   #3
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Congratulations on your new 3605RL. We have been in our 3665RE just over two weeks and LOVING it. We got the Emerald Isle and like it better than we thought we would. We have had absolutely no problems (I hope I did not just jinx ourselves) and cannot believe how big it seems. We, however, love our fireplace and have it running almost all the time (Michigan nights are cool right now...) and since I like to vacuum -- something sick inside of me I guess -- got the central vac and I think it is the coolest thing ever. We also got the dual pane windows and at this time its not been cold enough to really appreciate them - however - the campground where we are at (Hidden Ridge RV Resort - Shelbyville, MI) is by a highway that when you are outside you can hear a lot of truck traffic. Inside it is absolutely Q U I E T! We think the windows were a good decision as we plan to camp in the cool weather as much as possible.

Again Congratulations!!!!! Cyndie
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Old 10-18-2008, 01:55 AM   #4
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Just a word on the dual pane windows: We did the factory tour of the Montana plant in Goshen earlier this month and it was given by Charles Wade, a long time member of Keystone. He Said: The dual panes do nothing for temp control, they only add .1 btu to the window rating. They are strictly for noise control. I only post this to belay some expectations of the R factor of the dual panes.....
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Old 10-18-2008, 02:24 AM   #5
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Congrats on your new Monty! We've got the 3400 with Desert Sunset interior and love the colors. We also have the fireplace, which we use on chilly mornings & evenings. Really takes the chill out and adds to the coziness. We also have the central vac, which is great. We have a long-hair cat and it really has the power to pick up the cat hair!! (even better than my vacuum at the stick home!)

Enjoy!
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Old 10-18-2008, 04:45 AM   #6
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Congrats on the new rig, may you enjoy it for many years to come.
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Old 10-18-2008, 11:39 PM   #7
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....We, however, love our fireplace and have it running almost all the time (Michigan nights are cool right now...) and since I like to vacuum -- something sick inside of me I guess -- got the central vac and I think it is the coolest thing ever....
We mostly dry camp, so the fireplace was not so important to us. We would not typically be able to utilize it for the heat aspect, and the extra stowage space without the FP was more appealing. Even though the simulated fire would be nice to watch while relaxing in the recliners, I am more of a sit around the campfire, avoiding the smoke kind of guy. Just the way I was brought up I guess. We will get a couple of small heaters for when we go "luxury" camping with full hook-up and are "on the grid".

We will install a central vac, I just didn't care for where the optional one was placed in the kitchen cabinet. I will put one in the basement somehow and bring it in under the steps to the bedroom. It should be a little quieter that way, at least that is the plan.


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Just a word on the dual pane windows: We did the factory tour of the Montana plant in Goshen earlier this month and it was given by Charles Wade, a long time member of Keystone. He Said: The dual panes do nothing for temp control, they only add .1 btu to the window rating. They are strictly for noise control. I only post this to belay some expectations of the R factor of the dual panes.
Quiet is good!

On the R factor issue, ...there are several posts here about how they eliminate the sweating window syndrome in cold weather. If they do indeed prevent sweating, they must be doing more for the R factor than what the manufacturers testing shows. But then again, I am no expert on such matters. So, we shall see first hand how that pans out.



To all:

Thanks for your opinions and sharing of information. This kind of community makes for a better experience, instead of just floundering around all on your own. I'm sure we will be learning a lot from you all, over the months and years to come.

Glad I found you guys! Hope to meet some of you in the not so distant future.

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Old 10-19-2008, 04:57 AM   #8
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We've always picked the Desert Sunset, but I would have to consider the Saphire next time just because the carpet is a nicer color.
I agree, So I ordered the desert sunset interior with the saphire carpet.I think the darker brown matches the Desert sunset better than the tan carpet it comes with. I think it was 200.00 to change the carpet color.
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Old 10-19-2008, 05:23 AM   #9
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We've always picked the Desert Sunset, but I would have to consider the Saphire next time just because the carpet is a nicer color.
I agree, So I ordered the desert sunset interior with the saphire carpet.I think the darker brown matches the Desert sunset better than the tan carpet it comes with. I think it was 200.00 to change the carpet color.
Cool, I didn't know you could do that! next time I guess.
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Old 11-03-2008, 04:39 AM   #10
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The Saphire interior is nice, our 06 3000RK has that. Congrats on your choice that 3605 iseen eyeballing the 3665 one of my favorite models. I have been eyeballing the 3665RE I think that is the number, it has the rear entertainment set up. Hope you have many years of camping in your new rig. Jon
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Old 11-03-2008, 04:48 AM   #11
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Just a word on the dual pane windows: We did the factory tour of the Montana plant in Goshen earlier this month and it was given by Charles Wade, a long time member of Keystone. He Said: The dual panes do nothing for temp control, they only add .1 btu to the window rating. They are strictly for noise control. I only post this to belay some expectations of the R factor of the dual panes.....
That's what has bothered me about the dual pane windows. If it is only noise reduction that they provide then I don't believe they are worth the extra money and weight.

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Old 11-03-2008, 11:46 AM   #12
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Congrats on the new unit! Hope all is great when it arrives.
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