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06-02-2019, 12:34 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #24170
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New to Forum
Greetings!
My wife and I are aspiring RVrs looking to learn more about the Montana line in advance of our first purchase. I'm looking forward to searching the forum and learning from those who wish to share your sage advice. Thanks in advance.
Steve
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06-02-2019, 12:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,465
M.O.C. #23668
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Welcome, Steve. If this is your first RV then it's a daunting decision and you may find that reading the forums about the different manufacturers can make it more confusing. There's a lot of bad news out there that can be discouraging. Hopefully you will find here a lot of encouragment from many who have a lot of years towing trailers. There's nothing like having your own home away from home and comfortably enjoying the places you want to visit.
My wife and I have been towing trailers for over 35 years and have always bought used and have built a lot of great memories with our family. This Monty is our first new 5er and it took a while before deciding to purchase. You will be looking at floorplans, features, size, weight, tow vehicle compatibility, and BUDGET. It's a lot to think through. We found that through all of the frustrations that people have with their trailers, which exist in all manufacturers, that Keystone (and Montana in particular) seemed to rise above the fray in our budget.
Don't let the negative discourage you and listen to a lot of great experience and advice you can find here. Just accept that you will not buy a perfect RV...you will have things to take care of, repair, replace, etc. It's just part of the ride.
Welcome and good luck with your search. Don't hesitate to ask questions.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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06-02-2019, 02:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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Welcome to the forum from Arizona. Great advice jsb5717 just gave.
We started out with a used rig to be sure this was for us. We now are on number 3 rig and number 2 truck.
Watch your weights get a 4X4 trunk as you will find you just may need it.
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Wayne and Ann Moore
2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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06-02-2019, 05:00 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #24170
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Gents, thank you both! We've taken a look at a few Montana's and narrowed it down to the 3760/61 or 3790/91. Also looking at the horsepower, towing capacity of either an F350 or Ram 3500 dually for the power plant. Lots of questions from What's the best time of year to buy? to What do you pack in your tool bag? I have a little time in front of me before we make the plunge so I have the opportunity to dig in and pick y'alls brains!
Again, thanks for the add!
Steve
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06-02-2019, 06:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Welcome and enjoy the forum.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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06-02-2019, 07:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 985
M.O.C. #19388
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Hello and welcome to the forum.
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Marilyn and Richard, Dusty and Gabby
Overland Park, KS. Most Timer
2017 Montana Legacy 3810MS
2020 GMC 3500 Crew Cab Dually
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06-02-2019, 09:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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Welcome to the MOC. from Washington St.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails 
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06-03-2019, 10:02 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the Forum! One thing to remember is that we have thousands of members and this is the place you can come to get help with problems. Problems are not that frequent with Montanas but folks without problems usually don't post here except to help someone else out.
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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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06-03-2019, 02:25 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Moses Lake
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #23375
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Welcome lots of great people and info in here. We are enjoying our used 2017 381TH Montana HC
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Kurt & Kelly
2015 Ford 6.7 DRW
2017 381TH High Country
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