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08-11-2013, 09:57 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Spokane
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #13672
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Palnning return to Montana
Not quite new Montana owners, yet.
Looking at 3100RL and putting numbers together.
We had 2002 2955RE. Went to motorhome. Miss the mobility of 5er - Motorhome with detachable engine!
Plan on F250 XLT 4x4 SB Crew SRW
Had to establish a new ID as the old one was dropped.
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08-11-2013, 10:52 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location:
Posts: 310
M.O.C. #12816
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Welcome Back! The site is as good, if not better, as it probably was when your old ID worked. Welcome home.
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08-11-2013, 11:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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As you know this is good place to learn about your RV along with meeting and getting to know new friends. If you have not yet completely made up your mind on the truck, recommend also looking at F350 as is almost the same truck with more cargo capacity.
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08-11-2013, 11:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Welcome back
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08-11-2013, 11:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: billings
Posts: 110
M.O.C. #12853
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We bought our 3100RL last year about this time. We have really enjoyed owning it. Welcome back to the MOC.
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08-11-2013, 03:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Welcome back!
What was your first MOC username?
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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08-11-2013, 03:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome back. Always good when old friends return.
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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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08-12-2013, 12:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Welcome back to the MOC Family. We also have the 3100RL and just love it. We are living in it full time.
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08-12-2013, 05:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Bill-N-Donna
Welcome back!
What was your first MOC username?
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X 2..... YOU HAVE NO AVATAR YET.....so it is hard for me to place you, but welcome back Toby2011. 
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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08-13-2013, 02:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Will be interested in thew original MOC name. Member search shows deleted name but still has MOC-843. Cool!
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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08-13-2013, 08:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Good luck on your return. I don't know what year rig you are looking for but these new ones sure weigh more than when I bought in 2006. I had an F-250 to go along with it but had to convert to an F-350 and if I had to do it all over again, I should have gotten a more capable truck. Beware you might need a bigger truck if you plan to stay within the numbers and go for a new model.
I also prefer the detachable driver freedom of a fifth wheel. Sure it's a pretty big vehicle to drive around, but this means we can shop for anything we want and get it back to the rig just fine and give help to others if needed! I also have only one engine to worry about.
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08-14-2013, 02:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Welcome as well, we love our 3400RL, had it since 2007, we looked at new ones but are still happy with it.
I pull it with my Super-Duty 250.
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11-23-2013, 04:43 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Spokane
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #13672
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Well, we traded the Greyhawk on 2013 Montana 3150RL in late September.
We've transferred most of the basics to the new rig then had to put it in storage for the winter.
We added air shocks to the F250; the new rigs are indeed heavier tongue weight.
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11-23-2013, 06:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Oh my, sounds like you used the same air shock salesman who told me "The air shocks will solve your problem", until I called the air shock folks on something else and they told me "No they don't - Air shocks only improve your ride, they DO NOT increase your tow ratings". I ended up buying the F-350 overload springs and hardware and some new wheels and tires to go along with the ratings to satisfy my load issue. That was back in '06 when I think my large 3500RL was probably still lighter than any large 2013 model. My rig is 14,040 GVWR. What is yours? I also have about 2,500 lbs at the pin. An F-350 meets those numbers, an F-250 does not. Good luck to you.
I still love my airbags and so does oncoming traffic at night. I try not to drive at night, but sometimes you can't help it. The air bags bring my headlights back down.
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11-24-2013, 02:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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To paraphrase Bob Seger: "You can come back baby, Montana Owners never forgets." 
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11-24-2013, 02:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Welcome, and more pleasant travels!
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11-25-2013, 03:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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We have always preferred fivers to motorhomes. I would recommend a serious look at weight requirements carefully before you decide on your tow vehicle. 2011 250 6.7 4X4 crew cab is rated at 14.4K for a fiver according to Ford's tow guide.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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