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02-23-2008, 06:09 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Florissant
Posts: 72
M.O.C. #7838
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New 3500RL
Well Mrs and I finally made the trip up to Michigan last weekend to pick up the new Monty. We arrived around noon and dealer had her inside to do the PDI. All went really well and she was moved outside so we could camp in the parking lot and really check things out. keep in mind it was around 18 degrees and as expected the furnace was getting a workout. Next day we started back and stayed the night outside Ft Wayne. Once again no problems, but had to put up with the winds howling across the road to finish the run into St. Louis. Twice I saw 18 wheeler almost tip over. I became concerned and had to slow considerably. Once slowed down to around 55 handling was no problem. Now she's home and looking forward to warmer weather so we can get out a bit. Well that's the update. More to follow along with pics if I can get the darn camera to work.
Mike @ Elaine
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02-23-2008, 06:18 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Kennewick
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #5608
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Mike and Elaine,
congratulations on your new 3500rl. Sounds like quite the maiden voyage you had.
Sean
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02-23-2008, 07:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Congratulations on the new 3500! I'm glad to hear you got home safely despite the cold and the wind.
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02-23-2008, 10:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Congratulations on that new rig! You're already seasoned now, ready to handle anything else that comes your way.
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02-23-2008, 10:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Congratulations and we hope you have many happy times in it.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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02-23-2008, 11:08 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pemberton
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #6226
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Congratulations on your new 3500RL! Dont forget to latch your palor doors!!!
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02-23-2008, 01:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Great news!! Congratulations on the new rig. You have just learned a valuable lesson about speed and crosswinds. I think a typical new owner mistake is trying to drive these rigs too fast. Seasoned folk tend to slow down to 60-65 or less even in calm conditions. Running at 70 or more is just asking for a tire failure with these Mission tires.
Hope your new 3500 exceeds your expectations. Happy RVing......
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02-23-2008, 03:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Mike and Elaine,
Congratulations on your new rig.
As well as these rigs tow you still must drive according to conditions. On our last trip we had one day of really windy conditions. It was so bad at one point that we almost parked! I do not like driving in really windy conditions.
TheRanch,
What are palor doors? Do all the models have them or only the 3500?
Thanks,
HamRad
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02-24-2008, 02:16 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Pemberton
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #6226
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HamRad, The 3500RL has the sliding doors for the rear living room, If ya dont make sure there latched real good they come loose and bend the track real bad! I have done it twice! Roy
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02-24-2008, 02:26 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Florissant
Posts: 72
M.O.C. #7838
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Hamrad beat me to it. He is correct if you don't latch them for travel they will swing all over the place. While we were camping in the north of Michigan that furnace was chugging away to keep things warm. Seems to me we used a good amount of propane. I did find someplaces where cold air was coming in, but that is to be expected. There is just no way you can seal a trailer that has 4 slides. I do have some insulation mods in mind though. I think I can make it better for winter camping. I want to be able to use the monty all year round and not have to park her for the winter. On anothe note I think I figured out the signature part but photo's are still stumping me.
Mike
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02-24-2008, 03:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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That's one fine unit, congrats and hope you enjoy it for many years to come!
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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02-24-2008, 05:52 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: greenacres
Posts: 10
M.O.C. #8228
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What dealer did you use in Michigan? We are in the process of purchasing through Lake Shore RV and are wondering how it went.
Thanks
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