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07-18-2014, 09:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: San Jose
Posts: 389
M.O.C. #2277
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Returning Member
Hi everyone. I've been a member here for a long time but when we sold our Montana and bought a Bounder I started going to www.irv2.com. This place is better! I got tired of the general crankiness over there.
OK, I've already confessed that I am a SOB, but I still miss my Montana. If you're thinking of going to a motorhome my advice is to be very careful and read everything you can before you buy. The failure rates are astounding and the quality issues of even the high end coaches are horrible. Would you want to pay $350K for an RV that spends 3/4 of it's first year in the shop? (True story)
Amazingly enough, we've had several trips in 3 years where everything worked and nothing broke.
But as they say, happy wife, happy home.
So don't be upset if you see this SOB lurking around a bit. I've become pretty expert at making Norcold refrigerators work very well so perhaps I have something worthwhile to add here.
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07-18-2014, 09:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Well, welcome back to the forum. I looked at a Bounder once...but bought a National RV Tropical diesel pusher instead. It was a great coach, but the wife wanted a fifth wheel so here we are in a monty. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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07-18-2014, 09:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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I have posted comments about him before, but my brother-in-law has a new class A diesel pusher. This is their second Class A in about 4 years. I think he would agree with the 3/4 of the first year being spent in the shop. It has all been coach and systems, nothing to do with engine/transmission. We never really considered a Class A. I guess I always dreamed of pulling a fiver around the country or something.
Anyway, welcome back! The more experience the better.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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07-18-2014, 09:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,172
M.O.C. #6433
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Yeah, welcome back. Even if you are an SOB. We are a lot nicer than folks on the other forums.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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07-18-2014, 09:45 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 back! I know this guy who would take an SOB in trade on a new Monte.
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07-18-2014, 09:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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So glad to have you back and appreciate your experience. We will look forward to your future posts.
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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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07-18-2014, 10:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: San Jose
Posts: 389
M.O.C. #2277
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Thanks Y'all.
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07-18-2014, 11:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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The drive train and frame is better on a MH but the build quality on the RV part is the same industry wide. I wanted a MH as I had a lot of experience driving big busses as IMO a MH is easier to handle. We sold Rv's for several years and toured many plants. Build quality is no better.
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07-18-2014, 12:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Welcome back!
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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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07-18-2014, 12:59 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! I'm sure you'll have a lot to contribute as everyone's experiences add to the whole of this group.
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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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08-10-2014, 03:38 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Mt. Vernon
Posts: 332
M.O.C. #6140
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Welcome back! Look forward to seeing some of your future posts especially about a Norcold fridge.
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Dennis Ziegler|Donna (DW)|Gidget|Lizzie|Kimber (FB)
2011 3400RL Montana|2020 RAM 3500 4X4 6.7HO Cummins Turbo Diesel|
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08-10-2014, 05:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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Nice to have ya back! Yep we considered a class A I love driving them but MAN when they break it costs serious cash to fix those things gotta have a extended warranty for sure
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