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02-04-2018, 11:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Top "Must Have" features
Just for fun, I thought I would ask what everyone's top three (or more) "Must Have" features are when they look at new floor plans. You know the things that if the unit doesn't have it is an immediate "not that one". Here are ours:
1. No slides extending into the awning area.
2. Table not a booth.
3. Living room that actually feels like a sticks and bricks (IE: the TV is in the right place for viewing). We really like the front living room layouts.
I intentionally did not mention the basement garage on our model as that is unique to it. I wanted to keep this more generic.
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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02-04-2018, 11:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
M.O.C. #19994
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We liked the front kitchen model but the W/D hook ups were in the bedroom. not our preferred spot, we went with the Front living room mainly because the W/D is in the Kitchen, in retrospect, the front living room is a great feature
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The "Black Pearl"-2017 3731FL Legacy Package
2017 F-450 Platinum, 6.7 PSD
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02-04-2018, 01:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,528
M.O.C. #2283
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32 feet 3 slides RL and we aren’t brand loyal.
Lynwood
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02-04-2018, 01:27 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #21168
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I had a smaller Forest River bumper pull. What I personally wanted on my new one was a king bed, 2 air conditioners (I live in Texas) and it be a 5th wheel. At first I was not liking for a washer and dryer but dang it come in handy. Its side by side units and is tucked away in it own closet in the hallway leading to the front on the trailer. 2013 3725RL.
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02-04-2018, 02:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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5Th Wheel Must Have
• Not stressful towing- not too heavy
• Auto Level
• Easy hook up
• Easy Dump
• Electric Awning
• Easy Propane swap out
• Doors all closed when hooked up
• Easy water filter change
• Plenty of outside storage
• Trouble free hitch when backing up
• Tire monitoring
• >= 50’ TV
• Recliners facing TV
• Seat in shower
• Counter space bathroom sink
• Easy up and down shades- no day/night fan fold shades
• Sat tv ready
• Easy make bed
• 8 small or 4 large drawers in bedroom
• Convection micro
• Access to ref, Kit Sink, Bathroom with slides in
• Sofa sleeper
• Minimal carpet
• Washer dryer
• No visible cords at TV
• Quiet AC
• 10 Gal water heater
• Slide awnings
roomy kitchen
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2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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02-04-2018, 03:29 PM
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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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For us it was storage, 6 point leveling, dual ac. Had residential fridges been common when we purchased, it would have been a requirement. We added a moen residential faucet in kitchen, Samsung 18 cu ft fridge, load range h wheels/tires, king size select comfort matress, Samsung 4k tv, better euro style recliners, and in may morryde I.S. will grace the beast.
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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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02-04-2018, 04:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffba
5Th Wheel Must Have
Not stressful towing- not too heavy
Auto Level
Easy hook up
Easy Dump
Electric Awning
Easy Propane swap out
Doors all closed when hooked up
Easy water filter change
Plenty of outside storage
Trouble free hitch when backing up
Tire monitoring
>= 50 TV
Recliners facing TV
Seat in shower
Counter space bathroom sink
Easy up and down shades- no day/night fan fold shades
Sat tv ready
Easy make bed
8 small or 4 large drawers in bedroom
Convection micro
Access to ref, Kit Sink, Bathroom with slides in
Sofa sleeper
Minimal carpet
Washer dryer
No visible cords at TV
Quiet AC
10 Gal water heater
Slide awnings
roomy kitchen
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>> >= 50 TV<< Dang..😳
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02-04-2018, 06:41 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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For us it's;
1. Auto Level
2. Theater seats
3. Booth dining. (our new rig doesn't have this, but we will be adding it later this year.
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02-04-2018, 06:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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Access to at least one side of the Fridge with slides in
Access to the Bathroom also with slides in
Hydraulic Auto Leveling
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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02-04-2018, 06:55 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #21168
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wait they have quiet AC's now?
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02-04-2018, 08:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,328
M.O.C. #3699
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Dual AC
LevelUp System
Fireplace
King Bed
Theater Seating
All in our 2015 3440RL
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Bob and Nancy Kassl Fall Creek, Wisconsin
2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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02-05-2018, 04:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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1. Wine cellar.
2. Dumbwaiter.
3. Hot tub/swimming pool.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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02-05-2018, 07:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeBeFulltime
1. Wine cellar.
2. Dumbwaiter.
3. Hot tub/swimming pool.
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I guess we could convert our basement garage to a wine cellar and my wife can use me as her dumb waiter. An inflatable hot tub and kiddie pool from Walmart and we are all set LOL
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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02-05-2018, 07:47 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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auto level
Whisper air
direct pull (no cable) tank valves
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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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02-05-2018, 08:59 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Williamsburg
Posts: 61
M.O.C. #20311
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MARK A
>> >= 50 TV<< Dang..
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Now That's funny.....hehehe. I don't think I have ever seen a 50 foot tv... ... I knew you meant 50" inches but it was still funny. I enjoyed the chuckle.....
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John and Susan & Virtus (Our Jack Russell) 2017 Montana 3661RL 2014 FORD 250 SUPERDUTY 6.7L 4X4 PLATINUM
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02-05-2018, 10:39 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
M.O.C. #17609
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Something that hasn't been mentioned is no plumbing lines coming down through the basement - this is a trend I am seeing more and more in units - all I can see is gear sliding and busting a pipe along with less usable storage space
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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02-05-2018, 12:05 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Menifee
Posts: 73
M.O.C. #19585
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Also not mentioned yet: All doors and ceilings 6' 6" or higher, and king bed positioned so that you can walk around 3 sides comfortably; probably means it's in a slide area.
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02-05-2018, 12:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Susn
Now That's funny.....hehehe. I don't think I have ever seen a 50 foot tv... ... I knew you meant 50" inches but it was still funny. I enjoyed the chuckle.....
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it's called fat fingers
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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02-05-2018, 03:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #5091
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I think some of the ideas you want in a 50 to $60,000 dollar 5th wheel could be found in a $1,000,000 Marathon coach and not a poorly constructed 5th wheel by any brand.
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02-05-2018, 04:13 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #21168
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjammersc
Something that hasn't been mentioned is no plumbing lines coming down through the basement - this is a trend I am seeing more and more in units - all I can see is gear sliding and busting a pipe along with less usable storage space
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Hey do you mind if I ask what you use your solar for? Boondocking? Do you think its worth the investment you have made?
Thanks for any information you can give me on it.
Mark
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