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03-23-2011, 12:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Asheville
Posts: 502
M.O.C. #1967
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how long does a fiver last?
Ours is a 2003, sits full time at a lake now, planning to travel in 3 years. If mechanically sound, still beautiful except for cap, why wouldn't it last as long as we service it right?
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03-23-2011, 12:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Siloam Springs
Posts: 2,206
M.O.C. #8890
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We have seen some 70`s models on the road that still look good, we have also seen some ten year old models ready for the dump.
Should be like a pickup, take care of them and they will last you a long time.
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03-23-2011, 01:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: corning
Posts: 694
M.O.C. #6635
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Maintain them and they will last a long time.
Yours may need a new roof, 12 year warranty. Keep the bearings greased and the tires new and pumped.
Good luck and enjoy!
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03-23-2011, 01:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 609
M.O.C. #10966
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If you take really good care of it, yours may last as long as this guys has 
Edit: picture resized...sorry!
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2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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03-23-2011, 02:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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A fiver lasts as long as you don't go visit a dealer or RV show.
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03-23-2011, 02:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Williamston
Posts: 631
M.O.C. #9432
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When I returned my unit to the dealer last year to have my second A/C ceiling unit changed out to ducted the techs kept bragging on how clean and new my camper looked. I said it's only one year old what do you expect? They said if you saw how most looked after one year I would not be asking. I guess a lot of people trash 'em pretty fast.
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03-23-2011, 02:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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When I traded my 2003 in 2007, the service folks asked why I wanted to trade because they said that the old one was ready to put on the lot. Clean and ready. If they are cared for, they will last. Just keep it clean and repair any problems now , not later.
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03-23-2011, 03:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,658
M.O.C. #9969
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Had an SOB TT for 15 years. Had to replace the fridge after 12 years when it sprung a leak (upgraded to a new and better one) and had to repair to tire blow-out damage (Tires were way past their useful life span, but didn't have a forum such as this with great info) other than that no problems and was still in excellent shape.
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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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03-24-2011, 03:02 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location:
Posts: 62
M.O.C. #11227
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Your RV should last as long as you maintain it.
I bought a Red Dale Slide in, 11 ft, camper for one of my trucks in 1961. I still have it and use it for camping each fall Elk and deer hunting in Colorado as a hunting camp.
Later I bought a Conquest 5th Wheel RV that we used 11 years before trading it for a JayCo Eagle. The Dealer sold the Conquest to a buyer who on his list looking for one of this type the same day that I took delivery of the JayCo.
We owned the JayCo 16 years before trading for our Montana 3750Fl. The Dealer sold the JayCo three days after we took delivery of the Montana.
I have maintained all of our RV units and all were kept in excellent condition, looking almost new. The only reason for trading for a different unit was to upgrade for our desires.
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03-24-2011, 06:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Asheville
Posts: 502
M.O.C. #1967
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mike, love the wood inlay!
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03-24-2011, 08:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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We have seen some on the road looking similar to the one you posted...don't know that I would be comfortable towing it anywhere!
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03-24-2011, 12:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Vandalia
Posts: 132
M.O.C. #634
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We recently traded our 2000 2850RK in for an 04 2955RL. It looks like brand new and we will probably keep it till the end. Either mine or hers.
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