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04-10-2007, 06:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,502
M.O.C. #3142
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1st Time Out In Monty!
We were out for the first time in our 3585SA for a week. I have to say everything went good! We were very pleased with the set up. I think we can see out a great deal more with all the windows! The enclosed bath was nice with the fantastic fan..no more steamed up mirror..lol We did have to tighten the faucet hookup in the kitchen sink as we had a small drip.
The weather was a wee bit cold (dropped down to 18 degrees for a couple of nights) We ran the electric heater, fireplace and furnance. No problems keeping it nice and toasty. We even had some strong winds up to 45 gust(the toppers sure can get noisy!) The fireplace can get a bit hot, near the top and by wood.(we only ran this in the daytime)The furnance didnt seem as noisy as in our last Monty.
The table is not real close to the window so the day/night shade was much easier going up and down. The kitchen sinks are a bit smaller, but love the counter room. The trash opening takes in a bit of cold air so we covered it at night. Didnt think we would like the trash opening but it worked out well. I was able to keep my 30 & 50 amp cords in the bottom area of the door, so that is a plus. The closet in the bedroom is built a bit different, felt it stayed warmer than the one in the other Monty. No cold air rushing out.
All in all we are very pleased with the Monty!
The one thing that really did surprise us was the JT's Strongarms...Just really happy with them! We had the granddaughters..so they were tested really well..lol
We had a great week and didnt want to return home!
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04-10-2007, 06:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Glad you had a great trip with no major problems. I agree with you on the JT's that was the best money we spent.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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04-10-2007, 07:23 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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Congatulations Campbud!! You beat me to the punch - still no maiden voyage on ours yet - and more snow coming this weekend. Oh well, glad to hear it all worked for you.
I just ordered the JTs yesterday. I'll have to figure a work around for the generator exhaust and rear crossmember, but hopefully get them installed this weekend or next.
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04-10-2007, 07:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Franklin
Posts: 1,172
M.O.C. #5664
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You know all is well when you don't want to go home. Glad the 1st trip was a success. I want to go see this model. It's the only one that has grabbed my attention since our 3000RK. Hope you have continued smooth adventures.
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04-10-2007, 08:00 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! It's always brings peace of mind to have the shakdeown done with and know that all went well. May you have many more years enjoying the new Montana.
Do the JT's have to be removed when you break down or do they retract with the landing gear?
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04-10-2007, 08:08 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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Steve,
You just loosen the slide bolts (T-handles) on each JT arm before you retract, and they just go along for the ride. No need to take apart anything.
Brad
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04-10-2007, 08:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,502
M.O.C. #3142
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Steve: yes just like Brad says...so nice not to have to haul the kingpin.
Brad: Took me awhile to get the JT's ...I think I did the fronts one day and the backs another.
Mudchief: yes it is the best money we spent too!
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04-10-2007, 09:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
M.O.C. #1105
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Oh, I see some fulltiming or longtiming in your future. A serious symptom when you don't want to go home after a week in the Monty! Congrats and safe travels!
Brad, you better get that snow taken care of before we head for Colorado next month! We Alabamians are allergic to that stuff!
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04-10-2007, 10:14 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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Judy -
I'm starting to get alergic to it myself - and I'm a NATIVE of CO! One thing has been consistent, it only snows on the weekends. If you come out during the week, you should see 70-80 degrees!
Brad
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04-10-2007, 10:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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One just can't help themselves from smiling when they hear stories like this. I am happy to hear that your coach exceeded your expectations. Enjoy...
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