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03-09-2015, 12:30 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cinnaminson
Posts: 197
M.O.C. #5316
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No island wanted!
Hope that this is not sacrilegious to ask this on a Montana site but my friend is in the market for a new 35-36 foot fifth wheel that does NOT have an kitchen island. Does anyone know if there is one out there?
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03-09-2015, 12:43 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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Sanibel, by Prime Time
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-09-2015, 12:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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Sorta limits your counter space.
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03-09-2015, 03:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Mt Home
Posts: 163
M.O.C. #15851
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buy one and remove it
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03-09-2015, 03:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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We didn't have an Island in our 2010 2955RL and it fit right in that size range.
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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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03-09-2015, 05:05 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Islands are all the rage right now. I'd look for a used one.
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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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03-10-2015, 04:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Yep, when trends get started it's hard to swim against the current.
The very first island we encountered was years 2.5 years ago in a Columbus model 320. We both agreed instantly that would be something in our next chosen floor plan. We had a real problem with this model though because this particular island was on casters so one could roll it around and then lock it down in the position you wanted it. Already fighting with those swivel/rocker/recliners at the back of our rig we knew we didn't want another thing that had to be secured before each trip.
Columbus still makes this model so your friend could simply take the island out and store it until down the road it was time to trade/sell again. Actually after awhile they might warm up to the trend of an island and they could reinstall it without having to trade again!!!
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
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03-10-2015, 04:40 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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The 3100 may be the one for your friend. It is 35'3", I think, in length and the island that is in the unit is movable. It rolls around, again if I'm not mistaken, and can be removed from the Monte if they want to do that.
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03-10-2015, 07:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,141
M.O.C. #1920
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I believe Rondo is correct on that.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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03-10-2015, 08:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #15731
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If I read this correct your friend is not wanting an island. so they can look at the entry level or cheaper brands, they usually do not have islands they are the campers that are in the LITE class, but doing that they will not see any of the upgrades (Double door fridge, convection microwave, hard surface countertops, usually they have dinettes that make in to the beds. ETC. so there are options out there. ohh. for got to add I have a 331rlt and my island moves around and my DW and myself love that feature.
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03-10-2015, 09:18 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Southern
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #14578
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Eagleback
If for got to add I have a 331rlt and my island moves around and my DW and myself love that feature.
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We also have the 331RLT and this was the exact reason we picked this particular model. We were looking at the 2015's but when we found out the island is now attached to the floor went back and found a 2014 that was available. Our plan was to remove the island but once we started using it found it really convenient to be able to move it where we wanted and it's really not that much trouble to store for travel.
Greg
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03-12-2015, 02:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cinnaminson
Posts: 197
M.O.C. #5316
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Thank you, fellow Montana owners. As always, you have been a great help. Ever since my friend and his wife had seen the openess of my 2004 3670RL, they are having a real issue with the island concept. Of course, Montana discontinued that model---I guess not enough people liked it! I have passed your ideas off to him. Thanks, again!
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03-12-2015, 02:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Our 3585SA is a rear kitchen with MUCH counter space and no island. Unfortunately it also was discontinued in 2013. Glad we got ours before!
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03-12-2015, 04:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 439
M.O.C. #12726
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My Mountaineer 358rlt has the walk around island and I absolutely love it. Would not like the connected island because the DH would always be in my way. I could not do without the storage and counter space. Just my opinion.
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03-12-2015, 05:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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During our first winter in our 2955 we decided we wanted more counter and an Island was the perfect solution for us, but at that time Montana didn't have one, so we ended up in our SOB and wouldn't be without the counter.
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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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03-12-2015, 10:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Maryville
Posts: 144
M.O.C. #15933
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Slink
buy one and remove it
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THEN WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THE HOLES IN THE FLOOR THROUGH THE VINYL? Think about it!
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