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02-09-2024, 07:49 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: Brandon
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #33952
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First-time RV owners jumping in deep
My husband and I always have had a dream of living the RV life. When all our kids were grown we were going to sell everything, buy a camper, and live/travel in it.
Fast forward a few years. Our youngest girls are 16 & 13. As for me, at the age of 41, I apply for and get my dream job in a town halfway across our state.
So, as a family, we decide to sell everything buy the RV, and start living the full-time camper life.
So my husband, I, two teenage daughters, 2 dogs, and three cats are biting the bullet and diving in headfirst.
Today we signed the papers on our 2019 Montana 3791RD!
I'll be by myself for the first few weeks, then the fam will be joining me in May!
Sure beats the 20X10 tent we've always camped in!! ��
What a wild ride we are taking!!!
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02-09-2024, 07:55 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Houtzdale
Posts: 86
M.O.C. #20027
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Congratulations!!! Be safe and enjoy your adventures.
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02-09-2024, 09:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,953
M.O.C. #5651
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You will have a lot to learn and this forum will be able to answer almost all your questions. I don't envy living in this rig with pets and 4 almost adults, tho. LOL
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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02-10-2024, 05:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,551
M.O.C. #2283
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We hope you and your family enjoy your new lifestyle.
Congratulations
Lynwood
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02-10-2024, 06:14 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 491
M.O.C. #28430
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Welcome to the MOC and congratulations!
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Mark & Karen
2021 3121rl - slide toppers, cottage white, TST 507 TPMS, X-Factors, disc brakes
2021 F-350, 6.7L, SRW CC LB - B&W Companion, Bakflip cover
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02-10-2024, 07:46 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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Welcome and safe travels!
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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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02-10-2024, 08:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 866
M.O.C. #16013
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no 3rd a/c..... Mini split
3 women, 3 cats and one little bathroom.......Yeh, good luck
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake  no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes  ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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02-10-2024, 08:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,596
M.O.C. #22835
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Welcome to the forums and hope everything works out well for you. Just like in a marriage, it takes about a year to adjust to a new camper. Just like in a marriage, it takes that first year to fix "that" little thing, make a change on "that" little thing, move "that" little thing from over here to over "there", and adjust, compromise, and learn. So, be patient. Things happen, your domain gets smaller, more cramped, less space, and absolutely everything downsized. But those mental adjustments and acceptance does come. So, keep a positive attitude, expect the unexpected, ride with the tide, and you'll do just fine. Having 4 people living in a camper in tight quarters will be an adjustment .... not just for you, but for them. Don't be surprised when the kids start screaming they want their own space. You might want to hang onto that tent! It provides extra space!
But, all is good. Just expect the unexpected and roll with everything. And enjoy! It's a great lifestyle!
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Who you are right now is a sum total off all you use to be.
2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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02-10-2024, 08:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 985
M.O.C. #19388
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Congratulations! Welcome to the forum! Safe travels.
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Marilyn and Richard, Dusty and Gabby
Overland Park, KS. Most Timer
2017 Montana Legacy 3810MS
2020 GMC 3500 Crew Cab Dually
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02-10-2024, 08:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,236
M.O.C. #30417
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Congrats and welcome. You'll have lots of questions so ask away! 
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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02-10-2024, 09:48 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,933
M.O.C. #20477
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Cara,
Welcome to the forum! Enjoy your new rig.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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02-10-2024, 11:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Congrats on the new rig and I hope you all get many great memories and adventures from it.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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02-14-2024, 01:56 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Antwerp
Posts: 101
M.O.C. #33140
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Sounds like a ride. Just remember that a house always has more value than an RV. Be careful with that decision!
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02-14-2024, 02:43 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Watertown
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #26168
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Wonderful! Happy you’ve joined us. It’s a great group. If you can get to the Montana Rally in Goshen, In. This fall you will make great friends and learn#0 much from fellow campers and the many seminars provided.
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02-14-2024, 04:29 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Boiling Springs
Posts: 18
M.O.C. #33461
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If you hurry and master everything - You can be gone to a place Far Away ��before the rest of them get there! LOL!
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02-14-2024, 05:58 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Billings
Posts: 36
M.O.C. #27469
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Welcome to the deep end of the pool!!
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Mike & Debbie Vennekotter
Billings, MO
2021 383TH Montana HC
2018 Ram 3500 dually
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02-19-2024, 08:27 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Houtzdale
Posts: 86
M.O.C. #20027
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Congratulations. Be safe and happy!
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03-07-2024, 12:44 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Spanish Fork
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #33254
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Hope all is working out for you, and welcome to MOC.
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2015 Montana 3402 RL.
2023 Ram 3500 6.7L HO DRW 50 gal GT
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