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03-28-2015, 09:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Republic
Posts: 257
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New Members in MO and our new 3160RL
Greetings from SW MO!
We have camped for several years and been through the entire progression from popup to TT to 5er. We retired last year and thought we had our retirement rig, but I was wrong! We spent the winter in Arizona and made the mistake of going to the RV shows and lots there, ooops! Decided we might want just one more.
Well, we did it and it's at it's new home! This is our third 5er, but our first Montana, I think we're gonna like this rig!  We wanted something with the opposing slides and it came down to this one and the BigHorn 3160Elite. We have friends that have a Heartland Big Country and we were impressed with it, but the Montana floorplan won out.
Just wanted to say Hi, can't wait for the first overnight in it, may have to camp in the driveway!
If anyone is thinking about the 3160, we should be able to answer some questions.
Later
Dave 'n' Barb
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Dave, Barb, and Paisley the Wonder Wiemeraner
Was - 2015 3160RL Legacy Edition & 2014 F350 6.7l PSD SRW Platinum
Now - SOB
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03-28-2015, 10:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
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Welcome to the MOC. You will find lots of great friendly people here and tons of good information. So sit back, relax and be to join in the conversations.
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03-28-2015, 10:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
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Welcome to the MOC family. You will glean a wealth of information and friendship during your time here.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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03-28-2015, 10:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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Welcome from NC
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03-28-2015, 11:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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Welcome to the MOC...great bunch of coconuts here and always willing to share experience and knowledge....just ask!
Safe travels,
Les and Sue
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Les and Sue Young, 2009 Int 4400 LP, 2020 DRV Mobile Suites [/url] https://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/2019/11/freedom-from-grid-rambling-rv-rats.html[/url]
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03-28-2015, 01:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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Welcome Dave and Barb glad to have ya aboard...Enjoy this great Forum
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03-28-2015, 01:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum! You'll find a great group of knowledgeable folks here ready and willing to help. We also started in a pop-up and now full time in our Monty.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
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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03-28-2015, 02:19 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
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Dave and Barb-- Congratulations on the new Monte and welcome to MOC. Come join fellow MOC members June 17th-23rd at the MOC Central Plains Regional Rally (CPRR) to be held up here in Nebraska at Pine Grove RV Park and Campground just off I-80 between Omaha and Lincoln. IF you'd like more information drop me a line or check out the posting on the Rally here on the Forum under Regional Camping Clubs and click on the heading Central Plains Region. Again, Welcome aboard and enjoy that new unit!
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03-28-2015, 03:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
M.O.C. #3403
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Welcome.
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03-28-2015, 04:10 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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Welcome and hope the forum is helpful
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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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03-28-2015, 04:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Republic
Posts: 257
M.O.C. #16103
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Rondo,
Thanks for the info and link. We will be in Illinois the preceding week and may be able to head back to SW MO via Omaha, only a slight detour.
We'll subscribe to the CPRR thread and watch for more info.
Thanks
Dave
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Dave, Barb, and Paisley the Wonder Wiemeraner
Was - 2015 3160RL Legacy Edition & 2014 F350 6.7l PSD SRW Platinum
Now - SOB
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03-28-2015, 05:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Welcome to the MOC from the wet and white Northeast! You've found THE forum for your questions and discussions on anything Montana. If you get even a fraction as much from this site as I do, it'll be worth your time. These folks are great!
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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03-28-2015, 10:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Welcome to the forum!
Part of the enjoyment of owning a Montana is this forum.
This is a great place to share and find information about your Montana.
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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03-29-2015, 04:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Welcome and enjoy this great forum.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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03-30-2015, 04:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,141
M.O.C. #1920
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Welcome to the MOC. Our new 3160 comes off the line tomorrow.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
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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03-30-2015, 05:37 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Republic
Posts: 257
M.O.C. #16103
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Hi Ron,
I hope you guys like your new 3160 as much as we do. Already started the mods; inverter, second battery, digital volt and amp monitor on batteries just to name a few.
Our PDI was relatively low impact other than the new 18 cu ft frig, it was DOA. First a "no flow" error on gas (fixed that), then it would not cool, actually got hotter as time when on! I guess ours came with the large pizza oven instead of a frig  Camping World of Straford MO was great to work with, after them working on it to no avail, they swapped it out with another from a new Montana later that day. All appears to be good at this point.
That frig is huge, enough room for a month's worth of food and room to spare. I'll think well fill the freezer with shrimp when we head back from Florida next month.
Enjoy the new 3160 and let me know if you have any questions or observations.
Later
Dave
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Dave, Barb, and Paisley the Wonder Wiemeraner
Was - 2015 3160RL Legacy Edition & 2014 F350 6.7l PSD SRW Platinum
Now - SOB
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03-30-2015, 05:41 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Republic
Posts: 257
M.O.C. #16103
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Oh Ron,
I have to ask about the name of your dog, Sirius. You're into astronomy? I always carry at least one scope when we travel. One of the selling points of the 3160 was the huge basement, enough room to carry my big scope and all the accessories.
Dave
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Dave, Barb, and Paisley the Wonder Wiemeraner
Was - 2015 3160RL Legacy Edition & 2014 F350 6.7l PSD SRW Platinum
Now - SOB
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03-31-2015, 03:33 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #16088
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Welcome from NW Arkansas!
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04-18-2015, 04:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,141
M.O.C. #1920
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Dave, most people don't get the Sirius (Dogstar) reference. Bring your telescope to the Rocky Mountain rally in September.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
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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04-18-2015, 12:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Welcome to the MOC! The 3160 looks like it is a versatile rig. Hope you have many happy trouble free years enjoying it.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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