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Old 05-26-2022, 08:45 AM   #1
Joni Roberson
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Join Date: May 2022
Location: Odum
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Heyyyy

Hey guys!
I just got my first 2019 new-to-me Montana HM385BR. This’s jewel was barely used. Though I have had bumper pulls in the past, this is my first fifth wheel. I bought it last weekend and pulled it home last weekend. It should have been a 3.5 hour trip home but we won’t talk about that. I am fine with pulling trailers (Grandpa taught me well with the horse trailers).
I am so excited for new adventures. I am in the medical field as an Imaging MRI Technologist. I bought this camper to be our home on wheels as I have decided to travel as an MRI Tech (2-3x money). I am looking forward to many new adventures with my mom and daughter joining me and to begin homeschooling my daughter (10 yrs old). Mom has her own camper and will take it if we don’t go across the country (or Alaska) as her retirement goal was to travel and camp already so she will have her own space. I feel that we will make some priceless memories.
As I am gearing up and preparing over the next 2-3 months, I am trying to learn a few things and could use some help getting everything set up.
My questions:
Washer and dryer preference (model #) and place to purchase (hookup is in the front bedroom closet)?
Installing a generator, where to purchase (not sure about prep for generator)?
Installing solar panels (it’s prepped), brand? where to purchase? Is it true the solar will run everything but AC? That’s important because it’s HOT is Southeast Georgia.
Getting in a station to get diesel with all 40+ foot camper and a Ram 3500 Megacab. I felt like I should have found a truck stop. But instead, I saw Kroger had diesel, and a high shelter so I wheeled in, fueled up, backed out and got back on the road. Needless to say, I got some looks. Was it the size of the rig…or a truck full of women only? Mom and I just laugh because it’s so funny! I did speak to the owner of the diesel shop. He is going to install a 75 gallon auxiliary tank in the back bed that will dump into the neck of my tank with the flip of a switch. I don’t want to get stuck in a small town, late night, etc without fuel.
I love some DIY projects but this may be too much for me. I have a camper guy that also comes to me. Any advice is greatly appreciated folks! I have to get this baby ready for the next season of life. We are so excited!
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