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03-10-2012, 02:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
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Mountaineer line
What is the main difference between a "regular" Montana and a Mountaineer? We just noticed they have a new similar front living room plan like the 3750FL but with the refrigerator in the slide and without the second entry door. I thought the Moutaineer was a "lite" version, but the weights seem similar so was just wondering what the difference between models is.
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03-10-2012, 03:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Regular Montana has a little more insulation and "eye candy" than the Mountaineer. We had a Mountaineer before the Montana we have now. I don't belive they have MorRyde, think they put something else on the suspension. One time I was told that the Mountaineer has what was new on the Montana 2 years before
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03-10-2012, 03:50 PM
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Site Team
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They're good rigs. Mountaineer is a little less than a Montana and a Montana is a little less than a Big Sky.
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03-10-2012, 04:53 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 431
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It's the High Country line that is constructed with 'helium technology'. I think that the major weight loss is a result of the cable slides. I think that I am guilty of mis-referencing the Mountaineer as the light-weight. I think that the weight reduction in the High Country is 500-1000 lbs. per slide.
There is also a Cougar High Country line
http://www.keystone-highcountry.com/...php?page=specs
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03-11-2012, 12:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Rising Fawn
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Think BelAir vs Impala...
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03-11-2012, 01:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
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Front cap, front room ceiling height, rear cap is different, interior wood is different, furniture is different, microwave is different, entertaient is different, fewer power outlets. Suspension, king pin mount, insulation, Look closely. They are nice units, and
Differences change regularly, just as year models are only different because of manufacturing dates. We have not had a Mountaineer in over a year now, and never have had many.
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03-11-2012, 01:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Homosassa
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I was wondering what the difference was.
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03-11-2012, 03:04 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Rising Fawn
Posts: 353
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Larry,
I can live with all those differences EXCEPT the power outlets. Too few outlets on too few breakers.
Other than that, I love my Mountaineer.
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03-11-2012, 03:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by patbarton
Larry,
I can live with all those differences EXCEPT the power outlets. Too few outlets on too few breakers.
Other than that, I love my Mountaineer.
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. There is an old saying, "the devil is in the details".
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03-11-2012, 05:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
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M.O.C. #11675
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Thanks for the replies!
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03-11-2012, 06:51 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Glendale
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I own a BelAir and I have outlets all over the place. If you put the BelAir next to the Impala and compared you would find a lot of differences. When we were looking to us it was like comparing two different brands.
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03-11-2012, 09:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tampa
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What is the main difference between a "regular" Montana and a Mountaineer? $25,000 and 3,000 lbs.
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03-11-2012, 12:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 198
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Hi,
I too had those questions when we bought our Mountaineer a couple years back. Mountaineers are more suited to weekenders and short timers. Mine has the outside stove and sink and seem a little better suited for those of us who travel off the beaten path.
The cabinets are just slightly less and they lack a few features inside. We love out Mountaineer, but would most likely move to a Montana if we were going to be in it for extensive periods of times.
As I think a little more, we liked the interior colors better in the Mountaineer...less homey and more outdoorsy...All comes down to what you like.
Steve
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03-11-2012, 12:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #11675
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Thanks Steve. When we were in the Mountaineer yesterday it did feel different, but was very similar overall to the Montana we thought. The Mountaineer does weigh less by about 600 pounds, so must use some lighter weight materials.
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03-11-2012, 04:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
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I agree with both Nosticks and Patbarton. Specifically for us the Mountaineer was about 10k to 12k less and the weight is about 2k less. We do wish for a few more electric outlets. Recently looked at the Redwood line and there is no end to how much more can be purchased. In keeping with the theme of this thread using Ford labels for comparison, Montana=Galaxy, and Mountaineer=Fairlane.
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03-12-2012, 05:03 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ringgold
Posts: 55
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The Mountaineer doesn't have the molded rear cap, sewer boom, rear accessory hitch, cedar lined front closet or the safe under the bed. And probably more. Also the trim work is a lot planer. As sfretts they may be targeted for weekenders, that's what we are and it suits us well. I don't think they are built any lighter, just don't have as many options so slightly less weight.
Mountaineer = BelAir, Montana = Impala, Big Sky = Caprice
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03-13-2012, 02:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Rapid City
Posts: 739
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It is sometimes maddening to "old and set in you ways".
Mountaineer = Desoto Montana = Chrysler Big Sky = Imperial
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03-13-2012, 09:01 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: bago
Posts: 59
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but lucky for us, they are provided with Mission tires, at no extra cost.
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