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02-16-2015, 04:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chico
Posts: 641
M.O.C. #6933
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Maybe downsizing?
We have a 2011 3400rl and have been tossing around the idea of maybe downsizing to a 28-39 foot class c.
We would be trading in or selling the Monty and the 2007 Dodge 3500 Mega cab.
We are looking for a unit that has twin beds.
Have seen a brochure on a RUV but I'm not sure it is big enough.
Has any one had any experience doing this. We talked to a salesman at a RV dealership but he quoted us what we thought was a ridiculously low trade in value.
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02-16-2015, 05:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I never traded for a Class C, but when I traded my 2013 3750 I got about half what I paid
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02-16-2015, 06:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,665
M.O.C. #9969
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Looked into the MH route before we bought our Monty. Sat in the Drivers seat of a Class C and without even moving said No Thanks. To me I felt I was in a Cave, so if we ever decided to try the MH route it would have to be an A, but for now we've very happy with a 5er.
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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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02-16-2015, 06:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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my buddy did the same thing and downsized and has a Jayco 26 ft class C and likes it and it is nice but Man Driving those things I agree it feels like you are in a coffin down there in the cockpit BUT they are easy to drive around in for sure for shorter trips and around town
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02-16-2015, 09:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Don't get trapped by the salesman's question on what you think your trade's worth. Just say something like, "On paper, I don't care if you add to the value of my rig or prune down what you value your unit at ... I want to trade for this $$$$$ dollar figure." Once you put a value on your fiver, you're stuck dancing to that number.
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02-16-2015, 01:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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I wanted a class A but Helen wanted a 5th wheel and I lost one to one.
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02-16-2015, 02:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2005
Location: zelienople
Posts: 300
M.O.C. #3760
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We had a 31 Class C before the Mountaineer. Never again. The E450 cab is very tight, no wiggle room. The bedroom & bath were ok, but the rest was very uncomfortable. We like our recliners. Driving, you really feel the sway & pull when trucks pass or in wind. Pulling a F/W is much more stable. We towed a Jeep G.C. You can't back up in an emergency with a tow bar w/o causing damage to the dingy. I miss it for short trips, but not extended stays. I don't miss the maintenance.
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02-16-2015, 06:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We took a close look at it and decided the Monty was it for us. We just need the larger more comfortable living space, but then we full time.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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02-17-2015, 12:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Just going to RV shows with friends we always seem to wonder into some larger Class C's. My feeling was always that there just wasn't much room. I suspect when, or if, we would ever decide to slow down our travels and downsize, we would sell the Montana and truck ourselves and then purchase a 26' - 28' light weight TT plus a half ton truck to pull it.
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