|
|
12-04-2020, 05:19 PM
|
#21
|
New Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Lower Lake
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #27620
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GreG L.
Welcome, I agree the 3500 ( but a 2500 will work in this case) would give you a wider margin in weight and ride. I ordered a 2020 ("everything" except paint) in Sacramento (not Camping World) and highly recommend the dealer, beat everyone's price and service is great.
|
Thanks, pretty sure that's the same dealer we've been working with, Thanks.
__________________
Hope to end up with a 2021 3120RL soon, waiting for the boss to agree!
2020 Chev 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
12-04-2020, 05:23 PM
|
#22
|
New Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Lower Lake
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #27620
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by John&LauraK
Welcome to the forum. I'm a retired LEO as well, from Napa. We bought our Montana from Reeds RV in Petaluma 3 years ago. I really shopped around and they gave us the best price. Their service department is very efficient and accomodating as well. Can't say enough good about them.
|
Hi John, I retired from Santa Rosa. I've been into Reed's. They are a very well respected dealer, but they don't have what we want and don't know when they're going to get any new coaches. In fact they didn't have any new Montanas.
__________________
Hope to end up with a 2021 3120RL soon, waiting for the boss to agree!
2020 Chev 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
12-04-2020, 05:29 PM
|
#23
|
New Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Lower Lake
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #27620
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by hitdrd
So tell me why you’d rather a fifth wheel than an A? We had a C, pop-up and a few fifth wheels was wondering if an A is easier?
|
HI, I have always liked driving a truck and trailer. We bought the class A to tow a boat, we had a 5th wheel prior. We no longer have a boat we can tow, so I want to go back.
__________________
Hope to end up with a 2021 3120RL soon, waiting for the boss to agree!
2020 Chev 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
12-04-2020, 07:11 PM
|
#24
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Fredericksburg
Posts: 164
M.O.C. #23470
|
I have an F-250, gas engine. I would prefer the extra payload of a 350 so I wouldn't have to be so weight conscious. My 250 has air bags and heavy duty aftermarket adjustable shock absorbers and tows flat. Keep in mind that a diesel has 250/2500 probably doesn't have enough payload for a Montana.
|
|
|
12-04-2020, 07:37 PM
|
#25
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,283
M.O.C. #17163
|
Congrats and caveats.. the 2500 has a gxvw of 10200, truck is 6600.. pin is 2300, you and wife guess 350, hitch say 150.. you may be over the gvwr or rawr on the 2500. Many may have had little issues with theirs. Ours has been the worst. In 5 years, the trim moulding near the roof disintagrated, rear axle bolts came out or broke, large slide cost 1200 to fix, the the cable slide broke. 500, then 700 to fix. Black wTer tank busted, outside slide wipes ate comng apart.Shower door handles fell off, gfci failed, refer went to liop error.. fan blades came apart.. fireplace wont turn off without banging on it. Toilet never held water, black water valve failed..Carpet needs replacing.. eats tires like a kid eats candy..They say this is normal...The 250 or 2500 will give a better ride.. yes our 3500 dually is stiff.. good.. luck
|
|
|
12-05-2020, 05:58 AM
|
#26
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
|
Good luck making it to Quartzite.
Let me be the first to warn you. This Forum will spend your money. Worse if your wife gets on it.
__________________
Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
|
|
|
12-05-2020, 07:20 AM
|
#27
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 384
M.O.C. #21993
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Price
Thanks, pretty sure that's the same dealer we've been working with, Thanks.
|
Folsom Lake RV.
Your results may vary but for me, 1 year 3 months and 12,000 + miles the bedroom closet door came off it's upper track and broke a small piece of plastic inside it and I had a leaking front jack, other than having the washer and dryer put in by (CW in Sacramento, they were the lowest price by hundreds), that has been it. This is a rolling house so I do expect more over time.
As suggested all over this forum do a thorough walk through before signing and paying. I went as far as to bring a creeper with me and did front to back ground to roof and everything in between and found nothing, but I suspect that was because when I got the notice it had been shipped I sent them the 3 page document (I created it from reading this forum) on what I was going to check, they had it almost 2 weeks before they called me to pick it up.
__________________
I was once intelligent beyond my years. Now, I’m years beyond my intelligence.
2020 Montana 3561 Legacy, everything except paint.
2018 Silverado 3500 DRW, 50Gal Transfer Flow, Andersen hitch.
|
|
|
12-05-2020, 08:42 AM
|
#28
|
New Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Lower Lake
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #27620
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by dfb
Congrats and caveats.. the 2500 has a gxvw of 10200, truck is 6600.. pin is 2300, you and wife guess 350, hitch say 150.. you may be over the gvwr or rawr on the 2500. Many may have had little issues with theirs. Ours has been the worst. In 5 years, the trim moulding near the roof disintagrated, rear axle bolts came out or broke, large slide cost 1200 to fix, the the cable slide broke. 500, then 700 to fix. Black wTer tank busted, outside slide wipes ate comng apart.Shower door handles fell off, gfci failed, refer went to liop error.. fan blades came apart.. fireplace wont turn off without banging on it. Toilet never held water, black water valve failed..Carpet needs replacing.. eats tires like a kid eats candy..They say this is normal...The 250 or 2500 will give a better ride.. yes our 3500 dually is stiff.. good.. luck
|
Actually my 2020 Silverado's GVWR is 11350, GCWR is 27500, Pin weight is 2775, payload is 3375 and towing is 18500, we'll be OK. Thanks for the response and sorry to hear of all your issues.
__________________
Hope to end up with a 2021 3120RL soon, waiting for the boss to agree!
2020 Chev 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
12-05-2020, 11:10 AM
|
#29
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #26190
|
Excited for you Greg.....you'll love it.
__________________
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
|
|
|
12-06-2020, 04:09 PM
|
#30
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Humboldt
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #27605
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Price
My wife is more cautious and slower to make a decision. I'm working on her!!
I told her today that we could make the rally in Quartzite, but she laughed at me.
|
Funny how that is...my wife is the same way. Where's their sense of adventure!
__________________
Cal & Kim
2013 3582RL
2012 Ram 3500 Laramie
|
|
|
12-06-2020, 04:13 PM
|
#31
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Port
Posts: 272
M.O.C. #10954
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Madmax07
Funny how that is...my wife is the same way. Where's their sense of adventure!
|
Considering you found one with paint and all the options, someone will scoop that unit up. No pressure or anything. lol
__________________
2021 Montana 3121RL w/ Cobalt Paint
2019 F-450 w/ airbags and 25k BW Companion
|
|
|
12-06-2020, 07:21 PM
|
#32
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Boone
Posts: 311
M.O.C. #21011
|
This is a great place full of experienced knowledge that you will love. But some people love them dually s. Before long, you will need a HDT to pull it with. LOL. I’m just kidding folks. The reason I commented was to see why you are going from class A to FW? I’m looking forward to retirement also, but we are going to Class A. Twenty five years of towables. Maybe I’m getting lazy, and are looking for the easy way out, but less worries of weights, brakes, chassis, and just less worry free. Cut the engine off, and go to bed or eat instantly. So many pros and cons, but we are convinced. Good luck with DW and Montana. We really like ours.
__________________
2018 Montana HC 362RD
2016 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax HD SRW
|
|
|
12-06-2020, 07:29 PM
|
#33
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
|
I'm not so sure about "No more worries about weight" Have Friends with a Gas Class A, they found out that once they're both in their seats, they're slightly over the front axle rating.
__________________
Michelle & Ann
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.
|
|
|
12-07-2020, 02:59 AM
|
#34
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,237
M.O.C. #25165
|
Welcome to the forum, Greg. I retired from Jacksonville Beach, FL in 2010. Still working though, just not on the street anymore. Congrats on the new rig. Hope you enjoy your retirement as much as I do.
__________________
Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
|
|
|
12-07-2020, 04:31 PM
|
#35
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Boone
Posts: 311
M.O.C. #21011
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by mhs4771
I'm not so sure about "No more worries about weight" Have Friends with a Gas Class A, they found out that once they're both in their seats, they're slightly over the front axle rating.
|
Wow, we have a Tiffin “gasser” in our vision and will get the 26000 lb chassis, instead of the 24000. And I’ll make sure my DW maintains her slim figure .
Can’t justify diesel pusher. But nothing over 36 ft either. But agree with you, always facing weight limits. Thanks
__________________
2018 Montana HC 362RD
2016 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax HD SRW
|
|
|
12-07-2020, 05:48 PM
|
#36
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
|
The one I mentioned is a George Town, probably close to 10 years old now.
__________________
Michelle & Ann
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|