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01-05-2007, 02:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Snohomish
Posts: 579
M.O.C. #5583
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First long trip with late 2006 3400RL
As most of you know we are relatively new RV'ers and took our first really big trip recently. We are currently in Apache Junction, AZ after a 1600 mile trip from Snohomish, WA right at the end of the year. Had a very good trip with no major events other than running into mountain pass closures on I5 due to snow in the Suskiyou mountain range and at the Grape Vine. We were running heavy at a GCVW of over 21,500 lbs and that made the 2003 Ford F250 7.3L Diesel engine work a bit in the mountains. It never faltered, in fact got 14.8 MPG through the central CA valley.
The 3400RL had been winterized for the first time this fall by me and I was concerned I had done it right but once we got into the warmer California valley I brought all systems back up operating as normal. Absolutely no problems and the 3400RL had set unused for over 3 months in freezing weather at times. And in considerable rainfall for weeks on end. The only thing we noticed was some of the wood had taken on some moisture and the bathroom door and a few others were sticking a bit. Since we have started running the furnace that little problem has gone away.
Have now been in the La Hacienda RV Resort here in Apache Junction, AZ for about a week and no problems have shown up. I would recommend this RV resort highly. The 3400RL has treated us right and is very comfortable for our expected three month stay.
I again want to thank all of you who have been such a help to us newbies.
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01-05-2007, 02:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Congratulations on your maiden voyage. So glad that your efforts produced good results. Happy RVing.....
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01-05-2007, 03:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
Posts: 4,936
M.O.C. #1105
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A great report, Dean. Just keep those Arizona temps warm as we'll be arriving in the state next week! Glad that everything has worked out so well for you.
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01-05-2007, 03:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Snohomish
Posts: 579
M.O.C. #5583
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Thanks but have to warn you, it rained here this morning and is now raining again tonight. Probably be gone by tomorrow. :-)
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01-05-2007, 03:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Yuma
Posts: 856
M.O.C. #1935
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Well I am glad things are working out for you guys. I hope we can get a chance to meet up with you guys again sometime. are you thinking about Quartzite. There will be a group of us there on the 19th for a week.
Mel
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01-05-2007, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Snohomish
Posts: 579
M.O.C. #5583
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Good to hear from you. We are thinking about Quartzsite for a couple of reasons. There is a antique tractor show there the same weekend. But it feels so good to just sit and get settled in, that we may pass this year. Don't know yet.
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01-05-2007, 04:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Yuma
Posts: 856
M.O.C. #1935
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Well we will be thinking of you while sitting around the camp fire and having a drink. Are you going to the rally in April? If we don't see you there we will be in Washington in all of July and August.
Mel
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01-05-2007, 04:10 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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Dean..great trip..We are now down in Havasu city but will be at the sunrise superstition Rv resort in Apache Junction the first of Feb. There are few other MOC'ers in the area also..sounds like a mini rally in the making.
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01-05-2007, 04:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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Great news! Glad to hear your coach is treating you well... Enjoy those warmer temps!
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01-05-2007, 04:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gilbert
Posts: 245
M.O.C. #5430
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Another mini rally...I'm liking the sound of this...there are a bunch of great eating and drinking establishments in the area
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01-05-2007, 04:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Snohomish
Posts: 579
M.O.C. #5583
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Did someone say mini-rally in Apache Junction with food and drinks? We are ready! :-) I'll have a pitcher of Jack Daniels and a straw. :-) Who is buying? :-)
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01-06-2007, 02:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: New Market
Posts: 831
M.O.C. #375
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Congratulations on the success of your maiden voyage. Keep us posted because it sounds like you guys are having a great time. Wish we could be following the same trail. Happy Trails!
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01-06-2007, 04:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,568
M.O.C. #4890
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So nice to hear of another happy Montana owner. Glad your beautiful new 3400 has been treating you so well and also glad to hear you have the reliable 7.3 in your 03 Ford. The 6.0 has more power but gives less reliability especially in 03 and 04. Ask me how I know. Having owned two fantastic 7.3s I got hung with a lemon 04 6.0 and now I have a reliable, thirsty V10 gasser but to me reliability is number one and it is good to see you have a reliable Fiver and also a reliable TV.
Take care and hope you have a great winter down south. The weather up here in the North West has been just terrible, wind and rain.........wind and rain. How I envy you lucky folks down south and I hope I can spend some winters down there when I retire in four years. Don.
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01-06-2007, 04:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location:
Posts: 2,232
M.O.C. #2975
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Great your trip was trouble free. Enjoy that new Montana!
Would like to join everyone in AZ, but snow here is
so high we can't get our Monty out to go anywhere!
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