I'm back!!!

[jsrang]

Dave & Cheryl,
Nice to have you back! Looks like you are really enjoying the Monty & D/A. As you gain travel experiences, you will soon become a lot more comfortable with your TV and will realize how awesome the towing combination package is. Great pics. Can't wait to see pics of the inside. Hope to see you soon in our travels.

Jim

[rickety]

Glad you guys are back up!!! Sounds like your having a ball, enjoy it and each other and just have fun!!!!! Congratulations!
Rick

[paulrem]

Dave and Cheryl, congrats on the new rigs. Just got back from a great trip of 255 miles to our favorite campgroung in Salmon, Idaho. We have the same set up that you have, 3400RL and D/A and we just love ours. We have 102,000 miles on the PU and it runs better that when we bought it. It pulls the 3400 as if it were not on the back. Great Combination. You try all of the combinations of speed, OD and etc. with your TV and then decide what is best for you. I could tell you what works for me, but it may not work for you. Enjoy your time with each other and see the things that you want.

http://tinypic.com/epqan9.ipg

Paul and Sue Remaley
03 Durmax/Allison
4x4, 4 dr., long bed
05 3400 RL

[Montana Sky]

Dave & Cheryl,
Congrats on your new home!! I am sure you are going to have many great memories ahead of you. I run w/ OD and tow haul on as well. Once out on the flats, I usually turn the tow haul mode off and run in OD. If the tranny starts hunting between gears I will turn the tow haul back on. I found I get my best mpg at 65-68mph which runs around 1900 rpms. 70mph will hit the 2k mark on the tach. Enjoy that new coach!!!


2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL

[dsprik]

Thanks, everyone! I was really pleased with the way the 2500 GMC pulled this 5th wheel. I have pulled trailers/boats before where the tv struggled on even slight grades. This combination was GREAT! There was a little chucking - I have a Reese 16K hitch. However, I have had much worse, and I was not expecting the ride to be as smooth as it was. The new Reese I have has side to side pivot as well as the front to back. I wasn't aware that the standard Reese comes like that. This is my first experience with a 5ver hitch, though.

Dave and Cheryl Sprik
Alden, MI

2002 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Ext Cab, LB, SLE (w/ full power/elect options), Draw Tite Brake Controller (Activator II), Full undercoating, Rhino Spray-In Liner
2007 3400RL
WE'RE HOME!



Don't EVER give up on your Dream.

[dsprik]

I know I promised pics, too... I'll try to get them today and post.

Dave and Cheryl Sprik
Alden, MI

2002 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Ext Cab, LB, SLE (w/ full power/elect options), Draw Tite Brake Controller (Activator II), Full undercoating, Rhino Spray-In Liner
2007 3400RL
WE'RE HOME!



Don't EVER give up on your Dream.

[fulltimedreamer]

Dave & Cheryl,

Congrats on the new coach and your new fulltiming adventure. All the best!!!

Lamar & Debbie
Cumming,GA

Our Website
http://www.geocities.com/fulltimedreamer2004





'03 Mountaineer TT 335 RLBS
'03 F250 Crew Cab Lariat 7.3 PSD



"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot

[Broome101]

Glad to hear all is well and went well.

Broome101
2005 F350 PSD,SRW,CC,LB, King Ranch, 4x4
2005 3685FL
http://www.picturetrail.com/broome101

[dsprik]

Pics I took in daylight turned out bad - with and without shades down. Will take some tonight.

Dave and Cheryl Sprik
Bellaire, MI

2002 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Ext Cab, LB, SLE (w/ full power/elect options)
Reese 16K Hitch, Draw Tite Brake Controller (Activator II)
Full undercoating, Rhino Spray-In Liner
2007 3400RL
Venetian Gold Interior
2nd A/C, Fireplace, Dual Pane Windows, Central Vac
WE'RE HOME!



Don't EVER give up on your Dream.

[boat391]

Dave and Cheryl congrats on your new toy sounds like your really getting into it I have the same hitch no problems with it one thing you need to look at is the track that your front sliding mirrors slide in just had three of the screws fall out and got a little lucky the right door fell down to the floor but no damage so take a quick look and make sure yours is tight it really looks bad when you open your trailer and see this one just got lucky a saw before sliding out the sliders and getting it caught

tim ford

[Mudchief]

Dave and Cheryl I know you are happy. You sure did alot of research and planning. I hope all of your dreams come true for the things you have planned.

Dennis & Linda
05 GMC 2500HD Duramax CC
Pullrite Superglide
05 Mountaineer 329RLS
[IMGhttp://i3.tinypic.com/znkncy.jpg[/IMG]

[tbhd]

May we add our congratulations also. What a great Montana you picked to start your new life style. Take you time and enjoy.

Dennis & Sharon

p.s. can't wait for picture also.

Dennis & Sharon
04 3670
95 Ford CC DRW Diesel
Banks Power Pack
Transfer Flow Tanks
40gal ft-31 gal rear
Rhino Liner
www.picturetrail.com/tbhd

[Driftwoodgal]

Congratulations both of you. I can't wait to see your pictures and see your posts about your new home. I know that you put a lot of hard work and tons of research into buying your TV and your Montana. It has finally paid off. Wishing you many happy days in your Monty.

Colleen

[Imp]

Congrats on your new life style... looking forward to meeting you both at the rally..
Myrna & Bob

Myrna Logan
Bastrop,Texas
Married to Trebor #4532
the boss..Graeme, Scottish Terrier
Fulltiming since 5/15/05
02 F350 crewcab 7.3L 4x4, LB, Rhino spray on liner.Montana3400RL,hijacker hitch, Kingdome.

[Jerzy54]

Congratulations and good luck with your new trailer and fulltiming.

Jerzy&Tricia05 Montana 3500RL05 Ford F250 Lariat 6.0L PSD SB CC FX4 4X4Reese Signature Series5TH Airborne King Pin

[sreigle]

Dsprik, or anyone else with this situation...

I saw in another post your 3400RL has the black cabinet handles, hinges, and shower frame, and probably some other things. We toured a new 3400 today to answer some more of our questions about that model. This is the first time we've seen the black. I'm not sure I care much for it. And I'm not sure we could easily swap it out since even the shower stall frame is all black. What on earth are they thinking? I am a bit disappointed about this.

My question... what do you all think of the black hardware? Am I just being old fashioned?

See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'03 3295RK
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4

Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)

[Montana Sky]

Steve,
I had not heard they changed the gold to black. Did you happen to get any pictures of this change??


2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL

[vickir]

No Dave, we didn't take our camera. Thought about it, then forgot it. If we go again, we'll try to remember to take the camera ... and then try to remember to post a picture or two.



Vicki Reigle ...
On the Road with Steve

A problem shared is half the problem;
A joy shared is twice the joy.

TIME FLIES ... USE IT WELL!

Our RV Travels

[richfaa]

We saw the burnshed black in Dave(dsprik) new 3400.It was the only thing different between our May 06 and his July 07 3400. It jumped right out at me when I walked into the camper.It is different. My first impression was..I like it..then when I walked back in mine ..maybe not.. They maybe could have left the shower stall burnished bronze..I never saw a black shower stall frame.

Rich& Helen N.Ridgeville,Ohio.

F-350SD, Lariat, V-10,4:30 Diff, tow command Long bed, Crew Cab Dually, 06 3400RL
Mor-Ryde Pin Box

[jrgwdenner]

That would be a shock, Steve, and I can't quite picture it. It's probably something you'll get used to.

Judy
http://spaces.msn.com/bamatravelers/
http://bamatravelers.blogspot.com
Traveling with Glen and Greta in our 2004 Dodge dually and Montana 3380 RL