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04-23-2011, 07:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 613
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Time for the "Maiden Voyage"!!
We are leaving Monday on our first family trip in our new Monty!
Heading to Pismo Beach Coast Village for 4 days.
I've been reviewing the generic Keystone Owner's manual and looking through the various brochures, manuals etc. for the different devices on the Monty. Sure wish they would provide a model specific owner's manual though! If I buy a new Corvette, I wouldn't be too happy to receive a "GM Owner's Manual" that covered every make and model without specific info for MY car...
I am so appreciative of all the help info on this forum, I feel somewhat prepared for our first outing (not really counting my trip home from the dealer although it did help the learning curve I guess).
Any tips or sage advice from all you experienced campers would be appreciated though. Reminders, things you've learned the "hard way", things to avoid, things to double check etc.
I want to tap into that vast storehouse of knowledge to help avoid the "bonehead factor" if possible!
Not stressing about it...just like to be prepared as best I can.
Thanks!
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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04-23-2011, 07:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
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Have a great trip! Agree with you on the generic owner's manual.
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04-23-2011, 08:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
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This is my second Montana. Nothing specific is forthcoming. The owner's forum is your best bet for good info...most of the time. My counsel is to make a sequential check list for setting up and taking down you rig. Sequence is everything. Little things are of great importance, like chocking your wheels before you unhook from your truck or making sure your tailgate is down before driving your truck away. Thinking it through from start to finish and writing the steps down will keep you from "bone heading it".
If check lists are good enough for pilots and astronauts (wife retired from NASA), they are good enough for RVers. After over 5 years of full timing, we still go over the list, especially after staying in one spot for an extended period.
Be sure to post about your experience and what you learned. It will help other newbies.
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04-23-2011, 08:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
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M.O.C. #10966
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Ya, it would be very helpful (especially for the noobs out there, like ME) to have a model specific manual that shows diagrams, pictures, how things work etc.
Seems like a cost cutting measure to have one generic manual covering so many different models.
One more reason why MOC is such a blessing!
Stiles...thanks for the reminder re: check lists. I have a couple I printed up that others have developed which I will be using and modifying for my own use.
I will always try to post my experiences and what I learned as I go to help add to the knowledge data bank!
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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04-23-2011, 08:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cresco
Posts: 447
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Just take a Laptop with you so that if you have any problems, you can get on MOC and see what others have done to correct the situation...Works for me..JB
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04-23-2011, 08:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by deadeye
Just take a Laptop with you so that if you have any problems, you can get on MOC and see what others have done to correct the situation...Works for me..JB
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Great reminder! Ya, I will take it and my mobile hotspot for internet access. Might come in handy if I need to send out an SOS!
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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04-23-2011, 09:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
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The best manual you have is right here at your finger tips! There is so much information available, everything from flushing your tanks to major modifications and improvements. If you have trouble finding anything on a search feel free to simply ask whatever questions you may have and someone with an expertise in that area will probably respond to your question fairly soon.
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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04-23-2011, 01:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
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Thanks Bill, yes I have used the search feature extensively and spent many hours (too many according to DW ) reading posts on a variety of subjects. You're right, this forum is the best source of info available.
Who knows, maybe one day I too will be an "expert"!
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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04-24-2011, 12:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Madison
Posts: 163
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Kingdaddy, I try and not rush myself. I'll do a good walk around. Have extra fuse's and battery. Those kinda things. Enjoy.
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04-24-2011, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
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M.O.C. #10966
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I agree, being in a hurry is probably one of the worst things you could do...sure to forget something that way!
Taking your time, walk around, check lists, having an extra set of eyes to catch something...all good ideas!
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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