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06-25-2020, 08:51 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: -
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #26301
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1st Montana
Hello
We just traded our pull camper to a 5th wheel Montana. So far we love it. I was a little worried about pulling it, however It really pulls better than our old camper. I know the Montana is only 4 ft bigger than our old one. I guess it’s height is just intimidating. The wife picked the 3791RD. Another thing is the looks we get now pulling into the campgrounds. Although we seem to be giving a lot of tours now. Go big or go home.....
Jeff
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06-25-2020, 10:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ike59
Hello
We just traded our pull camper to a 5th wheel Montana. So far we love it. I was a little worried about pulling it, however It really pulls better than our old camper. I know the Montana is only 4 ft bigger than our old one. I guess it’s height is just intimidating. The wife picked the 3791RD. Another thing is the looks we get now pulling into the campgrounds. Although we seem to be giving a lot of tours now. Go big or go home.....
Jeff
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Congratulations. Yeah once you go from a regular pull trailer to a 5th wheel there is no turning back.....it just tows so much nicer. We love ours. Yeah the height of these things is awesome. So much room. We have a 2019 3560RL.
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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
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06-25-2020, 12:45 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Moses Lake
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #23375
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Welcome to the forum they are bigger just take you time.
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Kurt & Kelly
2015 Ford 6.7 DRW
2017 381TH High Country
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06-25-2020, 12:59 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Warren
Posts: 67
M.O.C. #20780
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Welcome to the group
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Bernard & Toni
2017 Montana 3921FB Legacy edition
2022 F350 King Ranch 6.7 DRW CC 4X4
Air lift airbag, Trail air pin box, IS and Disc Brakes
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06-25-2020, 03:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #25947
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Welcome to the MOC forum. Good luck to the both of you with that new Montana. Be safe.....
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Charlie & Sofia
Sawyer (The Lawyer) Buster Brown Fur - babies
46 years married (Dam I been in prison that long)
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06-25-2020, 06:10 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum! May your new rig bring you many years of wonderful memories.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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06-26-2020, 04:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,140
M.O.C. #25165
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Welcome to the forum. We also have the 3791RD. It's an awesome floor plan for us. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we do ours.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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06-26-2020, 10:25 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Enterprise
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #26540
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We just bought that model as well. We pick it up tomorrow. I am so excited to have a 5th wheel finally!
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06-26-2020, 11:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Welcome to the Forum and Congrats on the new unit. Youi have found the perfect place to find out about your new unit. Don't be afraid to ask questions-- There is no such thing as a "dumb question" because you need an answer and the members here on the Forum are experts on the Montana because they actually own one. It may not be the same model as yours but they are basically the same in makeup, just different in size and interiors. Again, congrats on the new Monte and hope to see you down the road sometime.
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06-27-2020, 08:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Puyallup
Posts: 512
M.O.C. #12948
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Welcome to the MOC from the NW. Happy Trails.
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2018 3820FK Legacy Package
2013 3750fl
2019 Chevrolet 3500HD High Country Dually
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06-27-2020, 10:11 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: new river
Posts: 413
M.O.C. #24181
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welcome to the forum, a world of information from a lot of super good sources on this site. anything and everything you wanted to know about your montana enjoy and safe travels!
al meyer
3931fb
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06-27-2020, 02:14 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Wallkill
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #26157
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Congrats and safe travels! Check your State requirements for any endorsements. Sales rep do not inform of state Laws. In NY you need a endorsement on your license for any RV and tow vehicle combined weight over 26,000 lbs or 40' + in length. A road test and $10. gets you legal. RV parky app provides height warnings. Again enjoy!!
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06-28-2020, 07:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Liberty Hill
Posts: 139
M.O.C. #26548
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Same here, just went to a Montana Legacy 3120 since it's just me and the dog. Love it. Love the looks. Feel like I'm waving a Ferrari in their faces As a widow, when I started looking, I was intimidated by the height / size but realized I'm only 2 feet higher than I was. Towing it was the best. My F250 has a much smoother ride as the trailer seems to do its thing behind me. I had to remind myself it was there. I'll never go back to a bumper tow trailer.
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07-01-2020, 05:25 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Dryden
Posts: 92
M.O.C. #25471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary F.
Congrats and safe travels! Check your State requirements for any endorsements. Sales rep do not inform of state Laws. In NY you need a endorsement on your license for any RV and tow vehicle combined weight over 26,000 lbs or 40' + in length. A road test and $10. gets you legal. RV parky app provides height warnings. Again enjoy!!
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NY doesn't require the R endorsement for length, just over 26,000. "The requirement for an "R" endorsement (Class D or Class E license) to operate a recreational vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more remains in effect." From https://dmv.ny.gov/commercial-driver...lass-c-license and here https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/dr...triction-codes But don't try asking the DMV or a trooper when you need it. I had to go to one of the troopers who checks tractor trailers.
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07-01-2020, 06:37 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Wallkill
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #26157
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It's also 40+'
https://dmv.ny.gov/about-dmv/chapter-1-driver-licenses
Personal Use Vehicle (Rental, Recreational Vehicle) or “R” endorsement - The Personal Use Vehicle “R” endorsement is required for operation of recreational and/or rental vehicles used to transport personal household goods when the vehicle is over 26,000 pounds (11,794 kg.) GVWR and/or forty (40) feet in length. This endorsement is available to Class D and E license drivers.
To get an “R” endorsement: Submit a completed Application for Driver License or ID Card (MV-44) to a state or county motor vehicle office; pay a permit fee, which is valid for a maximum of two road tests; and pass a road test in the size and type of vehicle you will drive. No written test is required. For the road test, a driver who is at least 21 years old, with a license valid for the vehicle you will drive during the test, must accompany you. (e.g., a driver license with an “R” endorsement or the correct Commercial Driver License). The road test will take approximately 15 minutes and will include turns, intersections and backing the vehicle to the curb. When you pass the road test, you must go to a motor vehicle office and pay the required fee to complete the license amendment process.
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07-01-2020, 07:06 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,930
M.O.C. #20477
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Welcome to the forum!
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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07-01-2020, 09:57 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Dryden
Posts: 92
M.O.C. #25471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary F.
It's also 40+'
https://dmv.ny.gov/about-dmv/chapter-1-driver-licenses
Personal Use Vehicle (Rental, Recreational Vehicle) or “R” endorsement - The Personal Use Vehicle “R” endorsement is required for operation of recreational and/or rental vehicles used to transport personal household goods when the vehicle is over 26,000 pounds (11,794 kg.) GVWR and/or forty (40) feet in length. This endorsement is available to Class D and E license drivers.
To get an “R” endorsement: Submit a completed Application for Driver License or ID Card (MV-44) to a state or county motor vehicle office; pay a permit fee, which is valid for a maximum of two road tests; and pass a road test in the size and type of vehicle you will drive. No written test is required. For the road test, a driver who is at least 21 years old, with a license valid for the vehicle you will drive during the test, must accompany you. (e.g., a driver license with an “R” endorsement or the correct Commercial Driver License). The road test will take approximately 15 minutes and will include turns, intersections and backing the vehicle to the curb. When you pass the road test, you must go to a motor vehicle office and pay the required fee to complete the license amendment process.
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I guess NYS's website doesn't know when an R endorsement is required since the two links I posted make no mention of length just weight. Neither did the CDL enforcement trooper I spoke with. Not too surprising. It is NY.
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07-02-2020, 04:57 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Wallkill
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #26157
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NY is the state of confusion, DMV personnel were not all on same page either.
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07-16-2020, 03:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Georgetown
Posts: 305
M.O.C. #18751
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Welcome to the forum and hope you have many years of RVing fun. You have found the forum to help more than most others. Feel free to ask questions. Even the ones you think are stupid. You will get good information here!
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