How long have you fulltimed in the same Montana?

[Montana_5578]

We will become full timers in 2007. We are currently searching for the "right" 5th wheel for full timing. We really like the Montana 3295. My question is, "How many of you have lived full time in the same Montana for 5 or more years?" We want to buy a 5th wheel that will last, hopefully 8-10 years without having to be replaced. we will be doing some work camping and moving the RV south in the winter and north in the summer.

Thanks for any information you can give us.

[prariepoodle]

Barbara, Welcome to the forum, Check out this link to get a idea on full timing in your Montana. We have been Full Timers for 3 years in our Montana.

http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...ad.php?t=15866

[smc]

Since May 2004, I think if you keep the rig maintained they will last a long time. Kind of like a house, things will have to be replaced, but a little TLC goes a long way. That and avoiding dealerships with all the new models!

SMC
Montana 2980RL
Dodge 1 ton Dually 4x4
Fulltiming

http://spaces.msn.com/members/ttsmc

[ols1932]

We have full-timed for six years in our Montana. Love it.

Orv

[sreigle]

We've not hit the 5-year mark but have fulltimed in this 3295RK for 3 years and 4 months. It has had a few problems but by and large has held up well. We've put about 50,000 miles on it.

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Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'03 3295RK
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4

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[rickety]

We are new comers to full timing, we have lived in ours since January this year and love it!!!
Phyllis is finishing her careeer and will retire in one year elenmonths. We will then hit the road full time instead of taking trips. Welove it!!!!

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2004 Chevrolet 2500HD/Duramax/Allison,exhaust brake.
2004 Monty 3280RL/slide toppers,sleep comfort bed. Full Timers since January 2006!
Gizmo the dog who thinks he's a Great Dane

[Glenn and Lorraine]

Been full timing in our Monty since October 2003. The Monty is holding up well and with proper care I see no reason it wouldn't go 10+ years.

[patodonn]

We are beginning year 4....no huge problems so far, and it has been very comfortable. We avoid severe weather whenever possible. Two A/Cs are good if you are in hot conditions for a long time. I haven't spent any really cold climate time in it yet, and don't intend to ..

We tow about 6K miles a year; a sort of oval pattern all the way from West to East and back.

PJ, Nan and Scooter
3655FL
'99 Dodge Diesel 2500, BD auto trans, pwr chip, Pac brake, Bielsen shocks, Banks Exhaust.

[bob n pam]

Five years in this Montana for us.

Bob n Pam
Fulltimers 10.01.99
2001 2955RL
2005 Ford F350 DRW PSD CC 4x4

[dsprik]

THREE WEEKS! And we are excited! So excited that I got carried away and shouldn't have even posted here...

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!



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