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08-31-2021, 05:21 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Florence
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #29530
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Buying next weekend! MHC345RL
Wow.. so new we haven't towed it out yet! hahaha...
so although in TX now, i was raised in Long Beach CA for 61 years then moved out here for work. now retired i have one consulting job but in 6 months finished for good.
So i've been fixated on RV'ing for quite awhile, and now that we're almost there it was time to buy. So.. this coming weekend we'll see and if the unit looks nice, we'll have an inspector check it out as it's used.. a 2018 MHC345RL.
i've got a ton of questions.. so i'll be searching for most of the stuff as i'm sure most of the newbie Q's have already been answered several times before.. and there's no reason to re-invent the wheel.
so for now, we're in Dallas for the next 1.5 years where we'll move to our house in Florence, SC.
Happy Days,
Ron-
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08-31-2021, 05:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,145
M.O.C. #1920
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Ron, welcome to the MOC from a whole bunch of Ron’s. Welcome to the MOntana family. You will get a lot of useful information here. Enjoy the experience.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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08-31-2021, 06:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Enjoy your beautiful new camper.
There are a lot of Rons but only one Lynwood
Lynwood
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08-31-2021, 06:49 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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08-31-2021, 06:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,469
M.O.C. #23668
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Welcome aboard! There are lots of similarities between many of the models so answers are usually easy to come by. Ask away or just let us know how it's going!
A good inspection is very helpful so glad you've got someone to help you. Good luck!
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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09-01-2021, 07:23 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Florence
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #29530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsb5717
A good inspection is very helpful so glad you've got someone to help you. Good luck!
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yes.. definately an inspection. even though i 'may' be able to perform the inspection myself as i'm a commercial waterproofing consultant, the inspection i would perform would not be as thorough and probably take twice the time. hence the reason you use a 'third party inspector'.. hopefully an expert in RV inspection... Just as you'd have done when you buy a house.. sheesh not spending 250-300 on an inspection for a final cost of 50-60k is dumb in my opinion.
All this said, just trying to buy our truck took about 3 months. with the delay in 'chips' for new trucks and cars has left the pool of used trucks as the only alternative unless you have about 85 to 90k for a new truck (not me of course)
so... this weekend we'll be traveling to tulsa ok., from dallas (where we live). as with trucks.. the supply of RV's across the nation has dindled.. I was going to get a 305rl, and had setup an appointment with the individule for this coming weekend.. and finally a 345rl poped in tulsa. when i look.. unless your willing to spend 75k on a new 345rl there are only a handful of these across the nation and one of the options i did want was an outdoor kitchen (which the 305 did not have).
anywho, glad to be here.. and totally ready to get started.. and believe me.. i've got a ton of questions!
r-
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09-01-2021, 07:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Welcome and safe travels. Smart move to have the rig professionally inspected.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-01-2021, 12:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Congratulations on the new Montana. If you got questions, this forum is the place to find answers.
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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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09-08-2021, 01:32 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Cornelius
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #27269
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Fantastic! We bought a 2018 MHC 345 RL last October. Love it. We have used it about 6 months so far and towed it about 6K miles. No major issues, just some loose trim. We have installed a surge protector, up graded the batteries, installed new combo door lock, replaced the RV king with a standard Queen (gives us much more room to walk around), and added a washer and dryer. Just replaced the tires with Sailuns. Feel free to ping me at john.h.hamel@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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09-09-2021, 08:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Mesa
Posts: 279
M.O.C. #24588
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Ron, you didn't mention what you were going to purchase in the way of a tow vehicle for your High Country. You should narrow your search exclusively for a 1 ton truck either in single rear wheel drive or a dually.Your search on this forum will answer the question as to why, so I'll let you discover that answer on your own. The 2020 and later GM and Ford diesel trucks have been upgraded with 10 speed transmissions that are amazing with tow power. The RAM still has the RFE68 6 speed as standard, but in the 3500 model an Aisin 6 speed is a quality upgrade, which allows the diesel engine to be tuned for much higher torque and horsepower. An air ride rear suspension is also an available upgrade on the 3500 as well. There is a Keystone owner's forum that is just as useful as the MOC, which you should consider joining. The two forums are closely allied.
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09-09-2021, 12:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,587
M.O.C. #22835
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Happy Camping! Welcome to the forums. Congrats on your new purchase!
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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