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Old 06-14-2006, 02:25 PM   #21
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The model # is supposed to be the approximate interior cabin length. Also, the Keystone guy told me the height in the paperwork is from the rear A/C...since that is the highest point on the rig when it leaves the factory. If you add a front A/C or Maxx Air Vents, the height will be higher.
 
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Old 06-14-2006, 04:57 PM   #22
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Cat320,

The measurement that we took was from our one and only AC unit. It measured 13'3" the brochure says it is 12'9". I am glad that we measured as I would hate to leave the AC on the ground somewhere. We measured the length three times and came up with almost the same length numbers. We have the standard hitch that comes with the Monty.

I know what ever length or height the Monty is I have fallen in love. I can't wait to be on the road.
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Old 06-15-2006, 04:28 AM   #23
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Just to let you folks know, the model number in Idaho does matter. When I paid the personal property taxes they asked me the length and I told them that it was 39 ft. 7 in. and they asked to see the tempory tags and said that the model number is what they needed, it was 3400rl, so they said that is was 34 feet in length. There was a difference of over $150 dollars more in what I needed to pay, so in Idaho we need to keep it as short as we can, until we use and enjoy it, then it needs to be as big as we can get it.
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Old 06-15-2006, 05:44 AM   #24
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I have a lot of fun telling people that my 06 2955RL is the smallest Montana made. At service stations people are always commenting on how big my Montana is and I say to them. This is the baby Montana, the very smallest model. Most people think I am kidding. You gotta love it.

Ain't that the truth. They're comment is usually "Yeah Right" or "If this is the baby, I gotta see the Poppa"
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Old 06-15-2006, 05:57 AM   #25
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The model # is supposed to be the approximate interior cabin length. Also, the Keystone guy told me the height in the paperwork is from the rear A/C...since that is the highest point on the rig when it leaves the factory. If you add a front A/C or Maxx Air Vents, the height will be higher.
Got it from 2 different Montana execs, one being VP Jeff Rank. The model NUMBER is nothing more than the model NUMBER. No more, no less. It has nothing to do with any measure inside or out. As stated earlier the LETTERS have to do with the floor plan.

Paul,
What the folks in Idaho are doing is losing money but that's their ignorance and your savings.

The height is measuring to the top of the main AC. If a 2nd AC or MaxxAir cover are added than the overall height changes.
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Old 06-15-2006, 06:04 AM   #26
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It has been that way for a long time as we found out when be worked the Rv shows for different dealers.Our 1996 Fleetwood Terry TT Model 29R was 32 feet 6 inches long. The Mallard, Same camper with less goodies was Model 30R..same length/That really confuses the average Rv buyer and somewhere on the spec sheet should be the actual length as well as the actual weight.
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Old 06-15-2006, 07:25 AM   #27
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Think I'll go back to Idaho! Our 3255 should get us a lower rate!
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Old 06-15-2006, 09:09 AM   #28
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Shoo-Please do not spread the word here in Idaho, we are paying enough for the taxes. Glenn, you are right, but again I am not wanting to upset the apple cart.
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Old 06-15-2006, 09:10 AM   #29
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I thought at one time I heard that the model number represented the Square footage?
Maybe not.

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Old 06-15-2006, 02:23 PM   #30
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the max square footage for a rv is 400sq. feet anything bigger is concidered a mobil home completely different set of federal guidelines come into play the bigger monty's hit the 400sq. foot mark at least thats the way the keystone rep explained it to me haven't figured the toy huallers yet maybe they don't count the rear garage
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Old 06-15-2006, 03:18 PM   #31
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Our's is 36-37 feet or so. Actually next time I might instead of going longer will go shorter with more more slides (more than three?). How much room do you really need? But truly in many cases if you are like us and are full timing it provides lots of room and we do love our Monty
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:31 PM   #32
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Last weekend I had the chance to check out a 2006 Teton Homes Royal. That is one huge rig, 44'8" to be exact. No wonder it needs a medium duty truck to haul it around.
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Old 06-16-2006, 02:20 AM   #33
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That Dave was our dream camper..just that a dream.. but when you think about it sort of impracticable for the kind of Rv'ing most of us do...To big, To heavy..but beautiful
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Old 06-16-2006, 04:00 AM   #34
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I think the MDT is required to haul your payment book around...

Otherwise, you are probably overweight on almost all of your GVWRs. May even need a HDT... Or pull a trailer behind...
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Old 06-16-2006, 07:52 AM   #35
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Our 2006 3400RL is also 39' 1", Rich. Our height is 12' 9" w/ Carrier low profile A/C in front. We won't go under anything that is lower than 13' 6", though - just won't take the chance.

As you know, DOT is supposed to re-measure bridge heights after road work, but I have seen too many instances where 3 to 4 inches of new asphalt has been put down, and now the 13' 6" clearance is only 13' 2". That would make for a really bad day!
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Old 06-16-2006, 01:57 PM   #36
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The 3685 measures 39' something. and with the carrier second unit on the front it was 13'3" tall when hooked to my last pick up. I am like snfexpress, I am not going under anything marked less than 13'6".
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Old 06-16-2006, 02:21 PM   #37
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Montana Sky..."Last weekend I had the chance to check out a 2006 Teton Homes Royal. That is one huge rig, 44'8" to be exact. No wonder it needs a medium duty truck to haul it around."

Nah, there's a guy on the RV forum that pulls one (a tri axle) with a 3/4 D/A and says..."been doing it for many miles, never had a problem."
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Old 06-16-2006, 02:33 PM   #38
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Montana Sky..."Last weekend I had the chance to check out a 2006 Teton Homes Royal. That is one huge rig, 44'8" to be exact. No wonder it needs a medium duty truck to haul it around."

Nah, there's a guy on the RV forum that pulls one (a tri axle) with a 3/4 D/A and says..."been doing it for many miles, never had a problem."
Wow, I'll bet that's a REALLY long thread by now... I'd go check it out, but it's to hot outside right now to put on my "fireproof" suit...
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Old 06-16-2006, 08:21 PM   #39
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There are a few Teton Homes "Experience" models that are triple axle w/ dry weight of 14,185 lbs. My truck can handle up to 15,300 lbs, so I guess if a fella wants to pack approx. 1,200 lbs in there a 3/4 ton Duramax would tow that coach. There is only 1 Royal model that would be within the tow ratings of a 3/4 or 1 ton Duramax, even that would be pushing it. While I know my Duramx would be able to tow way beyond the 15,300 lbs, I am not going to push it.
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Old 06-17-2006, 02:33 AM   #40
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Bet he's WAY over on his rear axle, though? Ask Dave (Dave e Victoria). His Cambridge made him uncomfortable, and I believe that Teton is much heavier than his Cambridge... maybe not though. I can't remember the Cambridge weight. Maybe they are not that far apart?
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