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05-12-2013, 05:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #13378
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Inaugural Trip
Well after having used our 30' Keystone Outback for seven years and 75K miles, we took our new 2013 Montana High Country 343RL out for it's inaugural trip.
Sure, we spent a night in it coming back from Sacramento to San Diego county when we purchased it a couple of weeks ago, but that doesn't count since we didn't even unhitch nor use any of the appliances/facilities.
But we're now experienced campers after spending a week in Zion National Park in Utah. We stayed just across the river from the park in Springdale.
Wow! We loved it! What a difference between the two RV's! The room in Monte was phenomenal. The recliners facing the TV with the fireplace made it feel just like home. We even had a couple of dinner parties for six people inside that worked out just fine using the ample counter space as a buffet.
Sure, I had to get used to the additional length and height, but a 5th wheel tows so much better than a travel trailer! And best of all, even though Monte is a bunch bigger, my fuel economy was practically the same.
Here are some photos featuring our new rig along with our friends' Cougar which looks like Monte's brother: http://bit.ly/17jvFS6
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05-12-2013, 05:51 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Cranbrook
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #11915
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Congrats...enjoy your new 5ver...
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05-12-2013, 05:55 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Glad it's working for you! May you have many wonderful memories in your new Monty.
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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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05-13-2013, 03:55 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Now that you've made that inaugural trip you can come on out and join us at the MOC Central Plains Regional Rally(CPRR) and meet some more of us MOC members and enjoy some Nebraska hospitality. Check us out here on the Forum and watch for more announcements of up and coming happenings at the CPRR. Glad that first real outing was a success and we hope you have many more!
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05-13-2013, 04:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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Rainer, your rig looks great. Hope you have many safe travels and adventures with it. Envious as we someday want to get to Utah.
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05-13-2013, 08:47 AM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: St. Charles
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #13421
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Rainer, this is the same model we are very much interested in too. I love the layout, fireplace and computer desk. Thank you the pictures.
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05-13-2013, 01:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Hey, I saw that sign that lights up next to the door.
Where can I get one??? Ha............
Congrats on the new rig. We are scheduled to pick our new 2014 3150RL this Wednesday. A 600 mile drive to get it. Sure hope it works out...
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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05-13-2013, 06:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #13378
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jlb27537
Hey, I saw that sign that lights up next to the door.
Where can I get one??? Ha............
Congrats on the new rig. We are scheduled to pick our new 2014 3150RL this Wednesday. A 600 mile drive to get it. Sure hope it works out...
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The sign was my buddy's birthday gift which we celebrated (for 3 days) up there. His wife found it online and snuck it aboard their Cougar where he never found it!
Your 600 mile trip was like our 1000 mile round trip to pick ours up three weeks ago. I'll always drive 1000 miles to save $10,000.
And don't worry, it'll work out, you'll love it!
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05-13-2013, 06:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #13378
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by chwill3073
Rainer, this is the same model we are very much interested in too. I love the layout, fireplace and computer desk. Thank you the pictures.
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The layout was exactly what we were looking for in a new RV. We looked a many units and couldn't believe how unnatural many of them were. The 343RL addressed everything we wanted. And now it has proven itself to be the perfect RV for us.
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05-13-2013, 07:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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What a way to start the memories... positive experiences. Enjoy the good times and learn something from the bad times, but there' no beating RVing!
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