Ozz,
We are from Somerset WI. We bought a used 2003 2880 from Link Bros in Minong, WI in January and then waited until April to take it out anywhere! I can't believe someone would trade this great Monty for a Jayco!
We made a lot of the same changes I've seen on this site. Drawer under the Refrig, opened up the unused space at the end of the "U" of the kitchen, a pull-out can drawer next to the stove, a generator, a large power inverter, we changed all of the locks to household locks, including the basement locks, added a pressure tank, changed the shower faucets - pulled the LR panel with the mirror on it off to get to the plumbing, added storage under the bed, broke the latch for the mirrored closet door, etc....
We bought our first new truck, and first truck that wasn't a Ford, in 33 years. A 2007 2500HD Chev diesel. Traded the '97 ford diesel for a very comfy chev. The dog likes it so much, she will spend all day just sitting in it!
Our old 5er was a very small, very light 1990 Shadow Cruiser. Someone posted a question about moving up to a larger unit and I agree with all of the answers that were given. The Monty pulls easy, but we could put the Shadow Cruiser in some great sites that we won't fit in anymore.
Hubby and I have an agreement when it comes to driving: I do all the driving forward and he does all the driving backwards! So far, neither of us had hit anything!
I'll try to post some pictures, I haven't gotten up the ambition for that yet.
The Monty is winterized, so no more trips until spring.
since we are so much bigger, I will need to plan ahead and make reservations. We like to stay at state parks and the bigger sites with elec tend to go early.
We have learned a lot from this site. I've checked our tires and hubby checked the shakles. I'll keep visiting.
Judi
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