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08-29-2017, 03:58 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Bass Harbor
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #20426
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New Wannabes
Hi, All
Been lurking here for a while now, learning a lot from the accumulated wisdom here, so we thought we should finally join. We're still in the learning and looking mode, and have purchased neither truck nor trailer (yet). We haven't committed to a Montana yet, but are currently strongly leaning that way.
Thanks to everyone for making this resource available!
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Al & Kathe
No rig yet.
Still learning and shopping...
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08-29-2017, 04:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,887
M.O.C. #19944
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Oh - I so feel for you. At least you found this site first. We looked a year. Buy the rig that meets your usage.
The folks here can really help.
Good learning!
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 RAM 22' DRW 3500 Crew LB 40 gal reserve tank / RETRAX Bed Cover / 2020 373RD HC / IS / MOPEKA Tank Monitor / Furrion Side&Rear Cameras
Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
3rd AC / Dometic 320
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08-29-2017, 04:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Hope the forum is helpful
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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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08-29-2017, 04:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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The only thing to remember is that this is the place folks come when they need help on an issue. While there are thousands of members here we seldom post how happy we are with our Montana. All brands, even the high dollar ones, tend to have construction issues at times.
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08-29-2017, 08:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Welcome and enjoy this great forum.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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08-29-2017, 10:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Welcome to the forum. DQDick hit the nail on the head with his statement. From my owner experience, I would recommend a Montana to any interested buyer.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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08-29-2017, 10:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I was like you, a lurker. I learned a ton before buying truck and Montana 2955RL. This is the best site around to learn about Montana's. I am a happy Montana owner!
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08-30-2017, 08:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,887
M.O.C. #19944
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Al - hopefully you picked up in some of the postw - research the dealer almost more than the manufacturer - the dealer location I used would be suggested to avoid. Where as on a trip, I need warranty work and a sister location was wonderful.
Food for Thought
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RAM 22' DRW 3500 Crew LB 40 gal reserve tank / RETRAX Bed Cover / 2020 373RD HC / IS / MOPEKA Tank Monitor / Furrion Side&Rear Cameras
Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
3rd AC / Dometic 320
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08-30-2017, 09:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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I strongly recommend you pick the RV first then buy the truck that meets the load requirements. FAR to many people but a F250 or 2500 series truck then buy a monster rig that needs to be puled with a F350 or 3500 series truck. This comes form experience as I bought an F250 to pull my first two rigs then when out and bought a rig that needed an F350. The difference in price between the two trucks is not all that much and if I had thought I would have bought the 1 ton. But I didn't so I was able to spend $51,000 for the 250 and then $65,000 for the 350. Just doing my part to keep Ford in business.
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08-30-2017, 09:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,887
M.O.C. #19944
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Since you've done the F250 and F350 - - is there much ride difference between the two without the rig?
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RAM 22' DRW 3500 Crew LB 40 gal reserve tank / RETRAX Bed Cover / 2020 373RD HC / IS / MOPEKA Tank Monitor / Furrion Side&Rear Cameras
Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
3rd AC / Dometic 320
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08-30-2017, 09:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ram Montana High Country
Since you've done the F250 and F350 - - is there much ride difference between the two without the rig?
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I bought a 2016 F250 to pull the 2016 Cougar 5er. Then my wife said we HAD to have the 2017 Montana so here came the F350. I did not notice any difference in the ride. My wife says only when going over the speed bumps at the grocery store lot.
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