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09-16-2015, 04:15 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Bella Vista
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #17844
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Looking to full time RV in a Montana!
My wife and I are looking to sell our home and buy a Montana 3911FB. We have been researching but can't find a good answer as to which truck to buy to pull 16,000 pounds plus.
Any suggestions from current owners?
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09-16-2015, 05:40 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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One ton diesel dually, your manufacturer of choice. We have always had Fords, long beds, 4x4.
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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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09-16-2015, 07:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Redding
Posts: 1,421
M.O.C. #12339
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Agreed all the Big 3 make fine trucks. We also like our Fords. No major recalls and no problems with either of my rigs.
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09-16-2015, 08:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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They're all good. I'm brand loyal, but have to admit, the competition looks good! Like Mike said, diesel dually for that weight range. Congratulations on your decision to full-time, that's my dream. And welcome to the MOC.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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09-16-2015, 08:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Aguanga
Posts: 606
M.O.C. #13601
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Another diesel Dually recommendation. Any brand will do. Pay close attention to gear ratios and impact to tow rating particularly on the few years old plus models. Lots of info can be found in the Trailer Life towing guides.
http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/
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09-17-2015, 03:12 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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If you want to be able to haul more stuff or more animals, get the Dodge Maxi Cab.
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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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09-17-2015, 03:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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Pulled our 3900FB with a '14 RAM 2500. The pin weight was barely under the cargo capacity for that truck and it pulled it great. We had to go to the dually when we bought the Big Sky. I happen to love the dually, because I have driven them since '96 - Hubby didn't want it, but has gotten used to it. I love the extra stability and knowing we have plenty of cargo capacity for whatever we want to pull.
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09-17-2015, 04:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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As above 1 ton dually, diesel and long box. Congrats and enjoy!!!
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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09-17-2015, 04:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shipman
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #10136
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One ton dually for sure....I believe you will love the 6.7 Ford F350...love our 2015...we have the 373 rear....even though it is still new we have been avg 11.7 mpg cruising around 62mph on interstates...that about 1.7 mpg more than my 08 F350 averaged....the truck has almost unlimited power and great tow command system and engine brake...we love it...
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09-17-2015, 05:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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If you buy a new truck go look at all 3 drive them all several times. They are all great trucks you can't go wrong. Study the specs then get the best one for you. It does not matter what someone else likes, thinks it's yo money.
Lynwood
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09-17-2015, 06:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 729
M.O.C. #3206
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Wasn't really sold on our Duramax Allison combination when we traded but fell in love with it after I learned to let this combo do the job- Added all the goodies to increase performance and haven't looked back after 5 plus years of fulltiming- JMHO- Don
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09-17-2015, 07:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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If you are looking New then ANY brand 1 ton will work especially Dually if you are talking mid 2000's years my choice would be Chevy/GMC Duramax/Allison combo it has been the most reliable IMO in those years
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09-17-2015, 06:15 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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Prior to 2011 Ford had a lot of problems.
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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09-18-2015, 04:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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When we started looking in 2006 we took the Montana brochure to a dealership that had a large business in light trucks. We were told that a 3/4 ton would pull it, but the weight would be at the top of the range and we would definitely bog down on serious hills. The one ton was definite overkill, but would do whatever we asked it while hauling.
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09-19-2015, 03:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Remember the Fords are heavier than the other two brands.
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09-19-2015, 02:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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May I recommend something a little bigger! 
Bigboomer does an awesome job towing and rides nice too!
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10-12-2015, 06:41 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Morgantown
Posts: 78
M.O.C. #8173
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by h2ojocky
Prior to 2011 Ford had a lot of problems.
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Really, I have a 1999 F-450, had it since day one...no problems. Would you enlighten me as to the "problems" you are referring to so I can be prepared?
Thanks.
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10-12-2015, 08:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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Go to ANY Ford Forum and read all about the problems with the 6.0 Powersrtoke and lesser extent the 6.4, too many issues to go into here but in a nutshell Sand was left over in the casting of the Block and Clogged Everything, some people had good luck with them or Got them remedied thru aftermarket fixes and when they do they are great Motors But ALOT of others did not, they scared me Enough to turn from a hard core Ford guy and turn trader and go Duramax/Allison and glad I did,Ford Did Finally get tired of it and went "in House" and built the great 6.7 in 2011
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quote:Originally posted by Larry
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quote:Originally posted by h2ojocky
Prior to 2011 Ford had a lot of problems.
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Really, I have a 1999 F-450, had it since day one...no problems. Would you enlighten me as to the "problems" you are referring to so I can be prepared?
Thanks.
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10-13-2015, 02:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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08-16-2016, 03:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,252
M.O.C. #17163
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Get something like an FL-60...
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