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04-11-2018, 10:32 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Rochester
Posts: 25
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Hello all. Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Shaun and I just recently retired from the Navy Submarine Force after 31 years of active duty and settled in New Hampshire. I'm married to my wonderful wife Candi and we have 3 children and a Saint Bernard named Moose (230 pounds). I've had travel trailers and a previous 5th wheel but just picked up a new 2018 Montana High Country 362RD and have been busy getting ready for the spring. After so many years of active duty, I'm just trying to learn to relax and spend time with the family camping. I've enjoyed looking around the site and learning from all of you - lots of experience. I love to tinker and modify everything so I'm currently driving my wife nuts with upgrading the 5th wheeler (she doesn't understand how something new would require upgrades)  Looking forward to continue to learn from everyone. Thanks!!!
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CMDCM(SS) USN (Ret.)
Shaun and Candi
2021 Montana 3121RL
2019 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW
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04-11-2018, 11:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,522
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Welcome to the forum from Washington state. Thank you for your service. I am a former member of the silent service myself. USS Alablama Gold Crew and a plankowner.
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SOB
2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
16.8KWhr LiFePO4, 2.52 kw solar, 10kva Victron split phase
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04-11-2018, 11:25 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Rochester
Posts: 25
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Thank you for your service as well - "Roll Tide". I'm a plankowner on the Columbia myself - lots of EB fun
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CMDCM(SS) USN (Ret.)
Shaun and Candi
2021 Montana 3121RL
2019 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW
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04-11-2018, 12:10 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Willow Spring
Posts: 22
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Welcome to the group! I am also retired service in the Army. Thank you for your service. “Go Gators”.
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04-11-2018, 02:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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Welcome to the MOC family from Washington St! Thanks for your service enjoy the new rig and yes you do have to do upgrades till your wife that's the best part you need to make yours there's upgrades for her to!
Bob & Carol
Washington St
2017 352RL 2008 Dodge 3500 DRW CC LB 4x4
Happy Trails
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04-11-2018, 07:39 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Welcome to the forum and thank you for your service! May your new rig bring you many years of wonderful memories.
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04-11-2018, 07:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Welcome to the MOC and wishing you many happy miles and adventures with your new rig.
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04-11-2018, 08:16 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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Welcome Whipper Snapper! I was discharged 50 years and 10 days ago!
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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04-11-2018, 08:17 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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Welcome and 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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04-11-2018, 09:40 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,923
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Shaun,
Welcome to the forum! Several retired sailors here. Ask lots of questions, we all learn from them.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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04-12-2018, 01:53 AM
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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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04-12-2018, 01:44 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Rochester
Posts: 25
M.O.C. #21544
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Thanks for the warm welcome!
I want to thank everyone for the warm welcome. I'm already using some of this hard earned wisdom on my rig. Thank you all and I look forward to continue to learn.
v/r
Shaun
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CMDCM(SS) USN (Ret.)
Shaun and Candi
2021 Montana 3121RL
2019 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW
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04-12-2018, 05:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,328
M.O.C. #3699
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Welcome aboard sailor! I was a Corpsman for four years and then went to the Army and eventually retired. Over the years I have learned so much here that saved my bacon many times. Enjoy the company!
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Bob and Nancy Kassl Fall Creek, Wisconsin
2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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04-12-2018, 07:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Thornville
Posts: 546
M.O.C. #21110
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Welcome from Central Ohio !!! Enjoy the new rig and make lots of memories !
Thanks for your service to this great Country,and also to your family for their sacrifices they made while you served our Country!!!
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Darwin & Carla
2018.5 3701LK Montana
2022 3500HD Denali Duramax SRW
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04-15-2018, 02:33 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Boone
Posts: 311
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Hello Shaun .. Just took our new 362RD out for the first time. Things went fair. Couple small leaks, auto-level locked up, and the beverage cooler in the outside kitchen froze up and quit working. But, in this day in time, that was to be expected. I was really amazed on how loud the master bedroom A/C was. Can’t even hear the TV. That was the only thing we didn’t like on our other SOB fiver. And still haven’t figured out both thermostats. But it’ll take time. You guys use your outside fridge or that beverage cooler any?
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2018 Montana HC 362RD
2016 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax HD SRW
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04-15-2018, 07:26 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 Shaun and Candi. I'm sure your time flew as mine did in the Canadian Air Force. Enjoy retirement and your new Montana.
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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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04-15-2018, 07:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Welcome to the forum from North Central Arkansas!
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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04-15-2018, 08:09 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 Jamesb
Hello Shaun .. Just took our new 362RD out for the first time. Things went fair. Couple small leaks, auto-level locked up, and the beverage cooler in the outside kitchen froze up and quit working. But, in this day in time, that was to be expected. I was really amazed on how loud the master bedroom A/C was. Can’t even hear the TV. That was the only thing we didn’t like on our other SOB fiver. And still haven’t figured out both thermostats. But it’ll take time. You guys use your outside fridge or that beverage cooler any?
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I only use the bedroom AC on dump when cooling down quickly. Then it goes to ducted ~ much quieter. If not really hot it is nice to run it only during the day and the living room unit at night. The bigger unit is also quieter. Rarely need both but if I order again it will have 2 of the whisper units.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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04-16-2018, 06:25 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: South Yarmouth
Posts: 15
M.O.C. #21580
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Hey Shaun and Candi. We too are retired and brand new to camping this way. Just purchased a 331RL and haven't even taken it out yet. 2 more weeks for our first venture. I wanted to mention (and I'm sure you know this), that being a veteran you can stay and camp at any base! We just did that with our Air Force son in law and daughter. Dan and I are so jealous. All the best.
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04-16-2018, 09:01 AM
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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 Ruby & Fred
Hey Shaun and Candi. We too are retired and brand new to camping this way. Just purchased a 331RL and haven't even taken it out yet. 2 more weeks for our first venture. I wanted to mention (and I'm sure you know this), that being a veteran you can stay and camp at any base! We just did that with our Air Force son in law and daughter. Dan and I are so jealous. All the best.
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Unless things have changed there are a few ways to camp on base:
Active military
Retired military
100% disabled veteran
Sponsored by an active duty member
Any changes I have not yet heard of.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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