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03-01-2015, 12:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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20 days
Left until the 331RLT makes her maiden voyage! Time is moving fast and most likely isn't going to slow down much.
Gail's oldest nephew has announced in the last couple days that he and his "significant other" are driving down to the Destin area the first weekend in April. Of course, that was the weekend we are coming home. ......maybe.
This is the nephew that uses our 2013 22 foot Starcraft hybrid the most we bought 2 years ago for framily. Anyway, got him thinking about hooking it up behind his new to him 2011 F150 and coming down. That's where the ".......maybe" comes in. Thinking there ain't no hurry for us to come home so, might be spending 3 weeks at Santa Rosa Sound RV Resort!!
BTW. Going down and coming back, we are over-nighting at Texas T at exit 27 on I65 just north of the Alabama line. Thanks to some great advise from this group of fine MOCers!
Getting more excited each day! Yup! Even wife because, this is our first annual 40th wedding anniversary trip!
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03-01-2015, 03:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Somebody sounds a wee bit excited. Hopefully the new rig will treat you right, no assembly line flaws, no pesky little issues to deal with, and...it is early. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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03-01-2015, 03:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Good luck with the first trip!!
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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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03-01-2015, 04:54 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Congratulations! Have a great time.
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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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03-01-2015, 06:57 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,796
M.O.C. #7560
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Nothing better than a maiden voyage! Good luck and have a safe trip!
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03-01-2015, 07:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Great time of the year as excitement oozes from all corners of the forum. All the best for your maiden voyage.
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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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03-01-2015, 07:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,671
M.O.C. #2283
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Enjoy while you can.
Lynwood
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03-01-2015, 10:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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Have a great trip, Dale.and Gail. In our first year and a half of retirement, we spent 26 weeks traveling. We hope you enjoy your time as much we enjoyed ours.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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03-07-2015, 12:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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Thank you, everyone, for the kind words. Gail has been shopping and we have "stuff" all over the house to load into the new 5er. Going today to order the California king pillow top mattress.
Only 14 days!
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03-07-2015, 01:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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Dale, Sure hope the weather breaks so you can escape. We have a new SOB that should be headed South about that same time frame also.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-11-2015, 01:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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Kind of an update.
Talked to Scott at Tiara yesterday forenoon. Both of us are on the same page. We are to be at Tiara at 9 AM on Monday March 16th.
So far, everything is going as I hoped and planned. At 5 AM Saturday March 21st, the wheels will be rolling.
10 days!!
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03-11-2015, 02:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Nice to be excited about a new rig. We wish you many trouble free miles and lotsa smiles in your journey.
J&B
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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03-16-2015, 03:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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Well Gang! So far, so good. Took delivery this morning of the Mountaineer. Backed her up our driveway, lowered landing gear, unhooked the truck, pulled it out from under the upper deck and set the level-up. Opened all 3 rooms and hooked up water and electricity. Everything is working right now. Haven't tested the furnace yet but, that will be coming.
Got her half way loaded. As I've said before......the wheels will be rolling at 5 AM Saturday morning. 5 days!
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03-16-2015, 03:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by MIMF
Well Gang! So far, so good. Took delivery this morning of the Mountaineer. Backed her up our driveway, lowered landing gear, unhooked the truck, pulled it out from under the upper deck and set the level-up. Opened all 3 rooms and hooked up water and electricity. Everything is working right now. Haven't tested the furnace yet but, that will be coming.
Got her half way loaded. As I've said before......the wheels will be rolling at 5 AM Saturday morning. 5 days!
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I can feel your excitement. Bon voyage mon ami!
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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03-18-2015, 03:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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Have fun! Even though we lived in ours for awhile before actually heading out, it was exciting. Our first Winter in FL has been a huge success. Though we will miss the friends we have made here, we are ready to start planing our next move.
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03-19-2015, 11:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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OK. Only thing that needs to be loaded is, our clothes. Those will mostly be in before the day is over. Wife is at grocery store picking up a few items for the fridge and cupboards.
Checked pressure in the tires. Adjusted all 4 of 'em from 72 to 78 psi. Checked torque on the lug nuts. They are all at 110 ft lbs. 120 is ideal but, didn't want to stretch any lugs so, made sure they were all at least 110.
As I was down there adjusting lug nuts and tire pressure, I was pleasantly surprised that the Lippert Correct Track system is also a wet bolt kit! This suspension will not be any issue. Ride should be as smooth as a babies behind with the Moride equalizer. Reckon we'll find out Saturday morning.
Tomorrow, the day will be used for house and truck cleaning.
2 days left!
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03-19-2015, 11:35 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,796
M.O.C. #7560
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Dale- You two have a good trip and be sure to watch those tires especially since you did not up grade your tires yet! Be sure to pull over a little ways down the road and check those torques on the lug nuts and down the road again just to make sure they stay at the 110. As you know they do have a tendency to loosen as the wheels and hubs warm up! Again, have a good trip and maybe later this year in June you can join us at the Central Plains Regional Rally here in Nebraska!
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03-19-2015, 04:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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Safe travels, Dale. We know how long you have wanted a Montana. Hope to see you at a rally this year.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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03-20-2015, 12:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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Rondo and Rames14, thanks for the invites. One never knows where this rig might show up. Especially, the mood wife and I are in. When we bought this unit, it was with the intent of putting way more miles under it than we did with the previous one.
The torque wrench and 13/16" deep well socket ride in the cab with me. The lug nuts will get checked periodically throughout the days we are on the roll.
Got a lot of things to do today!
Less than 24 hours.
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