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04-15-2024, 01:41 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #34183
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Hello from new member
Hi, I'm James. My wife and I own a 2002 3280RL that we've been slowly refurbishing. New flooring, removing faded/peeling graphics, etc. Our youngest graduates this year and I have a remote job, so we're preparing to hit the road for a while, starting in August.
We've never traveled with this trailer. We bought it in 2020 for my son to live in briefly. We towed it 50 miles home and it's been parked since. I'm sure we'll have to work out a lot of bugs as we go. It's our first trailer, and we have a lot to learn.
Anyhow, I'm glad I found the forum and have already been reading a lot of good info!
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04-15-2024, 02:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,554
M.O.C. #2283
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We are glad you are here. Hope you enjoy your new to you camper. Sounds like you haven’t pulled it much you will need new tires no matter what they look like.
Enjoy your new life style.
Lynwood
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04-15-2024, 03:03 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: New Braunfels
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #33672
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyW
Hi, I'm James. My wife and I own a 2002 3280RL that we've been slowly refurbishing. New flooring, removing faded/peeling graphics, etc. Our youngest graduates this year and I have a remote job, so we're preparing to hit the road for a while, starting in August.
We've never traveled with this trailer. We bought it in 2020 for my son to live in briefly. We towed it 50 miles home and it's been parked since. I'm sure we'll have to work out a lot of bugs as we go. It's our first trailer, and we have a lot to learn.
Anyhow, I'm glad I found the forum and have already been reading a lot of good info!
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Sounds like you’re handy which comes in handy!
Even my 2024 keeps me somewhat busy fixing little issues here and there, so it’s par for the course.
Enjoy the newfound freedom - lots of good folks here to give tips and tricks.
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2020 GMC Sierra 2500 6.6L AT4 w/ B&W Companion Slider
2024 Montana 3231CK
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04-15-2024, 03:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 985
M.O.C. #19388
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Welcome to the forum. It's certainly a place to learn.
Have fun with your renos!
Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyW
Hi, I'm James. My wife and I own a 2002 3280RL that we've been slowly refurbishing. New flooring, removing faded/peeling graphics, etc. Our youngest graduates this year and I have a remote job, so we're preparing to hit the road for a while, starting in August.
We've never traveled with this trailer. We bought it in 2020 for my son to live in briefly. We towed it 50 miles home and it's been parked since. I'm sure we'll have to work out a lot of bugs as we go. It's our first trailer, and we have a lot to learn.
Anyhow, I'm glad I found the forum and have already been reading a lot of good info!
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Marilyn and Richard, Dusty and Gabby
Overland Park, KS. Most Timer
2017 Montana Legacy 3810MS
2020 GMC 3500 Crew Cab Dually
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04-16-2024, 07:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 180
M.O.C. #33285
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Welcome and yes this is a great place for help. I have received plenty of it from members.
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Bob, Kay and our 3 pups Lily, Willis and Gizmo
Jacksonville, Nc
Retired LEO of 35 years enjoying life camping n fishing
2021 Montana 3761fl pulled with a 2022 F350 King Ranch
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04-16-2024, 06:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,236
M.O.C. #30417
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Welcome to the MOC family.
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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04-16-2024, 09:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 944
M.O.C. #30262
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Welcome to the MOC family from the Lone Star state! Sounds like you have a real good plan going. Lots of good and knowledgeable folks here should you have questions. Good luck, safe travels and happy camping!
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 Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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04-17-2024, 06:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,596
M.O.C. #22835
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Welcome to the forums and hope you have great success with your camper. See you on the road! Happy camping!
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Who you are right now is a sum total off all you use to be.
2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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04-17-2024, 08:11 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Houtzdale
Posts: 87
M.O.C. #20027
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Hello and welcome. Good luck and enjoy the remodelling. We have a 2001 3255rl and have remodelled the living area. We love it! We are currently on our 'shake down' trip with the goal of full-timing. This is the place to lean more about your Montana and tips about travel, etc. Have fun and be safe!
Tod and Laura
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04-19-2024, 07:53 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #34183
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Thanks everyone for the welcome!
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04-21-2024, 02:15 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Central
Posts: 77
M.O.C. #26744
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Welcome to the group. You have the exact same year and model of Montana as we do. Hope yours provide you as much enjoyment as ours has!
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2002 3280RL, Gen-Y Executive Pin Box, 2009 F-250 6.4 Diesel
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04-27-2024, 10:14 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Union City
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #32153
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Welcome to the Forum. I too revamped our RV, a 2008 Montana Model 3665RE; the Anniversary Model! We love our RV and have made many trips in it to include one trip back east for our first National MOC Rally in Indiana.
A few free thoughts:
#1 - I agree with mlh and have your tires checked. Even though they look good and have tread, those bad boys age out. Mine looked great when I purchased the trailer. Driving it home from AZ, a tire blew and caused a bit of damage. I was none too happy and upset at myself for not checking the tire dates because I knew better. Sometimes the education cost you!
#2 - Weighed your rig; preferably at a CAT Scale. Do this when you are empty then calculate the weight added when loaded with water and LP. From here, you will now what your available weight will be for the contents you want to add. When I first weighed my rig, I realized I was very close to my max weight for hauling. So, I made some changes to tires I use, suspension, etc.
#3 - Find a RV repair shop and technician you can trust. I am on my fourth RV shop, California RV Specialists in Lodi, California. Dustin and his wife Ashley own the shop and are very active in the RV Industry. They even have a webpage with helpful hints on the "How-Tos'" when repairing or updating your RV. Their webpage is https://calrvspecialists.com/. In addition, Dustin will spend time walking you through repairs for DIY!
Have a good time, we really enjoy seeing this great Country of ours from our Montana!
Enjoy
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