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12-18-2016, 07:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Lakewood, Wa.
Posts: 188
M.O.C. #19305
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New 5th Wheeler to Forum
Hello to Everyone,
Just joined today in order to learn more about specific information as related to the Montana's and Keystone. So far nothing major to be concerned with other than the stock tires, of which I will watch closely. Took ownership of a 2016 3820FK last April and have a few weeks of travel from Washington to Lake Tahoe, down to Vegas and back.
Retired USAF back in 95 and went on to be an Immigration's Inspector and just retired from US Customs & Border Protection. The 40 foot trailer has been somewhat of a major learning curve. Haven't quite managed parking it in between the trees yet, pull-thrus are great though. Anyhow we are still formulating a plan for 2017, such as staying local for the Spring and 4 to 6 weeks in September to the Utah NP's and a visit to Colorado. Will be reading a lot of the messages in the days to come.
Henry (DW Lita)
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Henry & Lita (Scotty/Bluey Our shelties)
2022 SOB with 2015 Chevy Silverado
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12-18-2016, 08:04 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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Welcome from Arizona. I hope you have many fun miles with your rig.
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Wayne and Ann Moore
2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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12-18-2016, 08:15 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Bartlett
Posts: 197
M.O.C. #13418
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Welcome from Tennessee. Safe travels and ask questions on the forum. This place has a ton of experienced Monty owners.
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Larry and Jackie Moore
2017 3950BR, MorRyde IS ,Disc.
2022 F350 SRW
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12-18-2016, 08:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Ferndale
Posts: 273
M.O.C. #16033
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Welcome and you will learn a ot fm people here. You live in Whatcom County? I live in Ferndale and work at BPD. 18 months then we will be snowbirds. As snow flies today.
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12-18-2016, 08:42 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum from The Ranch in Lakewood, NM.
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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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12-18-2016, 09:07 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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Welcome from the Washington Coast and Fire away with any questions ya got 
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12-18-2016, 10:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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Welcome from sunny Eastern Washington (well at least in the summer), the backing up etc. will get easier the more you do it. Great forum with lots of information and great people.
Tom Marty
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12-18-2016, 10:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Welcome to the MOC family. You will glean a wealth of information and friendship during your time here.
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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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12-18-2016, 01:10 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. Wishing you many happy miles and adventures with your new rig. Be sure to join in the conversations here, lot of great info and friendly folks here.
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12-18-2016, 01:46 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 to the forum
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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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12-18-2016, 02:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,771
M.O.C. #2283
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Hi I've got a brother named Henry, Henry Clay. Your are right to be concerned about the stock tires. During the summer they are the no. 1 topic. If you wont to avoid a problem get rid of them. We hear all summer of blown tires doings thousands of dollars damage to campers.
Welcome
Lynwood
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12-18-2016, 03:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,192
M.O.C. #1920
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Welcome to the forum, Henry, from sunny Colorado. We have been members for almost 14 years and have learned a great deal. Be careful with those tires. They often don't give notice before they do thousands in damage. I hope you have many trouble free miles.
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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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12-19-2016, 11:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #14162
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Welcome to the forum and enjoy the new rig.
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Steve & Sheryl Engels
2018 Montana 3790RD
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12-19-2016, 12:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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welcome to the MOC from California. have many safe and happy travels with your Monty.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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12-19-2016, 12:48 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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Welcome to the MOC! Friendly and knowledgeable members here.
Jump right in and ask questions or contribute answers. Glad to have you here.
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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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12-19-2016, 07:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Welcome to the forum and it's a good idea to watch those tires closely. As a former RV transporter I was witness to many other RV transporters driving too fast (I went a max of 64 mph and it was not unusual to see some other transporter blow by me like I was standing still) while delivering their rigs to various dealers. I never did this but saw many who were more concerned about the $1.00 per mile they were getting paid to deliver that rig as quickly as possible. Even on my own rig, it fell victim to losing a tire to premature wear which may have been prematurely abused as one contributing problem.
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12-20-2016, 05:45 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Lakewood, Wa.
Posts: 188
M.O.C. #19305
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Thanks Art-n-Marge. I am very comfortable in maintaining 60 MPH with my setup. I constantly check the tires for 80 PSI before it trip. I had multiple elevations and temperatures during late summer and that caused many variations for the PSI checks. Tires have about 5K on them now with transport. They are covered for the winter and I will probably go with them for the next year pending any unusual circumstances.
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Henry & Lita (Scotty/Bluey Our shelties)
2022 SOB with 2015 Chevy Silverado
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12-20-2016, 01:40 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 and we hope you have many happy time in your new unit.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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12-20-2016, 02:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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welcome from NC
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12-20-2016, 04:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Welcome to the forum. Yep, tires should be your #1 concern at this point. I bought my Montana used and the dealer put a new set of Marathons on. Didn't matter. Even though these were not the "transporter" tires, I had issues and replaced them after the first season. I was lucky though. No blowout, no damage like others have reported. Just a broken steel belt (according to the tire guy) causing a bubble in the sidewall. I am a part-timer and was cautious of air-pressure and speed, as well as road hazards. They had less than 2000 miles on them. Just an FYI...
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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
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