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10-08-2017, 07:52 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Martinsburg
Posts: 40
M.O.C. #20581
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New to the Montana World
I'll introduce myself, my name is Jim, my wife name is Brenda. We have owned three (3) different units since we began camping. We enjoy it, you get to meet new people at the camp ground and enjoy talking about your and there experience as camper. We haven't had the opportunity to travel the way we would like to, but the day is coming, when we can hook to the camper and take off we are fortunate that we can keep the unit in the back yard and plugged in at all times, that way if the winter storm drop and foot of snow on us and the power go out we just head to the camper and enjoy the heat and we can still cook a meal until the power is restored.
We just purchase a used 2013 3582RL Montana and boy does it have a lot of room in it. We are calling it our retirement home on wheels. I'm still learning a lot about the unit and any help would be greatly appreciated. Like any used unit you find little things wrong with it, but the dealer is working with me to get the problem resolve.
We hope to meet more new people on the road in the coming years. So enjoy and happy travel.
Jim and Brenda Blackford
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10-08-2017, 08:19 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fowler
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #12748
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Congratulations on the Montana. You are off on the right foot by joining this forum, I am sure you will find it very informative so let the questions begin.
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10-08-2017, 08:43 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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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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10-08-2017, 11:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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Welcome to the forum Jim and Brenda. By your name were you a loadmaster on military cargo planes?
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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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10-08-2017, 12:58 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Martinsburg
Posts: 40
M.O.C. #20581
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Yes I was and aircraft loadmaster on the C-130A,B,E & H3. I have over 7000 hours logged flying time. I enjoy it very must, meeting new people around the world, just likeI have done with our camper. I'm hoping to stary showing my wife the continental United States in about a year when I finally retire for the third time.
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10-08-2017, 02:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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I was never a loadmaster just the poor guy that built the loads and did the weight and balance to load the aircraft. Have lots of friends that were loadmasters as it was part of my trade.
Enjoy your RV.
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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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10-08-2017, 03:11 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Martinsburg
Posts: 40
M.O.C. #20581
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I take it you were in the Aerial Port area, or "MAPS" that is what it was called for years, that is where the loads were built up for shipping, we also had a airdrop area in my unit that we use to rig up airdrop load for training such as heavy equipment, CDS (container delivery system) that would be used for small airdrop of supply. That way the air crew could keep on all the training, if we were called to go and air drop cargo and personal (paratroopers). I retired out in October 2006 as a Chief Master Sergeant but I still miss the flying, the unit has since changed air-frame and are now flying the C-17 cargo jet. But one thing for sure when I hear the sound of a C-130 it sends chills up and down my spine. Then I sit back and think about the good old day, and all the places I have scene in my life time, that most people just dream about. But now it's time to make new memories with the camper.
So happy camping and be safe
Jim & Brenda
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10-08-2017, 03:18 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,181
M.O.C. #20477
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Welcome Jim and Brenda, this is a great place to learn and share.
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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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10-08-2017, 06:35 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.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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10-08-2017, 09:13 PM
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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! May your new rig bring you many years of wonderful memories.
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10-08-2017, 10:36 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 M.O.C Jim & Brenda have fun with your new rig and bring on the questions
Bob & Carol
Tacoma WA
2017 352RL \ 2008 Dodge 3500 DRW crew cab 4x4 6.7L
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10-09-2017, 09:37 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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