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08-19-2018, 05:22 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Ellettsville
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #22463
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5th Wheel Upgrade
Greetings fellow campers! Who (besides me) has an extremely handy husband? We have "remodeled" a few campers in the past but just recently purchased our very first bank repo unit. It's a 2011 Montana 3400RL with quad slides. This was a voluntary repo and had minimal things wrong with it. The dealer was very helpful in going through it before we purchased it and made a list of everything they found wrong with it. We were then able to negotiate the price and bought it well below book value as it was. Within a week we had everything on the list repaired or replaced by ourselves at a cost of just under $400. Now that's what I call a win!! We'll be camping in it in no time.
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08-19-2018, 05:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,509
M.O.C. #18081
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Welcome to the forum from Washington state. That sounds like you made a pretty good deal.
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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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08-19-2018, 06:28 PM
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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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Sounds like a good deal to me. Enjoy.
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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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08-19-2018, 06:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,107
M.O.C. #13395
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Congratulations! Welcome to our group!
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08-19-2018, 07:00 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Ellettsville
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #22463
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Buying a Repo
We were hesitant to buy a repo at first. But, the unit seemed to be in such good shape and we thought we could never afford something this nice. We were able to negotiate and came out saving about $8k off it's valued price. Repairs were said to be several thousand dollars. Dual A/C units had electrical issues (spent $9 for a new wire and fished wires through duct work-now both units work as they should). Fireplace did not come on (light bulbs were burnt out-cost $10). Samsung home theater unit was missing (found one on Ebay for $70). Ignigter on kitchen stove would not spark (wire was unattached-cost $0). Kitchen faucet was missing ($40 on Amazon). Water Pressure Regulator Switch was bad (replaced whole unit for $60 as it was cheaper than buying switch). Water line had a hole chewed in it (free to repair as my husband is a plumber). Furnace door was melted in the corner ($35 on Amazon). The dealer wanted to replace the carpet. I know this would be pricey so I had it cleaned for a little of nothing and the unit is almost back to the way it came out new.
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08-19-2018, 07:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,066
M.O.C. #2283
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It sounds like your husband will be able to help us out here. He sounds like he knows a lot and has a lot of common sense.
Welcome to MOC.
Lynwood
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08-19-2018, 08:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,677
M.O.C. #12156
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Sounds like a great deal for you.
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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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08-19-2018, 08:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,763
M.O.C. #11455
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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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08-20-2018, 03:46 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 the forum.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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08-20-2018, 05:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Sounds like a great deal.
Welcome to the MOC family.
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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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08-20-2018, 07:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: No Town
Posts: 432
M.O.C. #19482
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Welcome to the forum! We can show you how to spend all that money you saved! Just keep reading. LOL!
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Don & Ann Wheeler:
2017 Montana 3791RD, 2017 RAM 3500 Diesel Dually, Aisin, 4.10, Sailuns, Disk Brakes, TST TPMS.
Don: USAF Ret., Fighter Pilot - Vietnam Vet '66-'67 & Ann: Ret., Texas A&M Ph.D.
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08-20-2018, 08:04 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
M.O.C. #17609
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Welcome from northern Indiana and awesome job on the rig. Next time I need service, I'll just take it to you guys 
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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08-20-2018, 08:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,812
M.O.C. #10552
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Welcome to the forum from Arizona. Congratulations on a great deal. Have a wonderful time with your new rig and be safe.
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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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08-20-2018, 10:21 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,500
M.O.C. #20477
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Welcome to the forum!
Good luck with your new rig.
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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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08-20-2018, 11:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2018
Location: livingston,tx
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #21685
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Welcome to the forum.
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08-20-2018, 11:49 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2016
Location: celina
Posts: 104
M.O.C. #18604
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Welcome to the forum, consider coming to the national rally in Goshen Indiana next year. It is in September. You will really enjoy it lots to learn and good people to meet.
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08-20-2018, 06:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Puyallup
Posts: 513
M.O.C. #12948
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Great job, enjoy! Welcome to the MOC.
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2018 3820FK Legacy Package
2013 3750fl
2019 Chevrolet 3500HD High Country Dually
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08-26-2018, 06:08 PM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Murrells Inlet
Posts: 8
M.O.C. #21786
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Hi from South Carolina (although we are from Long Island, NY). I do have a handy husband that turned our center bunk room into my office/sewing room so I can work and sew. Enjoy the forum and your new RV - hot exciting!
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08-26-2018, 08:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,568
M.O.C. #20475
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Welcome to the MOC from Washington St! Sounds like you guys are having fun getting back into shape. Make sure to check out the tires if it has been seating look at the date on the tires if they are the ones that came on it it's time for some new Sailun tires.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails 
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08-26-2018, 09:29 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 to the forum. Sounds like you like your 3400RL as much as we like ours. Great layout and we enjoy spending the winters in Quartzsite in it.
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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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