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09-07-2018, 12:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Orlando
Posts: 338
M.O.C. #22589
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Soon to buy a Montana
Hi everyone. Jeannette and I have bought a Ram 3500 diesel and are now looking for the right Montana. We like the High Country RL305 just fine. We plan on full timing and any input in that area would be much appreciated.
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09-07-2018, 01:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,524
M.O.C. #18081
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Welcome to the forum from Washington state. Find a floorplan that fits your liking and needs. Also can't stress enough regarding performing a thorough PDI. You will find a wealth of information regarding PDI's in the forum. When it comes to upgrades, safety upgrades are a real easy sell.
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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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09-07-2018, 04:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pell City
Posts: 299
M.O.C. #17209
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WE really like our 2014 305RL and have had very few problems. Our longest trips have been about a month and there is plenty of room for that length of time but I think if I was going to full time I would like to be closer to a 40 footer. My wife is a crafter and space for her sewing and art would make a bigger living area very nice . You will need 2 ACs, and slide covers are great if you can't get on the roof to clean your slides before closing them. Sign up for next Septembers rally.
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09-07-2018, 04:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Just our experience. When we started long timing in 2006 we were not new to Rv,ing or travel. We purchased the biggest 5th wheel we could afford. It was a Montana 3400 and we now have the Montana 3402 40 foot 4 slides.
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09-07-2018, 06:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Burleson
Posts: 111
M.O.C. #20065
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Welcome to the forum from Texas. We full time and love our 3811ms. Have you looked at the 3950br? The bonus room could be a crafting room? Which ever one you choose the hunting for one is fun...but take your time in order to get the right one the first time with no regrets. Happy Trails and Travels to you and yours.
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09-07-2018, 08:05 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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If fulltiming is your plan, research carefully. Great fulltime and later Florida snowbirding experiences in all four of our Montana units. No experience with the HC units.
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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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09-07-2018, 08:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2018
Location: livingston,tx
Posts: 584
M.O.C. #21685
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Welcome to the forum.
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09-07-2018, 08:49 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,196
M.O.C. #20477
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Welcome to the forum! 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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09-07-2018, 09:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,025
M.O.C. #21963
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Don't be afraid to cut the dealer off at the knees with your offer to purchase. There is a ton of markup in these units. If not familiar with pre delivery inspections, take someone who is. Once you work out the warranty issues and misc. bugs, go and wear it out!
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09-07-2018, 09:34 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 the MOC from Washington St! Good luck on Montana hunt make sure to do a real good PDI don't give them your money till your happy with the 5er.
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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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09-08-2018, 08:14 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Westerville
Posts: 39
M.O.C. #22500
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Awesome bought your Ram 3500! It’s exciting - just picked mine up yesterday! I’m excited -we are looking at the high country 330RL.
Have fun! I’m Headed to Hershey next week to talk with the factory folks on my possible order.
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09-09-2018, 10:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Anaheim Hills, CA
Posts: 161
M.O.C. #17873
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob and Jeannette
Hi everyone. Jeannette and I have bought a Ram 3500 diesel and are now looking for the right Montana. We like the High Country RL305 just fine. We plan on full timing and any input in that area would be much appreciated.
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I had a 2015 305RL HC and I am not a fan of the cable sideouts and pulling on the walls like that and I had a few problems in that area and with the motors so I sold it and I am looking at the Montana 3120RL with hydraulic slides with a new set of problems i am sure after you get the bugs out.. LOL kidding.
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09-09-2018, 11:16 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: dunnellon
Posts: 50
M.O.C. #19170
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Welcome to the group from Florida. I have the 310RE and we like the heck out of it! I do all my own maintenance - even when it was under warranty and the 310 has been virtually problem free. I simply don't trust the mechanics at the dealership to do anything right.
Don't let the cable slide out scare you. Some folks get get baffled by them and how to adjust them. IMHO, after working on several hydraulic slide outs for friends and family, I actually prefer the cable slides. Once you understand the concept, adjustments are easy peasy - and I'm 72 years old. They ain't rocket science! As stated before - do a thorough PDI. Its easy to get distracted by all the glitz and glamour - just stay focused and "fingerprint" everything and make sure everything works!!!
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09-09-2018, 11:45 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Anaheim Hills, CA
Posts: 161
M.O.C. #17873
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I agree the cable slide are not hard to work on, on mine I had to replace 3 motors in a year and now there is a issue about oil leaking out of the motor and bubbling the slide roof... My friend heard about the issue and looked at his slide roof and his is leaking and roof is bubbling and his trailer is 3 months old/young and I am sure hydraulics have their own set of problems. I think you can have problems with anything or no problems. Keep up on the maintenance and everything should be fine
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09-16-2018, 02:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tooth ferry
WE really like our 2014 305RL and have had very few problems. Our longest trips have been about a month and there is plenty of room for that length of time but I think if I was going to full time I would like to be closer to a 40 footer. My wife is a crafter and space for her sewing and art would make a bigger living area very nice . You will need 2 ACs, and slide covers are great if you can't get on the roof to clean your slides before closing them. Sign up for next Septembers rally.
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My wife is a crafter and painter. We went with the 2017 HC 370BR. The Bonus Room works great as she does not need to use the dining table and has her storage of stuff there. Works great now as we had to evacuate from the beach and have our daughter ~~ she has her room and not sleeping in the living room. Slight change in 2018 but HC builds one with the bonus room still.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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09-16-2018, 02:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 101
M.O.C. #20440
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new truck & Montana.
We love our 3850BR, but as previously stated shop, think, and be sure.
Enjoy and happy trials.
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Sandra & David
2017 3950BR
2016 GMC 2500 Denali
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09-16-2018, 03:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cedar Park
Posts: 135
M.O.C. #17531
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We have a 2015 305RL and really like it. I would however, highly recommend that you try to get a residential fridge in it.
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09-16-2018, 04:35 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Reno
Posts: 295
M.O.C. #22620
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Wife and I just bought a 2019 305RL. had it on several trips and really like it. Still working out a fer problems (to be expected in a new unit) but so far, we love it. Moved up from a Cougar, also by Keystone. We pull with a GMC 2500 gas with 8 foot bed. Your 3500 diesel should be perfect - hope you have the 8 foot bed.
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09-16-2018, 05:17 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Lansing
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #22322
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305Rl
I have a 2018 305Rl we love it. No problems so far after 2 months. I plan to full time in it soon I think it has plenty of room for my wife and me. I use a Chev 2500 gas engine and it pulls fine.
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09-16-2018, 10:04 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sanger
Posts: 46
M.O.C. #20773
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Alaska
Just getting home from a 3 month trip to Alaska. Our 2016 - 3600 RL held up jest fine rough roads and some gravel. Great trip
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