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01-19-2019, 07:59 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Gales Ferry
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #23269
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New Member from Connecticut
Hello everyone! Been a long time since we last camped, but recently picked up '02 2850RK as our first fifth wheel. Really looking forward to the spring and to get out and start enjoying our new purchase.
We started our camping adventures back in the late '80s with a pop-up and then graduated to a small bumper pull. Then because of the normal moving requirements of being in the military we decided to sell (coast to coast move). After that move life seemed to get to busy (teenage kids). Now nearing retirement from a second career the wife and I decided we need to start a new hobby. Bought the used unit to see if we can once again get back into camping without a major investment.
I have been lurking around this forum for a few weeks and it looks like there is a lot of good information here.
Thanks,
Jeff and Deb Smith
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01-19-2019, 10:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,756
M.O.C. #12156
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Welcome!
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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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01-19-2019, 10:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Welcome to our group!
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01-19-2019, 10:23 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 to the forum from Arizona. We did the same with buying an older used rig to test the waters. We are now on our third rig. Have lots of fun 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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01-19-2019, 04:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,794
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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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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01-19-2019, 04:28 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,787
M.O.C. #20477
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Jeff & Deb,
Welcome to the forum! Have fun 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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01-19-2019, 08:16 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Gales Ferry
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #23269
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Thanks for the welcome everyone, looking forward to being able to contribute to the forum.
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01-27-2019, 07:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Holladay
Posts: 206
M.O.C. #22087
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Welcome from an ex-CT inhabitant. Last lived in Mystic and worked in Groton. Got out of Dodge when I retired and moved to TN. Started another job and bought a MHC. That's how I found these great people. I am sure that you will happy that you found this place. Enjoy.
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2019 HC 381TH
2021 Ram 3500 6.7 HO
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01-27-2019, 10:37 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.
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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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01-28-2019, 12:30 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 the forum.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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02-03-2019, 04:17 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Corvallis,MT
Posts: 50
M.O.C. #17728
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Welcome to the group from Corvallis Montana. There’s a lot of knowledge flowing here and everyone is kind and very helpful! Enjoy!
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02-03-2019, 05:20 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.
Safe travels
Hope you rekindle your love of camping
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Sandra & David
2017 3950BR
2016 GMC 2500 Denali
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02-03-2019, 06:36 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: pleasant valley
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #18743
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Welcome to the group we wwnt from tentsvto popup to class c to a used 5 th wheel 3 years to retirement and maybe a new 5 the wheel 🤞
We r in NY CT border.Any questions about nearby camping ask away! Good Luck!
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02-03-2019, 07:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Harford
Posts: 948
M.O.C. #7122
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Welcome to the group. Be forwarned that if you hang around with this crowd long enough it could get expensive. Ask me how I know. But you will enjoy the whole experience.
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02-03-2019, 08:44 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Johnsonville
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #20058
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Also had 2850rk
I just sold by 2850RK. It was a very reliable unit. Had no major problems. You will like it very much. I had mine for about 6 yrs. Only problems were replaced the water heater (myself) and miner leak at the TV antenna.
Good luck and enjoy
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02-06-2019, 11:10 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Rio Rancho
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #20410
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Welcome Jeff and Deb
I have owned a 02 2850RK since new and it has been a great trailer. The main issue I had with it was the hydraulic pump. The reservoir leaked and there were no replacements so I had to buy a new $1000 pump. Luckily I also have a 2014 318RE that I use for long trips so I wasn't too inconvenienced. Hopefully your pump has already been replaced with the new/improved one. Enjoy!!
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02-06-2019, 11:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Where ever we park
Posts: 201
M.O.C. #20273
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Welcome from the NW Hills of CT!!
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Mike
2016 Chevy CC DRW Duramax
2019 Montana 3700LK
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