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11-08-2011, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Washington State
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We did it
We presently own a 327RES and love it but are wanting just a little more room and posted it FOR SALE here about a week ago. We were originally looking at the Alpine 3500RE then we ran into a new Montana floor plan they just started building the 3800RE.......WOW lots more room. We just placed the order today and can't wait to get it. We are leaving for AZ in January and hopefully we will have it for that trip. We got a great deal at Camping World in Meridian ID. The internet sales person there is great to work with and more than helpful, and also gave us a good trade in price for our 327. Happy Campin............Ron
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99 Freightliner FL70 Western Hauler CC 300 HP Cat/Chipped/ Allison Auto
12 Montana 3800RE/Level-Up Auto Leveling/Slide Toppers/MorRyde Hitch/VuQube 2000
01 F350 7.3 PSD Crew Cab DRW 4X4 6 Speed/Chipped
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11-08-2011, 07:45 PM
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Site Team
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Congrats! I hope everything works out in time for your trip. Hank
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Hank & Lynn
2007 Cougar 290RKS, E-Z Flex, 16" XPS RIBs ( SOLD .. Gonna miss her ... looking for new 5r)
2004.5 Dodge 2500 QC, LB, 5.9HO, WestTach gauges, Ride-Rite
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11-08-2011, 08:53 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
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HOLY SMOKOLIE !!! I just looked at the floorplan for the 3800. It's one great looking (and palacial) fifth wheel. Who'da thunk they would put a laundry room in a trailer <wink>
Awsome floorplan, I'm sure you'll enjoy the square dances on the main floor while doing laundry up above.....
Only one question.... How do you call living in that thing RV'ing???? It's as big as some houses <wink>
Hope you get it before the winter trip, that would be one heck of a way to "break it in"
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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11-08-2011, 11:48 PM
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Thanks guys, I know we will be enjoying the new floor plan, similar as the 327 in the rear, but alot more kitchen and linen storage.The only thing that is bothering me is if gets here early enought to go south I will not be able to put water in the system until we get to warmer climate. So if there is a water leak, hopefully I will be able to fix it myself or find a Camping World on the way. One feature I think I will sure enjoy is the 6 point hydraulic automatic leveling system Something that I have never had before, just like the motorhome leveling systems. Thanks again and Happy Campin..............Ron
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99 Freightliner FL70 Western Hauler CC 300 HP Cat/Chipped/ Allison Auto
12 Montana 3800RE/Level-Up Auto Leveling/Slide Toppers/MorRyde Hitch/VuQube 2000
01 F350 7.3 PSD Crew Cab DRW 4X4 6 Speed/Chipped
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11-09-2011, 09:53 AM
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Site Team
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The trailer should come to you winterized with antifreeze in all the lines. You should be able to use the antifreeze bypass kit and pressurize the system with the hose in a gallon jug of antifreeze. If you leave the pump on, if it cycles, something leaks somewhere, if it doesn't cycle, then you're pretty safe in thinking no leaks from the city water input throughout the pressurized part of the system. All that wouldn't be checked that way would be the 2 fittings on the hot water heater, the outside shower hose/wand fitting and the water tank/supply line up to the pump.
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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11-09-2011, 10:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: RI
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Good luck with the trailer
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11-09-2011, 12:20 PM
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Randy "Camp On"
2011 Cougar 327RES
2014 Ford F-350, 6.7L 4X4, CC, SRW
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11-09-2011, 01:36 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fraser Valley BC Canada
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EXceding forum limits
Ron:
Not sure how to break the news to you, but your forum membership is being re-evaluated. It seems that your new Montana exceeds our forum RV limitations as set out in our Forum guidelines and policies in the following areas:
1) RV Length: Maximum length allowed = 38ft. You are 3 inches too long.
2) RV Height: Maximum height allowed = 12'6". You are 3 inches too high
3) Fridge: Maximum doors allowed = 2. You have 4
4) Landing gear: Maximum landing points = 4. You have 6
Not only are you 2 over but also they are automatic and hydraulic as well.
5) Decadence: Your unit is beyond what is deemed "acceptable"
6) Luxury: Your unit is off our forum Luxury Scale.
After an investigation into your new acquisition and a thorough review of your membership is completed, we will send you a PM advising you of our decision.
(Breaking News...... the Committee has met and has issued the following statement...... "Do not covet thy neighbor's Montana. Enjoy all 38 ft 3 inches!!!!! " )
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2005 2500 GMC Duramax
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11-09-2011, 01:42 PM
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Site Team
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Just for the record .... I abstained from that vote. "I will covet and I am green with envy." I think your slide outs have slide outs. Enjoy, Hank
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Hank & Lynn
2007 Cougar 290RKS, E-Z Flex, 16" XPS RIBs ( SOLD .. Gonna miss her ... looking for new 5r)
2004.5 Dodge 2500 QC, LB, 5.9HO, WestTach gauges, Ride-Rite
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11-09-2011, 04:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Washington State
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WOW thought I was booted for awhile, thanks guys I really didn't want to leave this great forum and all the great people on here......Wow thanks again.
If I ever get another trailer I will look at the guidelines next time and maybe even ask if the trailer is acceptable to all..ha Ya that bed slide is huge, the whole trailer really make it feel like home, that's what I have been look for. Trailer is quite heavy compared to the 327, but I think my little Freightliner will handle it You guys are the best with the funny comments wish I could come up with the things you guys do. Happy campin..........Ron
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99 Freightliner FL70 Western Hauler CC 300 HP Cat/Chipped/ Allison Auto
12 Montana 3800RE/Level-Up Auto Leveling/Slide Toppers/MorRyde Hitch/VuQube 2000
01 F350 7.3 PSD Crew Cab DRW 4X4 6 Speed/Chipped
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11-10-2011, 09:27 AM
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EMMM CAMPER ENVY YEP! I WOULD BE CAREFULL THESE GUYS MY TIE YOU TO A TREE AND TAKE YOU NEW RIG. SEE WHAT HAPENS WHEN YOU GIVE THEM THE REAL ADRSS! ENJOY IT SHURE LOOKS NICE!
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BARNEY AND CHRISTINE
2010 MONTANA 3750FL
2005 DODGE 3500 DUALLY TD
2 RESCUE PUPS: SUSITNA AND CRYSTAL. RIP ALYESKA!
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11-10-2011, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member
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Thanks Saabdoctor, we are sure looking forward to it Will let everyone know when we pick it up. Happy Campin .............Ron
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Ron
99 Freightliner FL70 Western Hauler CC 300 HP Cat/Chipped/ Allison Auto
12 Montana 3800RE/Level-Up Auto Leveling/Slide Toppers/MorRyde Hitch/VuQube 2000
01 F350 7.3 PSD Crew Cab DRW 4X4 6 Speed/Chipped
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11-11-2011, 04:44 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Central Florida
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Ron, don't forget to stop over to the Montana Owners Forum ( http://www.montanaowners.com/) and sign-up. A wealth of info from other Montana owners, and if you have a problem, someone probably has the answer. You'll love the Level-Up System, added it to our Montana last year and love the ease of set-up now, no more hauling around a small lumber yard. All the Best
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2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Ext Cab LT DRW Duramax/Allison pulling a 2012 SOB (still Thor, but not a Keystone), Dual ACs, 4 Door Fridge, Fireplace, Sleep Number Bed, Level-Up Auto Levelers, Disc Brakes, Winegard DirecTV SlimLine Auto Dish, Onan 5.5K, Splendide Combo Washer/Dryer, GY G114s on HiSpec 17.5 wheels, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Mor/ryde IS.
Michelle & Ann Sullivan and 4 American Shorthairs
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