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02-04-2017, 12:30 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Anahuac
Posts: 3
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Finally pulled the trigger on a new Montana
Well after looking and trying to decide between the Avalanche and the Montana we decided to purchase the Montana. My wife has always wanted a Montana so I'm glad we could make her dream come true.
The wife and I really wanted the 3790RD but the trailer wouldn't fit in the barn length wise without modifying the barn. We ended up going with the 3160RL which will fit in the barn with two feet to spare.
I told the wife I would be more than happy to add a few feet to the barn to accommodate the larger trailer but after owning a longer Mountaineer in the past and having trouble keeping the trailer cool in Texas summers we stuck with the shorter trailer. Also looking at some older state parks 35' is the limit for the trailer length.
We have 3 children ages 9, 13 and 18 which the larger 3190RD would have helped with. However, my oldest is starting college and won't travel with us all of the time. My parents also reminded me how they took my brother and I camping in a pop up and then a 26' travel trailer with no slides with no issues.
I did purchase some fold up futon mattresses to store under our bed if the kids bring friends along. Plus we have the couch that folds into a bed. I like how they are doing the tables with no leg support. This allows us enough room with the chairs moved for two twin futon mattresses.
We are scheduled to take delivery next Tuesday morning. The dealer is installing the washer, dryer, maxxair vent covers, 20K Reese Goose Box and insect screens for the furnace/hot water heater.
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02-04-2017, 04:39 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Dekalb
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Congrats and enjoy!
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02-04-2017, 04:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 1,271
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Congrats on your new camper
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02-04-2017, 06:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
Posts: 3,874
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Welcome to the forum from Southern MD. Enjoy that new rig.
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2019 Alpine 3651RL
2016 F350 CC DRW
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02-04-2017, 06:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: NJ
Posts: 311
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to the forum and congrats on that new rig!
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2014 Alpine 3500RE
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02-04-2017, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 783
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Very nice!
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2019 Ram Big Horn 3500 Aisin 4x4
2012 Alpine 3450-RL
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02-04-2017, 09:16 AM
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Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,732
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to The Forum From Western PA
Congrats on your new rig!!! Very nice Monana
Be Safe and Happy Camping
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02-05-2017, 07:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Lincoln, NE
Posts: 422
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Congrats. I know you will like the Montana.
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02-05-2017, 08:50 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,997
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Welcome to the forum and to Keystone camping.... Something not yet covered that you'll need to consider is "corrosion control" on the chassis and running gear on your new trailer. Chances are that it was towed from Indiana during the winter, over salt/urea covered roads and the chassis was exposed to those elements. It's also likely the dealership didn't do a really thorough job of cleaning the underside of the trailer, if they even addressed it at all.
So, you might want to spend one of the upcoming "warm winter days" in Texas with a pressure washer/brush and some warm soapy water, under your trailer, getting the rest of the "up north road film" off your trailer.... Trust me when I say that a couple years from now, you'll either appreciate the effort or wish you would have spent the time.
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
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02-07-2017, 04:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Marietta
Posts: 3
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Congrats - I also own a 2017 3160 RL - bought it Oct. 2015. Loving it so far.
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02-08-2017, 02:41 AM
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Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,878
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Welcome to the forum from Kansas City, MO! Enjoy your new rig and make wonderful memories.
Chip Bruce, RPh
Kansas City, MO
2016 Fuzion Impact 312
2017 3500HD Silverado LTZ
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Kansas City, MO
2016 Impact 312
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02-08-2017, 04:30 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: The NW Hills of CT
Posts: 87
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congrats on the new rig!
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2016 Chevy 3500 CC Dually Duramx LTZ (aka: BigBootyJudy)
2013 PT Tracer 3200 BHT
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02-08-2017, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Lincoln, NE
Posts: 422
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Congratulations I'm sure you will enjoy it.
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02-10-2017, 07:28 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Alberta
Posts: 52
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Hope you enjoy your new Home. If you loved the Mountaineer you will love the Montana..
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