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Forum: Travel Trailers 06-09-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,678
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
We have a 2021 Montana High Country 295RL. It...

We have a 2021 Montana High Country 295RL. It came with a Jensen TV . Was thinking about replacing it with a smart TV. Being hearing impaired even @ volume level @ 80 with hearing aids could barley...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-01-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,170
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
2021 Montana High Country 295RL

We have a 2021 Montana High Country 295RL l
Tow it with a 2015 6.4 Hemi Ram 2500 4x4 with 373 gears.
Payload capacity 3130 Towing capacity 12,850 .
The Hemi knows it's back there but zero...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-20-2022, 03:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,798
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Same with used RVs . 2017 / 2021s People asking...

Same with used RVs . 2017 / 2021s People asking 20 to 30k more than what they paid b/c the 2022s are MSRP @
20 to 30k more than what were in 17/21 . Ridiculous. My 2015 Hemi Ram 2500 4x4 MSRP @...
Forum: Towing 04-01-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,151
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
3.79 for regular 4.79 for Diesel . Texas Hill...

3.79 for regular 4.79 for Diesel .
Texas Hill country
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-10-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,681
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Yep just look on the MFG's buy/sale websights ....

Yep just look on the MFG's buy/sale websights . Lots of 2017/ 2022's up for sales at rediculos high prices . Just Happy our 2015 Hemi Ram 2500 & our 2021 Montana High Country 295RL are paid for ....
Forum: Towing 03-08-2022, 04:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,467
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
So if I understand what you’re saying is unless I...

So if I understand what you’re saying is unless I load trailer to 14,000 lbs or don’t boondock I wasted 52k on a luxurious 5 star RV for not using it to it’s full potential? If I were to subtract the...
Forum: Towing 03-07-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,467
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Yes its with the 373 gears . Towed it 133 miles...

Yes its with the 373 gears . Towed it 133 miles in the Texas Hill country. Towed better than my 31ft TT with a loaded weight of 8K with zero issues. Lost about 1 mpg towing the 5th wheel / Vs the...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-07-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,681
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Purchased our 2021 295RL in April 2021 66k MSRP...

Purchased our 2021 295RL in April 2021 66k MSRP 52K sales price . Now March 2022 102K MSRP 81K sales price .
Noticed a lot of Covid-19 TT & 5th wheels & Heavy Duty trucks are up for sale . Sad part...
Forum: Towing 03-07-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,467
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
In 2022 they went with rack & pinion slides...

In 2022 they went with rack & pinion slides adding additional weight . Ours is a 2021 with cable slides . 11,300 empty & 2,300 pin weight . My Pullrite 2600 single point mount turnover ball hitch...
Forum: Towing 03-07-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,467
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
So i post something i though was a positive...

So i post something i though was a positive experience with a dealer & all of a sudden it becomes a debate on whether my 6.4 Hemi Ram 2500 was enough truck to tow a Montana High Country 295RL. ...
Forum: Towing 03-07-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,467
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Never plan to to load trailer to 14,000 lbs which...

Never plan to to load trailer to 14,000 lbs which means your 3200 lb pin weight is a moot point .Believe me i ran all the numbers & understand what cargo capacity means . I knew full well that the...
Forum: Towing 03-07-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,467
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
No boondocking for me . Full hookups only ....

No boondocking for me . Full hookups only . Didn't buy a 80K ,5 star luxury 5th wheel to do primative camping . If i wanted to do that i would've kept my 10x13 canvas tent .
As far as numbers are...
Forum: Towing 03-06-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,467
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Well i had a different experience with our dealer...

Well i had a different experience with our dealer . I was working a deal on a 2021 Montana High Country 295RL with an empty weight of 11,300 & a pin weight of 2300 . Saleslady call me back & wanted...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-17-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,141
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Payload

Yes on my 2015 Hemi Ram 2500 4x4 the payload is 3130 & towing capacity of 12,850 . The diesel version of the same truck looses 1k payload capacity due to weight of engine .
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-30-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,439
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Tow capacities

When looking at tow vehicles don't overlook any of the Big 3 gas motors .As most have replied payload capacity will will limit out b4 towing capacity . We have a 2015 Hemi Ram 2500 . Payload...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-26-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,579
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Winegaurd 4G router.

We just purchased our 2021 Montana High Country 295RL in April 2021. Living in the Texas Hill country the Winegaurd 360+ dome only pulls 3 channels. Has anyone installed 1? Without purchasing a high...
Forum: New Member Check in! 09-10-2021, 06:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,087
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Welcome from the Texas Hill country. Enjoy

Welcome from the Texas Hill country. Enjoy
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-29-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,664
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
One of the reasons i went with gasser. My 2015...

One of the reasons i went with gasser. My 2015 Hemi Ram 4x4 has a payload capacity of 3130 & towing capacity of 12,850. . For the amount of upfront cost , required maintenance of a diesel engine i...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 07-18-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,125
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Tires

Just replaced our Transforce tires on our 2015 2500 Hemi Ram @ 36,000 miles.
Went with the Yokohama AT3 . 60,000 mile wear ?
Haven't towed our 5th wheel yet but in wet driving conditions no...
Forum: Towing 07-16-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,756
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Zero issues towing our 2021 Montana High Country...

Zero issues towing our 2021 Montana High Country 295RL 34 ft 5th wheel with a loaded weight of 12 5 k & pin weight of 2800 lb pin weight with my 2015 6.4 Hemi Ram. Just couldn't justify the 10 k...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-04-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,626
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
High prices

Same thing happening in RV world. Purchased our 2021 Montana High Country 295RL on April 2021 got it for 12k off MSRP . Dealer said after the inventory sells , prices would be 8 to 10% higher....
Forum: Towing 06-27-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,190
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Towing weights.

Problem is dealers never talk about cargo capacity. Nephew just purchased a new 2021 2500 Cummins Ram . With purchasing a 5th wheel in near furure dealer says this truck can tow 19,000 lbs . I asked...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-20-2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,475
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
Another reason i dumped facebook . My nephew...

Another reason i dumped facebook .
My nephew was here this weekend with his new 2021 Ram 2500 . He looked at our 2021 Montana High Country 295RL & said he wanted 1. Dealer said it could tow 19,000...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-13-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,405
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
I just replaced our 2014 Cougar 28RLS with a 34...

I just replaced our 2014 Cougar 28RLS with a 34 ft 5th wheel. Pullrite single point mount turnover ball hitch. Weighs a little more than the Anderson (60) lbs. But same concept. Dealer said safety...
Forum: New Member Check in! 06-10-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By 81SHOVELHEAD
I tow my Montana High Country 295RL with a 2015...

I tow my Montana High Country 295RL with a 2015 6.4 Hemi Ram 2500. 12,850 tow capacity 3130 payload capacity . We don't boondock so no need to carry water or tanks full of water. Our 295RL was...
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