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Old 07-31-2013, 10:25 AM   #21
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I also use a tote in the storage area. But it interesting the 2013 343RL has the square rear bumper - our 2012 does not have a rear bumper. Wonder what else is changed?

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Our 2013 343 RL has the square rear bumper with rubber end caps for storing the sewer hose. I never use them. I used to but I found that from just the vibration going down the road it would wear holes in the hose and about the second time I would go to use it I would have a sprinkler system rather than a hose . I now just store it in a plastic tote I got at Wal Mart. Works much better.
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Old 07-31-2013, 10:41 AM   #22
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Our bests friends and RV travel companions just purchased a Montana High Country 343RL and I would move up to one in a heart beat if I wouldn't take such a bath on our 2011 Cougar High Country. The build quality is comparable to my current rig but I absolutely love the living space.

I would be somewhat concerned about increasing our length and the opposite side slide as we already find it increasingly difficult to get sites in some parks since we went up from 26 ft to 34 but I would take the move if I could afford it.
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Old 08-07-2013, 01:16 PM   #23
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Montana HC 318RE

We purchased a 2014 Montana HC 318 RE This unit is fantastic! We love everything about it... the light weight allows us to tow it comfortably with a F-250 crew cab gas and the mileage is actually about the same as our previous Outback 295RE travel trailer.

The quality in the unit is top notch. The cabinets are well finished, the appliances work great, the double wide 12' fridge is awesome! Every little thing has been thought of.

We've towed it about 7,000km so far this summer and not a hiccup. Only thing was that the sink cover plates were missing and we are waiting to get replacements from Keystone.
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Old 08-11-2013, 07:25 AM   #24
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2011 Montana High Country

We bought a "new to us" 2011 Montana High Country in January of 2013. We have used it about 6 times, pulling it over 500 miles; and we have no problems with it. We love it.

I pull it with a F250 Super Duty; and it pulls fine.

I did immediately replace all the China Bomb tires though.
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Old 08-15-2013, 10:16 PM   #25
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343rl

I have 2012 343RL and have some issues. I think Keystone will be contacting owners. I am working with DOT on the issue. Keystone has decided the GVWR was incorrect and the correct GVWR is 12120 (like the 2013).

I love the trailer but really think the axles should be 6k 8lug.

Keystone even sent me New stickers your the unit - incl the Federal sticker. Now they say cargo limit is 2020 instead of 2400 on my sticker and sales paper.

The 2012 model 343RL was listed as 12500 GVWR and cargo allowed of 2400 pounds and pin of 1720. But those figures figures don't pass Fed rules so Keystone now has decided the GVWR was incorrect - but DOT tells me they were not notified of the change.

Fed rules state pin weight and total axle rating can not be less than GVWR. 10400 axles + 1720 (Keystone figures) = less than stated GVWR. So Keystone has thus far tried to make it ok by adjusting GVWR and cargo allowance.

But we do like the trailer and have been in it 115 days this trip. Just wish axles were bigger.

Only other major issue is Norcold fridge went out first few months. How replacement keeps working. It's the 1200.

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Old 10-23-2013, 07:56 AM   #26
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Check out D & W Inc. in Elkhart, IN http://www.dwincorp.com/ for a sewer hose carrier. Custom made to length and only around $40.00 plus shipping, which can get expensive to the west, depending on location and length of tube. I've had two of the tubes now(both around 72" to carry 20ft. of hose w/connectors)and they work great! Site also has other RV parts you can't find everywhere else, like the curled outsid3 shower hose(2 lengths) with the correct fittings!
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Old 10-23-2013, 10:27 AM   #27
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Slide out Flexing floor

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I would be inclined to check out several other 343RL's to compare that "bow flex" design. That dealer's explanation sounds more "rubbery" than the RV's floor..... Just sayin'
We have a Cougar HC, and the long slideout floor flexes quite a bit where the dining table and chairs are located. While we all understand there are compromises regarding weight, I agree with your assessment - real 'flexible' explanation by the dealer.

I would like that ours was a little firmer, but there isn't an easy way to modify it to fix the flexing. If it had the dinette booth instead of the table, I'm certain you wouldn't feel the floor flexing as much, but we preferred the table, as I just don't like those RV booths and having to slide to get in and out.
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Old 10-23-2013, 10:41 AM   #28
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I would be inclined to check out several other 343RL's to compare that "bow flex" design. That dealer's explanation sounds more "rubbery" than the RV's floor..... Just sayin'
We have a Cougar HC, and the long slideout floor flexes quite a bit where the dining table and chairs are located. While we all understand there are compromises regarding weight, I agree with your assessment - real 'flexible' explanation by the dealer.

I would like that ours was a little firmer, but there isn't an easy way to modify it to fix the flexing. If it had the dinette booth instead of the table, I'm certain you wouldn't feel the floor flexing as much, but we preferred the table, as I just don't like those RV booths and having to slide to get in and out.
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Old 10-25-2013, 06:13 PM   #29
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We bought a "new to us" 2011 Montana High Country 323RL one year ago. We have used it 6 or 7 weekends; and we are happy with it. Everything actually works. Also, it pulls well with our 2010 F250 Super Duty diesel.
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Old 10-26-2013, 05:17 AM   #30
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Our 2013 343 RL has the square rear bumper with rubber end caps for storing the sewer hose. I never use them. I used to but I found that from just the vibration going down the road it would wear holes in the hose and about the second time I would go to use it I would have a sprinkler system rather than a hose . I now just store it in a plastic tote I got at Wal Mart. Works much better.
I also put mine in a plastic tote, but I put it in a black contractor bag first. Just a quirk of mine, but that works for me.
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