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Old 10-30-2013, 08:07 PM   #1
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Montana 3100RL

Just when I thought I was satisfied with my Laredo, I saw the new 3100RL. There's a bit of weight difference, about 1200 lbs. total, and 450 lbs. pin weight. Anyone else tow something this heavy with a 3/4 ton? My Duramax has absolutely no problem towing the Laredo, even up steep grades. I really need to stop lusting after new trailers...the wife wants to kill me! I tell her better a trailer than a woman.
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Old 10-31-2013, 02:13 AM   #2
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New trailer is way cheaper than a divorce!
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Old 10-31-2013, 03:08 AM   #3
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Old 10-31-2013, 04:43 AM   #4
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It's easier and CHEAPER to break in a new trailer than a new woman.
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Old 10-31-2013, 05:07 AM   #5
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Just when I thought I was satisfied with my Laredo, I saw the new 3100RL. There's a bit of weight difference, about 1200 lbs. total, and 450 lbs. pin weight. Anyone else tow something this heavy with a 3/4 ton? My Duramax has absolutely no problem towing the Laredo, even up steep grades. I really need to stop lusting after new trailers...the wife wants to kill me! I tell her better a trailer than a woman.
I hear you. Every time I go to an RV show I get excited about the new models. It seems that every year the manufacturers come out with great ideas. There are many new floor plans that are well designed with effective use of space.
We just purchased a Laredo 5th wheel similar to yours. We tow it with an F250 Ford 6.7 diesel. It weighs roughly the same as yours. I know I'm over the payload of the truck but under the axle & tire ratings. I do have the camper package which gives me the F350 springs & rear stabilizer. I would think your GM would be very close in specs to mine. I think you will likely exceed the payload for sure & possibly the rear axle rating with the Montana. I'm sure the weight police would tell you not to do it. As far as power goes I think you could pull a house.
Good luck with what ever you decide.
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Old 11-01-2013, 09:13 AM   #6
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I had the brilliant idea to look in my truck's owners manual to find out the towing specs. Turns out I can tow up to a 15,000 lb. trailer with up to a 3,000 lb. pin weight. So, in theory I could go out and get that new Montana. In theory. The reality is we just spent about $3,000 on new, upgraded furniture for the Laredo, and I've really gotten to like and trust it on our trips, and it's only 2 years old. But ohhhh, that grass is so much greener on the other side of that fence.
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Old 11-12-2013, 07:06 AM   #7
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We have a '14 Montana 3100 RL we have pulled about 12,000 miles since purchase. Towing with a 12 year old Dodge 2500 HO Cummins w/ 6 speed manual. Truck averages 11 to 13 mpg at 60-63 mph on interstates. Have no complaints at all about how it tows. I have not driven a Duramax but I can't imagine it could not pull at least as well as my old truck does. We like the trailer a lot. We travel with two big dogs and have had no problems. Had a few warranty issues that the Keystone dealer in Charleston, SC took care of w/no problem. However, a new trailer AND a divorce are way too expensive, so get the better half on board before you make the leap.
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Old 11-17-2013, 07:01 AM   #8
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I have a '14 3150RL. My pin weight is 3,180lbs. 20 gal in the fresh tank and all holding tanks empty.

Keystone weights are close to 22% on the pin. So, loaded, if at the trailers GVWR, take that x .22 and you will have the pin weight. The brochure weights are for a "empty" trailer.
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