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06-30-2023, 12:11 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Small
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #32921
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All new (to us), truck and camper
Well, in the span of a month and a half we went and purchased a F350 and a 2017 Montana High Country 353. Only our second camper and our first 5th wheel. Such a learning curve owning a 5th wheel compared to a simple travel trailer. I know the rear end looks squatted a little bit. There are airbags installed, and I have an appt to have an onboard air compressor installed. The camper had everything I was looking for, and it is really enjoyable to live in. I hope to learn much from this site.
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06-30-2023, 12:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,470
M.O.C. #23668
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Welcome aboard! And nice rig. The air bags and compressor will be a nice add...we had that setup on our SRW and it helped a lot.
Congrats and enjoy!
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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06-30-2023, 06:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,552
M.O.C. #2283
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Nice camper and great truck.
Congratulations
Lynwood
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06-30-2023, 07:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,236
M.O.C. #30417
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Welcome to the MOC! Enjoy 
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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06-30-2023, 08:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,888
M.O.C. #19944
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rsee03
Well, in the span of a month and a half we went and purchased a F350 and a 2017 Montana High Country 353. Only our second camper and our first 5th wheel. Such a learning curve owning a 5th wheel compared to a simple travel trailer. I know the rear end looks squatted a little bit. There are airbags installed, and I have an appt to have an onboard air compressor installed. The camper had everything I was looking for, and it is really enjoyable to live in. I hope to learn much from this site.
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Do yourself a favor, if the installer is penetrating metal with the wiring, make sure the wires are triple insulated!!! I learned the hard way and it cost me dearly with time money and aggravation. Wire was getting an intermittent short freaked out the computer, kept going into limp mode ...
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 RAM 22' DRW 3500 Crew LB 40 gal reserve tank / RETRAX Bed Cover / 2020 373RD HC / IS / MOPEKA Tank Monitor / Furrion Side&Rear Cameras
Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
3rd AC / Dometic 320
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06-30-2023, 12:47 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Small
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M.O.C. #32921
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ram Montana High Country
Do yourself a favor, if the installer is penetrating metal with the wiring, make sure the wires are triple insulated!!! I learned the hard way and it cost me dearly with time money and aggravation. Wire was getting an intermittent short freaked out the computer, kept going into limp mode ...
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Will do. Parts came in today. Will talk with them about installation.
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06-30-2023, 01:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 944
M.O.C. #30262
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Welcome aboard the MOC family! Lots of real good and friendly folks right here. This is your go to place when you have questions. Great looking rig! Now time to get out and make lots of new memories. Happy camping!
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 Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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06-30-2023, 10:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,596
M.O.C. #22835
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Congrats on getting your new rig, truck and trailer! Looks real nice. Welcome to the forums. Happy Camping!
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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06-30-2023, 11:57 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Small
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #32921
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Truck and camper are new to my wife and I…..meaning all new territory. We’ve owned many half-tons and a travel trailer. It’s an all new learning curve and experience.
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07-05-2023, 01:52 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Billings
Posts: 36
M.O.C. #27469
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Welcome!!!
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Mike & Debbie Vennekotter
Billings, MO
2021 383TH Montana HC
2018 Ram 3500 dually
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07-05-2023, 03:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,257
M.O.C. #26190
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Congratulations on the new setup. I put the AirLift wireless air compressor on my truck and really love it. Different settings on the remote are saved for when running empty or loaded down. You can't beat it.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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07-05-2023, 07:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Reno
Posts: 293
M.O.C. #22620
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As a new owner of a fifth wheel, here's some advise. Always be aware of tail swing when driving forward and reverse. When you turn right, watch the rear of the trailer in the right mirror. Same when turning left, watch in your left mirror.
When pulling into a camp site or navigating in tight situations, before you drive Get Out And Look (G-O-A-L).
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07-07-2023, 12:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 807
M.O.C. #21158
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rsee03,
Welcome to the MOC and congrats on a great set up.
Our first fiver, 35' SOB had an F250 for the TV that came with air bags that helped alot. After issues with the truck I traded it in for an F350 crew cab and transferred the air bags and aux fuel tank. I discovered I really didn't need the air bags with the 350.
Upgraded the fiver to our current 3731FL and a new F350 back in 2017. You didn't give the year of the truck but the picture looks like at least a 17 and with the HC being a bit lighter than ours you should have no issues with or without air bags.
You'll find a lot of helpful friends on this forum. Enjoy the new rig and have many wonderful miles.
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Jim B
2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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07-09-2023, 11:03 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Union City
Posts: 95
M.O.C. #32153
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Welcome to the world of owning a 5th wheel RV. We love ours! May I share some thoughts from someone who has many miles under their belt towing 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers...?
When you install the airbags, be certain the trailer is sitting as level as possible when towing. I lowered my hitch in the bed of my truck to accomplish this! I run without airbags, but all is good with my tow vehicle - 2016 Dodge Ram. Nonetheless, I will install them prior to a log trip we have planned to smooth out the ride.
Second thought. Practice!!! The 5th wheel will turn a bit different and cheat on turns and corners. Many new owners to the 5th wheel group can share stories where they turned a bit short or failed to swing wide on a corner and bumped into something or had their trailer wheels go off the road!
Enjoy!!
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