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12-19-2023, 01:46 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Spanish Fork
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #33254
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Made the upgrade
Tow vehicle:
Started with a 2017 Ram 2500 Cummins. Which had a GAWR Rear of 6500 Lbs.
Well, My truck coming home from an AZ run on the CAT Scale had a rear axle weight of 7000 lbs. So I started removing weight in front of the axles and added a cargo carrier to the rear hitch of the Montana. Helped but did not solve the issue.
Moved to a 3500 dually, solved the issue and provided extra towing ability. The added benefit was a much nicer new truck for my future full time RVing adventures.
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2015 Montana 3402 RL.
2023 Ram 3500 6.7L HO DRW 50 gal GT
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12-19-2023, 02:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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It doesn't take long to fall in Love with those Hips
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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12-19-2023, 06:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,700
M.O.C. #5751
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Smart move, you'll love it!
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12-20-2023, 07:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,596
M.O.C. #22835
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Congrats! You'll not regret getting the 3500 and the fat hip! You'll never have issues again towing (almost) anything! And mountains will be a non-issues. Use Tow Mode and if you have it, exhaust brake. Flip on cruise control and you're in a very enjoyable ride!
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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12-20-2023, 01:50 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 357
M.O.C. #21337
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Congrats. Good decision and nice booty 
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Montana 3123RL Legacy 'Boon-docking Edition'
RAM 3500 Mega Cab Cummins Diesel DRW
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12-20-2023, 03:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 610
M.O.C. #25842
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Congrats on the new truck.
We named our dually Gloria after the hippo in Madagascar. Cause she’s “hefty” .
https://youtu.be/XHEsIgM0LzM?feature=shared
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12-20-2023, 07:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 944
M.O.C. #30262
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Sweet! You will really enjoy the upgrade. Safe travels and 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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12-21-2023, 10:20 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Spanish Fork
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #33254
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Thanks
Thanks to all who responded, it makes me feel much better about the purchase.
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2015 Montana 3402 RL.
2023 Ram 3500 6.7L HO DRW 50 gal GT
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