Recent content by Bill_Frisbee

I am convinced that the issue of pin weight is being driven by the capacity of existing pick-ups to tow big 5ers. A 12,000 lb 5er should have 3,000 lbs on the pin according to the 25% rule. I am not aware of any pick-up (normally loaded with passengers, fuel, clothes, and trailer hitch) other...

You will find supporters and detractors for every make and model of 5er on the planet. Are the units you are looking at being sold by a dealer or by the owner? If a dealer, I would insist on an operational check of ALL operating systems in your presence. I would also use the same list as for a...

Thanks, Gary. Lessons from the "school of experience"! I also wanted to add that our choice of tow vehicle was a compromise. The truck is my daily driver, we live in a city with numerous narrow streets and old parking lots with small spaces, and we deal with snow in the winter. In addition, our...

I do not know if it helps or confuses the discussion but I thought I would provide the specifics of my situation. If it helps clarify, great. If not, ignore! According to the scales at our local Recycling Centre, our TV weighs approximately 7,900 lbs when we are on board along with our clothes...

Carl ... I have sent another email off to the Good Sam Club asking for the specific reference in the South Carolina Statutes where the 35' length restriction is located. Based on your homework and that of others, methinks they may have a tough time providing that reference. Will post Good Sam's...

The Good Sam Club's "RVers Planning Map" indicates that the maximum trailer length that can be towed by a CAR without a special permit in South Carolina is 35 feet.  I have posted this fact on other forums. The responses led me to contact the Good Sam Club directly. Their response is pasted...

Here is a URL for a recent discussion of the 3400 RL on MOC Forum http://montanaadministrator.forumco.com/topic~TOPIC_ID~13912.asp Bill

We have a 2005.5 Montana 3400RL and are extremely happy with it. Tow with a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Cummins diesel. For a full discussion of this model (good and bad) and all other Montana models, the place to go is the Montana Owners Club (MOC) Forum...

I can certainly attest to the wisdom of going down to I-20 and then east to Myrtle. Last May (for the first time in about 5 years) we made the mistake of cutting through Charlotte (without the RV fortunately) over toward Darlington, etc. WOW! Seemed like wall-to-wall shopping centers and stop...

Rubysamm ... I am hauling a big 5er(described above in an earlier contribution to this thread) with a single rear wheel (SRW) truck. I bought that particular configuration because I live in Ontario and have to drive in snow. Those with far more experience than I recommended the SRW (and 4X4)...

We are hauling a 2005 Montana 3400RL which has a "posted" GVWR of 13, 975 lbs and a stated pin weight (when the coach is empty except for standard equipment) of 1,975 lbs. Our tow vehicle is a 2005 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab 4X4 with the Cummins Diesel, auto transmission, single rear wheels, the short...

Many of us tow with short bed pick-ups. I have a terrific slider hitch (PullRite Super Glide) that automatically provides increased clearance between the front of the RV and the cab of the pick-up when turning. It is a very popular choice and works very well ... but it is about twice as...

There are lots of people hauling larger 5ers than the one you are contemplating with 3/4 ton pick-ups similar to yours. As others on this forum will likely mention, the issue with the newer diesels is not whether they can haul the weight but whether they can control the weight. It would appear...

Keystone makes a Springdale 5er that looks like it meets all your needs except one ... it is 2 inches too long! 32"2". The model number (in case you can find an extra 2") is 283FWBHLGL

I would suggest that you check the Montana Owners Club Forum at the website below. Lots of discussion re all aspects of the Montana line. For what it is worth, we own a 2005 Montana 3400RL (fifth wheel) and think it is incredible in terms of design, qualty, and manufactirer support from...