Montana 294RL for Single person fulltiming
Does anyone have any experience with Montana 5th Wheels? I'm looking at the subject model as a first time full time situation for myself. My primary RV Spot will be at my ranch. I plan on possible ...
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The Montana 294 RL on Keystones website shows to have a 11035 dry weight with a 3265 ccc = 14300 GVWR trailer. Now load the trailer up for full timing and the trailer may weigh in the 13500 lb range with a 2800-3000 lb hitch load.
Your '05 2500 Dodge/Cummins in your sig won't have any issues pulling that size trailer however with a 6000 rawr that will be carrying all the hitch load plus 200 lbs for the hitch/rails/brkts and other gear in the bed and back of the cab.
I have the same 3rd gen truck in a '03 model 2500 Dodge/Cummins 2wd and tow a 11200 lb 5th wheel trailer. The truck is under all axle/tire load ratings but 180 lbs over its 9000 gvwr.
These model trucks are good for around 3000 lbs payload in the bed.
For that size Montana your looking at upgrading your '05 2500 Dodge/Cummins tires/wheels and rear leaf spring pack which is a common upgrade for these HD size LTDs.
If you plan on keeping and mod the truck the thing to do is buy trailer. Drop by a set of cat scale and get the trucks front and rear axle weights and make mods from there.
Your '05 2500 Dodge/Cummins in your sig won't have any issues pulling that size trailer however with a 6000 rawr that will be carrying all the hitch load plus 200 lbs for the hitch/rails/brkts and other gear in the bed and back of the cab.
I have the same 3rd gen truck in a '03 model 2500 Dodge/Cummins 2wd and tow a 11200 lb 5th wheel trailer. The truck is under all axle/tire load ratings but 180 lbs over its 9000 gvwr.
These model trucks are good for around 3000 lbs payload in the bed.
For that size Montana your looking at upgrading your '05 2500 Dodge/Cummins tires/wheels and rear leaf spring pack which is a common upgrade for these HD size LTDs.
If you plan on keeping and mod the truck the thing to do is buy trailer. Drop by a set of cat scale and get the trucks front and rear axle weights and make mods from there.
