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Sep 22, 2018

Never thought we'd consider a 5er...but .. (part 2)

Previous thread: It was final. Keep our Outback travel trailer: Click here.

After eliminating the Alpine and the Montana, I did some research on the "net" and found an interesting 5er at a different dealer. Actually, it's the same dealer where we purchased our Outback.

Well, they did not have the one I really wanted to look at, but some near misses. The biggest negative was the inability to access everything with slides in.

The one we really wanted to look at was not in stock. But he promised to call me if one came in.

Fast forward.

Couple days ago, I got a call from him, and they got one in stock.

Montana 375FL.

Long story short, today we went to look at it. We're actually camped at Summit Lake State Park, Indiana right now.

Well, we did the thing I thought I'd NEVER do ... we agreed to purchase the Montana.

2019 Model, Manufactured in August 2019. Montanta 375FL (Front Living). Worked out a reasonable fair trade for the Outback, settled on an acceptable price, financing appeared reasonable, and put down a good deposit.

We pick it up this Tuesday at 11:00 am.











The open front living living room, access to the kitchen, access to the bathroom and master bed room with all slides in was exactly what we were looking for.

However, with the kitchen slide in, passage is still blocked from the kitchen to the bathroom. But we've evaluated and really discussed our style of campering and when it's necessary for the slides to be in and we think we can deal with this. The important thing is, when traveling, we have access to the bathroom and kitchen, although not through the same door.

Did the research on my 1 ton dually, Silverado, diesel, 6.6 Duramax, and no problem towing this trailer with a pin weight right at 2500.

Long? Yes!

Link to Keystone Montana web site. See the interactive floor plan: Click here.

So, everything I was unwilling to "give on" for considering a 5er is now shot to pieces! Steps, 2 levels, and the bed of the pick-up truck. I've got to learn to leave in a whole new world now!

But, there's no window on the rear. So, now I've got to get a new sign for the back of the camper, "The Love Shack 2"! :B

30 Replies

  • We'll be at Summit Lake tomorrow through Thursday morning. There for doctor appointments.

    Dale
  • Very nice,Congrats.

    We are considering moving to a fifth wheel, the Montana is on the top of or list so far.
  • Very nice purchase, DS!



    Although I'd like the make, model, and year of the time machine they used to transport the unit back from the August 2019 date of manufacture!

    ;-)
  • Congrats!!! Our good friends bought a FL in a Coachmen this spring. They love theirs as I am sure you will. Good luck.
  • Congrats. Great looking rig. Hope you have many years of enjoyment. Our first 5er was a Montana, it was a good rig.
  • Congrats!

    2500lb pin weight? Surely that's dry?

    2500 and I could handle that with my 3/4 ton with 6500 lb axles.

    Looking good

    Mike