Hi everyone. I'm looking for opinions on two different campers. We're at the RV show in Hershey and I have found two contenders but I need real life answers not salesmen BS. I need to know from current or previous owners of Montanas and Open Ranges do you like your campers? Did the companies stand behind their warrantees and would you buy that brand again? The Montana is a new raised rear living room. The Open Range has the rear kitchen. Thanks for the help!

Check the owners forums for each brand.Here's the OR link: http://www.openrangeowners.com/

Well I have owned a 2003, 2006, 2010 and now a 2015 Montana and have had no problems with any of them. I traded the 2010 for a 2013 Heartland Landmark and it was a POS something stayed tore up on it all the time. The 2015 Montana Legacy is really a nice 5th wheel. I have the level system and all bells and whistles.Montana would get my VOTE

Open Range for us...love this 5th wheel. As for warranty, we bought it used (4 yrs old). It had been used ONCE by an older gentleman that figured out it was too much for him. It sat for 4 yrs -- waiting for us. :B. The only thing that wasn't new on it was the warranty, but we don't NEED a warranty with it.....it's not had ONE thing wrong with it!!!!! :)

We have a 2013 Open Range and are very happy the quality and company support. The two year warranty is a plus also, although we only had a couple of minor claims. Do check out www.openrangeowners.com and you're get unvarnished opinions about the brand.

Both are good rigs. Pick the one you like and then wait 1 year to buy it used. Will save you about $15000. If you buy one 2-3 years old you will save $5000-$10000 more. They are all boxes on wheels put together with staples and screws. No real difference between a 2016 and a 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011........

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Mile_High
Explorer
Sep 20, 2015
I've had a 2003 and 2007 Montana, the latter being a great coach and good customer service/warranty and super Dealer. However, when I look at the 2016 Montana, it is not the same Montana we had. It looks closer to the Mountaineer.
crcr
Explorer
Sep 20, 2015
phillyg wrote:
hbillsmith wrote:
You should also see Grand Design and Wildcat

We're trying to rid ourselves of our signature FW for a Montana, so......

Has there been problems with your Wildcat?
PenMan
Explorer
Sep 20, 2015
We love our Open Range (in signature) and have had very few problems with it. We have been to two OR rallies in Texas and most owners seem very pleased with the trailers and the manufacturer. The only problem we had in warranty was the propane regulator would not switch tanks and they sent me a new one. We are out of warranty now and have had a loose cabinet that I fixed but really no other problems and have made cross country trips. We would definitely buy another one but I plan to use this one till I die (retired now and loving it).
Arcamper
Explorer
Sep 21, 2015
Very impressed with our 2016 Montana Legacy and we do not have any fumes at all.
Ford_Man
Explorer
Sep 21, 2015
Arcamper wrote:
Very impressed with our 2016 Montana Legacy and we do not have any fumes at all.

We love our Montana Legacy 3611RL as well. Another comment was that the 2016 Montana looked like a Mountaineer. The Legacy Package looks more like last years Big Sky
FordDiesel250
Explorer
Sep 21, 2015
Can't go wrong with either one of these fiver brands.
koladog
Explorer
Sep 21, 2015
We have a 2013 Mountaineer and are enjoying it as much as we can while still working full time. Yes, we've had our problems like cabinet doors splitting because of wood expansion, side panels falling out because of loose screws, chandelier cover smashing because of heavy weighted pull strings, and a battery disconnect switch that always wants to live up to its name. We like the layout, size and weight and all these 'problems' are part of enjoying the experience. I'm sure you find a similar list no matter what brand you chose. Look for a layout you like and enjoy.
Mile_High
Explorer
Sep 21, 2015
Ford Man wrote:
Arcamper wrote:
Very impressed with our 2016 Montana Legacy and we do not have any fumes at all.

We love our Montana Legacy 3611RL as well. Another comment was that the 2016 Montana looked like a Mountaineer. The Legacy Package looks more like last years Big Sky

I guess I must have just seen a batch of non-legacy as I drove by the lot. Just a bunch of flat backs with the Montana logo. I should look to see what the legacy looks like.
Dandy_Dan
Explorer
Sep 21, 2015
Montana's and OR are both good units. We have the 162nd Open Range made. It is a 2009 purchased new in May of 2008. Had some small glitches at first but overall we really love the unit. I will say that the factory folks are excellent. FYI Jayco bought Open Range. The company is called Highland Ridge dba Open Range. It is still a stand alone company. Over the weekend at Good Sam Rally we looked at a new Open Range 388RKS with triple insulation. What a rig. It has the rear kitchen and almost 40' long. Also Open range has a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty. Would I buy another one..Absolutely. Good Luck in your search.Open Range is now in the 19000 unit.
3_dog_nights
Explorer
Sep 21, 2015
Have had the one in my Sig for 3 years now. Only thing done to it was a cable adjustment at the end of year two. I'd buy another if I ever buy another.