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
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
