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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 01:31 AM
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Roy, it's out first new camper, we looked at a LOT of different models and this one check the most boxes of "needs".
2016 High Country 351BH.
Happy for ya Mike........
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 07:08 AM
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Oh my these 5ers are getting longer and longer.

That 351BH sure is a nice one -

Hopefully you don't have too many problems finding campgrounds. I had a couple problems on our just completed 7000 mile trip with our 38 foot 343RL HC and had to ask for refunds and go elsewhere because they didn't have back in swing room.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 11:05 AM
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When making reservations. I always say we are longer than what we are by a few ft. It has helped in tight campgrounds.

I agree. Finding campgrounds in these longer lengths can be a challenge
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 04:18 PM
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Looks good Mike!

I've yet to not fit in somewhere with my 45' camper. Including some state parks and some places that told me I wouldn't fit. But I know they are out there.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Sailor_Roy
VICAUL.........Real nice looking Rig.......
Enjoy many happy days.........

BTW.....Great Truck.....
Thanks Roy, Great looking rig you have as well, The Montana was on our short list until we decided to go the toy hauler route. I'm sure its just a mater of time until I get blasted for not have a drw truck...lol. Happy motorin!!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 07:18 AM
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Just picked up this 2011 Keystone Montana High Country 313RE for a steal of a deal. We have had our eye on this trailer for a year and are very happy with it. It does need a little help from the sun fading on the outside, but the inside is in new condition.




 
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 07:35 AM
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[QUOTE=Sous;16615508]Just picked up this 2011 Keystone Montana High Country 313RE for a steal of a deal. We have had our eye on this trailer for a year and are very happy with it. It does need a little help from the sun fading on the outside, but the inside is in new condition.


Very Nice. Mine is fading fast on the front cap as well. I have night shades that I keep down when not in use. Helps with the heat and sun for the inside.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Sous
Just picked up this 2011 Keystone Montana High Country 313RE for a steal of a deal. We have had our eye on this trailer for a year and are very happy with it. It does need a little help from the sun fading on the outside, but the inside is in new condition.
You'll be happy with that HC - we sure are with ours
As far as fading, mostly a good clean up and wax will bring it back though the front cap may not. Our '14s cap was painted before it even left the dealer
 
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We are planning to use B.E.S.T. Black Streak Remover followed up with Poli Glow to hopefully restore the factory shine.

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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 08:17 AM
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We are planning to use B.E.S.T. Black Streak Remover followed up with Poli Glow to hopefully restore the factory shine.
Can I suggest that the Poli Glow only be used on the nose and (if equipped) rear caps. It will do a great job but the side panels will probably come back with a good cleaner then wax. We had a Titanium that had absolutely chalked caps and really grungy sides. I put at least 7 coats of Poli Glow on the front cap - after 2000 grit wet sanding - and it looked great. The sides were treated to a Presta Swirl remover and in some real bad spots, their 1500 buffing compound then a Meguire's wax.

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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 08:18 AM
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I know you have been looking forward to this for a long time so I hope it treats you well. A new "next last camper" is always exciting.

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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vicaul
Thanks Roy, Great looking rig you have as well, The Montana was on our short list until we decided to go the toy hauler route. I'm sure its just a mater of time until I get blasted for not have a drw truck...lol. Happy motorin!!
I like the Dually........But, you enjoy the Truck that works for you........
 
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Mike, very nice camper!! Congrats!!!

Sous, congrats buddy! We were up your way a few weeks ago. We enjoy the Hartwell area. Heck, I'm only an hour from you.

As far as the front cap goes. If all of the waxing, cleaners and restoring fails to meet your expectation, you can always have a wrap made for the nose like they do for cars and trucks nowadays. It's cheaper than painting and can be made to look like the OEM emblems.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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The 6.2 has good power and can tow all day at 65 (7-8 mpg), but any headwind really hits it hard. I will run it in 4th gear manual with the cruise on most of the time, but coming back from the black hills on i90 across South Dakota with a 15 mph direct crosswind it was in 3 gear most of the time (5-6 mpg). One fuel stop I calculated 4.8 mpg. Towing nothing and light on the foot I can get 13. These are calculated as the dash computer will indicate .6 better than actual on average. I think it would be a great tv if it had 4:10's but the 3:73's make it work too hard IMO. It has tons of power in the hi rpm's, but i don't find it a very comfortable ride on long trips here in the Midwest. For a weekend getaway tv it would be fine. I am currently in the process of trading the 6.2 for a Powerstroke.

Thanks so much for the answer on this! We are getting 8mpg with our 6.0 and I thought that was relatively low, but i have a heavy foot. My previous experience with a big gas motor ( Uhaul with a Chevy 8.1L) also resulted in around 4.5mpg - probably close to 25k lbs, so the mileage your getting towing makes sense to me.

Glad i went with the powerstroke, except for the darn expensive repairs
Thanks again!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Sous
Just picked up this 2011 Keystone Montana High Country 313RE for a steal of a deal. We have had our eye on this trailer for a year and are very happy with it. It does need a little help from the sun fading on the outside, but the inside is in new condition.




Very Nice!! Best of luck with it. What hitch did you end up going with?
 
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