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I had been researching for the last year on a TT purchase.We had some requirements we were not willing to skimp on with a baby and 2 year, so we were very selective in floor plan as well as build quality. What I found in all my research was that OutdoorsRV is the highest quality, I feel like. Next in line (in our price range) in no order seemed to be Lance and Keystone. I was only researching trailers that are framed out of aluminum and fiberglass siding. I did not want wood frame and aluminum siding. One thing I do know is that no matter what, at some point you will have a water issue. I do not want a water issue with wood.OutdoorsRV have great floor plans but they are high priced trailer!Even used, if you can find one, are higher than most anything else new.Once I figured this out and knew that I had to stay within our budget, my search went to the Keystone Cougars.We ended up finding a new one, that fit the bill of all out needs and desires a few weeks ago and made the purchase.It had the largest fresh water tank for the length we wanted (besides OutdoorsRV)True four season with enclosed bottom, heat ducted underneath, plus heat pads all on the tanks. Full size bunk beds so the kids can grow into them and also full grown adults can easily fit and roll around. I am amazed how big they are. I believe the mattress size is a full. Bath tub for washing the baby for the next year or two. I enjoy it so far, and look forward to many trips in it this year. You will also find reviews that say they are horrible, but you will find those same reviews for every travel trailer brand. I feel like the people that complain go into the travel trailer world without the right mental mindset of things will break and go down and need fixing, even on a brand new unit. I had that mindset at the beginning but then switched after long research and camping with fols that own their own travel trailer. I would recommend the keystone cougar and if you ever make it to the tricities, you are more than welcome to come check it out.
What is the story with keystone trailers? looking at a cougar model, looks nice.
Great info, thank you very much. I'm looking at a 2011 cougar, is that year ok, aluminum frame? I also am afraid of rotten floors as our last trailer had two spots that rotted out. What are key areas I should look at when I do check out a used trailer? Where did you buy your new one and were you happy with the price? what length, model did you buy and how much was it out the door? We also want to stay within a certain price. Thanks again
My neighbor has a cougar and they like it for the most part. The one weird thing about that model is apparently only certain trucks can park them. They get home, he tries to park it for 10 minutes, then his wife comes and gets me. I hook the trailer up and it parks fine. Seems to irritate him as he is sure he is doing it the same way I do. His wife seems to get a laugh out of it. Weird.
Quote from: Woodchuck on March 20, 2019, 07:50:48 AMMy neighbor has a cougar and they like it for the most part. The one weird thing about that model is apparently only certain trucks can park them. They get home, he tries to park it for 10 minutes, then his wife comes and gets me. I hook the trailer up and it parks fine. Seems to irritate him as he is sure he is doing it the same way I do. His wife seems to get a laugh out of it. Weird. I'm glad you could borrow my Dodge for that parking job.
Quote from: 92xj on March 20, 2019, 07:58:13 AMQuote from: Woodchuck on March 20, 2019, 07:50:48 AMMy neighbor has a cougar and they like it for the most part. The one weird thing about that model is apparently only certain trucks can park them. They get home, he tries to park it for 10 minutes, then his wife comes and gets me. I hook the trailer up and it parks fine. Seems to irritate him as he is sure he is doing it the same way I do. His wife seems to get a laugh out of it. Weird. I'm glad you could borrow my Dodge for that parking job.
When I was purchasing I had a hard time deciding on aluminum vs fibreglass. I ended up with aluminum due to the delaminating and discoloration of fiberglass. Fiberglass will discolor and yellow over time. It can also delaminate causeing the trailer to look like garbage. Google delamination on trailers....we have all seen one driving down the road that looked like this. I know this is 100% a preference thing as aluminum has it's own problems....but something to think about.
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