2-MTnesters
carrollton, Ky
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Hello to everyone, My DW and I presently own a TT but want to upgrade to a 5er. We have been researching different brands and find that we like the Keystone Laredo and the cougar both with rear kitchens the best. My question is: are these reliable campers. I personally don't know anything about Fifth Wheels but they seem to be pretty well built and the price seems within our budget. Any Info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Tim
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2008 Coachmen Chaparral 270RKS "The TajMahaul"
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USAFBILL
Alabama
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I have had 2 Keystone Cougars and not had any problems to speak of. They are entry level units that meet our needs and good deal IMO.
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camperfool
Michigan
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Hello. We have the 32bs front bunk unit with full bedroom in rear. We are going on our third year. it is an 06 ordered new from the dealer. Had very few items needing attention once we took delivery. Its a good medium profile unit with awesome interior asthetics. Its a keeper!!!!
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SH
Lynden, WA
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USAFBILL wrote:I have had 2 Keystone Cougars and not had any problems to speak of. They are entry level units that meet our needs and good deal IMO.
I think the Cougar is a "mid-level" product. Our Springdale, also a Keystone product is listed as an entry-level 5th wheel. It has been a very good rig performing flawlessly. The Springdale fit both our camping needs and our budget! I would not hesitate to purchase another Keystone product.
Best of luck!
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weekendrvers
Iowa
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Hi we Just traded in our 2007 Keystone Cougar 289 Bunkhouse for another keystone 5er our new 345s Everest~~Our daughter just didn't use the Bunkhouse like we thought she would ~~But we loved our Cougar we were very pleased with it and had no big issues they had to replace the microwave The dealer orderd one in from Keystone installed it~~Nice solid Unit and The pantry was to die for LOL~~my Pantry in our new Everest is not nearly has big has the Cougars~~But we gained 2 more slides and alot of room and recliners~~~Happy Keystone Owners here~~Happy Trails Sandy
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2007 345s Everest 5th wheel
TV is a 2008 F3504x4 Crew Cab 1 ton Ford King Ranch Diesel
Sandy, Steve, Katie and our Cocker Spaniel named Dj
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Red SuperDuty
Southcoast Mass
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We have a rear kitchen, DW loves the rear kitchen. We purchased it new 3 years ago. At the same time, our friends purchased a bunkhouse model Cougar. Neither one of us have had any problems. Just some minor little things that the dealer took care of. Nothing I wouldn't expect from any brand.
Marc KA1WBF
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2005 Cougar 245EFS
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Dustytuu
Colorado USA
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We had a Keystone Montana, that we bought new, and had no problems with it. We would recommend them.
Also had a Keystone Cougar before the Montana and it was trouble free too.
2008 dodge 5500, diesel, bedsaver, pressure pro tire.
2008 Carri-Lite 36SBQ, 4 slides,dishwasher,washer/dryer,2 fireplaces
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oltroll
Cape Hatteras NC
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Laredo 320TRL here-not rear kitchen --but love it. No problems yet.
05 F350 lb Fx4 Super Duity TCPSD DRW CC 4:10
07 Laredo 320TRL
Equa Flex suspension
Fith Airborn Pin Box
PullRite Superhitch
Bedsaver
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Can-AmDuo
MD
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We have had our 2007 Cougar 290RKS for just over a year, traveled 10,000 miles and love our trailer.
We did replace all 5 wheels and upgraded to E rated tires ( Keystone gave us a tire credit $450.00) because they were having issues with the cheap tires.
We also had one brake seize( called a mobile repair, kept the parts and receipt ) all fully refunded by Keystone.
We are very happy with our unit and are preparing for a trip to Alaska in the very near future.
Choose your dealer carefully, the dealer can make all the difference.
Do a thorough inspection before signing the final papers ( ours was 5 hours with dealer rep right with us all the way).
I hope that this helps. If you have any questions feel free to pm me.
Brenda
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floridariz
Longwood, Fl
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We have had two Keystone products over the years with nary a problem! We had an Outback and now a Montana Mountaineer. Love it!
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We PREFER living in the fiver to our sticks and bricks!
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