Cougar2005
St. Stephen, SC
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Anybody have any experience or knowledge of a brookstone fifth wheel by coachmen, havent seen many but nice looking and interested in maybe purchasing one.
2011 chevrolet 3500 dually cclb D/A
2005 Keystone Cougar 314
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therink
Rochester
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I looked at a new one a few weeks ago and thought it was nice and put together well. At least the interior was. I didn't get a good look at the outside mechanical stuff very well though.
Steve.
Steve Rinker
Rochester, NY
2013 Keystone Sydney 340FBH 5'er
2012 Silverado 3500HD, SRW,LTZ,4x4, Z71, Crew, 6.0 Gasser, 4:10 Gears, Standard bed
"These days, I have problems in areas that I used to not have areas", so life is good.
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richheck
Modesto, CA
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Bought one about a year ago, no problems so far, actually have not even taken it back for to the dealer for anything.
Tows great, being 35ft it pulls easier than my last 30 ft unit
Very happy with this unit especially being this is my 8th RV.
05 Ford F-350 4WD DWD 6.0PSD
10 Jeep Wrangler
11 Brookstone 324RL
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waroland
Mt. Juliet, TN
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We have had ours almost two years with minor troubles and we are fulltimers.
2002 Fleetwood Revolution
2006 Honda CR-V toad
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Winged One
Mid-Michigan
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This is our first summer with ours. We have had more problems than others, but we still like it. Coachmen is fixing the problems at least. Some of the problems are from the subs (Shurflo, Lippert, etc) that can and do happen with every make.
2008 F350 6.4L PSD
2011 Brookstone 354TS
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Cummins12V98
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Cougar2005 wrote:Anybody have any experience or knowledge of a brookstone fifth wheel by coachmen, havent seen many but nice looking and interested in maybe purchasing one.
If you are happy with the quality of your Cougar then you will be fine with a Brookstone, Montana so on. Tires will be near the max and probably Chicom made. Very weak looking frame and suspension.
2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn 3500 Dually Long Bed, Cummins 350/800 HO, Towin Machine
B&W Companion Hitch, Maghytec Trans and Rear Dif Covers, AMZ/OIL Top To Bottom
2007 1/2 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 27,000# Combined
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Winged One
Mid-Michigan
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OP, you may wish to put more credence to those that actually own one. This one reminds me of WKRP's "eyewitness weather". About as reliable.
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rmorgan
Prescott Az
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Have had mine ( 367RL ) now for about a year and a half. No major problems but just requires maintenance and the stuff you wish to add.
My opinion is it takes a dually to pull it as its heavy. Last weighing was at 25000 + lbs for truck and trailer and about 4150 hitch weight but no problems. Interior is nice but have upgraded couch and 2 chairs with Lazy Boy leather for more comfort and a little more room. Tires upgraded on day 2 to LT Gy tires.
Forest River has been responsive for any problems.
Would not own one without Level Up System.
Roger Morgan
Prescott Az
2011 Dodge Laramie 3500 4WD,CC,4:10,air bags,KSH auxfuel,Reese 20m
2011 Brookstone 367RL,Level Up System,2AC,Gen,Sat,GY LT G614 tires
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Cummins12V98
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rmorgan wrote:Have had mine ( 367RL ) now for about a year and a half. No major problems but just requires maintenance and the stuff you wish to add.
My opinion is it takes a dually to pull it as its heavy. Last weighing was at 25000 + lbs for truck and trailer and about 4150 hitch weight but no problems. Interior is nice but have upgraded couch and 2 chairs with Lazy Boy leather for more comfort and a little more room. Tires upgraded on day 2 to LT Gy tires.
Forest River has been responsive for any problems.
Would not own one without Level Up System.
Just want to commend you for stepping up making us all safer with your upgrade to the GY G14 G tires!
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Cummins12V98
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rmorgan wrote:Have had mine ( 367RL ) now for about a year and a half. No major problems but just requires maintenance and the stuff you wish to add.
My opinion is it takes a dually to pull it as its heavy. Last weighing was at 25000 + lbs for truck and trailer and about 4150 hitch weight but no problems. Interior is nice but have upgraded couch and 2 chairs with Lazy Boy leather for more comfort and a little more room. Tires upgraded on day 2 to LT Gy tires.
Forest River has been responsive for any problems.
Would not own one without Level Up System.
There is an iddiot that comes to the Palm Springs Thousand trails with the same trailer as you pulling it with a newer 3/4 ton 4x4 RAM the rear of his truck sits at least 4" lower then the front. "It pulls the rig just fine!"
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