ttford4x4
Texas
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I am debating between the Brookside 297RBH Rear Bunk house:
http://www.sunnybrookrv.com/brookside/floorplans/297BHS.php
and the Cougar X-lite 29BHS rear bunk house:
http://www.keystone-xlite.com/?page=detail&year=2009&model=29BHS
I want an RV with a solid frame and good quality. I currently have an Open Road by Pilgrim and I am not impressed with the quality. the wooden frame seems to shift over time causing doors to not open and close correctly and the paneling on the inside to bulge out.
I'd really like to hear your thoughts on these two models. The AX5 aluminium frame on the Sunnybrook looks like its very solid. Is the Cougar's fram comprable?
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bobbyg123
Duvall, WA
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Not to offend any current owners, but I didn't like the floor stability of the Cougar x-lite's. It's a personal issue, and frankly it might not even be a big deal; however I walk out of any trailer when I feel a soft or flexible floor under my feet.
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tgr2975
NJ
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I have a 2008 Brookside 5er, and like it very much. I did a fair amount of research before buying, and am still happy with my decision.
2002 F-250 CC, PSD, SB
2008 Brookside 298 FWBHS
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ttford4x4
Texas
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tgr2975 wrote:I have a 2008 Brookside 5er, and like it very much. I did a fair amount of research before buying, and am still happy with my decision.
What was your biggest reason for going with Sunnybrook? Was it the quality? Is the AX5 frame as solid as it looks in the pictures?
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robwen
NE OH
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FWIW i have a 10 year old Sunnybrook and it has aged very well.
'98 Sunnybrook 30DB
'86 F350 CC 4x4 6.9L
'99 F250 SC 4x4 7.3L
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BarneyS
S.E. Lower Michigan
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I am on my second Sunnybrook. Both have been almost trouble free and very well built. Neither has ever been back to the dealer for any kind of repair and what few problems I have had were my fault - not Sunnybrooks. We use our trailer very heavily including living in it for three months at a time in the winter.
Barney
2004 Sunnybrook 30FKS TT
Hensley "Arrow" 1400# hitch
2002 Ford F250 Super Duty, 7.3L PSD
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mwebber78
New England
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We have had good luck with our Sunnybrook for the most part. I think the build features of the Sunnybrook is superior to the Cougar from the frame up.
The AX5 6 sided true 2" frame, exterior grade plywood decking, 10" frame & outriggers, large carrying capacity axles and more.
Michael 
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6 Acre's of Maine
2009 Crossroads Cruiser CF31SB
2008 Chevy 2500HD Ext. Cab LT 4X4
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SuperDutyMan
Western PA.
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Love my Cougar Xlite,solid frame,no flex,good quality TT,my GVRW is 7900lb. and it came with 2 5000lb. axles and 2450lb.per tire load rate,kinda overboard compared to some,fit and finish is excelent and really thought out well in design,JMO
2008 Keystone Cougar XLite 29RLS
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Hitch Itch
Mifflinburg, Pa.
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We love our08' Cougar 29 FKS No real problems with it, We have had it since last July. We had an 05' Wildcat before and the new one is just as nice. Only real issue so far was the chrome rims rusted Real bad, but within a week of talking to my dealer Keystone sent out new rims and payed for the swap out.
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tgr2975
NJ
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ttford4x4 wrote:tgr2975 wrote:I have a 2008 Brookside 5er, and like it very much. I did a fair amount of research before buying, and am still happy with my decision.
What was your biggest reason for going with Sunnybrook? Was it the quality? Is the AX5 frame as solid as it looks in the pictures?
Quality of the design and construction, and my inspection at a few RV shows. I have seen a lot of new units which were at the shows, and already needed warranty work. We are planning to use our rv for a long time.
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