Brendan Voyager
Burlington, VT
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We just saw the Cougar 254 EFS at our local dealer. We like the idea of using the rear bunks for storage of bikes, etc especially with the outside access.
Any opinions out there on the Cougar 5th wheels?
Thanks.
Brendan Voyager
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USAFBILL
Alabama
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We are on our second Cougar and really have not been disappointed. Always a few warrenty items needing corrected but with the great dealer we have it has never been a bad experience. In my opinion the Cougar is an entry level 5ther and meets our needs. This is the fifth year of playing "snowbird" and have many miles over the road.
Good Luck
2003 Cougar 285EFS
2000 Chev 2500 Ex Cab
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hoosier5er
Indianapolis IN USA
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We have a cougar 245 see our sig. We are very happy with it. It is small and cozy but like the fact it is 1/2 ton towable. If we ever go bigger will probably stay with a Cougar or a Montanna because we have been happy. Any problem we have had it has been something we have done wrong being a newbie that was another reason we got this model to allow us to have a learning curve before we move up to a really expensive 5ver and TV. IMO can't imagine just starting out with a huge truck and huge 5er I know there are those that do but think there is a lot to learn about this hobby. Tim
1 Husband- Tim
1 Wife- Penny
1 Husky mix-sydney 1-lab mix-piper
1 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Extended Cab, Short Bed 6.0/4.10
16k Reese slider
1 2003 Keystone Cougar 245EFS 5th Wheel GVWR 7,000 (fully loaded)
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cougar28
Lowell,AR USA
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We have had our 278EFS for almost 3 years and never had a problem.
2002 F-250 SD CC 7.3PSD Auto. XLT Short Bed 4X4 Off-Rd.Pkg.Highland Green,Westin Sportsman Grille Guard (Black) RBW Li'l Rocker Slider ,Prodigy Control Towing 2002 278EFS Keystone Cougar,Handy 5er tailgate
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Joann Carson
Novi, MI
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We have the 290 EFS and have nothing but good things to say about it. The only thing that I would change would be to put heat/ac vent in the toilet area. Love the layout and the quality for price. Talking to other Cougar owners at campgrounds here in Michigan gives us good feedback also.
Joann
Husband Jim
Son Nicholas
2008 Ford F-450 Lariat PSD DRW Crew Cab 4x4
2008 Heartland Bighorn 3670
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Mike&Lizzy
Baytown,Tx.,USA
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We have liked ours alot. Minor problems as with any 5'er. All fixed at home. Does this 5'er come with the rear pull out bike rack? I have used ours several times, and it comes in handy.
Mike&Lizzy
'99 Chevy 1 ton crew cab,Banks power pack
'04 Cougar 281 EFS bunkhouse
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Hokie
Huntsville Alabama
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We love our 2002 Cougar 281 EFS. Like Joann said, the lack of heat up front and in the bathroom. We corrected the bathroom heat issue by running a flex line up through the cabinet beside the radio and added a 4" vent on the wall. Works great now.
Only real problems have been some minor leaks at the top front cap. Enjoy your Cougar...if you get one.
~Hokie
2002 Cougar 281 EFS
2001 Ford 7.3 PSD CC/4x4
"Don't cry because its over, Smile because it happened!" Dr. Seuss
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grahamcrackers
Oregon
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We have a 2003 Cougar bunkhouse and we love it. We put 5000 miles on it in our first year other than some minor warranty work, we have no disappointments. It seems to be holding up under the pressure of a family of 8. Towed it to Montana and back with great ease.
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Jeffricha
Massachusetts
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We have the 2002 245 Cougar 5th wheel. Just took a trip from Mass to Georgia and back in a week. Tow with 1/2 ton 03 Dodge 1500 quad 4x4, 5.7 Hemi, 3:92 axle short bed. WOW I usually just go an hour or two on trips with Cougar but this trip really gave my wife and I a thumbs up on these. The Dodge is all its said to be. No doubt. Never struggled. Heat was fine and systems worked well in 26F to 65F variables. One problem was shelving under the kitchen sink does not support any kind of load. I have to place support to be able to store over 5 - 10lbs.
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LandCBrewer
Fayetteville Ga. USA!
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We seriously considered a Cougar 314.
Nice trailers.
C.
2001 F350 DRW Powerstrokin
Jordan 2020
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Me, Mama 3 kids 2 cats
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