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08-04-2019, 09:51 AM
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Location: Independence, OR
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Upgraded to New Tow and Trailer
 So we started our camping in 2016 with our 2015 Ford F-150 and our 2015 Keystone Cougar 28RLSWE. We have had some great camping trips and memories made. So on Wednesday we said goodbye to our first trailer and traded in our truck. The trailer now has new occupants who picked her up and are looking forward to making memories as well. So now we have a new 2019 Ford F-250 and a 2019 Keystone Cougar 29RLDWE. Bigger is better they say. Bigger truck and trailer that now has a slide out King Size bed with a lot more storage and space in the bed room. Now on to making more memories.
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 2019 Keystone Cougar Travel Trailer 29RLDWE 1/2 Ton Series with Polar Package, Ground Control Leveling System, Blue Ox WDH
2019 Magnetic Gray F250 Lariat Super Duty, Screw, 6.2L, 4x4, 3:73 Electronic Locking Gear, Ultra Flex Tonneau Cover
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08-04-2019, 10:01 AM
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Site Team
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Robert,
Great looking new rig (the old one wasn't too shabby either).
If you want to keep that Cougar fiberglass front cap looking good, you might want to consider some mudflaps for the rear tires on your new truck.
Congratulations on the upgrade...
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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08-04-2019, 10:07 AM
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Site Team
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John makes a good point about protecting the front of your trailer. I went a few years with this one and didn't have a single ding so thought that things were set up "just right". 2 years ago I got to my destination and looked at the front of the trailer after a drive over perfectly good highways, no construction - nothing, and had about 8 or so chips in the front of the trailer; from where I have no idea. I immediately bought a set of flaps that attach to my receiver and are removable. They have eliminated that problem and you might consider them as well before you get the dings.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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08-04-2019, 10:20 AM
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Location: Phoenix
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Congrats on the new TT. & F250.
I absolutely love the master bedroom slide out with the king bed as well!!> on our 328RL 
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08-04-2019, 10:58 AM
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Location: Picacho, Az
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sherwolfe
Attachment 23086
Attachment 23087So we started our camping in 2016 with our 2015 Ford F-150 and our 2015 Keystone Cougar 28RLSWE. We have had some great camping trips and memories made. So on Wednesday we said goodbye to our first trailer and traded in our truck. The trailer now has new occupants who picked her up and are looking forward to making memories as well. So now we have a new 2019 Ford F-250 and a 2019 Keystone Cougar 29RLDWE. Bigger is better they say. Bigger truck and trailer that now has a slide out King Size bed with a lot more storage and space in the bed room. Now on to making more memories.
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Confused! The second photo the truck connected is a GM which you made no mention of.
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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08-04-2019, 11:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
Confused! The second photo the truck connected is a GM which you made no mention of.
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I get that to be the new owners departing with the out going trailer.
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2010 FZ 405
2011 F350 6.7 Dually w/Banks Power making 510 hp and 1065 ft/lbs torque
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08-04-2019, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
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That is the new owner with the GM hooked up leaving our house with their new trailer.
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2019 Keystone Cougar Travel Trailer 29RLDWE 1/2 Ton Series with Polar Package, Ground Control Leveling System, Blue Ox WDH
2019 Magnetic Gray F250 Lariat Super Duty, Screw, 6.2L, 4x4, 3:73 Electronic Locking Gear, Ultra Flex Tonneau Cover
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08-04-2019, 02:56 PM
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Senior Member
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JRTJH and Sourdough,
Yes, I have already ordered some flaps for that very reason. Thanks.
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2019 Keystone Cougar Travel Trailer 29RLDWE 1/2 Ton Series with Polar Package, Ground Control Leveling System, Blue Ox WDH
2019 Magnetic Gray F250 Lariat Super Duty, Screw, 6.2L, 4x4, 3:73 Electronic Locking Gear, Ultra Flex Tonneau Cover
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08-05-2019, 03:37 AM
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Not to start this all over again, but the mud flaps that screw to the fender wells are worthless. You need real stone guards like Rock Tamers, Rock Star or Smart Solutions.
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Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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08-05-2019, 05:44 AM
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Never had any issues with mine for the last 35 years.
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2010 FZ 405
2011 F350 6.7 Dually w/Banks Power making 510 hp and 1065 ft/lbs torque
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08-05-2019, 08:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by notanlines
Not to start this all over again, but the mud flaps that screw to the fender wells are worthless. You need real stone guards like Rock Tamers, Rock Star or Smart Solutions.
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Had the fender mounted flaps on every truck I've owned with no problems.
In Texas every summer they "seal coat" (spray oil & sprinkle pea gravel) about every road, the only protection from stone chips to paint or glass would be to totally encase the truck & RV in a big bubble. Even the big ugly stone guards you mentioned don't help any more than the fender mounted ones during this time.
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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08-05-2019, 02:27 PM
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Congrats! Nice setup.
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2018 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Diesel Cummins Turbo
2019 Jayco Eagle 321RSTS 5th Wheel
Retired Army MSG
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08-05-2019, 02:43 PM
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Niiiiiiice!!!
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Jeff & Jan - Retired & Full-timing since 2013
2019 Ram Big Horn 3500 Aisin 4x4
2012 Alpine 3450-RL
Double Coin 235/75R-17.5/16 J rated 125lb
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08-05-2019, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Told ya! They come out of the woodwork.
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Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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08-05-2019, 09:01 PM
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Took you at your word. Always interesting to see the different views and experiences.
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2019 Keystone Cougar Travel Trailer 29RLDWE 1/2 Ton Series with Polar Package, Ground Control Leveling System, Blue Ox WDH
2019 Magnetic Gray F250 Lariat Super Duty, Screw, 6.2L, 4x4, 3:73 Electronic Locking Gear, Ultra Flex Tonneau Cover
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08-06-2019, 06:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by notanlines
Told ya! They come out of the woodwork.
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And just what does that mean?
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2010 FZ 405
2011 F350 6.7 Dually w/Banks Power making 510 hp and 1065 ft/lbs torque
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08-06-2019, 09:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Badbart56
And just what does that mean?
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Kinda curious myself?
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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08-07-2019, 03:48 AM
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Senior Member
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"Not to start this all over again" The mud flap discussion tends to go in the same direction as tires, weight police and Keystone bashing. We never seem to come to a general conclusion.
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Jim in Memphis, Wife of 51 years is Brenda
2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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08-08-2019, 08:48 AM
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Ok, I'll take the bait.
Quote:
Originally Posted by notanlines
Not to start this all over again, but the mud flaps that screw to the fender wells are worthless. You need real stone guards like Rock Tamers, Rock Star or Smart Solutions.
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Perhaps you are an engineer and can expound on your statement that mud flaps are "worthless"? I have used them for many years on my light duty trucks and have incurred no damage to any of the rigs I have hauled, nor have I caused damage to any other vehicles on the road that I am aware of. I also employ them on my Freightliner Cascadia, as they are required by state law for class 8 commercial trucks. They appear to be quite effective in this application also.
"Told ya! They come out of the woodwork."
Sounds like an inside joke. "They"? Meaning "the ignorant ones" perhaps? Do I detect a condescending tone?
"Not to start this all over again"? Really? Then why mention it?
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2010 FZ 405
2011 F350 6.7 Dually w/Banks Power making 510 hp and 1065 ft/lbs torque
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08-11-2019, 01:49 PM
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Nice setup! 
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