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03-19-2017, 03:02 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Midland, TX
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Positive note on Keystone Hideout 276RLS F/W
Hi all,
I'm a frequent visitor to this forum but seldom post anything. I never see any threads on the Hideout fifth wheel... And don't think I've ever seen one on the road.
I've been living in, yes full-timing, in an entry level Hideout 276RLS for about 18 months. So far I've had zero appliance issues, and only had to repair a floor heating vent which came out of the floor while retracting the slide out and I've had to replace the entry door gas cylinder which literally snapped off in high West Texas winds.
There are a lot of negative reviews on Keystone products which are likely warranted. But, I like to post positive reviews when I'm happy with a product.
This camper definitely isn't designed for this type of living and probably won't last 30 years. But I'm happy with it and have comfortably managed temperatures from 14 degrees to 110 F. I did add a bedroom AC thank goodness!
I would probably buy another, but will upgrade to a higher end model with a bedroom slide. That tiny bedroom is pretty cramped.
Tow vehicle is a 2015 F250 6.2L with B&W Patriot 18k hitch. This combination pulls so much easier than my previous Jayco Jay Flight 30ft travel trailer.
Let me know if you ever have any questions on the Hideout!
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03-19-2017, 03:06 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,327
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Welcome to the forum!!
Always nice to read positive reviews. As with most forums, it seems more posts are asking for help with a problem or complaining about quality.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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03-19-2017, 03:06 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,677
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Hey!  to the forum from right up the road in Lamesa!! Thanks for the positive update.
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03-19-2017, 03:16 PM
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Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,732
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to The Forum From Western PA
Glad to hear you are enjoying your Hideout !!
Be Safe and Happy Camping. 
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03-19-2017, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: radium hot springs bc
Posts: 2,007
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Welcome to the forum from Radium Hot Springs BC.
Glad to hear you are enjoying that Hideout.
Positive reviews are always good to hear.
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03-19-2017, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 189
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We just bought a 26RLSWE Hideout, and yes we full time in it. Like you no problems yet. We have only had it for 3 weeks but every thing works. We have been full timing in a 990 Arctic Fox Truck Camper for 4 years and the extra room is great for us. We like small spaces and boon dock a lot so we are good to go. The Hideout is a nice trailer but I do realize it is not as fancy and nice as the more expensive units but it works I look to get several years from it with good maintenance. I know some one with a expensive toy hauler that has a lot of trouble with it so not always the price that makes the difference.
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George Sarah and kids,
Buddy the poodle
Sweet Pea the Chorkie
Living the dream fulltiming across America
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03-19-2017, 04:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Commerce Twp, Mi
Posts: 1,002
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Welcome, don't have a Hideout 5'r, bu do have a Hideout 177LHS, Its a small TT, but plenty of room for the DW, the little dog and I. Been using it every other week since Oct last year and have had no major issues, just a few mnor ones like trim coming un-glued and the mirror frame in the bath room spltting at the corners a bit. All fixable by me...
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2011 Chevy Silverado
1500, HD Tow Package
2017 Keystone Hideout 177LHS Carlisle Radial HDs
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03-19-2017, 04:55 PM
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Site Team | Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,878
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Welcome to the forum from Kansas City, MO! Glad you are here!
Chip Bruce, RPh
Kansas City, MO
2016 Fuzion Impact 312
2017 3500HD Silverado LTZ
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Kansas City, MO
2016 Impact 312
2017 Silverado 3500HD SRW
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03-19-2017, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Green Valley, AZ
Posts: 782
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Welcome from another Hideout pull-trailer owner that is also very happy with it. We haven't stayed in the weather extremes you have but have also had 0 serious issues.
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2007 33.5' Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel used for full-timing for several years--now sold
2011 Hideout 23RKSWE that we now use for poking around local parks
2007 Chevy 3/4 ton diesel with Prodigy Brake Control
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03-20-2017, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
Posts: 3,874
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Welcome to the forum from Southern MD. Sounds like you are enjoying your Hideout. Glad it's going well.
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2019 Alpine 3651RL
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