Just got new Cougar 279RKSWE 5th wheel

[pakuma]

Just got my new trailer. I'm towing it with a 2011 Ram 1500, Hemi.
Tows beautifully, had a few squawks after the shakedown. Took it in and they addressed all but 1 concern. The LP connector for the barbecue still does not work, no pressure. I have called the dealer, but I am going on the road with the Grandkids tomorrow and will have to use propane bottles until I return. I live in the San Fernando Valley.

[Javi]

Howdy, welcome to the forum and congratulations on the 5'er

[Festus2]

pakuma -

Welcome to the forum. A possible reason for your BBQ not working is that if it has a regulator on it and the quick disconnect propane outlet, which is also regulated, results in "double regulation" and you will get a reduced pressure and a very low or no flame on the BBQ.
You many have to remove the pressure regulator on your BBQ. There is a sticky on the forum about this topic. See Modifications and Upgrades. The sticky is near the top of the threads.

[TandE]

Originally Posted by pakuma

Just got my new trailer. I'm towing it with a 2011 Ram 1500, Hemi.
Tows beautifully, had a few squawks after the shakedown. Took it in and they addressed all but 1 concern. The LP connector for the barbecue still does not work, no pressure. I have called the dealer, but I am going on the road with the Grandkids tomorrow and will have to use propane bottles until I return. I live in the San Fernando Valley.

Also not trying to insult you or anything but did you turn the valve on the quick connect on? It has to be pointing towards the hose that connects into it to turn it on and also lock it in place.

[suza]

Originally Posted by pakuma

Just got my new trailer. I'm towing it with a 2011 Ram 1500, Hemi.
Tows beautifully, had a few squawks after the shakedown. Took it in and they addressed all but 1 concern. The LP connector for the barbecue still does not work, no pressure. I have called the dealer, but I am going on the road with the Grandkids tomorrow and will have to use propane bottles until I return. I live in the San Fernando Valley.

Just curious: Did your RKS come with a swing out BBQ or are you using the auxiliary hook-up near the propane tanks? We recently purchased a 2014 279RKSWE and it did not come with the BBQ set up - only the auxiliary connection. The dealer told us it was not designed to work with a swing out BBQ option. Festus2 is correct about the regulators. Not all portable BBQs will work with the aux connection, especially if they are designed to be used with the small LP canisters. Your dealer should be able to help you with this. If not, then check with your grill manufacturer. Most of them have a Q&A on their websites.

We absolutely love our RKS. The open floor plan, lots of kitchen counter and the big kitchen window made it an easy choice for us. Does yours have the dinette or the table and chairs?

[Love2camp]

Hello and from Florida! Safe and happy travels!

[Kristi]

Originally Posted by TandE

Also not trying to insult you or anything but did you turn the valve on the quick connect on? It has to be pointing towards the hose that connects into it to turn it on and also lock it in place.

Took us a few minutes to figure that out also. Glad we are not the only ones.