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Old 06-29-2019, 03:18 AM   #1
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new Cougar 29RDB .. what am i in for?

just picked up a 2019 Cougar 29RDB ... it has the In Command .. what are some thing to look for ... also i want to remove the fireplace, we dry camp, any ideas on how to ?
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Old 06-29-2019, 05:46 AM   #2
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Congrats on the new rig. The fireplace is basically a fancy electric space heater. Just a few screws and a plug and it should come right out.
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Old 06-29-2019, 06:48 AM   #3
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new Cougar 29RDB .. what am i in for?

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just picked up a 2019 Cougar 29RDB ... it has the In Command .. what are some thing to look for ... also i want to remove the fireplace, we dry camp, any ideas on how to ?


Removing the fireplace will probably reveal an ugly space with a bunch of wiring and maybe some construction debris. I would plan on some type of finish material for the hole.

A picture would help determine how yours is installed.
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Old 07-01-2019, 12:48 PM   #4
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sorry for the delay, very busy around here .... here are two pixs of the fireplace area ... hope this helps ..
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Not sure what your plans are for "the hole",but Lowes or HD should have upper and lower cabinets that are a close match to your interior finish.
You might find one that is close to size and "modify" it or use the material for your finish design. Also might be cheaper than special order from your dealer.
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Not sure what your plans are for "the hole",but Lowes or HD should have upper and lower cabinets that are a close match to your interior finish.
You might find one that is close to size and "modify" it or use the material for your finish design. Also might be cheaper than special order from your dealer.
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I'd doubt seriously your dealer will be of any help in getting anything to fill the space left by the fireplace, it will have to be custom by you or possibly the Lowes/HD cabinet idea.
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Old 07-01-2019, 04:39 PM   #7
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Typically RV cabinets are multi-purpose and used in a number of applications on different models. That means some applications might have cabinet doors, some might use the cabinet for a "fireplace" and some may use it as an open space for a TV, etc.

Essentially, most of the cabinets are "modular" and even if there aren't any doors on it in "your application" there will be doors available for "some other application".

You can measure the width of the cabinet opening and divide the width by 2. That would give you the approximate width of each door. Measure the height of the opening. With those two measurements you can usually locate "Keystone Cougar cabinet doors" that fit your opening.

As an example, your fireplace looks to be about 30" wide and about 20" tall.

Divide by 2 and you're looking for two cabinet doors that measure about 15x20". So, finding doors that overlap the opening 1" on all sides would mean doors that are about 16x22". So, assuming your fireplace opening is actually 20x30, Keystone produces these doors to match your Cougar interior.

They are available at Trekwood RV parts. https://www.trekwood.com/products/12...d-Wiped-Glazed and cost about $75 each. If the opening is a different size, there are a variety of door sizes available, probably that will fit the opening in your "fireplace space".

You can look over the entire cabinet door selection for your trailer line at the Trekwood site. https://www.trekwood.com/parts-searc...23+%2F+Keyword There are about 6 pages of different size cabinet doors listed, all that match the style and finish in your trailer.
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Old 07-02-2019, 01:05 PM   #8
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thanxs for the links for cabinets ... have to get time to first remove the fireplace ... took out the outdoor refrig and that gave me a spot for the weber grill ... now working on the re-install of the Taddi Bros observation camera ... weighing everything that we are putting back in the camper, just cause, ... the B&W hitch sure worked good to bring it home
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removed the fireplace ... the hole is 25 1/4" wide and 20 1/2" high .... gives me lots of storage space .. now all i have to find is somebody with doors that wants a fireplace, otherwise the fireplace will sit in the barn and collect dust ... looked at the trekwood stuff and that will run around $200 till i get the 2 doors and hardware and shipping .... that is too much ... till i find a solution it will be easy access storage
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Old 07-07-2019, 10:42 AM   #10
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removed the fireplace ... the hole is 25 1/4" wide and 20 1/2" high .... gives me lots of storage space .. now all i have to find is somebody with doors that wants a fireplace, otherwise the fireplace will sit in the barn and collect dust ... looked at the trekwood stuff and that will run around $200 till i get the 2 doors and hardware and shipping .... that is too much ... till i find a solution it will be easy access storage
I’m interested in the fireplace. Do you have a picture?

Edit-I just saw the picture in post 4. I’ll send you a PM.
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Old 07-07-2019, 01:27 PM   #11
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just picked up a 2019 Cougar 29RDB ... it has the In Command .. what are some thing to look for ...
Check this out while you're still in warranty, and before you go anywhere very hot or very cold.
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Old 07-07-2019, 05:01 PM   #12
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I also have a 29RDB. Love it!!! Best floor plan IMHO when you have kids. And we are the opposite of you; ours came w/o the fireplace and we added one. FP is an option on the rig. They all come pre-wired for it, but if you don't order, they add doors for a massive storage space.

I still have my doors and hardware. Perfect condition, and yours if you would like. Just have to get them to you.

All said, something we learned as we started using the RV that I thought I would share... Camping in the cold (we camp year round), the fireplace is amazing to have at night. Our first winter taking it out we used the dometic furnace at night. That thing works great. BUT..... It goes on and off and on and off so many times, and so frequently; drove us nuts, and kept us awake! Just something we learned when we first bought the rig so thought I would mention. We are HUGE fans of having the "little electric heater" on the rig. Many other options you could consider though, and you get a ton of storage on this model w/o it, for sure.
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Old 07-08-2019, 12:19 PM   #13
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only had this camper a week BUT the problem with the FP is we use our campers to go to cowboy shoots ... that means in the middle of nowhere, no water, no sewer and no electric ... you can only run gen from 6a to 8p (mostly) ... sorta like boondocking for 4 days at a time ... so, storage is more important than electrical stuff ... thanxs OreganDuck for the offer ...
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Old 07-11-2019, 01:29 PM   #14
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My 2 cents ...

I agree with Oregonduck.
We have a 36' 2015 Grand Design Solitude 5th wheel and it has an electric fireplace in it and WOW, does it put out heat! I love it.
I can heat my whole camper with it and never turn on my propane furnace and we camp in the spring and fall up here in NH where it can get pretty chilly at night during those times of the year.
I wouldn't part with the FP if it were me. Though you may not use it right now you never know when you may want or need it in the future.
For the gain in cabinet space way down near the floor?

But, of course that's just my opinion.
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We have the same model without the fireplace. We definitely use the storage area below the TV. Fireplace might be nice on a cold evening, but I wouldn't give up the storage.
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We have the same model without the fireplace. We definitely use the storage area below the TV. Fireplace might be nice on a cold evening, but I wouldn't give up the storage.
Hmmm. If you have the same model, then you have a huge amount of storage space anyway. We don't even use all the storage space we have.
Wouldn't part with my fireplace. ;-)
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I always save the things I take out of my RV for resale purposes. Keep in mind buyers look at brochures and online before they come look and I've found people get really fouled up when things aren't exactly as they expect. And I know... you're going to keep this RV forever, right? I've been there.... I didn't.... you probably won't either

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Unreasonable expectation, as RV's change without notice. All the brochures I saw showed my chosen model with the fireplace, and a bumper carry platform for a scooter. What I got on delivery from the factory was no fireplace and no platform, but the swing-down solid steps we intended to have added on anyways.
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starting to pack for our next shoot ... it is hard to believe they put a hanging closet in the bedroom that you can NOT hang a shirt in since it is about 4" too short ... AND there is lots of storage space for 2 adults .... CW did NOT do very much for their $1000 prep fee, saw dust everywhere, screws sticking out, their stickers on windows and the wheel bearing were DRY ... lucky it was only 50 miles to home on dry bearings .. IF CW would spend as much time preping the sold campers as they spent time trying to sell me added packages all would be well
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FWIW, I’m not aware of any dealerships that remove hubs and inspect bearings as a routine part of the PDI.
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