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Old 09-27-2015, 10:37 PM   #21
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We had a problem leaving water in our Cougar 21RBS toilet and couldn't keep clothes hanging in the rear wardrobe to the point we were covering the bowl with saran wrap and using a piece of black foam pipe insulation split in half lengthwise wedged between the clothes rod and ceiling.

Then the last long tow all the problems disappeared. Here are the two changes we made prior to our trip;
(1) upgraded our trailer tires to G rated Maxxis, balanced and max cold inflation.
(2) ran with 1/3 tank fresh water (tank located forward of the axles).
Which was the solution? One or both? Don't know but it was a marked change and we did many miles on dirt roads along the way. We didn't have a single problem with either in over 2500 miles of towing.
Was your fresh water tank more or less full before these changes? Helps to know if you increased to 1/3 or decreased to 1/3 to improve the ride.
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Old 09-28-2015, 04:17 PM   #22
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Made a difference for better or worse? Was your gray tank more or less full before?
We had always had it empty. I wondered what it would do to the ride with more weight in the back. Made for a really nice ride. We went to a campground that was an hour and a half away. Next trip out, left the tank empty. Pulled much more nicer with the gray tank at 1/3.
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Old 09-28-2015, 06:38 PM   #23
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Was your fresh water tank more or less full before these changes? Helps to know if you increased to 1/3 or decreased to 1/3 to improve the ride.
Sorry I wasn't more clear. We have always towed with near empty tanks, starting with 5 gallons in FW tank for cooking, washing and toilet use when traveling. Never wanted to deal with unnecessary weight. Our Western Edition has a 60 Gallon FW tank so we last towed with 20 gallons+ and noticed a difference but I believe the tire change helped as well. The Maxxis tires have a noticeably better profile.
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Old 10-14-2015, 06:05 AM   #24
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It seems odd that Keystone put load range D tires on the 23RB. They put load range C on trailers that have a higher weight capacity.
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Old 10-14-2015, 06:49 AM   #25
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It seems odd that Keystone put load range D tires on the 23RB. They put load range C on trailers that have a higher weight capacity.
I am happy they did.

I suspect the 15 inch D range is part of the Elite trim level.
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Old 10-14-2015, 07:29 AM   #26
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It seems odd that Keystone put load range D tires on the 23RB. They put load range C on trailers that have a higher weight capacity.
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I am happy they did.

I suspect the 15 inch D range is part of the Elite trim level.
Slow is correct. From what I can find, the Passport Express (entry level) and Grand Touring (upgrade level) are both equipped with 14" LRC tires. Only the Elite series trailers are equipped with the 15" LRD tires.

It's pretty much a matter of "pay more/get more". All manufacturers offer "upgraded equipment for additional cost" and "less equipment/upgrades" on the standard models. It's more a matter of positioning sales prices in a "price point" with the competition. That's a marketing strategy that all manufacturers use.

Pretty much the same as Ford's XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum lines on the Superduty. What's "standard" on the "high end models" may not even be available on the "entry level models". That includes tire/wheel options as well as other upgrades. As an example, you can't even order an XL superduty with leather seats and navigation package, but those are "standard" on the Platinum. (So is the extra $20K sticker price)

All of the tires meet "minimum standards" (some just barely) but to "exceed standards" means optional packages from the factory and more money from the buyer.
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