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01-31-2016, 03:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 161
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2015 Cougar 326SRX one year report
Well, February marks a year since we bought our new Cougar, purchased from Diamond RV in Hatfield, MA. The buying process was a breeze, they are thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They gave us a great value on both our trade, and the new unit.
The 326 is a toyhauler, but we don't really use it as one. We have it parked on property we own in the New Hampshire White Mountains, and use it as our escape from our home in CT. The lot has electric, internet, and a septic system, although no drilled well yet. To that end, I fill the holding tank from 7 gallon jugs with a transfer pump when the season permits. In the winter, we dry camp, using the toilet by pouring flush water directly into it, and draining the tank before we leave. The toyhauler design works great for us, as the back room and seperate entrance work great for guests, and as a mudroom for bringing our dogs in and out of the unit.
Ive spent 56 nights in the Cougar in the last year. Other than a few minor warranty issues, the camper has been wonderful, and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another Cougar product in the future. Ive been pleasantly surprised at how well it holds heat in below freezing temperatures. The single AC kept the unit comfortable on the hottest summer days. All of the appliances and mechanicals have functioned as they should. The auto level did give us some difficulty, but the dealer corrected that with a replacement control unit. The camper towed great, and it is also working well as an extended stay vacation home. We couldnt be happier with our purchase.
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2013 Ram 3500 6.7 CTD
2015 Cougar 326 SRX
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01-31-2016, 06:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Ocean Isle Beach
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Glad you are enjoying your Cougar. How far is it from your home to the mountains?
We purchased our Cougar on December 15th. We started the maiden voyage from NC to FL on 1/9/16. Just 1 more week and we head home again.
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2022.Montana 3855 BR
2019 F350 6.7 4X4 DRW
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01-31-2016, 06:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Stafford, CT.
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We are approaching our 1 year mark from Diamond RV as well. The dealership has been excellent. We love our Montana. It has had a few issues, but Diamond and Keystone have been great.
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Jason & Wendy
2014 F350 Lariat 6.7L PSD
2015 Keystone Montana 3711FL
B&W Patriot 16k fifth wheel hitch
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01-31-2016, 07:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 161
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
Glad you are enjoying your Cougar. How far is it from your home to the mountains?
We purchased our Cougar on December 15th. We started the maiden voyage from NC to FL on 1/9/16. Just 1 more week and we head home again.
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Door to door, it's 250 miles
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2013 Ram 3500 6.7 CTD
2015 Cougar 326 SRX
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01-31-2016, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oregon
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Wow, what a great looking set! Glad you are able to get out and enjoy it. We've been full timing for 2.7 years and loving it!
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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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02-01-2016, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
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Nice rig. Glad you're enjoying it.
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2019 Alpine 3651RL
2016 F350 CC DRW
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02-03-2016, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
Posts: 2,695
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As a fellow 326SRX owner, I understand, and echo your experience. We actually use ours as a toy hauler and have lived in it for up to two months straight. Couldn't be happier.
Looking forward to spring and more "camping" and exploring in the NV mountains and desert with the ATV/UTV.
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-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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06-07-2016, 12:54 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: West Tn
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Love our 2014 326SRX also. We have used ours as a toyhauler and used the garage as a bedroom and storage. Now if I can keep the squirrels from tearing up my A/Cs again!!!
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1996 F 250 Powerstroke
2014 Cougar 326SRX
2009 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic
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06-25-2016, 02:24 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 6
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Afternoon all... my outside tv and fridge are not getting power to them.. checked all fuses and obvious places. Any advice?
2015 srx
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06-25-2016, 02:36 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Idahohuntergeese
Afternoon all... my outside tv and fridge are not getting power to them.. checked all fuses and obvious places. Any advice?
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The TV and the refrigerator plugs are both on a GFCI. Chances are it's either in your galley or in the bathroom. Almost every problem with "sudden power loss" on multiple outlets is a GFCI issue.
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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06-25-2016, 03:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Well chit... I know I checked it once and it didn't work but went out and pushed the button again and bam-power!
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06-25-2016, 03:31 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,997
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Glad it's working for you..... Now I'll bet you that you'll never have that problem again....
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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06-27-2016, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 487
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Idahohuntergeese
Well chit... I know I checked it once and it didn't work but went out and pushed the button again and bam-power!
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Hahaha. My home garage has a string on a GFCI and I've done that before too! "I swear I reset that stupid thing!" :-)
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Pilot for fun, Computer geek for a living, and happy 5er owner who wants more time to go play in the camper!
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06-29-2016, 03:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 6
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Overall this trailer has been gr8! We use the heck out of it and in 2.5 seasons we haven't had any trouble other than the awning coming away from the trailer. Of which didn't get fixed by the dealer the first attempt.
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06-30-2016, 07:39 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: The NW Hills of CT
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we bought our TT from Diamond as well, and had no issues with them or the TT we have. We're currently looking at a Montana 3710FL they have, but reading through some real world reviews on it first but each it's own.
Glad to hear you're having a good time and enjoying the Cougar, that's what it's all about
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Mike
2016 Chevy 3500 CC Dually Duramx LTZ (aka: BigBootyJudy)
2013 PT Tracer 3200 BHT
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