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Old 02-10-2016, 03:11 PM   #41
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Thanks Nellie. Seems like we have very similar trucks as well (except mine is the 6.4' bed). I trust you've been pleased with how your Ram handles the 336BHS?

Yes, the table and chairs are an "upgrade". I'm not sure how as the booth seems like a much better setup, but that's personal preference I guess.
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Old 02-10-2016, 04:40 PM   #42
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Welcome to the forum Cabindweller. Some good information on this site.

Feel free to ask lots of questions.

I'm getting ready to install a rear view camera after I tangled with a tree last fall. I don't want to repeat that. I'll post my experience. The body shop guys are at least running the wire down the back wall for me since they will have the back wall off anyway.
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Old 02-10-2016, 05:47 PM   #43
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Thanks Nellie. Seems like we have very similar trucks as well (except mine is the 6.4' bed). I trust you've been pleased with how your Ram handles the 336BHS?

Yes, the table and chairs are an "upgrade". I'm not sure how as the booth seems like a much better setup, but that's personal preference I guess.

Yeah, we do. Hell, I will tell you this ram is one fine towing machine! I get about 12mpg towing the 336bhs. Long bed tows wonderfully im sure your shorty will do great too. There aren't too many hills I cant go 70+ mph with a big grin on my face if I want to. My co pilot often reminds me to "slow down" lol. I have a lot of good info I can share with you on the trailer, I learned lot researching here like winterizing etc. Don't be intimidated at all this is a pretty easy machine to manage. I have had some hiccups along the way that the warranty covered. mostly stupid trim pieces and stuff. Things shrink and expand in a wet/dry climate. I have overall loved having this thing wish I could use it more. I took it out for one night last week and didn't de winterize it just to have a fun night at a local casino. But I can rewinterize it in like 30 mins with an air compressor. Its good to use things once in a while vs let them sit.
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Old 02-18-2016, 08:18 AM   #44
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Andersen Hitch with Cougar 336bhs

Hello Everyone, I am picking up my new 336bhs fifth wheel Saturday. I was curious if anyone on here happens to tow with a Andersen fifth wheel hitch? I own a f-250 6'3/4" short bed and was curious about any possible clearance issues and turning clearance?

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Old 02-18-2016, 08:31 AM   #45
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not here for me, but isn't the 336bhs designed to turn fully 88 degrees even with a shorty?
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Old 02-22-2016, 10:36 AM   #46
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I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a 336 myself. Is there anything I should look for before my purchase?
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Old 02-22-2016, 01:12 PM   #47
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I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a 336 myself. Is there anything I should look for before my purchase?
Do you mean on the model itself or in comparison to other models? One thing I would recommend is do an intense walk around checking all the fit and finish, look at joints, awnings, look for cracks, seals, finish work(had a ton of silicone that was spilled on mine that easily wiped off but still) latches, hatches, interior wood trim, make them show you intense demonstration of the leveling system. Earlier in this thread I posted some of my common problems I had to return for for warranty work which took the trailer out of service for a while which you want to avoid especially if the dealer is a travel distance away. Happy to answer any questions you have I have had mine for a year and still learning but have done a ton of research and tinkering testing mine!

I suggest "camping" in your driveway before you ever use it. Even use the toilets and test dump your tanks(with clean water only don't actually use them if you want to dump in your driveway!!). For example I ran fresh water into all the tanks in my driveway then practiced cleaning it up like I was in a dump station. Used the shower, the outside kitchen the sinks, all of it. With clean water in all the tanks you can "practice" as many times as you want in your own driveway in a stress free situation. You can even practice hooking up, unloading, leveling, and putting the tipouts in and out. Watch and test all your electronics, your fridge, your stove, your TV's, and awning and all your lights to make sure they are working. Run your generator, test your black water flush, outside sower, the possibilities are endless. This gave me the confidence to hit the open road and know what I was doing before I got to my first campsite. I HIGHLY recommend this. Plus your neighbors will want to know what the heck you are doing. You can also practice backing up, etc.
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Old 02-22-2016, 07:40 PM   #48
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Love all the things Nellie said. We added a second ac unit to the front bedroom and added some sway bars to the front legs. We bought our camper last year and love every bit of it. Yes walk around it and be diligent. We were not and had to make a trip back to the dealer to get some things "repaired" that we missed during the walk around. Simple things like a screw in the trim around the wheels. One of the biggest things we found out is the outside kitchen sink does not drain into a "tank" it is just a tube. We use a 42gallon wheel tote to drain it into while camping and we empty it when needed. We use our outside kitchen a lot and wash dishes out there so it was a big thing they did not tell us. Keystone told me it is for when you have full hookups at the camp site. My dealer told me it was to empty the rear grey tank.
The camper is top notch in our book. This is our first fifth wheel and I love pulling it. So much nicer.


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Old 02-22-2016, 08:11 PM   #49
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The lack of a tank on the back sink threw me for a loop too. thankfully I was busy practicing in the driveway when I noticed this lol.
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Old 02-23-2016, 04:03 AM   #50
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Thanks you all for the great information. This model seems to fit our families needs the best out of all the units we have looked at. I will be making an offer on one this week and hopefully everything will work out!
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Old 02-23-2016, 10:00 AM   #51
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I had read a little about the outdoor sink draining situation and assumed I would just figure it out. Since it's come up here... Does it drain out of the rear most grey water outlet or is it a separate outlet all together that just dumps under the trailer?

Thanks guys!
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Old 02-23-2016, 10:22 AM   #52
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I had read a little about the outdoor sink draining situation and assumed I would just figure it out. Since it's come up here... Does it drain out of the rear most grey water outlet or is it a separate outlet all together that just dumps under the trailer?

Thanks guys!
it drains out of the rear most drainage pipe, and is the only thing that comes out of that pipe, no other grey tanks feed to it. Basically its just a pipe from your sink to the ground, lol
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Old 02-23-2016, 12:26 PM   #53
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I bought another sewer hose and a "Y" for the rear sink, and connect it to the main black / grey water hose. It works great.
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I bought another sewer hose and a "Y" for the rear sink, and connect it to the main black / grey water hose. It works great.
I have one of these too, the problem is when you are dry camping there is no place to store your outside kitchen water.
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Old 02-23-2016, 01:30 PM   #55
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I have one of these too, the problem is when you are dry camping there is no place to store your outside kitchen water.

True. We use a 42 gallon wheel tank and empty it when needed. We actually use it to empty the shower water too and that way no need to cut showers short. Pretty handy.


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Old 02-23-2016, 03:04 PM   #56
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how do you wheel 42 gallons of water and where are you taking it. to be honest if its just water from an outside sink that is clear I will let it go in the bushes if dry camping
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Old 02-23-2016, 04:31 PM   #57
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Outside kitchen sink drain

Anyone know about how many gallons the straight pipe holds? We have only used it a few times, mostly for hand washing. But I can see using it more in the summer. It looks like a pretty big 4inch pipe coming down, so I assume it would hold a few gallons.
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Old 02-23-2016, 04:44 PM   #58
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Next to nothing. I tried it in my driveway and if you get 2 gallons In there you would be lucky before it backs up
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Old 02-23-2016, 05:03 PM   #59
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it drains out of the rear most drainage pipe, and is the only thing that comes out of that pipe, no other grey tanks feed to it. Basically its just a pipe from your sink to the ground, lol
Interesting... So does this camper have one grey tank, or two total?
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Old 02-23-2016, 05:10 PM   #60
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Anyone own the cougar 336bhs?

It has two. One that runs front to back under the galley sink island and another that runs left to right near the front of the camper for the shower and bathroom sink.
Both exit in the same spot under the command center in the front.
38 gallons each



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