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Old 01-08-2018, 01:53 PM   #1
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Keystone Cougar 368MBI

I just purchased one from a local RV show this past weekend. Any one have any experience with this good or bad? Just checking. We love the layout of it and looking forward to the adventure with it. Thanks in advance.
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Old 01-08-2018, 03:07 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new rig!
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Old 01-09-2018, 06:03 AM   #3
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Old 01-09-2018, 06:48 AM   #4
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I have a 2018 Cougar 359MBI, which should be identical with only a few small detail changes. Yes, my family loves it! It takes a little bit to get used to pulling such a big trailer, but when you do it's smooth sailing!
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Old 01-09-2018, 09:00 AM   #5
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Awesome! Cant wait. I had a 37' bumper pull so im hoping this will be about the same. I keep hearing that a 5th wheel is easier.
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Old 01-09-2018, 09:01 AM   #6
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Thank you.
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Old 01-09-2018, 09:16 AM   #7
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If you're used to pulling a travel trailer that size, then you should be golden! When do you plan on taking it out on its maiden voyage?
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Old 01-09-2018, 09:26 AM   #8
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Suppose to pick her up this weekend if the walk through is good. I tend to look at a lot of stuff. Hopefully we can go to a local state park and try her out. Ill post pictures once we go.
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Old 01-13-2018, 11:33 AM   #9
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Old 01-21-2018, 08:41 AM   #10
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Following. This is the unit we have settled on and are just waiting for a couple of things to fall into place. Please let us know any issues, good or bad, you run into.
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Old 01-22-2018, 06:19 AM   #11
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Well i ordered the Sidewinder Airborne Elite hitch and its on back order for 5 weeks. Had my pre inspection finally yesterday. Nothing major found but a bunch of little stuff. Saw dust in floor vents, kitchen faucet broken, ceiling trim loose, microwave face all scratched up it has to be replaced, rusted springs on slide out cables, front nose cap had a nasty scratch up on roof side and others. Over all im excited bout it. Cant wait for the first trip.
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Old 01-22-2018, 08:25 AM   #12
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Well i ordered the Sidewinder Airborne Elite hitch and its on back order for 5 weeks. Had my pre inspection finally yesterday. Nothing major found but a bunch of little stuff. Saw dust in floor vents, kitchen faucet broken, ceiling trim loose, microwave face all scratched up it has to be replaced, rust2ed springs on slide out cables, front nose cap had a nasty scratch up on roof side and others. Over all im excited bout it. Cant wait for the first trip.
Funny you mentioned saw dust. Ours is just over 5 years old & traveling fulltime we still have saw dust falling from light fixtures & ac vents every time we move. The 1st time I removed the basement wall I nearly filled a gallon bucket with screws, pieces of wire, wood cut outs, & other trash, obviously if they drop it it's yours. My buddy took his basement wall down & found a well used DeWalt impact driver laying there, while these things are moving down the line they must not have time to bend down to pick anything up.
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Old 02-04-2018, 02:14 PM   #13
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We are looking to purchase a 368 MBI also. Currently have a Sprinter 311BHS and want to get rid of bunkhouse travel trailer. Anyone had issues with their’s? And yes we no longer have the F150. We have a F250 SD Crewcab.
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Old 02-04-2018, 02:28 PM   #14
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If your F250 is a diesel, you'll probably be over your payload and GVW with that trailer. It weighs in "empty" at 1980 pin weight. Add propane, batteries and cargo, you're going to be well over 2200 pounds and that doesn't include the weight of your hitch, passengers, cargo in the truck cab and bed, etc. If you're considering adding a combination washer/dryer or a stack unit to the front closet, you'll be adding another 200+ pounds of pin weight. If your truck is a 2017 or newer, you'll gain the advantage of a couple hundred pounds of payload, but if it's a 2016 or older, a diesel and a lariat or higher trim, you're probably right around 2000 pound payload on the truck as it sits.

I'm not saying don't do it, just be aware that you're going to bust at least two of your weight limits with any diesel 3/4 ton and you'll be "at or over" with a 6.2L gas F250.

Towing a 40' fifth wheel with a GVW of 14000 pounds is quite the task for any 3/4 ton truck.
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Old 02-12-2018, 06:02 PM   #15
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Well after doing some more math, i decided to go buy an new truck. The F-250 was right at the limit. So i bought and 2017 F-350 DRW. Should not have any issues with this set up.
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Well after doing some more math, i decided to go buy an new truck. The F-250 was right at the limit. So i bought and 2017 F-350 DRW. Should not have any issues with this set up.
You done good, welcome to the dually club...

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Old 02-13-2018, 06:57 AM   #18
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Thanks! Looking forward to the many trips!
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Old 02-14-2018, 01:43 PM   #19
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Congrats, make sure you do a full PDI when you pick it up - let the dealer know that you're going to walk through it (expect it to take hours). Often this will keep you from making a trip back to the dealer.

I don't think there is more good or bad with any particular model. They're all built largely in the same place by the same people. If the floor plan is favorable to you, that's what is important.
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Old 02-14-2018, 02:47 PM   #20
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I did the pre-walk and it took almost 3 hours. The guy doing the walk through with me said he wished more people did what i did, it would save a lot of headaches down the road. Im taking a small 2 day trip close to home to see if anything else comes up prior to the big one i have planned in March.
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