Electrical Panel Issues

[Bob Landry]

There have been several post relating to the problems with the distribution panels being used in the Cougars. Would someone tell us who these panels are manufactured by? I'm just curious

[JRTJH]

Bob, Are you talking about the electrical distribution panel or the accessory control panel that doesn't have any switches that has to be powered off to reset?

I wasn't aware of problems with the electrical distribution panel (converter/breaker panel)

[Bob Landry]

I thought it was the control panel but I guess I'm not sure. I read where some buyers had theirs built with the rocker type panels instead of touch panels, so I just assumed it was a distribution panel.

[JRTJH]

I wasn't sure if you had identified a "new problem" with the electrical distribution panel (circuit breakers) or if you were referring to the panel that's been a problem, the one that controls the water pump, HWH, awning and slides... The "switchless" accessory control panel that is failing is in the Cougar High Country and possibly in older Half-Ton series/X-Lite models. The newer X-Lite trailers have the panel with switches. I'm not sure that many of the lightweight Cougars even have the problem panel.

From what I hear, the problem panel was distributed by the Lippert "conglomerate of companies" and I'm betting it was made in China. I haven't heard anyone say whether there's a "brand name" sticker somewhere on the back, but the front only has the Keystone Cougar logo.

If there's any link to the manufacturer/distributor, it would have to be on the back side or possibly inside on a circuit board..... I haven't seen anything to indicate who made it. Maybe someone has snooped at their panel and has some information?