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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-30-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,090
Posted By smiles5160
Some thoughts

Just some thoughts here,

Every 90 days? Really? What is the cost? TCO?

What if the trailer is covered for the winter or for 6 months a year. ?
What if the leak is not on a roof seal? ...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-23-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,279
Posted By smiles5160
Update to the odyssey. 1. Still working...

Update to the odyssey.

1. Still working with Keystone for an acceptable reimbursement of the field seal repair.

2. After some significant discussion, returned the trailer to the original...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-20-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By smiles5160
Update - Question Resolved and Explained ...

Update - Question Resolved and Explained

Talked to the dealer and showed them the problem.

The issue is the magnetic actuator sticking and making a clunk sound when the brake hits a point of...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-17-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By smiles5160
THX for the input The trailer has self...

THX for the input

The trailer has self adjusting brakes. Sent the video link to the dealer seeing if the have input. It does not happen in the forward direction.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-17-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,279
Posted By smiles5160
This is a wear part, so, the warranty should be...

This is a wear part, so, the warranty should be more about miles not time.

Lippert says.
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“We have made significant and ongoing improvements to our processes,” he explained. “Based...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-17-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By smiles5160
2016 Keystone Cougar 1/2 Ton 283RETWE - Click while reversing and braking

I have a click in the suspension while reversing and braking. It is not rotational position as it happens at random spots on the wheel. It is only when braking.

Has anyone heard this before?...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-17-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,279
Posted By smiles5160
THX for the comment and the info Yes, this...

THX for the comment and the info

Yes, this was educational. Did not fully understand the actuator, but, have been schooled.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,279
Posted By smiles5160
I have requested Keystone, either through...

I have requested Keystone, either through Lippert, or themselves, service the other 3 hubs. Want to resolve this as quickly as possible. The interesting note, on our way back, we stopped at a rest...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,279
Posted By smiles5160
Fixed the video. THX!!

Fixed the video. THX!!
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,279
Posted By smiles5160
Also, the trailer is under Keystone warranty.

Also, the trailer is under Keystone warranty.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,279
Posted By smiles5160
I did not video the wiring it was behind the axle...

I did not video the wiring it was behind the axle and was paying more attention to that then the phone. I used the stock connectors that came with the Lippert Axle kit.

Took a full day out of...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,279
Posted By smiles5160
2016 Cougar 1/2 ton 283RETWE Bearing seal failure

We had a bearing seal failure occur in the right rear wheel. This failure occurred between 771 and 941 miles on the trailer.



Failed Component, Bearing Seal Right Rear. Replaced,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,847
Posted By smiles5160
Update on leaks. After 2 months Keystone...

Update on leaks.

After 2 months Keystone paid repairs on the Window seals and the roof leak.

Window leak root cause. Improperly installed windows seals.
Roof leak root cause, Air...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,847
Posted By smiles5160
Part 2 Bad stuff. Rust on places...

Part 2

Bad stuff.

Rust on places there should not be rust for a 2016. Such as the shower drain screw.
Blow bearing seal right rear wheel, around 900 trailer miles. I will run a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-16-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,847
Posted By smiles5160
Updates: working through the summer with a 283retwe

First things first. Here is the good stuff.

Love the trailer and the layout.
1. We love the layout.
2. Great with 2 kids
3. Reasonable tow
4. Easy to setup
5. Great storage
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-23-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,847
Posted By smiles5160
Thank You for the feedback. Rust is visually...

Thank You for the feedback. Rust is visually alarming. So agreed with the plumbing recommendation.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-21-2017, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,847
Posted By smiles5160
This is an open thread for two way transfer of...

This is an open thread for two way transfer of information. The good stuff goes in here as well. So not not just relaying information for a third party. My 283RETWE is covered in storage and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-21-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,847
Posted By smiles5160
Open issues list. Will post as I get them. ...

Open issues list. Will post as I get them.

Explanation of open issue list. This is a list of issue and hopefully resolutions. It is not meant to be disparaging, however, needs to be...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-21-2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,847
Posted By smiles5160
Keystone Cougar 1/2 Ton 283RETWE

Starting a thread for 283RETWE owners. My neighbor and I both have 2016 models near the same date of manufacture. With different warranty times Looking for information about any and all 26-30ft...
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-21-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By smiles5160
New to the Site

I have a new Cougar 1/2 ton 283RETWE.

Going to start a thread about this model specifically. I have friends with one as well.
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