Considering 2007,2008 Cougar 5'er

[saltfevr]

Hello:

DW & I have never owned an rv and are considering what 5'er we can pull.
TV: 2002 Silverado 2500HD 6.0 auto LB 4x4 ext 4.10 gcwr 16K

We've discovered all FW's profiles are not the same. Need the full stand-up bedroom roof for someone 6' tall.
DW saw a 2007 Cougar 278rks which seh loved because of kitchen corner windows. Not sure what a 276 Cougar model in that year might be?
Just wondering what experiences and advice you Cougar 5'er owners of that era could tell me.
Thanks for your time!

Tom
Utah

[Festus2]

Tom in Utah -

We have a 278RKS '08 Cougar 5th and have had nothing but enjoyable experiences with it. It was purchased new and since then, we have had only very minor issues with it - nothing that required an RV tech to repair or replace.
The rear kitchen, while not to everyone's liking, is one of the features we like best. Good counter space, lots of light coming in through the rear and side windows, and sufficient and handy storage space for all the kitchen "stuff".

Bedroom height would be ok for you I think - just don't stand on the bed. Not sure about standing up in the space beside the bed - might be a little tight near the foot/side of the bed. We can both stand up at the foot of the bed, in front of the bathroom sink, in the shower and at the the foot of the bed. I'm 5'10" (but shrinking) - my wife's shorter (and she's shrinking too).

If you would like anything more specific or to ask questions, you can always send me a Private Message for more information and impressions.

And welcome, BTW, to our forum!

[hankaye]

Tom, Howdy;

Bought a "used' '08 278RKS from Ardell BBrown last year.......
It had a Blain Jensen sticker right next to the door.
I'm thinking that it was new only been owned by a
dealer.....
That way I didn't get the first consumer Warrenty.
I'd do a title search prior to closing and be sure that if
you are the first owner and get your warrenty.

As far as the trailer goes, I likes it!!! Floor is a smidge flexibale
in the kitchen area. Thats due to a lack of supports due to tank
placement. I'm 6'1", 215#'s no problems, however the stairs and the
opening are a tad narrow for me (wear a size 50 L sport coat),
Have been living in it (Full timer), since the end of April 2011.
Haven't felt clostrophobic yet .

hankaye

PM me and we can discuss this further if you like.

[hankpage]

We have a 290RKS .. same floorplan just a little longer. I'm 6' and shrinking and 250 and growing and still have plenty of room. We love the floorplan would recommend it. A bedroom slide would make getting around the bed easier but would also increase the pin weight but is something to consider. Good luck, Hank

[saltfevr]

Wow everyone,( Both Hanks and Festus,) thank you for the very warm and quick welcome! That gives a total rv newb some very helpful information. Thank you again and Happy, Safe Travels

[saltfevr]

After speaking more with DW regarding our first RV (used or new)purchase. She likes the Bunkhouse models, BUT also wants the dinette AND sofa across from each other, if possible, for better conversation. So many floorplans have the dinette and sofa inline, or kitty corner. Any ideas?? Thanks in advance..

Tom & Cathy
Utah