Cougar HC 321 RES or 299RKS query

Fishhawk · 08-16-2014, 11:03 AM

Earlier, I posted this in the wrong forum ...sorry..

We are thinking about trading for a 2014 Cougar 321RES bumper pull or a 5th wheel 2014 model 299 RKS
We really like what we're seeing and the research results so far have all been positive

But, the really useful info always comes from the folks who have ...been there... done that ....and have owned the product.

I would appreciate any input and actual experience you folks have on these models
Or, if you can recommend another model with similar floor plan

Thanks for your time

Hawk

billb800si · 08-17-2014, 08:59 AM

We had a 2014 321RES. Nice floor plan. Shower was a little small. No room under the bathroom cabinet to store much. Never used the opening in the front wardrobe to the pass thru outside storage. Replaced the microwave 3 times in two months. Also replaced the toilet(leaked).
Frameless windows are nice but the crank out mechanisms are very fragile. If it starts to bind DO NOT force it. Just go outside and manually help it along.
You'll find yourself constantly readjusting the power stabilizers. For some reason power stabs are NOT as sturdy as manual stabilizers.

The outside pass thru storage area is very narrow. If anything is in the middle area it's very difficult to access. The roof A.C. vents do NOT have adjustable louvers on them to close them off. They do turn for direction though.

Winterizing was a pain in the butt. All trailers should winterize using the water pump to fill the lines with anti-freeze and have a 3 way bypass on the water tank (321RES doesn't have that).

You're going to find that the window wood shades are nice looking but they do make noise when people are moving around.
Whatever you choose have fun.
Happy trails,

Fishhawk · 08-17-2014, 02:45 PM

Bill
Thanks for your time!

All of your input are good things to know and check out
We're looking at this model Tuesday

Do you still have your 321?
I noticed you said
"We had"

Regards
Hawk

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Originally Posted by billb800si

We had a 2014 321RES. Nice floor plan. Shower was a little small. No room under the bathroom cabinet to store much. Never used the opening in the front wardrobe to the pass thru outside storage. Replaced the microwave 3 times in two months. Also replaced the toilet(leaked).
Frameless windows are nice but the crank out mechanisms are very fragile. If it starts to bind DO NOT force it. Just go outside and manually help it along.
You'll find yourself constantly readjusting the power stabilizers. For some reason power stabs are NOT as sturdy as manual stabilizers.

The outside pass thru storage area is very narrow. If anything is in the middle area it's very difficult to access. The roof A.C. vents do NOT have adjustable louvers on them to close them off. They do turn for direction though.

Winterizing was a pain in the butt. All trailers should winterize using the water pump to fill the lines with anti-freeze and have a 3 way bypass on the water tank (321RES doesn't have that).

You're going to find that the window wood shades are nice looking but they do make noise when people are moving around.
Whatever you choose have fun.
Happy trails,

Festus2 · 08-17-2014, 02:51 PM

Fishhawk -
According to Bill's signature, he still lists his RV as a Cougar HC 321 RES. He may have changed RV's and not updated his signature.

suza · 08-17-2014, 03:14 PM

Not the same, but we chose the 279RKS for the rear kitchen. It gives a more open main space, rather than cutting it in two with a middle kitchen and rear living room, has a lot of counter, and I love the big rear window being in the kitchen (we don't camp where it gets terribly warm so heat is not a big deal; most of our Oregon campgrounds are well shaded.

The kitchen in the 299RKS is configured a bit differently. We looked at a similar floor plan, but were concerned with the rear fridge. I don't know, having never had a rear fridge, but my concern was that the contents of the fridge would be bounced around more than with the fridge situated toward the middle of the RV as in the 279RKS. Just MHO.

Other than the usual complaints (we, too, are dealing with a leaky toilet) we still are happy with our choice.

Hope this helps.

Fishhawk · 08-18-2014, 03:21 AM

Thanks!!

We'll check out the floorplan on the 279rk

You folks have some beautiful camping areas in Oregon!!

Back in the 80's, We used to live in Oregon City

Hawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by suza

Not the same, but we chose the 279RKS for the rear kitchen. It gives a more open main space, rather than cutting it in two with a middle kitchen and rear living room, has a lot of counter, and I love the big rear window being in the kitchen (we don't camp where it gets terribly warm so heat is not a big deal; most of our Oregon campgrounds are well shaded.

The kitchen in the 299RKS is configured a bit differently. We looked at a similar floor plan, but were concerned with the rear fridge. I don't know, having never had a rear fridge, but my concern was that the contents of the fridge would be bounced around more than with the fridge situated toward the middle of the RV as in the 279RKS. Just MHO.

Other than the usual complaints (we, too, are dealing with a leaky toilet) we still are happy with our choice.

Hope this helps.

suza · 08-18-2014, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishhawk

Thanks!!

We'll check out the floorplan on the 279rk

You folks have some beautiful camping areas in Oregon!!

Back in the 80's, We used to live in Oregon City

Hawk

279RKS is a fifth-wheel, if that matters. Loads of room. Haven't found anything about the floor plan we don't like - except mayber the "head banger" chandelier above the dinning table that we intend to replace with a flush mount fixture.

We love Oregon. DH was born here and I've lived here since 1966. One of our sons lives in Sandy. There are so many great campgrounds and different landscapes. Makes it hard to "Get out of Dodge"

Please, come visit!

Festus2 · 08-18-2014, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suza

We love Oregon. There are so many great campgrounds and different landscapes. Makes it hard to "Get out of Dodge"

Please, come visit!

When you have discovered a great fishing hole, you never tell anyone about it.

Fishhawk · 08-18-2014, 09:26 AM

Thanks for the invite!
It has been toooo long since we enjoyed the beautiful PNW

Retired, so real reason not to think about a trip

These Arkansas summers are starting to melt us old folks anyhow

Enjoy!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by suza

279RKS is a fifth-wheel, if that matters. Loads of room. Haven't found anything about the floor plan we don't like - except mayber the "head banger" chandelier above the dinning table that we intend to replace with a flush mount fixture.

We love Oregon. DH was born here and I've lived here since 1966. One of our sons lives in Sandy. There are so many great campgrounds and different landscapes. Makes it hard to "Get out of Dodge"

Please, come visit!

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