If you're considering a travel trailer, storage would be a consideration. If you're considering a fifth wheel, the XLite models are not a "walkable bedroom" configuration. The bedroom is only "full headroom" in the first 20-24". The remaining part where the bed is mounted and the access around it are raised about 10". That makes any access to the bed a "bend over and crawl" for anyone that's 6' or taller.
Is it "doable" Yes, but probably not for any long time.
Construction of the XLite and Half Ton models is not the same as a conventional trailer. There are many "weight cutting measures" (translated that means cheaper and lighter). For instance, in a regular travel trailer the floor is 7/8" plywood or flooring substrate. In the XLite the floor is 1/4" plywood sheets top and bottom with 1.5" of foam sandwiched between them. Just this year, XLite has offered an 8cuft refrigerator, previous models were 6cuft. Insulation is not great, R9 walls, R14 ceiling and floor. Previous to this year, 30 amp service was "tops". Now, finally, 50 amp service is offered as an option (standard with the High Country package).
While I consider this an opinion, not verifiable fact, the XLite and Half Ton Cougars are just not built for long term living. There is simply not enough storage, not enough durability and not enough livabilitly.
As GmaPaTime said, they are OK for a month or so, but I wouldn't want to try to live in one for months on end. There's much that is "lacking" beyond the square footage to be considered "ok, even for one person".
There are a number of people who live full time in much less than a Cougar, tents, park benches, cardboard boxes come to mind. I suppose a Cougar would be "great" when compared to some alternatives, but to select one as a "home of choice" given the alternatives, I wouldn't recommend a Cougar.
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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