29bhs

[Nate K]

Hi all, just joined this forum after purchasing a 2018 Keystone Cougar 29BHS 20th Anniversary Edition. We are upgrading from our 2015 Rockwood HW 277 pop up.

We are going to use the new TT at a seasonal site at a camping resort about an hour from our house. The new TT will be stored at the seasonal site year round.

What recommendations does everyone have for a first time TT owner (did own the pop up before), first time Keystone/Cougar owner, first time permanent site user, anything specific to the 29BHS model and/or 20th Anniversary Edition, etc., any and all advice is much appreciated!!!

Thank you and have a wonderful day,
- Nate

[flybouy]

First - buy an EMS, not just a surge protector.
Second - do not leave the dump valves open. Folks do that when on a permenant site and it ends in disaster. The waste water tanks need water to prevent solids from building up on the bottom of the tank.
Third - buy a good water pressure regulator, one with an adjustable pressure diaphragm.

Others will chime in with more recommendations.

[spicercars]

Welcome from northern MN.

[dutchmensport]

Welcome to the forums and congrats on purchasing your new camper. Sounds like you've got it's future mapped out pretty good. Sitting stationary you'll have minimal problems. The best thing you can do, and should never put off is to inspect the roof for cracks in the caulking and wash and treat the roof at least once a year to keep it clean. The cleaner the roof is, the less black streaking on the sides of the camper you'll have.

Keeping the camper clean is the best maintenance you can do for any RV. Cleaning it military style (If you've ever been in the military, you know what I mean) will force you to check every nook and cranny in the camper periodically. With this level of cleaning, if anything is needing attention, you will spot it immediately.

Last bit of advise,.... if you do experience a problem, even minor, fix it immediately. Don't put it off or wait for a more convenient time to fix it. It will never happen. And the longer you wait to fix a problem, the more potential the problem will quickly grow into a much larger one ... ESPECIALLY with water problems. (and they do happen, even in the very best of RV's.)

Keep it clean as possible. That's the best maintenance you can do on your new camper.

Enjoy! Again ... welcome to the forums!