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09-26-2022, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Portland metro
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New 5th wheel is home
After a five hour drive the new Cougar 24RDS is safely parked in the drive. (A lot of that 5 hours was because of Seattle rush hour traffic - lordy, lordy, Seattle traffic is awful) The fun starts now, even before we take it out for it's first camping trip - - outfitting it and making it ours. I already have a few mods in mind.
It pulled great with the Pullrite 2600 and I even got better mpg than when pulling the bumper pull. There is a tiny bit of sag that I will address before any serious travel.
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GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax
2022 Cougar Half Ton 24RDS
Solarflex 400i + 150w suitcase; 206ah LiFePO4; ready for boondocking
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09-26-2022, 07:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
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Congrats on getting the new trailer home. Getting it ready and "making it yours" is work but fun at the same time. Have a good time.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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09-27-2022, 04:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
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Congrats. Not surprised about the fuel mileage, I saw that many times when I was transporting. Easiest/cheapest way to address the sag is to add a super spring. Cost is around $500 and install is about 30 mins.
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09-27-2022, 05:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Jacksonville
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Congrats and enjoy
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Bob/Kay
Jacksonville, Nc
2020 Keystone Cougar 5th wheel 29 rks traded now
2021 3761 fl Montana 5th wheel
Pulled with a 2022 F350 King Ranch
Retired LEO after 35 years just enjoying life now.
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09-27-2022, 05:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Indiana
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Congrats on the new Cougar. Enjoy making those modifications and outfitting it. And just an FYI ... the modification will never stop. Way too often you'll dream up another modification you'll need or want. It never ends. But, that makes the camper uniquely your own. Again, Congrats!
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Duramax HD 6.6 - 3500 Diesel Dully Long bed Crew Cab
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09-27-2022, 06:34 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Mico, TX
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"making it ours". First thing I would do is look at the tires. If Trailer Kings, I would make them a craigslist sale and go for some reputable brand as often discussed. Good luck!
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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09-27-2022, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Portland metro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
"making it ours". First thing I would do is look at the tires. If Trailer Kings, I would make them a craigslist sale and go for some reputable brand as often discussed. Good luck!
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Totally agree. They are Trailer Kings. Since it will most likely be sitting until next year, I'm penciling in Feb/Mar to take it in and have a set of GY Endurance put on it. Then I can install my TireTraker tpms.
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GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax
2022 Cougar Half Ton 24RDS
Solarflex 400i + 150w suitcase; 206ah LiFePO4; ready for boondocking
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09-27-2022, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Portland metro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
Congrats. Not surprised about the fuel mileage, I saw that many times when I was transporting. Easiest/cheapest way to address the sag is to add a super spring. Cost is around $500 and install is about 30 mins.
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Thanks. A sound suggestion.
I went to the SuperSprings website and watched their video on super springs vs sumo springs. They make both. It says that super springs are good if your truck is loaded most of the time but sumo springs are better if it is only occasionally loaded. The company guy doing the video said that he pulls an RV with his F250 and he has sumo springs on it.
Googling sumo's brought me to timbren's. So now I am (trying) to weigh the pro's and con's of each. Seems like either, for me, would be better than air bags or a heavier leaf spring set - - and cheaper, too.
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GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax
2022 Cougar Half Ton 24RDS
Solarflex 400i + 150w suitcase; 206ah LiFePO4; ready for boondocking
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09-27-2022, 11:03 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Box Elder
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We've had the Timbrens forever and they don't affect the ride when not towing but work great when connected.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402 Montana
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC
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09-29-2022, 11:49 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Leon, WV
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That doesn't even look like enough sag to worry about, to me.
I'm currently pondering on a way to secure the refrigerator door for travel. Roads are getting so bad, I've had escapees from the fridge twice now...
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2022 Cougar Half Ton 24RDS
2017 F350 DRW 6.7L
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10-02-2022, 08:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: West Jordan
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Looks nice ! A 5th is soooo much better than a bumper pull. They pull so nice.
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10-02-2022, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: St Joseph
Posts: 59
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Sumo’s
Quote:
Originally Posted by peanut
Thanks. A sound suggestion.
I went to the SuperSprings website and watched their video on super springs vs sumo springs. They make both. It says that super springs are good if your truck is loaded most of the time but sumo springs are better if it is only occasionally loaded. The company guy doing the video said that he pulls an RV with his F250 and he has sumo springs on it.
Googling sumo's brought me to timbren's. So now I am (trying) to weigh the pro's and con's of each. Seems like either, for me, would be better than air bags or a heavier leaf spring set - - and cheaper, too.
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I installed the Sumo’s on mine. Very simple to install probably in under 30 minutes. They do not affect the ride what so ever when unloaded. I had them on my 2019 3500HD and now on my 2022 2500HD pickup.
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10-02-2022, 08:19 AM
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Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
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i put airbags on my 2012 ram 2500 with the onboard compressor…it worked really nice and was an easy install…i was still very much overweight though so i bought my new truck…i’d do something or else everyone will think your high beams are on traveling at night
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2020 Cougar 315 RLS
2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
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10-02-2022, 08:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: South Jordan, Utah
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I went to a spring shop to ask about a spring pack upgrade on our Ram. He sold me on Timberen. I installed those about 6 years ago and with our set up we don't quite touch them when the Cougar is initially hooked up. Timberens are not engaged when unloaded so no issue with the Ram's ride. With 80# tire pressure it always just rides like a "truck"
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2017 Cougar 279RKSWE
2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
Retirement Training Completed
I think the little voices in my head have started a chat group.
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10-02-2022, 09:27 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Rochester NY
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I too like the Cougar Half Ton 24RDS. Not seeing the insides with the slide in, I worry if I will be able to easily get past the slide to go up and down the steps. I have a 38-inch waist.
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Michael J. Cougler, MSgt, USAF, Retired
2019 Cougar 25RES, 2018 Ram 2500 CTD 4x4
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10-02-2022, 01:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Portland metro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJCougler
I too like the Cougar Half Ton 24RDS. Not seeing the insides with the slide in, I worry if I will be able to easily get past the slide to go up and down the steps. I have a 38-inch waist.
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No worry. With the living room slide in, the steps to the upper deck are completely blocked. You will not be able to get to the bathroom or the bedroom - period. Not a problem for us - - a deal breaker for others.
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GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax
2022 Cougar Half Ton 24RDS
Solarflex 400i + 150w suitcase; 206ah LiFePO4; ready for boondocking
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10-02-2022, 02:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 15
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Congratulations!! Hope you have many days of great travel.
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Home: 2019 Wildcat fifth wheel
T.V.: 2003 F-250 6.0L
Dog: "Sunny" 2012 Yellow Lab
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10-03-2022, 04:56 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Greenfield
Posts: 7
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Congratulations
Congratulations on your 24RDS. We have a 2021 24RDS. While we like the layout, the quality (as with other manufacturers) leaves a lot to be desired.
As for the Trailer King tires, mine are still on the trailer. I’d say I have approximately 10K miles on them. They are getting worn. So after our last trip for the season this week, I’ll replace them in the Spring.
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