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04-12-2021, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dale City
Posts: 85
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First Time RV Camper
Hello everybody! Wife and I are first time RV owner ever. We picked up our 2021 Cougar 25RES in March and we have been to 3 campsites already, mainly military campgrounds. We are loving the new lifestyle although it is a very hard learning curve for us. We (I) made several newbie mistakes already but so far been lucky with no injuries and breakdown but happy to report that all the initial shakedown camping trips have been successful with all system check with RV and my truck. 
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Wheeler and Roaddy
2021 Keystone Cougar 25RES
2020 Chevy 2500 HD LT 6.6L Gasser, 8 ft bed, w/ Timbren SES, 20K# B&W Companion
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04-12-2021, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 990
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Welcome and enjoy. It only gets better
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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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04-12-2021, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dale City
Posts: 85
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camping family
Welcome and enjoy. It only gets better
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Thank you!
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Wheeler and Roaddy
2021 Keystone Cougar 25RES
2020 Chevy 2500 HD LT 6.6L Gasser, 8 ft bed, w/ Timbren SES, 20K# B&W Companion
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04-12-2021, 12:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Richmond
Posts: 625
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Welcome from Michigan... Enjoy the heck out of it... We all make some mistakes when we get started.... it's a learning experience..
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Tim & Hope
2020 Passport 2600BH GT
2019 Ram 1500 Quad Cab
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04-12-2021, 12:30 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dale City
Posts: 85
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Originally Posted by Sarge2
Welcome from Michigan... Enjoy the heck out of it... We all make some mistakes when we get started.... it's a learning experience.. |
Roger that, Sarge! I have so many newbie mistakes stories to tell in campfire already. 
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Wheeler and Roaddy
2021 Keystone Cougar 25RES
2020 Chevy 2500 HD LT 6.6L Gasser, 8 ft bed, w/ Timbren SES, 20K# B&W Companion
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04-12-2021, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
Posts: 7,444
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Ron, I forget why pictures come out sideways... somebody help this guy as I am getting a stiff neck bwhahahaha
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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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04-12-2021, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
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Welcome aboard! We are all newbies at one point, although for some of us that was 40 years ago, or more. Even so, I for one, continue to learn from others on this forum. Don't hesitate to ask questions...someone will have the answer.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana High Country 305RL
2015 RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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04-12-2021, 02:19 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dale City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
Ron, I forget why pictures come out sideways... somebody help this guy as I am getting a stiff neck bwhahahaha
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Thanks for noticing wiredgeorge! Been trying to figure out how to adjust the picture but to no avail. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Wheeler and Roaddy
2021 Keystone Cougar 25RES
2020 Chevy 2500 HD LT 6.6L Gasser, 8 ft bed, w/ Timbren SES, 20K# B&W Companion
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04-12-2021, 02:20 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dale City
Posts: 85
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
Ron, I forget why pictures come out sideways... somebody help this guy as I am getting a stiff neck bwhahahaha
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsb5717
Welcome aboard! We are all newbies at one point, although for some of us that was 40 years ago, or more. Even so, I for one, continue to learn from others on this forum. Don't hesitate to ask questions...someone will have the answer.
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Cool, thank you!
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Wheeler and Roaddy
2021 Keystone Cougar 25RES
2020 Chevy 2500 HD LT 6.6L Gasser, 8 ft bed, w/ Timbren SES, 20K# B&W Companion
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04-12-2021, 02:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,739
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncoolron
Thanks for noticing wiredgeorge! Been trying to figure out how to adjust the picture but to no avail. Any help is greatly appreciated. |
The forum software only recognizes a picture in a landscape orientation. posting a picture in portriate will cause it to be rotated to landscape. You can open the image in paint or other picture editing software and rotate it and save it. Then upload the picture again. Hope that's understandable.
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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04-12-2021, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Wickenburg
Posts: 3,300
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
The forum software only recognizes a picture in a landscape orientation. posting a picture in portriate will cause it to be rotated to landscape. You can open the image in paint or other picture editing software and rotate it and save it. Then upload the picture again. Hope that's understandable.
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The problem is that rotating the photo doesn't change the aspect ratio, and the forum software just rotates it to please itself again. You either have to crop it to landscape or add an "ear" to one side.
Me, I just have a "frame" I use to force the issue, and stick the portrait photo inside it.
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2019 Cougar 26RBSWE
2019 Ford F-250
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04-12-2021, 04:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dale City
Posts: 85
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
The forum software only recognizes a picture in a landscape orientation. posting a picture in portriate will cause it to be rotated to landscape. You can open the image in paint or other picture editing software and rotate it and save it. Then upload the picture again. Hope that's understandable.
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I’ll give it a go. Thanks for the tip.
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04-12-2021, 04:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
Posts: 1,553
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Hello and welcome to the forum, glad to have you along!
Congrats on the new Cougar, and don't worry about making mistakes. Many members have (and continue) to make mistakes! Disclaimer: Me too!
Enjoy your new 5er, and stay safe!
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Gary & Deb (44 years)
RV: Keystone 2013 Alpine 3495FL
TV: 2014 RAM 3500HD Laramie Long Box, 6.4 HEMI, 4x4, 4.10's, with Mopar Puck system, and a B&W Companion hitch.
Retired Firefighter/EMT.
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04-12-2021, 04:20 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dale City
Posts: 85
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary R.
Hello and welcome to the forum, glad to have you along!
Congrats on the new Cougar, and don't worry about making mistakes. Many members have (and continue) to make mistakes! Disclaimer: Me too!
Enjoy your new 5er, and stay safe!
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Thank you, Gary!
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04-12-2021, 05:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Dale City
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Thanks for the tip flybouy, it works now you all can look at my pics without pain in the neck. :-)
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Wheeler and Roaddy
2021 Keystone Cougar 25RES
2020 Chevy 2500 HD LT 6.6L Gasser, 8 ft bed, w/ Timbren SES, 20K# B&W Companion
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04-12-2021, 05:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,739
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Looks good!
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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04-12-2021, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
Posts: 7,444
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Ahhhh! Muy bueno! I knew one of the smarter folks (or younger) would remember the reason for the sideways pics that always seem to show up. Gracias Senor FB!
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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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04-13-2021, 03:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Saginaw Mn
Posts: 1,728
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Welcome from northern MN.
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2012 Keystone Retreat 39 FDEN
99 Dodge One Ton Diesel Dually
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04-13-2021, 04:42 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Yukon
Posts: 88
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We bought a 2019 Cougar 25res last year. It was like brand new inside. Plastic was still on the kitchen sink, the outdoor grill, labels in the bathroom. I think it must have been used as a place to sleep. I did have to adjust latches and do some maintenance on other parts, but we really like our 5er.
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04-13-2021, 05:06 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,739
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
Ahhhh! Muy bueno! I knew one of the smarter folks (or younger) would remember the reason for the sideways pics that always seem to show up. Gracias Senor FB!
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no hay de qué
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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