We have the same year of Cougar 5th but different model. There have been several posts on the forum about this topic. I wouldn't be mislead by this designation of "Polar Package". Briefly, it means that:
1) there is an enclosed but uninsulated underbelly (approx 1/4 in thick Coroplast). This is certainly not enough to offer you any protection against prolonged spells of freezing weather.
2) there is a minimal amount of heat flowing through the ductwork around the holding tanks and some of the water lines BUT ONLY WHEN THE PROPANE FURNACE IS IN OPERATION.
If the furnace is not running, there will be no heat of course so you will need to find an alternate method of keeping your plumbing and tanks from freezing up.
If your RV is going to be in use during this time in Texas, then you can use space heaters, pipe wrap, skirting or some other safe means of making your unit "weather proof".
As I have indicated before in previous posts, the term "Polar Package" is simply a marketing gimmick by the manufacturer to lead one to believe that it will be okay to use in polar-like conditions. It isn't - IMHO. It will at best offer you little, if any, protection in very cold, winter conditions. You would be better off doing whatever you can to make it liveable and without winter pipe freeze up rather than relying on the Polar Package.
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2008 Cougar 5th Wheel 27RKS
2005 2500 GMC Duramax
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