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10-24-2020, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Shavano Park
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Cowabunga!!!
Well, the wife and I pulled the trigger on a 2021 Cougar 29BHS. Following several suggestions on this forum, we did an inspection, had several items corrected, and stayed in the RV on Crestview RV of Georgetown's property last night. It was awesome. Even with the front that blew in, we only had to turn of the fireplace to keep toasty warm.
We've also found a lot of information on a local RV site through Facebook that has been very helpful.
Since this is our first RV, we have several (hundred, lol), questions about everything RV. So far, this has been an extremely helpful forum. Thanks to all who provide tips/tricks to us newbies.
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10-24-2020, 11:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Woodbridge New Jersey
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Welcome and congratulations from New Jersey.
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10-24-2020, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
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Congrats. Looks nice.
Upgrade tires, unless they're goodyear or carlisle radial trail. Also upgrade to HD shackle and wet bolt kit. An ems hardwired or portable.
Happy 
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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10-24-2020, 12:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,319
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Welcome to the forum 
Congrats on your new adventure. Lots of good information and loads of great people here.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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10-24-2020, 12:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
Posts: 1,553
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Greetings and welcome!
Congrats on your new Cougar too!
Take care.
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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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10-24-2020, 01:14 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,671
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Congrats on the new trailer, it looks great! We all had our first RV once and back when there wasn't an internet, forums, etc. Sort of learn by the seat of your pants so don't hesitate with questions or concerns - much easier asking here than learning "the hard way".
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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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10-24-2020, 04:04 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Gilford
Posts: 93
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Welcome and congrats!
Marie
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Marie
2021 Keystone Cougar Half Ton 32 rli
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10-24-2020, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Key West
Posts: 300
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Welcome and congrats to you! Just bought a Montana myself and like you, I cannot wait to be in it. Many many happy miles, happy smiles, and keep sleeping under the stars.
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2021 Montana 3763BP / 2019 Ford F-450 Lariat
Husband to the Sweetest Girl in MO
Adventure Seeker/History Buff
Roll Tide Roll
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10-25-2020, 02:30 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Trenton
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Very nice looking rig! Love the graphics!
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2017 Ford F-250SD 6.7L
2021 Cougar 30RLS 5th Wheel
Trenton, NC
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10-25-2020, 05:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
Posts: 7,447
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Suggestion... find the website campgroundreviews.com and check out the camp grounds through that site. We just got back from Johnson Creek RV Resort just outside Ingram and found it through that site and RV Life e-magazine. It is rated #1 small resort RV park in Texas. You might also consider finding the Texas Campgrounds website and apply for a TACO magazine which will contain a TACO 10 percent off discount card for use at participating parks. We are members of Passport America where participating parks give a 1/2 price discount for a varying number of days (depending on the park). Good Sam also has a camping club that offers discounts at participating parks. There are plenty of ways to make camping more affordable. Good luck with your new camper!
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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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11-10-2020, 04:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Saginaw Mn
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Welcome from northern MN.
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11-10-2020, 05:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Shavano Park
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
Suggestion... find the website campgroundreviews.com and check out the camp grounds through that site. We just got back from Johnson Creek RV Resort just outside Ingram and found it through that site and RV Life e-magazine. It is rated #1 small resort RV park in Texas. You might also consider finding the Texas Campgrounds website and apply for a TACO magazine which will contain a TACO 10 percent off discount card for use at participating parks. We are members of Passport America where participating parks give a 1/2 price discount for a varying number of days (depending on the park). Good Sam also has a camping club that offers discounts at participating parks. There are plenty of ways to make camping more affordable. Good luck with your new camper!
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George, thanks for the tips. Campgroundreviews.com has been amazing. We've just come back from an overnight trip, just to get used to it, and have planned several others through that website.
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Mike and Sandy
2022 Montana HC 295rl with Reese Goose Box
2021 Cougar 29bhs (first RV) (sold)
2016 Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 3.42
San Antonio, TX
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11-10-2020, 05:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 335
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Congrats on your new toy! Lots of great campgrounds in the south / central Texas area to try out that new Cougar! Happy Camping! 
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Steve & Patti
2018 Grand Design Reflection 315 RLTS
2019 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel Z71
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11-10-2020, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Nashville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northofu1
Also upgrade to HD shackle and wet bolt kit. An ems hardwired or portable.
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Ok I'll ask for them, as this one went right over my head- what do all those words and acronyms mean?
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11-10-2020, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinnie
Ok I'll ask for them, as this one went right over my head- what do all those words and acronyms mean?
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Your leaf springs are suspended on H shaped brackets that pivot. These are shackles. The wet bolts are those that have zirc fittings for greasing them to extend life and limit wear. HD shackles are heavy duty. EMS is ELECTRICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. An EMS should not be confused with a surge protector which essentially doesn't do much of anything near as I can tell. The EMS protects against voltage surges, low voltage, messed up wiring in the camp power pedestal, etc. It will shut off power before your expensive electrical stuff gets fried like your converter, A/C and the like. The one to own is made by Progressive or Southwire. Some are hardwired inside your camper adjacent to your converter and some hang from the power panel box on a campground pedestal and you plug your camper into it. I have that type as I have had quite a few campers and my EMS is easily portable. The inside unit protects your power cord and some have gauges inside the camper and some are bluetooth for alerting you when there is a problem. Last campground I was at, the campground 30A breaker had a poor connection and my EMS caught it before my stuff was damaged and they came out and fixed the issue immediately.
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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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11-10-2020, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Liberty, Texas
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HD shackles are Heavy Duty shackles that hold your leaf springs to the trailer. Heavy duty meaning they are considerably thicker, thus stronger.
A wet bolt kit is referring to the bolts that go through the shackles. The original equipment is a plastic sleeve (yes plastic!) over the shackle bolts. The wet bolts are greaseable and lubricate the void between the bolt and sleeve.
EMS is Electrical Management System. There are 2 styles. One is hard wired in your coach, the other style is portable and plugs into the campground power post and then you plug into the EMS. The EMS will shut power to your RV if it senses low voltage. high voltage, open neutral/ground, and maybe more.
The wet bolt kit, HD shackles, and the EMS should be must haves right after you decide to keep or replace the factory tires.
Welcome from Southeast Texas.
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2018 Ram 3500 Laramie CC DRW LWB 4X4 Cummins Aisin 3.73
Reese Goosebox 20K
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Oshkosh
2008 Bigfoot 25C9.4 LB Cabover
2023 CanAm Defender SXS
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11-10-2020, 05:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
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What they said 
For this type of equipment upgrade.
There are many You tube videos on what this type of job entails.
It helps if you're handy, or you can have a shop do it for you.
I have done this to two different RV's and on both occasions the holes in the shackles were elongated.
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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11-10-2020, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville
Posts: 1,549
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Welcome from Pennsylvania, and enjoy the good looking Cougar!
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2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal
2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L
2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)
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11-11-2020, 09:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Richmond
Posts: 625
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Welcome from Michigan... Nice TT..enjoy!
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