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Old 06-07-2013, 04:46 PM   #1
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2013 cougar 280 fifth wheel issues

Checking in to see if anyone else has had some of the same issues with their 2013 cougar fifth wheel

1. Required to take off 11 screws and two panels to access the water heater bypass valve. the first panel also has a tv jack, 12 volt light and outlet on it. I have already cut out part of the back panel and installed an OATEY plumbing access panel.

2. Fold-out couch bed leg ends up on a floor register which is now all dented.

3. At times you have to go outside and turn off and on the battery knock out switch or unplug the main power cord to get certain items to work on the control panel, ie.. water pump or entry light outside.

4. Recliners that came with the unit are too large and you have to wrestle one out of position to get the main slide in.

5. When you turn on the island lights for the kitchen, a fan starts running in the area of the converter unit.

I have been discussing some of these issues with Keystone, but not much help.
Any ideas for any of these issues would be appreciated.

Moved from New Members area to Fifth Wheel area as topic is related to poster's fifth wheel, not new member status- JRTJH
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Old 06-07-2013, 11:30 PM   #2
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We have a new 333MKS and the only common issue is with the recliners. One has to be pushed back into the corner and the other needs to be pulled forward and centered in the unit for the two opposing slides to close, but we knew that prior to the purchase and not too big a deal. The 280RL is a nice unit looks to be a smaller version of the 333MKS.
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Old 06-08-2013, 03:51 AM   #3
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Converter fans going off when multiple 12v lights turned on is normal.

Everything else is a warranty issue in my opinion.

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Old 06-08-2013, 06:34 AM   #4
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A tip for people shopping for a new trailer. Always ask to see the trailer with the slides in.

What are you going to move around to get the slides in? When the slides are in, can you load the trailer? Can you get to the refrigerator, pantry, closet?

If you stop at the rest stop, can you get to the bathroom.

Best to know these things before you buy.

We were trying to decide between two floor plans. Seeing the slides in, made the decision.


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Old 06-08-2013, 07:09 AM   #5
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When buying our trailer we were between an RL or a RK model. The rear lounge you had to put one of the recliners up on the couch and secure it with a strap in order to bring the slide in. If you look at our sig. you will see we went with the rear kitchen. Also everything but livingroom tv can be accessed with the slide in. Makes pit stops and lunch breaks while traveling very convenient.

Converter fan noise when turning on lights is normal.
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Old 06-08-2013, 07:30 AM   #6
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register damage

we have a 331mks and the fold out bed leg rests on the register, I have a small piece of aluminum plate that I put over the register (less hassle than dealing with Keystone). As for the water heater bypass it is probably a good idea to take those panels off once a year to have a good inspection of the plumbing etc
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Old 06-09-2013, 08:02 AM   #7
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3. At times you have to go outside and turn off and on the battery knock out switch or unplug the main power cord to get certain items to work on the control panel, ie.. water pump or entry light outside.
http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11756
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Old 06-09-2013, 08:13 AM   #8
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We have a new 333MKS and
1 Ours is the same to access the hot water bypass
2 The couch doesn't hit the floor registers
3 Our panel hasn't shut down yet, but sounds like there is a recall for this.
4 We have to move both big recliners to close the slides!!
5 We only have 2 switches in the whole coach and one is for the outside LED ambience lights!! Who needs a light by the door.

We do really like the layout though!! Even if the slide leaks and the shower wasn't caulked. Trim falling off and the couch pulled off the wall. All in the first week!! Oh well that's what the warranty is for!!
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