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08-25-2012, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Brant Lake,NY
Posts: 320
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New Couger 318SAB
Hi Guy's and Gal's, My wife and I bought a new 2012 318SAB back in May and have used it 4 times since then. The last trip was 2,500 miles out to Chicago. We love it. I tow with a 2012 F250 V8, 6.2 10,000lb gross pkg, and the FORD 5th wheel tow pkg by Reese. We had no problems on the trip.
Gary & Gail living the good life
2012 Cougar 318SAB
Ford F250
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08-25-2012, 01:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Venice
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Welcome, Glad to see that you are enjoying that new Cougar. Travel safely, Hank
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 Hank & Lynn
2007 Cougar 290RKS, E-Z Flex, 16" XPS RIBs ( SOLD  .. Gonna miss her ... looking for new 5r)
2004.5 Dodge 2500 QC, LB, 5.9HO, WestTach gauges, Ride-Rite
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08-25-2012, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Washington State
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 from here also, yes the Cougar is a great trailer, we use to have one and no issues at all and towed it about 5000 miles before trading, Enjoy. Happy Campin............Ron
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99 Freightliner FL70 Western Hauler CC 300 HP Cat/Chipped/ Allison Auto
12 Montana 3800RE/Level-Up Auto Leveling/Slide Toppers/MorRyde Hitch/VuQube 2000
01 F350 7.3 PSD Crew Cab DRW 4X4 6 Speed/Chipped
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08-25-2012, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Auburn, WA.
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Be sure and check in on the social group, there is a small group of 318SAB owners.
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08-26-2012, 04:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Tazewell, Virginia
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Cougar. Happy your experiences have been positive. You meet the best people camping!
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HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU
Jim, Kay, & Our Furry Kids
2012 Cougar HC 5er 291RLS aka "Rt 66 B&B"
2008 Toyota Tundra aka "The Hoss" 4X4 Limited DC 5.7 L
6 S Tranny w/TowHaul 4.30 RG 20" tires
Firestone Airbags w/compressor
16K Superglide hitch
Lovers of Route 66
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08-26-2012, 09:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego Il
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantlaker
Hi Guy's and Gal's, My wife and I bought a new 2012 318SAB back in May and have used it 4 times since then. The last trip was 2,500 miles out to Chicago. We love it. I tow with a 2012 F250 V8, 6.2 10,000lb gross pkg, and the FORD 5th wheel tow pkg by Reese. We had no problems on the trip.
Gary & Gail living the good life
2012 Cougar 318SAB
Ford F250
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Welcome to the forum.
Now the question I have is where did you stay in the Chicago area? We love our 318SAB, best floor plan for our needs.
Jim W.
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Jim & Jill
2010 318SAB Cougar
2008 Dodge 6.7LCummins the original 6.7L engine, w/68RFE Auto
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08-26-2012, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Newport News, Va
Posts: 302
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Welcome from another 318SAB owner! Love the rig! Have Fun!
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09-01-2012, 03:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Brant Lake,NY
Posts: 320
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Where I stayed in Chicago area
We stayed at the KOA Northwest in Union IL. a great place new owners, large campsites. It was the closest we could find. Our son lives in the northern part of the city.It is about 1.5hr out right off I90. There is also one called Fish Lake about the same distance but it is not friendly to short stays. There is also one southwest of the city in Joliet Il. same distance to city in the south.it is at a Casino.
Gary F
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09-01-2012, 04:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Herndon, VA
Posts: 394
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318sab
Having spent 234 days this year in our 318SAB, it is still a great layout and has worked very well for us. Problems? Yes, a few, but what doesn't have some?
Biggest complaint THOSE GOD AWFUL chairs! They weigh a million pounds and you have to wrestle them every time you close up (plus they are not that comfortable). With all the trailers and RVs out there you would think that someone would come up with a recliner chair with a light frame.
Otherwise, we love it!
John
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2011Cougar 318SAB
Sidewinder hitch
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09-01-2012, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego Il
Posts: 820
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantlaker
We stayed at the KOA Northwest in Union IL. a great place new owners, large campsites. It was the closest we could find. Our son lives in the northern part of the city.It is about 1.5hr out right off I90. There is also one called Fish Lake about the same distance but it is not friendly to short stays. There is also one southwest of the city in Joliet Il. same distance to city in the south.it is at a Casino.
Gary F
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Gary,
I am very familiar with all of the places to stay in IL near Chicago. Since I live an hour away and I would not stay in any of them. The closest we would every stay is at least 2 hours away in Milton WI or Hillside IL. I could not believe you found a camp ground near Chicago IL that was decent.
Jim W.
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Jim & Jill
2010 318SAB Cougar
2008 Dodge 6.7LCummins the original 6.7L engine, w/68RFE Auto
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09-02-2012, 04:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Brant Lake,NY
Posts: 320
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Camping in Chicago area
Jim, I have found that MOST!!! KOA's are well run,clean, and good sized sites.The one in Union,IL. was one of the better ones that I found and would recommend it to anybody that asked me. My son lives in Chicago so we will stay there when visiting with the RV.If you know a better one closer please let me know.
Gary
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