5th Wheel WITHOUT THE STEPS!! 2022 Cougar 30RKD

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Josh the RV Nerd at Bish's RV

2 жыл бұрын

2022 Keystone Cougar 30RKD Rear Kitchen + Bed Slide Travel Trailer
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2022 Cougar 30RKD Specs
Empty 7,640
Cargo 1860
Max 9500
Hitch 955 lb.
Length 34'9"
Height 11'5"
Fresh 60 gal
Gray 60 gal
Black 30 gal
Every time I look at this I picture it parked at a destination getaway for "Snowbird" camping to get away from the chilly midwestern winter months! It's a model that has a rare quality: Excellent destination function AND amazing traveling access!
The living arrangement is great, the kitchen is absolutely INCREDIBLE, and the full bed slide + closet gives you the storage and comfort you need for longer term stays! This is just an amazing RV all around!
If you prefer a rear kitchen, then check these out:
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→ Alpha Wolf 28FK: bit.ly/3ltYl6o
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@beenieweenie1986
@beenieweenie1986 2 жыл бұрын
I've said it before and I'll say it again I do love cougars. Trailers pretty nice too
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I do believe you _have_ said that before lol
@badgerpa9
@badgerpa9 2 жыл бұрын
I would second that opinion I also love cougars.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
_debates as to whether I should engage a response to this thread..._
@beenieweenie1986
@beenieweenie1986 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd We won't tell your wife that you love mountain lions 😉
@robertreagan2181
@robertreagan2181 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd 😂
@MrNickb-s500
@MrNickb-s500 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's a very nice Cougar Camper!👍👍👍👍👍 Cougar is really growing on me!👍👍👍👍👍
@suejarrett6585
@suejarrett6585 2 жыл бұрын
I love the kitchen sink window! No cabinets over sink! I have been looking for that! Thank you!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Gives it an awesome look and feel
@bryana1942
@bryana1942 2 жыл бұрын
An Uncle Josh voodoo doll! Now that could be fun….😁
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Man.. that’s definitely not one I would want out for public use 😆
@SamuelJMartinIII
@SamuelJMartinIII 2 жыл бұрын
14:38 a Towel Bar 🤩 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👍🏽 👍🏽 🙌🏽
@Lovemyfamily13
@Lovemyfamily13 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you feel better Josh, you were still your happy self ! Love the front or rear kitchens .. !!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Much better. Just had a one day headache after my booster. It happens
@jameskennedy673
@jameskennedy673 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍on this one. You my friend 👍👍👍👍👍stay warm, have a blessed day today and keep’m coming & God Bless
@juanseponitime781
@juanseponitime781 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a fantastic Woody Woodpecker impersonation at 4:10
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Lol came out better than I expected
@kimberlyhanson965
@kimberlyhanson965 2 жыл бұрын
Love the floor plan. It looks like there isn't any carpet. Whoo Hoo!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
That’s correct. No carpet in any walkable space
@jasonwheat5242
@jasonwheat5242 2 жыл бұрын
I agree on the outside speakers. It just another hole to leak and usually don't sound that great anyways. Love the camper though. Only thing I can think of is lack of bathroom storage, and a queen bed would be better for me! Another great video!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Ty Jason! The bath storage comment is fair I think. Ty :)
@JDHood
@JDHood 2 жыл бұрын
Love the no-slide camp side, love the camp kitchen position under that big awning. Great unit, except for the shower. The problem with the radius shower is if you drop something (soap, shampoo, wash-cloth), you can't bend over to reach it, you have to sort of squat in place and use the braille method. If you have bad knees, you won't be getting back up from a squat without help. I'm with you 100% on the outside speakers! Ditch 'em!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Thx JD. Fair input on the shower I think. Works for some -- maybe not for others.
@wasachevyguy
@wasachevyguy 2 жыл бұрын
This makes me realize just how special our 22rbs really is. It has almost the same counter space and storage.
@jimcramer9656
@jimcramer9656 2 жыл бұрын
Is it good for orgies?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
For real that 22RBS is a monster layout. The counter space and cabinet storage capacity in it is pretty incredible considering its overall size
@wasachevyguy
@wasachevyguy 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimcramer9656 Ummmmmm, yes?
@NYVET48TFW
@NYVET48TFW 2 жыл бұрын
You said 'Haylett RV' LOL...hard habit to break huh? Anyway, here's my RV review review...😁. I love the decor! Nothing clashes like some you've shown (black cabinets, light trim, butcher block table etc) and this doesn't look like it was built by IKEA! I really like how they didn't put in color-matched doors in, it gives a really nice contrast without any clash. And the mirror on the wall eliminates that 'dead space' appearance that so many others just leave. I'm still surprised to see the lack of the Shower Miser in most RV's. Along with the lack of the entry door window shade is another head-scratcher. Love how they finished off the front closet! And the headboard on the bed...only drawback with the bed is a lack of any shelves for your cell phone, glasses, remotes etc. I would have to add them myself, so while not a deal-killer, it is something they should fix on future production runs. Road mode is awesome and if I were in the market for a TT, this alone would make up for what it otherwise lacks. Outside storage is kind of lacking but doable. Would have preferred the Nautilus water system though. Love the theater seating, and...LOVE the true RV two-way gas/elec fridge! These customers know how to equip an RV!). I love booth dinettes but I'd prefer a standalone table, I'm a little 'fluffy' and a non-movable table might actually be a 'decide against' factor, so hoping they offer a movable table? Love carpetless models. The rear window is great, love the rear kitchen, especially that corner counterspace! Nice storage, nice living area layout. Love the 'pantrytainment' system. Wish everyone would put the shade in the door window! It's 'shade ready' but would it really have cost them to include the shade to begin with? Would have also preferred the low-profile AC units...they look way too big up there. Love outside kitchens though this one is really small, doable though, but would prefer a two-burner stove rather than the griddle. Did your hat blow off? 😂 Looks like they actually put a lot of thought and consideration in this design. I'd give this an 8 out of 10. I would consider this one for sure.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Man.. thank you for taking the time to write all this out. Nodding along as I read it. I think we see this one very similarly. Thank you!!
@tedlov06
@tedlov06 2 жыл бұрын
Great floor plan and Portable speaker is always better. Thanks for sharing Josh👍👍
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I am becoming a bigger and bigger fan of the idea. Thx Ted
@rosemarydoran9907
@rosemarydoran9907 2 жыл бұрын
It is subway tile installed in a herringbone pattern. This is a great trailer! Has great storage and layout. Being disabled I appreciate the lack of 5th wheel steps. A really good option! Second air for sure with Midwest humidity.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
So I was wrong but I was right? lol :)
@iamwhatiam4075
@iamwhatiam4075 2 жыл бұрын
Love it. Def better with no stairs. Old knees. Lol. Ty Josh.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
My knees are starting to feel a little questionable at times. I'm inclined to agree
@phildonnakilmer5109
@phildonnakilmer5109 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh! To keep things from scootin' around behind the TV use adjustable curtain rods. Lengthen them from one side to the other....tighten it snug!😉
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Simple and easy! TY
@Brigand231
@Brigand231 2 жыл бұрын
Love the kitchen backsplash! Like the rear kitchen counterspace too! We're thinking that tile pattern is more like herringbone than subway tile. That storage space behind the TV is for yarn. Yum gnats. Aren't vampires afraid of their reflection? Love the mood lighting option! The real nittypity is that it has floor vents, so all the pros are moot for us; service dog SHEDS!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone seems to agree on the herringbone patterning. I just cannot for the life of me remember stuff like that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@melissasweetman8389
@melissasweetman8389 2 жыл бұрын
We bought this RV last year. I bought canvas storage bins at walmart for storage behind the TV. They stay on the shelf with no problem.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! TY!
@tinabrinson244
@tinabrinson244 2 жыл бұрын
Love Love the light interior design ❤️
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I do as well. Much preferred over the previous darker-throughout wood setup
@charlenecastaldo3602
@charlenecastaldo3602 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful larger no bunk trailer! Thanks Josh!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Stay warm Charlene
@rsmartin68
@rsmartin68 2 жыл бұрын
Love the floor plan on this one.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I do as well. This one hits a sweet spot for me!
@beckyjandersen6940
@beckyjandersen6940 2 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the 1st Travel trailer we owned. I loved that trailer. But again no rectangular shower. :( I love this decor! So light. I love how you can access that upper corner cabinet. Love the 22 inch oven. Dimmers! I would opt for a queen bed. Wow that closed in walk through is amazing.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah despite being large and great for destination use the traveling access in this one is shockingly good
@MikeStJohn-du5ue
@MikeStJohn-du5ue 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice, nailed it with this one.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@johnnyquest8710
@johnnyquest8710 2 жыл бұрын
I would be happy if they didn’t install speakers inside or out. A Bluetooth portable speaker usually sounds better anyways. I like the front closet vs. window because I’m in the southwest and heat gain is a real issue. Great living area with theater seats👍🏻 I’m ambivalent and dubious simultaneously about the corner shower.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Whoa - new avatar threw me off despite being oddly appropriate
@robertreagan2181
@robertreagan2181 2 жыл бұрын
I have to fully agree on the speakers. What do most people do for their home T.V.? Buy a sound bar. Most of my friends and family upgrade speakers for most sound systems and have a blue tooth speaker. Save the consumer some money and make speakers optional.
@doubled8247
@doubled8247 2 жыл бұрын
I agree use the money somewhere else
@hannda6778
@hannda6778 2 жыл бұрын
CPAP - many motorhomes are selling them with a hole in the bottom of the cabinet over the bed for the CPAP hose to drop down through and have a 110 outlet inside the cabinet. You'd have to cut your own hole in this unit and run the cord over to the wall outlet.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Very true and good point. I will be sure to pass it along to their design team!
@markrudkin3196
@markrudkin3196 2 жыл бұрын
Oops! U started off with a haylett rv into. Its like writing 2021 in 2022!!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Pre-recorded video 😊 These will be phasing out soon enough But ty for the heads up. I am definitely capable of making an oops like that 😂
@unclelala4216
@unclelala4216 2 жыл бұрын
Josh you gotta give up the smokes brother.🤣
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Thankfully that's one habit I never picked up. I watched it kill enough members of my family at a young enough age to decide that wasn't for me
@chrisc3967
@chrisc3967 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh, now I've got big time buyers remorse! I LOVE this unit! It's more like what we wanted. I wish we'd waited a bit, but I'll say this the wife and I love your video's (even though we didn't find your channel UNTIL AFTER we bought our unit)! We'd love to come give you all a visit, especially when we're ready for our next purchase! We love the honesty and the good, bad, ugly you show it all and discuss things that someone new to RV's (Us, personally) wouldn't even take into consideration. I find myself excited to see new video's from you even though we're "currently not in the market" we still devour them! Thanks for all you do!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
What RV did you get??
@chrisc3967
@chrisc3967 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd We ended up in a 2021 Cherokee Greywolf 29QBBL, largely because of the discounts on it due to new models coming on lot. I know I know, a vastly different floor plan, but no one really had what we "wanted" at the time. The price was good enough to sway us at the time, I just wish we'd had waited a bit longer. But that model in the video would suit us to a T! Love the storage, especially that pass through! Ours lacks "roominess" and storage. We've experienced some issues, and the overall build quality is lacking, not to mention our "dealer" has been problematic. Though Forest River has been helping us navigate our MIA dealer so props to them!
@midnightleafpool3622
@midnightleafpool3622 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how the kitchen looks, personally I prefer a North/South bed.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Wait until you see the white hawk 27rk I have coming
@philipgerry5228
@philipgerry5228 5 ай бұрын
My next travel trailer may well be a cougar. We like the king bed for the puggle.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 5 ай бұрын
Funny how even a small dog takes up big space like that
@danielgoetz7821
@danielgoetz7821 2 жыл бұрын
That one is really nice.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I liked it from the moment I saw it. Great design I think
@dam4274
@dam4274 2 жыл бұрын
The finest RK I’ve ever seen. Matt always has 3 likes and 3 dislikes. All I can say on the inside is there’s a serious lack of dinette storage doors or drawers.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
That’s definitely something I would agree with. On a premium level rv like this it feels strangely missing
@jacqueinebuss5514
@jacqueinebuss5514 2 жыл бұрын
Spring curtain rod to hold stuff on shelf. Works great also in bathrooms.
@jpofgwynedd3878
@jpofgwynedd3878 2 жыл бұрын
Terrific space in that Rear Kitchen... That whole living area can used with extra table and chairs for entertaining on wet days.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Oh good point - and it has your very favorite quality as I recall: NO ISLAND 😂
@jpofgwynedd3878
@jpofgwynedd3878 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd Yes indeed, Uncle Josh. It has NO FERSHNUGGET ISLAND... But yeah, I mean, with the optional dining table and chairs as opposed to the booth..! Winner!
@sb3424
@sb3424 2 жыл бұрын
I love that the kitchen does NOT have an island. Gives it a much more open feel.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer that as well
@astrodb4487
@astrodb4487 2 жыл бұрын
Love the kitchen. Hitch weight is a deal breaker. No door shade. Behind the TV, add bungy lines or netting. Good place for the DVD, game console, games.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
You mention hitch weight being an issue. Is that as a result of your current vehicle’s capacities making it unsafe or your preferred or target vehicle?
@astrodb4487
@astrodb4487 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd ​ @Bish's RV Reviews, News, & More Current vehicle. It has 1300 hitch weight max and 1550 payload max. Adding my fat butt, the normal stuff I have in my truck and Mrs Astro that leave littles payload weight for any cargo in the truck. And I don't what to push the weights to max as the truck would wear out faster. So it's legally and physically possible but well beyond recommended. But I love this layout.
@sandramagill3877
@sandramagill3877 2 жыл бұрын
To keep things from falling off the shelves in the pantry-tainment section, I would get one of the trunk mesh holders and stretch from side to side
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea. Would be super effective, light weight, easy.. so smart! Thank you!
@markhayes4730
@markhayes4730 2 жыл бұрын
Use flexible storage boxes behind the tv
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Ooh! Great idea!
@SpringfieldSallieomcofohio
@SpringfieldSallieomcofohio 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for another awesome review. I used a small shelf from Ikea with multiple command hooks and mounted it just above the window valance for the CPap. The valance is a smidgen of support. Being sure to clear the storage door. To get the television audio to come through the speakers, pop off the faceplate of the radio. Remove screws and install an audio cable. Surround(ish) sound. You didn't talk about the theater seat amenities and lights. Also, I love my little spice rack. Behind the television there are a couple of options. Use the soft baskets below to store throws, towels and spare linen. Top shelf tissue and Papertowels. Or top shelf mount a mesh cargo net. Outside kitchen is very functional if you organize properly. 3 lighting down sides. All I used motion sensor lighting. 1) In closet under shelf, strip lighting. 2) Outdoor kitchen. 3) Driver side pass through storage.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow.. you're fantastic. You coming for my job Sallie? Lol :)
@SpringfieldSallieomcofohio
@SpringfieldSallieomcofohio 2 жыл бұрын
Never.....you are fantastic!
@SamuelJMartinIII
@SamuelJMartinIII 2 жыл бұрын
10:56 you may have been a vampire in a previous life 🧛‍♂️ not sure how that would be possible 🤷🏽‍♂️ but if anyone could, it would be you Josh 😉
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe I can star in some kind of reboot to the Underworld series lol
@SamuelJMartinIII
@SamuelJMartinIII 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd // Josh the RV Vampire 🆚 a Gas Station Murder Hobo‼️ 🧛‍♂️ 🆚 ⛽️🔪😵🤡
@edgarbrooks7695
@edgarbrooks7695 2 жыл бұрын
my second fav floor plan
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
What's your #1?
@edgarbrooks7695
@edgarbrooks7695 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd I saved the video of it not long ago, but I remember it had a full bath with walk in shower up front with a rear kitchen and it was also basically a flat deck fifth wheel like this. there is another that is a tie for first, it has a large sliding entry door. i forget what it is though.
@pattigrigsby9762
@pattigrigsby9762 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Cougar. I like the color scheme, nice that solar is standard. Nice counter and storage space. Would do the table and chairs option. Love the window over the sink. I would use containers, with strong Velcro on the bottom, to hold books or blue ray disks. Unless it’s actually 7’, it is not almost 7’. I like the shower, great to see a towel bar in the bathroom.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
OOh.. velcro. Didn't consider that. Good idea!
@nicolefields5917
@nicolefields5917 2 жыл бұрын
Really nice rig! I like the layout as well as our current Durango 5th wheel, and though it's a little longer, it checks all of the boxes that I want in a layout of this size.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Which model do you have, Nicole?
@nicolefields5917
@nicolefields5917 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd I have the 250RED. We love that we can access the fridge, pantry, most of the kitchen and the bathroom in travel mode. Though it’s a smaller rig, we feel like it has plenty of room for the two of us. I am always surprised at how many floor plans don’t allow access to the important stuff-your food and the toilet! If I can’t get to those, traveling is just a bit more complicated.
@judithmoore7892
@judithmoore7892 2 жыл бұрын
It’s nice, But I like the similar Catalina rear kitchen you showed about a week ago a lot better. This one only has living room seating for two, whereas the Catalina had a sofa and two recliners. This one has a better entertainment center, but to me seating matters more. Also, we liked the peninsula that provided separation in the Catalina.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
You know.. I never really considered it but yeah they do definitely but heads a bit. Thanks for the perspective :)
@stevez340
@stevez340 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this floorplan, especially for those who occasionally prefer to camp off grid👍 The only negatives are the dreaded double sewer hookups located on opposite ends of the trailer👎and the radius shower. I happen to have one and really wished it was as functional as it is good looking☹️
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the double sewer thing is just a necessary evil when there are major plumbing fixtures on both sides of the axles like that. I get it. Just one of those things you need to deal with on this one. Overall I think the +'s outweigh the drawbacks
@shannonrousu9348
@shannonrousu9348 Жыл бұрын
To keep things from falling, I would suggest getting organizer bins but make sure to use gorilla shelf liner and use double sided tape to secure it. I did this in our rv and everything staid in place. This was after multiple times of things not.
@jacqulynjohnson6237
@jacqulynjohnson6237 2 жыл бұрын
From one squirrel adhd’er to another, I love your videos and “totally” follow you!! (Cough, cough….hahaha) Lol! Anyway, I’m grooving on that kitchen! Not so much the bedroom. It would be that “major deal breaker” if we were seriously looking. I do enjoy the (Winnebago) rear kitchen’s! You, Haylett, sold us a Winnie Minnie Plus, and love, love it!! Personally….I’d like to see more tt’s that when you walk in, the dinette and all the windows are on the door side! I’d like to look at the back “yard” of my camping neighbors, not the front “yard”, so when we do eat inside, they’re not staring at us either. (I know, I could pull the blinds, but I do enjoy the outside light.) I also would like to be able to design our own inside!! Like here’s the 4 walls, now here’s where I’d like to place things, right from the kitchen, bathroo, the cabinets/cupboards etc… Wouldn’t that be fun!! Ok, I’m done! Thanks for the great videos!!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
TY for taking the time to share, Jacqulyn! Having an idea what people like and are looking for really helps me know what to bring to video!
@adventureswithgnomie6553
@adventureswithgnomie6553 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Cougar is just on fire right now man
@randallcochran1581
@randallcochran1581 2 жыл бұрын
The question about keeping things from bouncing around on shelves while in transit. I stuff my pillows and blankets in the cabinets. Keeps things in place pretty good.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
that works! And it saves you from needing to occupy space with tie downs and stuff once you're there!
@lizvan5183
@lizvan5183 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh! I would use small baskets in the cabinet behind the tv to keep things from slip-sliding away ;)
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Love it
@jennifermartin506
@jennifermartin506 2 жыл бұрын
Love the mirrored closet doors. Bow chicka wow wow. All joking aside nice floor plan. I love it. Do other brands come with a similar floor plan?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
hahaha wasn't expecting that from you this morning! Catalina has something similar here bit.ly/3ti1LOy
@elsiefisher9590
@elsiefisher9590 2 жыл бұрын
For the shelves behind the TV put a spring loaded curtain rod across the front of the shelf.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Ah, TY :)
@jimmoore7725
@jimmoore7725 2 жыл бұрын
I like the interior colors and design. Needs a shade in the door. I saw a floor vent🙁 but not a deal breaker. It looked like a closet in the bedroom. Is it prepped for washer/dryer? Again, a nice unit.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
*DOOR SHADE:* I've actually really been annoying cougar's manager with my videos talking about wanting shades in his windows. I think they might actually be considering adding them. If so.. VICTORY!! lol :) *FLOOR VENTS:* Yep yep. Cougar has maintained them for their superior heating function. They have drawbacks certainly, but Cougar has wanted to keep a focus on superior cold camp function. *W/D PREPPED?* Despite having that full closet this one does not have W/D hookups. Definitely something I should recommend as it feels like a feature that almost belong there in today's market.
@lesfinch
@lesfinch 2 жыл бұрын
Cougar? You said Rockwood. Someone needs a vacation!!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
hahaha Whoops..
@josephhunt6921
@josephhunt6921 2 жыл бұрын
Use spring load curtain rods to keep things from moving
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Could work! Ty
@YX3788
@YX3788 2 жыл бұрын
We owned a 35 foot 2010 Innsbruck and now a 35 foot 2015 Cougar Xlite both with one a/c unit, which is not enough. In the midwest where summer temps in the upper 80's and low 90's happen often one a/c unit can not keep especially with the trailer parked in direct sun or with little shade. Dual a/c units in a rig over 30 feet is a must.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Thx Mark! Happy camping buddy
@eandjbyrne5784
@eandjbyrne5784 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful trailer! We vote for No speakers outside! We would never force our camping neighbors to listen to our music choices and hope others would feel the same way. 😊. We go camping to get away from all the noise and racket of the city.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I listen to trash music but I love it lol So I get it. I don’t expect other RVers to jam out like me
@casemeisterT900
@casemeisterT900 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer speakers installed outside. A portable speaker is one more thing I have to carry outside and bring back in.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Fair enough. TY for sharing!
@johnirwin1837
@johnirwin1837 2 жыл бұрын
I like it.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! What stands out about it to you, John?
@johnirwin1837
@johnirwin1837 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd , closed up access, kitchen space, overall layout. But a few con's, bed slide to deep, making bed hard to make and get into for very senior citizen like us, don't need outside grill/frig so those would be removed for storage, we would have to try shower on for size since we have gotten use to out 4' rectangular shower. If we had one it would have a 12v compressor frig, table and chairs, theater seats if they are better than our current ones from Thomas Payne. Not sure what could be done about them, but solar and leveling controls need to be relocated.
@kenp9469
@kenp9469 2 жыл бұрын
Command hooks, and stretchy net. To keep things on the shelf.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Makes sense! I like how that would be less permanent!
@cbramsey5898
@cbramsey5898 2 жыл бұрын
Josh, try subway tile in a Herringbone pattern.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t wrong, but still wasn’t right 😂
@timalmich1964
@timalmich1964 2 жыл бұрын
I watched this again they could put bathroom cabinet above the towel bar. Also in the kitchen I did not see a back splash by the stove. The nice stuff they have by the sick should go all the way around the walls in the kitchen. A couple of octopus hooks by the door for coats would be cool to.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the second look Tim. Overall I think models in really good shape as it is, but there’s a couple little things like you mentioned it would be very low cost targets that could pick it up just a notch or two
@animefan1008
@animefan1008 2 жыл бұрын
Really like the build, the smart build and solar package are really attractive to me since when I buy a trailer it will almost exclusively be dry camping/boondocking. Problem is as much as I love them, I really don't know how a slide will handle our rough gravel roads up here in northern Canada.
@leespeyrer8424
@leespeyrer8424 Жыл бұрын
once you have a bed slide you do not want to go back to a non bed slide
@wnews7304
@wnews7304 2 жыл бұрын
Like other RVs have put a shelf over the window in the bedroom.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Like the Montana fifth wheels??
@susanhillard6190
@susanhillard6190 2 жыл бұрын
How about a tension rod in the pantrytainment to keep stuff in? Would that work? Maybe pantrytainment center is meant to be a storage spot for objects that need to be hidden after arrival and set up. Like a purse, keys or wallet?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I like both those ideas. Nothing says you have to use it just one way! Others have mentioned that cargo mesh-type stuff which I also like the idea of using
@AmJaxineer
@AmJaxineer 2 жыл бұрын
Josh, CPAP thought. Do like Sporttrek does in their STT272VRK with the overhead storage above the bed having about a 1-1.5' wide opening in the middle (with no door) that has power outlets up there.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I like that idea actually. Sport Trek has kind of been surprisingly me lately with some fun/fresh ideas
@AmJaxineer
@AmJaxineer 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd I agree, though it seems like a lot of them are suffering from QC issues as reported on the FB users page. It's too bad, minus the heavy tongue weights, I like the Sporttrek Touring series. As always, thanks for your comments!
@jdollar5852
@jdollar5852 2 жыл бұрын
I really just like the rear or front kitchen better than the side kitchens. I like the way the living area is set up. No storage for towels in the bathroom? Gotta have some kind of shelf beside the bed. We both have phone chargers and charge every night. Give and take I guess.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Cheap and easy bedside "stand" you can add to nearly any RV! amzn.to/2XQqxDo And yeah the bath storage is a bit lacking. I'd definitely want to add some kind of towel bar or hooks or .. both maybe I have a bad habit of sleeping with my phone beside my bed and always look for a place to put them. but maybe when you're camping that's not quite as important?
@rrporter9198
@rrporter9198 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the middle bath so when you have friends staying with you, you won't have to cross over them to go to the bath and the middle of night after drinking that hot chocolate before bedtime..
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
That’s my preference as well
@darleensmith8111
@darleensmith8111 2 жыл бұрын
Tention bar aross open area would be helpful.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
That works!
@rogerspalding5673
@rogerspalding5673 2 жыл бұрын
Uncle Josh, Did you mention what kind of slide is used by Keystone on the model (eg rack and pinion)? Thank you.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Cougar's use Cable Slides currently on all models
@SamuelJMartinIII
@SamuelJMartinIII 2 жыл бұрын
8:30 unlike JayCo; here’s an example of where the white kitchen decor works with the darker living room decor (probably since KeyStone/Cougar’s darker wood isn’t too dark = a really dark brown + their white/light, farmhouse-ish, decor isn’t distressed with solid black accents; + their upholstery isn’t as dark either) 👍🏽 👍🏽
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
More and more I'm agreeing. I don't dislike the Jayco farmhouse decor but this one is just a bit warmer looking/feeling to me
@otas9398
@otas9398 2 жыл бұрын
i love this floorplan for a couples unit. interesting you refer to this as a destination unit - curious why?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Just how I personally picture it being used. It could certainly be towed around, but in my head if I were personally going to tow something this size, then I would likely go with a fifth wheel. But if I were mostly Parked, then I would make it rain on this one
@otas9398
@otas9398 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd thanks for the insight -
@TERoss-jk9ny
@TERoss-jk9ny 2 жыл бұрын
Use them little bungee net thingies to hold products in behind TV?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Ty!!
@williamgates4399
@williamgates4399 2 жыл бұрын
One big downside is the location for the auto-leveling control panel with that small cargo compartment door would really make it uncomfortable to operate the control panel. On my RV, as you know, my auto-leveling control panel is mounted outside under its own lockable door. It is about shoulder height that makes it very user-friendly. Yes, I have a 2018 Keystone Outback 266RB. Just my observation. Even on high-end fifth wheels, the control panel is buried deep inside the cargo compartment which makes it very unfriendly.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
That’s fair I think. Where would you rather see it?
@williamgates4399
@williamgates4399 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd On the outside towards the nose cap and behind h small access door and at shoulder height so you can operate the control panel and watch what is going on at the same time. My travel trailer is where the auto-leveling control panel is located and works great for me. IN fact, the other trim package had the auto-leveling control panel mounted on the tongue jack under a cover lid.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
@@williamgates4399 Controls on the tongue jack sounds like maybe an Outback or Freedom Express maybe?
@williamgates4399
@williamgates4399 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd My travel trailer had two versions, I think mine was a later production model or the other was the end of production for that year. Keystone stop making the RB models until 2022. Similar in layout. Again my is 2018 outback 266RB.
@otas9398
@otas9398 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd ive seen them on the passthrough door before. but can this system not be paried to your phone so you don't require use of the panel itself?
@joyalexander9677
@joyalexander9677 2 жыл бұрын
I likey!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! What stands out to you about it?
@joyalexander9677
@joyalexander9677 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd I was just saying to you a couple of days ago, how I love rear kitchens but i like my fridge on the passenger side. Voila! Access to sink, snack cupboard, fridge, cleaning supplies, potty room, nap time. I love the window by the entertainment center. I can sit and look outside. What more could you ask for? Maybe a winning lottery ticket to pay for it. I couldn't tell if there was a plug above the bed where you could drill a hole through the cabinet to place a cpap and run the cord down to the plug. Or you could attach some small L-brackets on the side of the bed and place a small piece of shelving. If you need a cpap you will figure it out for sure. Great choice this week. Well, got to go clean up my drool! Stay safe!
@SharaBinghamMills
@SharaBinghamMills 2 жыл бұрын
Look at all that kichen storage! I like the big window over the sink. Behind the tv, you put things in baskets and put Rubbermaid shelf liner on the shelf. Nice practical bathroom. Can you put a shelf above the window in the bedroom for a cpap? Do you have to get a king sized bed? Doesn't that weather under belly help keep rodents out too?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea behind the TV. When I looked at it I just kind of blanked but you folks here in the comments have had some great insights! King sized bed is standard in these, but I'm pretty sure the bed "base" is queen sized if you wanted to trim down & swap to a queen. Belly system definitely helps keep out the critters but man if I've learned anything over the years it's that critters can and will find their way into nearly anything they really want to. My father swears by those little rodent repellent packet things
@alexanderhan7921
@alexanderhan7921 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a review on a 2022 Grey Wolf 26DJSE please
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
We have some coming. Hopefully when she lands I'll be able to get some footage for you!
@traceywye6504
@traceywye6504 2 жыл бұрын
Uncle josh voodoo doll, that sounds great probly get good sales to.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Haha
@evil16v1
@evil16v1 2 жыл бұрын
Amazon has 8' cpap hoses available. Might make it to the closet. I know mine is probably 1/2 that length.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Trying to understand their use more
@judithmoore7892
@judithmoore7892 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is subway tile.
@allswildmmi6228
@allswildmmi6228 2 жыл бұрын
I would never buy another rv with a rear kitchen unless I was going to park it in one place and never travel with it. In this layout, I would get a residential refrigerator rather than an rv type and a queen bed not a king Otherwise it looks nice
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I do agree RK campers seem best for destination use so your stuff doesn’t get tossed around in the cabinets
@chris19688312
@chris19688312 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, or anyone, where do you find the collapsible table legs that you use for removing the pedestal table in an RV?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes we have them on the shelf, sometimes we need to order them. I am sure you could find some via a quick online search
@terryhaynes1596
@terryhaynes1596 2 жыл бұрын
Great floor plan. I was ready to say best TT plan and anterior I’ve seen. THEN I saw the cable slides 😳😩. These are a total no go. I’ve got several friends whose cables have broken and looking at used cable slide systems, the rubber seals get all torn up. They need to use rack and pinion slides. Great review though.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
We've never really seen recurring issues with Cougar's cable system but I'm well aware there are some brands out there using a cable-driven slide less successfully. There are different suppliers for those systems which isn't obvious to a client and I fully respect folks needing to buy with confidence based on their experiences. I'm not really aware of anyone else with a layout quite like this using a different slide system but I'm sure there's ONE out there. Even living in this business like I do I just don't have them all memorized
@SJ-gd6bo
@SJ-gd6bo 2 жыл бұрын
I wish someone unbiased could do a video like this on the Crusier Embrace EL250 or one of the sisters. I own one and would like an outside opinion, it has everything much higher end units come with. However, with that said, thanks for the vids.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Well it's possible I could get my hands on one later this year as I visit different facilities!
@brianbelliveau5551
@brianbelliveau5551 Жыл бұрын
The outside speakers can go and 2 doors would be great. The roof is walkable right
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd Жыл бұрын
Sure is
@DeadOnTrail
@DeadOnTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for a half ton toy hauler under 30k? Love the channel originally from Kalamazoo!
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe something from Cherokee or Wildwood... perhaps something like... → Black Label 22RR bit.ly/3EFholK → Grey Wolf 22RR bit.ly/30TygGI → Wildwood 190RT bit.ly/3fNGx3o → Grey Wolf 18RR bit.ly/3DVJau8 → Grey Wolf 26RR bit.ly/30QCizo
@neda2820
@neda2820 2 жыл бұрын
A simple folding stool would work to sit cpap on. Just need to get it off the floor. The tubes are pretty long.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
I also found these handy things amzn.to/2XQqxDo to act as bedside stands for almost any camper!
@leespeyrer8424
@leespeyrer8424 Жыл бұрын
My wife and I own this nice travel trailer , But Rockwood did not make the bottom drawer under the oven . HAHA
@stevemaloney7903
@stevemaloney7903 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Agree with eliminating outdoor speakers. Not the camping experience we’re looking for. A few misses. Radius shower, do you really need two entrances to the bathroom? No side tables in bedroom. We use cpaps. Stove placement. Dislike stove right against a cabinet / fridge.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Decent input. Ty Steve!
@susancampbell515
@susancampbell515 2 жыл бұрын
Use baskets behind the tv.
@zacharygittle4665
@zacharygittle4665 2 жыл бұрын
Yes this is cheaper then a fifthwheel version but nothing beats the towing confort of a fifthwheel, but this thing is nice, with people ordering you get to see floorplans you don't see everyday. I really like the living area could Care less for the bed slide would rather see a closet slide. I really want to see more of that, I would probably put a 2 or 3inch tall flat piece of board for the behind TV storage or just not use it lol👍👍
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Without question if towing regularly a fifth wheel can’t be beaten If mostly parking or seasonal or something like that a trailer like this wins for me
@susanhillard6190
@susanhillard6190 2 жыл бұрын
I believe that is subway tile in a herringbone pattern
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone seems to agree. I don't know why the "HGTV Terms" just don't stick with me.
@chrisdorman5436
@chrisdorman5436 2 жыл бұрын
sorry josh I accidentally stepped on my rv nerd voodoo doll.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
That explains a lot..
@yanktackle4472
@yanktackle4472 2 жыл бұрын
I think that's called herringbone? Not subway tile 😁 Nice unit for a newer model though.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
TY. I suck with the home-design phrasing lol
@DavidHBurkart
@DavidHBurkart 2 жыл бұрын
A little ditty of a trailer, owned by Jack & Diane, that is one John Cougar Gonnacamp of a trailer! Howz that for a can of corn?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
John Cougar Gonnacamp 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 #stealingthis
@DavidHBurkart
@DavidHBurkart 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd steal away my friend!
@roannathephoenix8561
@roannathephoenix8561 2 жыл бұрын
Crappola, the link hasn't been reset yet or maybe it's because it was a custom order. Really love this plan and would love to know an approximate price. Those rear kitchens get me jonesing ever time.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Links will be kinda broken for a bit until our new website launches 🚀
@tremjar1305
@tremjar1305 2 жыл бұрын
agree on a/c i would always put as much air and heat as can in a rv, i live in southwest, can be quite hot and cold both depending on where you are when, and most rv owners do travel to climates opposite of home as well anyway, i was thinking i would like to see more and larger skylights in everything since they are great for those thunder storms and nights up late.... until i thought of having to look at that day time star that is hot as f@#$ when out in desert, you would cook with skylights, blocked off with shades or not. the one good thing about not having windows everywhere, which sucks at the same time..... be comfortable and cant see much, or see everything and bake in the 120 degree desert during the day. hell of a choice. no need for a stove, just put the pan with eggs and bacon on the dining room table under the skylight, will be ready soon enough. this looks like it would make a good desert trailer, great for both extremes you get out there, not too terribly big can not get thru easier off road areas most 2wd can go without issues, such as common boondocking areas, going near lake or river, lots of trailer and rv tolerable terrain out in desert, biggest risk being sunk in something softer than it appears after a rain storm or going around a corner to find that one spot everyone else without a 4x4 turns around lol. certainly no offroad trailer, just that... it doesnt have to stay on totally solid pavement either. the kind of trailer you take the couple miles to where the road gets a hair worse, set up there, can take truck to explore farther from there if want to, nothing says can not upgrade suspension and tires to be a bit more suitable without going crazy either. and can still live in, in a park or in the desert, in the snow, where ever with enough room also... decent mix of abilities without being great 100% at any of them, except for keeping you warm and cool. need washer dryer, as all rv do, is no laundrymat in middle of desert. overall excellent.
@rainbowdreamsrv7973
@rainbowdreamsrv7973 2 жыл бұрын
Behind tv use tension rods or bungee netting.
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Love that bungee netting idea
@brianbelliveau5551
@brianbelliveau5551 Жыл бұрын
I want 2 AC units in a camper that long and can you turn the AC off in the living room.?
@JoshtheRVNerd
@JoshtheRVNerd Жыл бұрын
You can operate the HVAC from anywhere your phone can Bluetooth to the system Living room included
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