The PERFECT Smaller Couple's RV!! 2021 Cougar 22RBS
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- 2021 Keystone Cougar Half Ton 22RBS Travel Trailer
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Now THAT is an IDEAL model for a single person or couples who are looking to do some traveling!! What makes this one so great is the way it merges half ton (or big SUV) towability with a SLEW of big fifth wheel style features!
Items like iN*Command, a Warranty for Full Time RV'ing, thicker sidewalls, and Keystone's exclusive "Hyperdeck" flooring helping keep the weight in check with a long lasting composite decking separate this RV from so many other like it!
I'll say this much for it... "I'd camp in it." And that's a fact!
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*and Here's a more detailed walk-thru **ruclips.net/video/qVIxivd3eEA/видео.html*
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Thanks
This is my ideal setup - king bed, reclining seats, no dinette, decent shower, decent counter space. Love it.
#Homerun!
Yes but what would the best price be on a unit like this on clearance?
I think I’d take that bed down to a twin or double and set it in there sideways, with a bolster at the back. Solo traveler here; don’t need a queen. Use it as a couch during the day, and bed at night.
I have to tell you Josh. The only reason I have not bought a trailer from you is my best friend my wife. Yet the more I show her your vids the more she gets interested and asked me to save certain vids. Which lets me know she definitely has it in her mind. And she knows the one she wants. She just loves Murphy beds because they give more room .
So.. see ya next week? 😆
My keystone was 14 years old when it left my family, it was a bunk house no kids now, and it never leaked. All we did was regular maintenance. I loved it ❤️❤️❤️ it was beautiful.
Thanks for sharing!
We have had ours for a year and really like it. Bad things are 1the storage under the bed is so tight it blows the paneling off the front of the bed. Cure ,put a vent on each side to vent air. 2,remember to put the tv back when you go to bed or hit your head when you go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. 3 ,cup holders could be a little deeper. Other than that it's a cozy rv for TWO.
TY for the info, Tom :)
It’s like my wife and I have sat down with you for half an hour and discussed what we are looking for in an RV. Then you go out and make your videos. And we’ve looked at several. We pick up our twin of this one you reviewed later this week, in large part thanks to your reviews. Suggest you keep doing what you are doing.
That is awesome! Since our work was helpful would you mind dropping a quick review for us in return for our efforts at www.haylettautoandrv.com/review-us/ please? Would be greatly appreciated!
Wow a king bed. Having curtains that open make it seem more spacious. And it’s a couples camper so privacy is contained.
Since it’s an adults only trailer, it would be great if the tv could have better access to the theater seats and be bigger. That is one of the first things we look for in a trailer. But I adore everything else in this plan. No carpet. The colors. The space. Thank you
Our pleasure, Melanie! I'm wondering if this one wouldn't fit your preferences a little better without getting much larger: bit.ly/2Z3DxKz
Going a step further you get this one: bit.ly/3F0CnQe
& just a bit bigger you can pick up auto leveling on this one! bit.ly/3bFNBg1
Since you asked, here is my feedback: I absolutely hate those carpeted "steps" on the left side of the bed. You cannot walk around on that side at all. My trailer doesn't have that there and it has pass thru storage under the bed (different brand, but if Coachman can do it, so can Cougar). I sleep on that side -- I do like to put my shoes there and often I change there, so I'd be super annoyed at not having that floor space on my side of the bed. Also, I would request that the manufacturer use the light colored cabinets everywhere.
I appreciate the time you spent putting this together and welcome all constructive feedback! I don't build the thing, so I don't take offense and simply pass it along to our build brand parters :)
Those carpet "Steps" are actually helping house things like the water heater btw. This model does not have a lot of other places it for it other than on the door side under the awning (which folks generally dislike as well). It's a tricky thing fitting all the systems into a smaller model sometimes!
Thanks again for sharing. Would love to hear from you more often! :)
Ordered last July and this coming weekend is the inaugural trip! Thanks Josh again for making the recommendation on this one. If it wasn’t for you we never would have purchased it!
Well congratulations are in order it seems! Since my videos here were helpful to you could you drop me a quick review at www.bishs.com/review-us-coldwater-mi/ for the effort? Would be greatly appreciated!!
Toilet TV-certified!! Lmao 😂 Love your silly humor! Appreciate you listening to your viewers for ideas to improve and your videos are really well done. You really do get a great feel for it virtually. Thank you.
Thanks so much!!
That white wood tone really brightens that trailer up, I've always liked this model, it does what I need in a size that fits the places I want to camp. Love that little bar, that really is a great floorplan, plus a little more upscale than what you often find it that size makes it even more appealing.
Agree on all accounts
The night stand area is the most dialed in design I’ve seen yet. Well done. Just missing drawers. An option for locking drawers would be pretty nice. A lot of us keep our 2A stuff in there.
That's a great idea!
That is a REAL nice couples pull behind.Tons of room for living. Love it. 👍👍
😂🤣 need the split barn door in front of the bathroom to cover the bottom half when watching TV on the can.
😀I married a cougar, LOVE IT, WOULD DO IT AGAIN.
#respect
I like this trailer. Pluses are privacy curtain, storage galore, mucho counter space, adult sized shower and theater seating. I prefer a tv directly in front of seating but that’s an understandable trade off for all the other ‘stuff’.
Yeah this one is beastmode
We have owned and used it 2 years now, and love this floor plan!
If we are not related, we outta be! You are terrific! Thank you for all the thought, effort and wit you put into these videos!
Didn't realize it until you zoomed in that the ceiling has light wood grain pattern!😲 Love the interior! White farmhouse kitchen cabinets with wood grain on floor, headboard....and now ceiling. Makes it feel more like a home than a camper...great job Keystone.😁
Yep! That ceiling panel changed with the decor. Nice to give it a little "life"
What I also like about this kind of layout is that you have a closet right when you walk in. When it is wet, or your feet are sandy or...you have a place to walk in take off shoes and coats and keep the mess a little limited from the rest of the space. Really like that. And, to quote another commenter, thanks for keeping the camera steady and doing the inside first. We need the size info, weight, then I really want to see inside. Nice improvements in your video offerings :-)!
Thank you! So much of what I'm doing is based almost exclusively on consumer feedback
Specs at the start
The "Floor plan in a flash" in the beginning"
Slides closed -- all that stuff. YOU shape our channel! Thank you!!
I'd like to see Cougar slim up the closet next to the entry door and expand the bathroom and put the storage in the bathroom. I have a 2109s. The theater seats and the kitchen as well as the king bed are nicer appointments by Cougar.
I would like the fridge by the door so you dont have to track dirt across the camper, and definitely larger bathroom. 2 person shower and a larger counter top and storage above mirror. Put tv on wall where fridge used to be and a fireplace or more storage underneath.
We have this model, and that’s my only complaint about the entire camper - not enough storage inside the bathroom.
Very nice! I'm not a morning person, so I hate having a window on the "headboard". I also don't like how the upper cabinets extend over the bed. I can see rolling over in the middle of the night and bonking my head on the cabinet. Everything else is great!
"You can turn the light on huh huh....giggity". Love his sense of humor.
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I love the layout of this little camper. You have me looking at your site right now. :) Not to mention the humor is FANTASTIC.
:)
Ty
Excellent presentation Josh !!!
It makes me cry that I don't live up there...cause just following your presentations for the past year makes me think I was snowed in, in my RV.... that I got before I started watching your presentations...... LOL !!!
We'll be here next time around. No worries
Keep the comments coming! Love having you here!!
I love this camper the way it is. I really like the large pantry cabinet between the entry door and the bathroom. Looking to buy this camper. Great video ! I wish Haylett RV was in Wisconsin!
Who knows.. maybe we'll be closer than further some day ;)
My wife and I want one of these by May of next year to move into full time. Sadly no dealerships in CO have one near us in Denver. Plus we want the biggest solar option, the 600li package and the winter package since it’ll be for full time. If only we could find someone to give our money to 😂
Popular model that’s usually sold out everywhere lately
We would be happy to get one built for you of course
@@JoshtheRVNerd Michigan might be a bit far from Colorado to pick up an RV. Unless you guys deliver and the fee isn’t exorbitant.
Nice set up! Love that you can enter the bathroom with the slides in!
Larger gray tank/s would be fantastic. Also drop frame front storage. Perfect.
I inquired about tank sizing with Cougar & was advised there just wasn't enough room in the belly of this smaller model for larger/more tanks the way she's been engineered
@@JoshtheRVNerd I see that the “West” addition does have the larger tanks. Curious.
Toilet TV approved by Haylett RV, Man I love your entertaining videos Josh. Not even looking for a travel trailer but I watch and share your TT videos with my TT friends many times for the entertainment value alone :)
Awesome! Thank you!
Love having you among the #RVNerdHerd :)
I like the bar top area a lot, this and the 2205s rock wood are on my top 5 favorites
Great layouts!
Hi Josh, loved your recent Cougar vs Montana High Country video...made me think of a suggestion...Cougar 22rbs vs. Rockwood 2205S comparison video. Can't you imagine how we would all be lusting after both of these AWESOME RVS!!
TY for the idea. It's definitely an option. I have plans to continue that comparison series once the weather warms back up
3:31 I agree with a drawer 🆚 the hutch❗️👍🏽
Have a question about placement of the tv as it seems that if one person goes to bed and uses the privacy curtain, the person staying up to watch tv would be cut off from watching tv. Maybe move the tv placement over the sink?
Thanks Josh for all the hard work making these videos. They are hilarious and well informed. Wish I could convince my boyfriend to consider rving! Keep up the great work!
HHmm... never really thought of that but I think you're right. That's a solid point. You MIGHT be able to drape the curtain behind the TV but it's definitely not an ideal solution
I have another question regarding this model. You have a video of another make and model that you designed the floor plan on and was built, how about asking if this model could be built with twin beds? I know it would take away the hanging storage beside the bed, but maybe the wardrobe could go somewhere else and have drawers under the beds with overhead storage over the beds. This rv really speaks to us but we both have different sleep needs at our age. I sleep HOT and he needs sheet,blanket and bedspread. You stated that you and your wife have different firmness needs for your mattress. Just curious if Keystone would be up to the challenge. Thank you.
@@sherifulp2403 I have suggested twins to several brands. Most simply don’t want to deviate from their plans
I don’t have quite the pull to exactly tell them what to do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I like the theater seating in a small trailer. I’ve seen theater seating that has brackets to place a small table. That would be helpful for this trailer.
Install a Lagun table aftermarket
The rig has a 'Bachelor Pad' feel. Zero separation for the cost. Rear dumps limits alot of off grid camping. I chose a 2021 Lance 2375, mainly for the 'rear living ' floor plan. With the 2×5/8' lift kit combined with dumps ahead of the tandem wheels gives me more access to off grid camping. At $42k base, $49k out the door with loads of factory installed upgrades including a Onan/Cummins 4500wt Inverter generator, I'm very happy. Let's not forget ducted heating to the 3-45 gal. tanks. It's a true All weather unit.
Wow, lovin this layout. Counter space.......CHECK!!!!
I have a 2017 21RBS (same camper) Love this little camper, Lot of storage Very easy to tow!!!
My only wish is that the privacy curtains at the end of the bed were blackout curtains. Trying to make the sleeping area as dark as possible is my goal. When you travel in the far far north with about 20 hours of daylight in the summer, these are the details that make camping more comfortable 😀
Tyfs Josh, funny and informative!
I had a similar thought. I can only estimate they didn't want to make the room disjointed with a black curtain. Easy thing to swap around thankfully
Keep the king beds coming!!!!! Not everyone is under 6ft.. #TallGuysMatter
Residential king and queen beds both measure 80” in length. The only bed that is longer is a California King which I’ve never seen offered in and RV. That would be a good idea! The 74” king and queen beds offered in a lot of RVs are too short for even average size people.
Looks great. Only very minor criticism is that counter overhang. It looks like had they made it flush with the cabinet they could have made the bedroom accessible for most to squeeze through.
We love our current RV but once we saw this one though we think we found our next one. :) Suggestions: agree with you on the drawers next to the beds rather than the cubby. Also, round the corners of the cabinet/closet next to the bed rather than a sharp corner. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for all you do putting them out there for us.
TY Kathryn :)
If it were me, I would use the bar as a hidden TV storage to pop up. I would also make the the entrance closet used for proper full length clothes. I never use a Microwave, so that would be gone. Also, ideally, individual bedside reading lamps, ditch the above the bed light. The kitchen could do with a wee bit of a smaller sink and angled differently to use when slide is in. Great RV
Love this model; The two different tones of cabinetry; but what broke the deal. The Floor vents. We have two small dogs and just not happening. We will not own a floor vent RV when today thats a thing of the past.. Modern coach with dated vents. Love your reviews .
Take a look at this one: ruclips.net/video/2gBwxkiEupk/видео.html Similar layout probably more in tune with what you're seeking.
(Also have a detailed tour of that layout with VASTLY different options at ruclips.net/video/qVIxivd3eEA/видео.html you can review)
Cougar uses floor vents as they're a brand that has a big focus on cold camp function. Floor heating is significantly more effective for that goal and helps prevent cold floors and cold "zones" in the camper. It's not for everybody obviously and we carry RVs with both types of heating systems for a reason!
This is it - I absolutely love this camper!
Great choice!
I absolutely love this! The only thing I would suggest is the addition of two bench-style barstools (to accommodate fluffy people) that match the decor. Otherwise it’s perfect. Great video. You crack me up but give the best reviews.
Well Thankya Katrina!!
I love that window above the bed and the privacy curtains but i do need a second bed option i also like when they do the see thru cabinets in the kitchen
It is a pretty neat design for sure
4:03 ... The big chest on this Cougar is my favorite feature. Thanks Keystone!
I used to like the fully open under beds (and still don't DISlike them), but I've become more partial to the sectionalized bed storage like this.
Really appreciate that you don’t swing the camera around, and make. me seasick!
TY! I've made extra efforts this year to make our footage better than ever. Glad to know It's being appreciated!
We love the honesty and have honestly looked at driving out there from MT to buy our next trailer from you!👍😎
We'd love the opportunity and thank you for tuning in! :)
We have this tt & love it. Sadly, we didn't know about Haylett so we overpaid & were underserved. I totally agree with your comment about the storage next to the bed. Yes, as is there's slightly more room but it's very difficult to access. A drawer would be MUCH better. Another change that would be really useful is to add an access door to the under-sink storage underneath the bar. It would make the generous space there much more usable.
Just so you know, the next time we buy, we will make the drive from SW Illinois up there...we will NEVER go back to where we purchased in Marion, IL for anything.
Glad to hear you have a great RV they it all. Thx for watching and sharing. Hope to see your name more often sharing your experience as an owner!!
Great review as always Mr. Winters! I am currently dreading vicariously through you, it is 60 during the day here and I am not looking forward to the snow. I know it is coming, but I don't want to think about it. I love that the "carpet" is the vinyl woven stuff from high end pontoon boats, super easy to clean and it feels nice under foot! I would still prefer a non divided sofa, we like to cuddle, just another case of wrong no matter what you do. I love the side camera prep, 22 feet sounds small but it is enough to lose a motorcycle in.
Love it! I'm so glad there is no traditional dining table. I don't eat at my table at home, why would I do that in a RV? Also, one could just parkour over things while slide is in. No biggie! Thanks, Josh!
PARKOUR!
The Cougar has been a personal fav for a while. I only need a couples camper so I like the king bed and the (what appears to be) roomy bathroom.
The bathroom is great. I fit quite nicely despite my tall/long/lanky size
And remember.. it's not a "Dad bod."
It's a "Father Figure."
@@JoshtheRVNerd I am height challenged, but make up for it in width! (LOL)
Every time you show us a Cougar, I am now convinced that's the next, and probably last trailer we will buy.
A little wee window in the bathroom, would put this close to perfect status.
Is there some kind of sound system built in for the TV?
RV has Inside/Outside speaker zones thru the stereo system
Love that raised breakfast bar adding to counter space, as well as the curtained off bed area. Would hope a smaller bed is an option. Seems like even with the ability to swivel the TV, it won't be at good viewing angle for the theatre seats. All higher TVs should have a lowering option on the swivel!!! Love the storage in this unit. TFS 😊
Cougar is king-only as seen. But Rockwood offers a super similar layout with a true queen you can see here ruclips.net/video/qVIxivd3eEA/видео.html
Ha! Super bowl + Taco Tuesday! You’re the only reviewer who know how important it is to be able to see the tv from everywhere.
Always! TY for watching :)
I really appreciate Taco 🌮 Tuesday!
I like the counter top where you could eat.
Small bar stools would work well there.
If I'm watching the superbowl from the camper, I seriously torqued of the wife and the camper may become my home. This camper could fulfill that requirement.
Joshua, love your vids, lots of useful info especially for first time buyers. Listen, when equipped with the 12V DC compressor fridge does that mean that it does not run off propane as well? If not, how would you suggest to cool the fridge/freezer in advance? For example, an eight hour road trip I would start up a normal fridge the day before leaving running it off propane then using camp power upon arrival. Keep the informative vids coming!!
Correct - does not have a propane feature
Got this by me somehow! This reminds me of our North Trail, rear bath tons of storage that we don't even use all of it and a great front sleeper with power stabilizers. A wonderful Rig for 2, wish we had the Theater Seats, wasn't a thing with the 12's.
MAN this is probably one of my favorite couple trailers I have seen....can't wait to show, and persuade the wife.....lol
Rockwood does a great version as well here m.ruclips.net/video/CHqEdon-kJ4/видео.html
I have yet another travel trailer added to my list of favorites❗️🤩 👍🏽👍🏽
Awesome!!
@@JoshtheRVNerd // #aweSam indeed 😎
“OTG, yeah you know me.” 🤣☠️🤣☠️
Idk if anybody else caught that one.
#DownwithOTG
Hey Josh when you are showing the trailers that are prewired for inverters. Could you show the outlets that are wired to the inverters. Thank you for all of the information in the videos
And while you’re at it, Josh, can you also give us the size of the rooftop solar packages? How many watts? Expandable? If so to what? Thanks!!
Love watching your videos. Keep ‘em coming!!
Always appreciate the suggestions. Some brands aren't always consistent on those things. I have a LOT to cover on these and can't always get to every nut, bolt, and widget
For specific inquiries our sales team at 800-256-5196 is always the best option. They can provide answers about the inverter/solar packages & get you whatever info you'd like!
Nice trailer... Cougar must have stepped it up over the past few years. We were ready to write a check for one ~4+ years ago but after sitting in it for an hour waiting for the sales guy to return we decided to look at the WhiteHawk. Bought it instead and it was a couple of steps up in build quality from the Cougar at the time. Cougar appears from the video to look pretty darn good.
We've carried them for about 4 years now so it's funny you mention that time frame. In that time it's impressive how much they have advanced.
I wish that All towable would have a slider to put the battery on, especially for us older gals who have to lift them into place. Would love it to slide out drop battery on slide back in and lock it down! It would be my dream.
Love the videos! Best walkthroughs on RUclips. one suggestion, Put the weight & total length in the video details, so it's easy and fast to find.
Thanks for the tip! Will see what I can do. Juggling a LOT right now. Struggling to keep up with half of it
@@JoshtheRVNerd Dude, you put out over a dozen videos a week, all of them well thought out, detailed, fun, and well produced.. I don't know where you get the time to do all that as it is! haha, must have a elves that come in after hours to do the editing...
@@rutacumber9604 The secret is late nights and caffiene. I'm like a one man band. We don't have a team doing this stuff. Just me grinding like crazy!
Besides all of the other features that I love, the ceiling stuck out to me. Not just the contour but the appearance. Nice family guy reference 😄.
[Laughs in Peter Griffin]
Me and my wife are pretty much decided that this one is most likely our next rig...whenever we are ready.
Nice choice! We'll be here when you're ready!
@@JoshtheRVNerd my wife commended she would prefer the same lighter woodtones for the cabinets and closets by the bed. Don't understand the mix.
I love this! However, my one wish for these smaller ones is for the bedroom to be totally closed off by a door. I really hope there are many options in four or five years when my husband retires so we can size down to something like this. The reason I’m so adamant on a closed bedroom is because I am a light sleeper and I live with a snorer and I often need to retreat into the main space at night. I can easily sleep in a comfortable recliner when I need to.
Rockwood's got you covered right here ruclips.net/video/_gCKJQurxWM/видео.html
Basically the same size, but with a private bedroom. Doesn't feel quite as "open," but you get that nice privacy
@@JoshtheRVNerd Just took a look and yes it’s GORGEOUS! However I left out one piece of important info...if needs to be SUV towable. We currently have a half ton pickup but want to be rid of that into retirement. Appreciate your prompt response, Josh!😊
A few years back When I started looking at campers before my wife figured out we were looking at campers🤣🤣 this was the model of the very first video I saw which just happened to your video and I became addicted to watching your content. I love this rv and wish we would have gone with it instead of our Winnebago. I have noticed that either Haylett has either phased out selling them or is very low on stock of winnies. If you phased them out May I ask why?
We have phased Winnebago out of our lineup for the time being, though we're keeping an close eye on them.
I will say 100% it was not due to things like quality issues. Winnebago truly was stellar in that department. They simply were not drawing customers at a rate we need to keep products on hand here
Our current lineup is a literal "Greatest Hits" list
2:43 yours & theirs directional reading lights on each side of that huge king bed would be nice instead of only a single light with a wide spread in the center‼️ 💡 😉 👍🏽👍🏽
Good call!
Hi josh, on the 22MLS & RBS i kine of like it just being a hutch, maybe put a little after market basket in it.
You are entertaining! Midwestern humor, love it! Looks like a nice unit. A small rear window in the bathroom would be nice.
Ooooh I like that idea!!
I live in a trailer this size full-time and can tell you that the bed will be impossible to make-up because there's no room on the sides. We have a queen size bed and it's still a pain. The front window is nice but will let in more heat and sound. I pull my trailer with an F250 and it struggles up hills so a half ton truck would be really pushing it not to mention trying to stop with all that weight pushing you.
Really wanting to see the MLS version before making our final decision. I know they are out there, just waiting to see one in person
Hoping to get one this month. Maybe early next. Depends on production
8:52 for a small travel trailer that’s 1 spacious bathroom all around❗️
from leg room on the toilet 🚽 to elbow room in the shower 🚿 + counter space on sink with an actual towel bar, not to mention a mirrored medicine cabinet 🆚 only a mirror + another cabinet storage area to boot‼️ 😯 just noticed what appears to be a large enough under sink cabinet a waste basket could fit in 🗑 👍🏽👍🏽
*not to mention all around storage through‼️
I’m 57 so I think auto leveling is really nice. God I’d be spoiled.
Really like this RV. Privacy curtains are great.
Can you switch out a king for a queen if you don't need the bigger bed? It would help add a little extra space on the sides of of the bed for a bigger person like me.
Suggestions: camp side window under kitchen cabinet. Another thought, that big pantry/cabinet in the back would be nice with one door, walk in type pantry.
Just some thoughts from a "hot" cougar. 😆🤣😂
Factory only offers kings, but the good news is if they made room for a king, then you can easily "size down" to a queen typically
Rockwood builds a similar layout with a little less weight and GREAT suspension for traveling here ruclips.net/video/qVIxivd3eEA/видео.html
And both Rockwood & Coachmen build slightly smaller versions still here:
* Rockwood: ruclips.net/video/UvoJVFn8y5k/видео.html
* Coachmen: ruclips.net/video/xTKxazplmRA/видео.html
Beautiful couples trailer. The only thing I would change is shorten the raised bar top by 4". I'm a kitchen designer that would be more efficient.
Thanks for sharing!
Sliding drawers would be nice at the head of each bed instead of the open boxes currently In place. Accent modern lighting over head board near window would be nice. Shift happens
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Sold...............I've been looking for a small travel trailer and was going back n forth with this one and about others but now I've made up my mind. If I lived near you I'd take me business to you but unfortunately I'm in Southern California. I do thank you for your great informative video.
We work with Calfornian clients regularly btw. All I would ask in return for the efforts here is just a quick phone call or email to allow us to quote something out.
@@JoshtheRVNerd Awesome, I will definitely get in contact with you once I'm go to go.
That's a awesome RV. I have never owned an RV before and am seriously looking for one. There is so much variety out there that it has become overwhelming to me to find one. My number one condition in my future and first RV is definitely QUALITY for longevity. The size of that cougar is perfect with the dinette instead of the theater seat. I have been looking at Grand Design imagine line and i like them too. Any recommendations? Thanks
Rockwood is legendary really. Pound for Pound they might be the best built thing out there. With their volume they consistently maintain one of the best rates of fit and Finish I've seen
I relate "Rockwood" with "retirement grade"
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thank you for your comment and advice. Am on your website looking at the 2021 Jay flight slx 264BH and the 224BH and the difference between them is minimal in my Newby eyes lol. I'll take a look at the Rockwood line. Thank you again. It a shame your dealership is so far away, am in Dallas Texas
@@yannyfrag Happy to assist! We have a HUGE channel here with literal YEARS worth of footage for you to scan thru :)
Really nice. I love the color. Would like to see a pocket door on the bathroom. Also wonder if twin beds is an option?
Several requests for a pocket door
I Wish it was physically possible on a corner bath like this one. Nowhere for the door to slide out of the way
No bed options offered by Cougar on these. King only.
Really nice floor plan, and I love that counter space! It seems like smaller trailers and RVs often have better counter space?
The only thing I didn't like was the bed. King is nice, but it would be just me and the dog, I'd rather a queen. It would be nice if it were an option. I saw the link you posted on another comment, and this one is so much better. I really like that it's SUV towable. I prefer an suv for the every day life, and I'd rather not have to buy a 2nd vehicle just to tow the trailer.
Nice thing about a king bed is it's pretty easy to "size down" to a queen any time!
Rockwood builds a similar layout with a little less weight and GREAT suspension for traveling here ruclips.net/video/qVIxivd3eEA/видео.html
And both Rockwood & Coachmen build slightly smaller versions still here:
* Rockwood: ruclips.net/video/UvoJVFn8y5k/видео.html
* Coachmen: ruclips.net/video/xTKxazplmRA/видео.html
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks, Josh!
I would prefer the open little hutch thing next to the bed, just like it is. Perfect spot to keep your shotgun or rifle. Right within arms reach.
I like little bedside pockets like that. Nice to keep your phone down there without an overnight notification lighting up your screen and bothering you
It perfect. I wish I could invite you over for dinner to convince my wife. But she likes this one.
other than the “too-tight squeeze” when slide is in, it all looks good. Love the rounded ceiling! Lithium Battery/Solar option?
MFGs don't typically include batteries (with only rare exceptions). We include a common AGM battery at no charge for you and have things like Lithiums available thru our parts store
Cougar has a factory 170w solar package with 1000w inverter (expandable up to 510w)
Standard roof/side solar prep plugs
Beautiful cabinetry and I love the large windows. I would like the option of having a dinette (instead of theatre seating) and a Murphy bed (instead of a regular bed).
Dinette is totally available but no murphy offered _currently_
This is definitely something me and my wife will love hopefully soon I can check out your location
TY for considering our family's dealership! :)
"Swiss Army Storage Solution"! I guess it's got some S.A.S.S!! Can't wait to use ours this spring!
This is such a great model! The storage and prep space is basically unbeaten in this size
Walked through that very unit today!
Looks like you have all you need for traveling. Good one. Thanks.
Thanks for the link. I like this one even better!
Glad you like it!
We own the 2019 version, and I too, am very familiar with the longer days up north. I am very sensitive to light while trying to sleep. I made curtains with a fleece "lining" to help cut down on drafts you get from the windows in icy weather. (Purchased Walmart curtains, hemmed them to size, added a lining.) I also purchased room darkening curtains from Walmart to hang WITH the dining and kitchen window blinds. I also added a quilted piece (currently velcroed to the back-side of the front window.) Between those (for insulation). Now, with our privacy curtains it is very dark in the bed area. Dark, and stays comfortable temp-wise.
We have the 2018 22RBS and love it. I do like the lighter cabinets in the kitchen on this one. However, they took away the extra storage drawers on the bed side of the kitchen counter and then made a bar top. We use the drawers as dresser drawers. By eliminating them a lot of storage was lost. The bar top on a small trailer like this isn't useful. It makes the usable counter space smaller. I see they are still putting the water pump along side the bed on the "driver's" side of the camper. This makes it difficult to get in and out of the bed from that side. Younger people might not have issues but if you are older like me, you can't just swing your legs off the bed and get up, you literally have to scooch down to the foot of the bed to get out and then crawl in on hands and knees to get back in. I'm not a fan of the newer models clear shower doors. If someone likes a more open feel in the bathroom, they can leave the shower doors open when camping. It's better anyway so the shower can air out and dry more quickly. One last thing about this camper and ours, the shirt closets as a unit look like they might be the same in size that they use in other models for a queen bed. They actually overlap the edge of the king bed. This is a great little camper and we still love ours but these are some criticisms I have with this model. If Keystone addressed the above issues it would be IMHO the perfect camper.
Love it, do you think it would be possible to change out the theater seat for a full sofa that opens up to a bed?
In theory? Absolutely. It’s not a normal option here but they use them elsewhere so that shouldn’t be an issue
Just need to make sure it can open without hitting the counter
After a long search, this almost fits all of our criteria. Especially now you can get the 12v fridge. BUT, call us weird but we want/need a trifold sofa for small grandkids. Is it possible to option that?
It’s not a normal feature on their list, but I am pretty confident we can accomplish that given the opportunity. We would love the chance to make that happen for you!
800-256-5196 and let them know your request!!
wanna buy a small couples trailer soon, love this one.
She's a popular one. Rockwood does a great version of it as well you can see here:
ruclips.net/video/2gBwxkiEupk/видео.html
and here with alternate interior colors & options ruclips.net/video/qVIxivd3eEA/видео.html
Whoa and Giddy up. I love this unit. This is the unit for us retirees. We don't need anything else outside of the luxury's in this vid. Yee Haw!
I feel like I'm cheating on another channel. I always said Josh will get my jokes and Matt will get my three things I like and three things I dislike.
However, I have to say and I hope someone buys one of these because of my comments. Seriously, I have been researching RVs and travel trailers for about four years. I currently live in Lima, Peru and plan on returning end of the year.
The Keystone Cougar 22RBS is without a doubt the best couple's camper on the market today. Last year while in Florida I went to a local dealership in Cocoa, FL and they had this model. Do you ever have one of those moments when you see something and everything in your gut tells you "This is the one."? I looked at Grand Design, Coachmen, Jayco, and many other brands but other than the $90,000 units, this is the one that felt solid. It's kind of like that feeling you had when you sat in a Ford Pinto then you sat in a Lincoln Town Car. Yeah, it's that kind of quality difference.
That being said I am going to give you my three likes and my three dislikes.
Dislikes:
#1 They should have made the huge closet in the rear with adjustable shelves. (I could have almost seen them making that a space for a washer/dryer combo but I think it would make the rear too heavy.) Thoughts?
#2 I agree with those two cubby holes next to the bed. Small pull out drawers, or even better yet completely sealed boxes with lift up lids for hidden valuables. I like when RVs have hidden storage.
#3 There is no access to the huge closet from inside the bathroom. At least in the middle section I would have a door and a place to add a clothes basket so directly from the bathroom you could drop your dirty clothes in there without having to carry them out.
Likes:
#1 I don't know where to start. YES! No dinette. Those Thomas Payne theater seats are some of the most freaking comfortable seats I have ever sat in.
#2 That kitchen. As an international cook, that kitchen is a dream for the size it is. You have not only the appliance area behind the sink but you have an additional 3 feet to the right of the stove. Then if that's not enough you have the raised bar which is plenty roomy for doing some prep work. Or if you do have friends visit (not stay) you have the perfect space for a buffet.
#3 That toilet placement, it gets the award for the best Do-able Poo-able.
SMH: Shaking My Head
#1 Why hasn't Keystone gone to Azdel yet? I know there is a cost difference but I think over time it will pay for itself.
#2 King size beds are nice but I wish Keystone would offer this with a Queen as an option. DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE! Just offer a Queen too. Being a solo traveler, I would prefer a larger space around the bed than a larger bed.
#3 For such a perfect design Keystone should try to get those vents out of the floor.
Love having you here. TY so much for sharing. Your comments are no-doubt valuable for viewers and prospective buyers alike
Added to the short list. The King bed makes my husband happy! Is there an option for a fireplace?
Not in this one (no where to put it), but Rockwood offers a fireplace in their version of this layout: ruclips.net/video/qVIxivd3eEA/видео.html
But.. Rockwood is true queen-only
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thank you Josh. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your reviews and responses. Our RV purchase is not planned for another 18-24 months, but I am in "serious learning mode". If I was able to buy it today, I'm narrowed it down to the 2205, 2506, or the new 2516 -- I'm looking forward to your review of that model, especially to see the camper in travel mode.
I can also assure you, that your efforts to educate me in this early stage will certainly consider Haylett when we do buy. I am concerned about service after the sale, but look forward to speaking to your team.