The Dometic DM2652LBX fridge performs well on electric and LP GAS. Every few months an easy defrost

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Hi, my name is Ray. In May 2011 my wife Anne and I purchased a brand new Keystone las vegas luxury sport car rentals Cougar 276RLSWE Fifth Wheel Trailer to spend one year traveling around North America in. This was a lifetime dream of ours and we decided a truck and fifth wheel was the best way to go for us. Having looked at many types of RV's a fifth wheel met our needs best.  We needed something with a lot of room.  We would have many things to store and were taking our 2 beagles Angie and Oscar with us. Having had a Class "B" camper van we knew it would be far too small for the journey.  Class "A" type was a little out of our price range.  Class "C" was in our range but still a little too small. las vegas luxury sport car rentals So a fifth wheel it was. Keystone Cougar 276RLSWE Fifth Wheel Trailer Review las vegas luxury sport car rentals Floorplan 2011 Keystone Cougar 276RLSWE
We were lucky enough to score a sweet deal on an older 1 ton diesel truck (1994 Ford F350 7.3L IDI DRW) so this left us with enough money to go for a brand new trailer instead las vegas luxury sport car rentals of used.  Shopping around las vegas luxury sport car rentals for a month or more we saw a ton of RVs. Our criteria for the ideal fifth wheel was a few things. It had to be in the 30 foot length range so we could fit into many of the National, Provincial, las vegas luxury sport car rentals and State Parks which generally don't accommodate very long rigs. Also it had to have extraordinary storage space as it would be used for an entire year long trip. Finally Anne wanted the bed to be always available, las vegas luxury sport car rentals no fold away jobs, and plenty of windows for looking at the views .
It all came together the day we checked out Greg s RV in Duncan B.C. There was a good vibe about the place. They let us freely look at all the product on the lot without las vegas luxury sport car rentals being ushered about by high pressure las vegas luxury sport car rentals salespeople and their specialty was travel trailers. Once we had decided on the one we liked they offered us the best price without a bunch of dickering. We purchased a Model 276RLSWE Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel.
Greg's RV gave us a thorough walk through inspection, primer course on operating las vegas luxury sport car rentals the various systems and we took delivery. Two things needed to be taken care of in the first week. One was a cracked dining room table that Greg's RV promptly ordered and replaced before our trip. The other thing was a faulty "dead" Toshiba 32" TV. Greg's RV told us go out and buy your choose of a new one. They even took care of getting the authorization from Keystone.  It was kind of humorous because my trade is an electronic technician and I repair TVs as a profession. Figures I would get the bum one! We have been more than happy with the treatment we received at Greg's RV and would definitely shop there again. Thanks Greg's RV !
Well it's over 18 months later and we are still traveling in it!!  We did our one year North American tour and are now down exploring America's South West. Check out the travel las vegas luxury sport car rentals blog archives section of  Love Your RV to see and read about our many adventures. We have traveled roughly 35,000 miles in our Keystone Cougar 276RLSWE and stayed in 120 plus campsites. We have been in all sorts of weather. Near hurricane force winds in Newfoundland, huge thunderstorms in South Dakota, the steady rains of Vancouver Island, sandstorms in Arizona, the hot beating sun of the Mojave desert, the humid Florida and US Gulf Coasts, and more. We have traveled on many types of road surfaces. There was the US Interstates, some with nice pavement, others las vegas luxury sport car rentals with pot holes and gaping cracks from the pounding of the big tractor trailers. Then the winding back country roads, some with menacing frost heaves and narrow to none existent shoulders. Finally the off roads, dirt, gravel, sea shelled, red clay, sandstone,rocky, goat path, we have seen then all! Check out our travel map to view our journeys.
Below you will find I have broken the review into 10 categories detailing the pros and cons we found. I have also included many photos and video clips to help demonstrate the points. Appliances Cooling Decor Electrical las vegas luxury sport car rentals Heating LP Gas System Outside Hardware Plumbing Undercarriage Miscellaneous
I especially like the Atwood R-V2134BBP las vegas luxury sport car rentals gas stove/oven. I m the chef in the family and it  is a joy to cook with. Love cooking with gas!  The burners are lit by turning a knob which sparks the gas to light and have been very reliable.
The Suburban SW6DE water heater required the anode rod changed once and several flushes but this is normal maintenance. Also the element needed cleaning one time for hard water deposit build up. I like that it is a dual unit with gas and electric operation and the gas is auto ignition. The temperature of the water is perfect. Plenty hot enough but not scalding. It has easy access to its winterizing bypass valve through a wood panel near the stairs.
The Dometic las vegas luxury sport car rentals DM2652LBX fridge performs well on electric and LP GAS. Every few months an easy defrost of the freezer las vegas luxury sport car rentals is required.  A small negative is the fridges vent cooling fan can be heard cycling when the trailer is quiet.
The Sunbeam SR-11093B microwave oven does its job. Has a decent defrost cycle and cooks things like frozen vegetables and rice well. It draws about 10 amps so we need to beware running it if the AC is on and the Water Heater element is drawing current at the same time, because the main 30 amp breaker could blow.
The only thing I would want from them all is a little more volume. las vegas luxury sport car rentals The oven is a tad small, as is the freezer and it would be nice to have a 10 gallon vs. the 6 gallon water heater. But everything is a compromise when you're building a certain size and weight trailer I suppose.
The Coleman Mach air conditioner has performed las vegas luxury sport car rentals well without failure. It's fairly quiet running las vegas luxury sport car rentals in ducted mode, not so much when  running full blast. Up to about 85-90 degrees las vegas luxury sport car rentals it provides a comfortable cool environment.
Once the temperature gets above 90 degrees the AC has trouble keeping up with cooling demands. Usually it's only able to provide a 15-20 degree cooling difference from outside at that point. So if it's over 100 degrees outside it will then be over 85 inside the rig. The amount of shade on the trailer and parking with the sun on the non-windowed side with the awning deployed can vary this somewhat.
We are very pleased with the styling of the trailer interior. Keystone did a good job with the patterns and coloring. The materials used for the counter tops, cabinets, walls, and linoleum flooring are excellent and holding up well. So far the blinds have worked great without any string failures. Everything looks nice and is easy to maintain.
Things we found to be of sub-par quality are the carpet, furniture and mattress. The furniture (two swivel rockers las vegas luxury sport car rentals and sofa) and mattress looked good and were comfortable for around the first month of use. Then the foam used inside thinned out and collapsed causing you to feel the underlying springs. Very uncomfortable! We went out and bought some foam and inserted it into the furniture and it helped a bit but not much. With the mattress we use a foam topper, but are still disappointed.
las vegas luxury sport car rentals The carpeting is a nice color and looks OK but does tend to flatten down when walked on. Also there were loose staples that kept appearing for months and impaling our feet. Speaking of staples, the amount used on the window valances is ridiculous! The underside finishing is terrible. The Keystone las vegas luxury sport car rentals installers are staple happy!
The finish on wood cabinets has been a pleasant surprise. It looks as good as the day we bought the trailer.  The hardware used for the drawers is still performing well even after the beating they take on the road. One problem that cropped up early on was loose screws. After every tow I was finding las vegas luxury sport car rentals the cabinet door screws coming loose. Finally I just replaced them with a little longer and thicker screw type and all is well.
Our Cougar came equipped with remote operation of the slide room, security flood light, front power landing jacks and power awning. The wireless remote works well and has never given us any grief. I must admit though it was kind of a novelty for me and rarely use it. I prefer the manual controls.
The WFCO WF-8955 converter does a good job of charging the battery bank. No problems with any breakers or fuses in the unit. The fan can sometimes be a bit annoying in a quiet trailer and once in a while will surge if the load is just right.
The original TV failed in the first week but our dealer Greg's RV in Duncan, B.C. told us to go buy a new one and give them the bill. We purchased a nice 32" Samsung HDTV and it works great on the roof top antenna and campground cable systems.
The Suburban furnace itself has performed well with no break downs or major issues. I'm pleased that we have been able to RV in below freezing conditions many times with no freeze ups in the plumbing systems. The unit heats very well in the main living area and provides a small duct to the underbelly area for water and waste tank heating. However there are a number of problems with the heating system.
One manufacture defect was a squashed section of duct work caused by an over driven screw which I was able to correct myself.  Another issue is insufficient heat to the bedroom area. The bedroom heating vent supplies very weak air flow. We generally use a supplemental electric heater when on full hook-ups and extra blankets when dry camping.  A third pro