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devildog305 · 01-10-2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by N Vee

I am zero help here, I have a 99 Jayco and my friend has a 11 Keystone. I think both are top notch. Does it come down to dry weight or storage spaces?

storage space and finish.

Both are VERY VERY similar however jayco has a little better finish / storage space with 2 year warranty; however the Keystone has the 7 point auto leveling system.

devildog305 · 01-10-2018, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cumminsfan

Cougar floor plan is nicer IMO. Jaycos 2 yr warranty is nice. You take your chances I guess.

I do like cougar! however I don't think they have a RB option like the outback, I could be wrong.

devildog305 · 01-10-2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sudsy

Tank location is pretty important too if you have to travel with contents. I usually ran the trailers with just enough water in the fresh tank to flush the toilet if needed on the road. I do about the same with the MH. I don't boon-dock but have. I like RC airplanes and have been to a couple meets with a TT but not with the MH. But for towing weight I would think you would dump before leaving.

Sudsy

I would need too seeing how i Have a half ton pick up.

Danny5 · 01-10-2018, 10:58 AM

I had a similar issue a couple months ago when we purchased our Keystone Cougar. However, we were looking at bunkhouse models.

We liked what we found in the Keystone model more than the Jayco. There are just little touches that made it the better choice. For us, it was the porcelain toilet and the king size bed, but it's different for everybody.

Walk both trailers, and write down the touches that you feel are must haves. Go with the one that has a longer list/feels better. You really can't do wrong by either company.

devildog305 · 01-10-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny5

I had a similar issue a couple months ago when we purchased our Keystone Cougar. However, we were looking at bunkhouse models.

We liked what we found in the Keystone model more than the Jayco. There are just little touches that made it the better choice. For us, it was the porcelain toilet and the king size bed, but it's different for everybody.

Walk both trailers, and write down the touches that you feel are must haves. Go with the one that has a longer list/feels better. You really can't do wrong by either company.

Thanks for the response...

its hard to make a choice seeing how they're both good choices.

bmbl-bee · 01-11-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by devildog305

Great point!!!

You will be in the rain anyway while unhooking your trailer. To me the auto levelers are just something else that can go wrong. Manual jacks are very easy and trouble free. Back in, wait for the rain to either stop or back off and your good to go.

devildog305 · 01-11-2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bmbl-bee

You will be in the rain anyway while unhooking your trailer. To me the auto levelers are just something else that can go wrong. Manual jacks are very easy and trouble free. Back in, wait for the rain to either stop or back off and your good to go.

Does an electronic auto leveling system have any benefits to it what so ever?

windman · 01-11-2018, 09:08 PM

I don't know about the Keystone build...but the Jayco roof look pretty strong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgmts9CVzGw

And the custom frame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKH7LocSB9M

Scarab0088 · 01-11-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by devildog305

Does an electronic auto leveling system have any benefits to it what so ever?

Oh My, yes!!

You can:
A. With the Level-up...Roll-up, hit 1 button and you're level in about 2 minutes.
Or
B. With no leveling system,...Roll-up and use ramps to level left/right (the stabilizer jacks are not made to support the RV - they only stop rocking)...driving back and forward to set the ramps. Then drop the tongue to use the tongue-jack to level front/rear.
Then finish by lowering the stab jacks to stop rocking.

Your choice