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monroemtn
Explorer
Mar 01, 2014

Keystone Cougar X-lite Black Tank Capacity

Looking at buying a new bunkhouse travel trailer. I have narrowed my search down to the Keystone Cougar both the X-Lite or the 1/2 ton series. 1/2 series does not come with a front cap (worried about delamination over time) and also doesn't have the arched ceiling but it has a larger 38 gallon black tank capacity. I would prefer the X-Lite series for the above reasons but the black tank capacity is only 28 gallons. I have a large family and we typically go camping without any hookups. Can anyone give me their feedback on whether 28 gallons is too small for a large family boondocking? Any feedback on these light weight trailers and their smaller tank capacities would be appreciated.
  • brulaz's avatar
    brulaz
    Explorer
    Mar 02, 2014
    Depends upon how long you plan to stay, and how you use it. For us, 28gal for a family is just too small.

    Western made trailers all seem to have higher tank capacities, and that's a real nice feature. They also seem to have better insulation and options like dual-pane thermal windows. When we were looking, the Cougar 1/2 Ton series had those advantages, and others.

    But we ended up with another Western trailer made by Outdoors RV and are very happy with it. You might look at their bunkhouse trailers in the Timber Ridge, Creekside, Black Rock lines. http://www.outdoorsrvmfg.com

    Another Western trailer with usually bigger tanks is Nash and Artic Fox made by Northwoods Mfg.
  • TheGriswolds's avatar
    TheGriswolds
    Explorer
    Mar 02, 2014
    We have a 2013 cougar x-light with that size black tank. When we go dry camping the fresh water tank limits how much we put into the black tank. We carry just over 40 gallons of fresh water, and most of that goes to showers/baths for kids. There just isn't enough water leftover to fill the black tank most of the time. In other words, there isn't enough water to go around. The 28 gallon black tank isn't an issue for us (2 kids) and we really love the cougar!

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