Keystone’s Cougar brand was recently awarded the number one spot in retail sales for laminated travel trailers and fifth wheels, according to Statistical Surveys, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition to the number one ranking, Cougar travel trailers and fifth wheels also experienced 2008 market share growth in excess of 20%, outpacing all other brands nationally in total sales.

Cougar General Manager Chris Hermon credited great product and great dealers for the brand’s success. Says Hermon, “Every person in our Cougar organization and especially our product development team is committed to being the very best at their particular area of expertise. We all understand we have to work very hard to keep dominating and leading the way. As a group we are all on the same page. This award shows that we have a real pulse on what customers want.”

Among the product innovations that keep Cougar on top is a “never before” seen side-aisle bath fifth wheel floorplan with a huge linen closet slideout in the bathroom. Five additional new Cougar models have also been introduced along with debut of the customer-friendly iPod-sized Cougar Remote that controls the operation of slide out rooms, landing gear, as well as docking lights.

“We understand we need to continue to hit the sweet spot between great looks and features and a great price,” says Cougar Product Manager Jeff Runels. “Dealers and customers continue to look at Cougar as an exceptional travel trailer and fifth wheel brand. This environment continues to draw more people our way.”

Adds Hermon, we understand that exciting product keeps salespeople and dealers excited. We continue to be very committed to being that type of brand for our dealers.

Please visit Pete’s RV Center’s entire Invetory of Cougars today!

Goshen, Indiana - Based KEYSTONE RV CO. continues to target the ultra-lightweight tow-able segment with a new PASSPORT EXPRESS SUPER LITE travel trailer that debuted at the NATIONAL RV TRADE SHOW.  The Express Super Lite is available in three floor-plans with dry weights starting at 2,700 pounds.

“Our Dealers have done a tremendous job with the Passport, but we recognize that an entirely new category of customer will be emerging with the increased awareness on fuel economy”, said Ryan Juday Passport Manager.

Offering an 8 foot width with 78 inch ceilings, the Express line can be towed by smaller pickups and crossover vehicles.

Cougar once again was the #1 selling mid-profile fifth wheel brand nationally for the 8th consecutive year.  Cougar also was newly crowned as the #1 selling laminated RV in the nation.   More RVers chose to enjoy the RV lifestyle in a Cougar in 2008. The Cougar brand was up 20.4% in market share in 2008 while Cougar fifth wheels enjoyed a 20.1% market share increase.  Additionally Cougar travel trailers saw a 18.4% increase over the previous year.  The increases are largely attributed to Cougar’s tireless efforts in providing today’s RVers with more features and conveniences than the competition.  Stop by today to experience the nation’s #1 selling light weight luxury fifth wheel or preview our complete Cougar inventory on line.

We have added - and will keep adding - PDF brochures for the newest and most popular lines of RVs we offer. No need to go search for them, they are right here on our web site in Product Info section in easy to read and easy to print PDF format.

The short current list is as follows:

• 2009 Cougar
• 2009 Montana
• 2009 Mountaineer
• 2009 Outback
• 2009 Sydney

Brochures for the 2008 models are available as well:

• 2008 Passport
• 2008 Sprinter
• 2008 Springdale
• 2008 Summerland

We will update this list as the new brochures become available.

Keystone RV, the manufacturer of the # 1 selling light weight luxury fifth wheel brand Cougar, has just announced product upgrades effective immediately.

All Cougar brand Fifth wheels and travel trailers will now come equipped with the following enhancements.

1. Full extension drawer glides - Very residential feature allowing for easy access of the entire drawer.
2. Convenience hook-up center - (F.W. only) Enclosed hook-up center for water lines, satellite cable, sewer connection, dump valves, etc.
3. Hand held remote for slide rooms, security light, and fifth wheel landing gear - This makes camping easy.  You basically can have your RV set up before you even step out of your tow vehicle.
4. Satellite Prep - You’ll never miss your favorite show again.

Cougar Microsite has been updated will all available 2009 fifth-wheel and travel trailer floorplans, and specs. In addition to that, each model has a short and clear description of the main features and benefits. Take a look, let us know what you think:

• Keystone Cougar Floorplans
• Keystone Cougar Microsite
• All Cougars now in stock

We have added a page with all 2009 Keystone Montana floorplans to the Montana Microsite.

Montanas have been North America’s #1 selling fifth wheel for 7 consecutive years. It comes in a variety of 10 floorplans for 2009, and we hope this new page will make it easier for you to compare, and pick the right model.

• Keystone Montana Floorplans
• Keystone Montana Microsite
• All Montanas now in stock