2011 Keystone RV Cougar Xlite 27rks Specs

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This RV's GVWR
10,000 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.1
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
4.0/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.3/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2011 Keystone RV Cougar Xlite 27rks

The 2011 Cougar Xlite 27RKS offers a spacious living area with two slide-outs, perfect for families or friends looking to enjoy time together. With a dry weight of 6,955 lbs, it's easily towable for many trucks and SUVs, while still providing room to sleep up to six people comfortably. You'll appreciate features like the well-equipped kitchen and a dedicated bathroom, making it ideal for extended trips. This fifth wheel is a great choice if you're seeking a balance of comfort and convenience on your travels.

What We Love

High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Kitchen Layout Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 10000 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 6955 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 1240 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 3045 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 360 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 143 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
10000 lbs
Dry Weight
6955 lbs
Hitch Weight
1240 lbs
Payload Capacity
3045 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
360 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
143 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 41 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 56 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 28 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 60 lbs 30Lb Propane Tank Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
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40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
56 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
28 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire Speed Rating D - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Rear Tire 225/75R 15D Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Width 225 - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire
225/75R 15D Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
225
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Water Heater Tank Capacity 6 g RV Tank Water Heater RV Water Heaters -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Details
Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Rear - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Rear
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats

Bathroom

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Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

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Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Satellite No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
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Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes

Entertainment

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Interior

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Material Cloth - - -
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Material
Cloth

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Keystone RV Inc. - - -
Year 2011 - - -
Make Keystone - - -
Display Name Cougar Xlite 27RKS - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 2 - - -
Introduction Year 2009 - - -
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Parent Company
Keystone RV Inc.
Year
2011
Make
Keystone
Display Name
Cougar Xlite 27RKS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
2
Introduction Year
2009

How We Scored This RV

Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this fifth wheel.

Tow-Ready Score
8.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +3.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 8.0
Living Space & Layout
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Living Space & Layout 5.8
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
Storage Space
6.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.5
Final Storage Space 6.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
About Our Rating Methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2011 Keystone RV Cougar Xlite 27rks, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 10000 lbs. With a dry weight of 6955 lbs and hitch weight of 1240 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 6955 lbs and a GVWR of 10000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3045 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 360 in., width 96 in., and height 143 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Cougar Xlite 27rks includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Cougar Xlite 27rks owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.

With a GVWR of 10000 lbs and dry weight of 6955 lbs, the Cougar Xlite 27rks is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.

This floorplan sleeps up to 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.

The Cougar Xlite 27rks features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 10000 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!

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