2017 Keystone RV Cougar X Lite 30rli Specs

Can Your Vehicle Tow This?

Interactive towing compatibility checker

This RV's GVWR
9,500 lbs
Select Your Tow Vehicle
Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
3.0
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.7/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.7/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2017 Keystone RV Cougar X Lite 30rli

With three spacious slides and a length of 36 feet, the 2017 Cougar X Lite 30RLI offers a roomy interior that comfortably sleeps up to six. You’ll appreciate the well-appointed kitchen and living area, perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends. Weighing in at 7,704 lbs dry, this travel trailer is towable by a range of vehicles, making it accessible for those looking to upgrade their camping experience without sacrificing comfort. Ideal for families or groups seeking a versatile home base on the road.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Long Rig - Limited Campsite Options

Specifications by Category

View specs, shop products, or tap "More" for details.

Towing & Dimensions

Specs
Buy Now
More
GVWR
9500 lbs
Details
Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
7704 lbs
Details
Recommended
CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
1055 lbs
Details
Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1796 lbs
Details
Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
432 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
Recommended
Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
136 in
Details
Recommended
Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Tank Capacities

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
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 43 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 60 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 lbs - Propane Tank Capacity -
Specs
Buy Now
More
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
43 gal
Details
Recommended
40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
60 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Details
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
Details

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating D - - -
Rear Tire 225/75R 15D Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Width 225 - - -
Specs
Buy Now
More
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
Rear Tire
225/75R 15D Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Width
225

Heating & Cooling

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
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 - - -
Specs
Buy Now
More
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 Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
Number Of King Size Beds 1 - - -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Specs
Buy Now
More
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3

Living Room / Bedroom(s) Best Sellers

Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.

Kitchen / Dining

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
Oven Depth 17 / 431.8 in - - -
Specs
Buy Now
More
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Oven Depth
17 / 431.8 in

Bathroom

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Specs
Buy Now
More
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Details
Buying Guide Top 5 Toilet Type Products
Recommended
RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Power - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
Specs
Buy Now
More
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

Exterior Best Sellers

Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.

Options

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

Entertainment

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

Entertainment Best Sellers

Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.

Instrumentation

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Radios 1 - - -
Specs
Buy Now
More
Number Of Radios
1

Interior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Material Vinyl - - -
Specs
Buy Now
More
Material
Vinyl

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Keystone RV Inc. - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Keystone - - -
Display Name Cougar X-Lite 30RLI - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2015 - - -
Specs
Buy Now
More
Parent Company
Keystone RV Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Keystone
Display Name
Cougar X-Lite 30RLI
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2015

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 travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.3
Living Space & Layout
7.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.3
Final Living Space & Layout 7.3
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.3
About Our Rating Methodology

MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →

Owner Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2017 Keystone RV Cougar X Lite 30rli, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9500 lbs. With a dry weight of 7704 lbs and hitch weight of 1055 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 7704 lbs and a GVWR of 9500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1796 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 432 in., width 96 in., and height 136 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Cougar X Lite 30rli includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Cougar X Lite 30rli 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 9500 lbs and dry weight of 7704 lbs, the Cougar X Lite 30rli 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 Travel Trailer.

The Cougar X Lite 30rli features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9500 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!

As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases. Your price stays the same.

"Our mission at Mint RV is to help people make well-informed RV buying decisions, so they can escape the stress of everyday life, reconnect with family, and create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors"

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.