2018 Keystone RV Cougar Half-Ton 26sabwe Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 8200 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 6380 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 760 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1820 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 381 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 133 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
8200 lbs
Dry Weight
6380 lbs
Hitch Weight
760 lbs
Payload Capacity
1820 lbs
Length
381 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
133 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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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 | 60 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 76 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 38 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
60 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
76 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
38 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | D | - | - | - |
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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
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
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 | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Reclining Sofa
No
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
| Oven Depth | 21 / 533.4 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Oven Depth
21 / 533.4 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Phone Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
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Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Keystone RV Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Keystone | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Cougar Half-Ton (West) 26SABWE | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Keystone RV Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Keystone
Display Name
Cougar Half-Ton (West) 26SABWE
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2016
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
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
6.0
Living Space & Layout
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Living Space & Layout
6.5
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
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.5
Final Storage Space
5.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8
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 →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2018 Keystone RV Cougar Half-Ton 26sabwe, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 8200 lbs. With a dry weight of 6380 lbs and hitch weight of 760 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6380 lbs and a GVWR of 8200 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1820 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 381 in., width 96 in., and height 133 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Cougar Half-Ton 26sabwe includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Cougar Half-Ton 26sabwe 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 8200 lbs and dry weight of 6380 lbs, the Cougar Half-Ton 26sabwe 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 Half-Ton 26sabwe features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 8200 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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