2018 Keystone RV Cougar Half-Ton 29bhs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
8,800 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.0/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.8/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2018 Keystone RV Cougar Half-Ton 29bhs

With the ability to sleep 10, the 2018 Cougar Half-Ton 29BHS is ideal for families or groups seeking space and comfort while on the road. At 34.8 feet long and weighing just under 6,900 lbs, it’s towable by many half-ton trucks, offering you the convenience of easy travel. The single slide-out creates a spacious living area, while the well-equipped kitchen and exterior features, including an outdoor kitchen, make it perfect for both cooking and entertaining. Explore the possibilities of your next adventure with this roomy travel trailer.

What We Love

Outdoor Kitchen Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR
8800 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
6870 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
810 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1930 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
417 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
136 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 60 gal - 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 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
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
60 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating E - - -
Rear Tire 225/75R 15E Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Width 225 - - -
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Rear Tire
225/75R 15E 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

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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
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Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Number Of King Size Beds 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
Number Of Double Beds 2 - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Double Beds
2
Reclining Sofa
No
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Sofas
1
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
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
Bench Seats
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

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

Exterior

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Awning Length 20 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
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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Awning Length
20 ft/m
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Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
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Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
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

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

Entertainment

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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
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Keystone RV Inc. - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Keystone - - -
Display Name Cougar Half-Ton (East) 29BHS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2018 - - -
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Parent Company
Keystone RV Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Keystone
Display Name
Cougar Half-Ton (East) 29BHS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2018

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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.8
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Living Space & Layout 6.0
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.8
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 29bhs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 8800 lbs. With a dry weight of 6870 lbs and hitch weight of 810 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6870 lbs and a GVWR of 8800 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1930 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 417 in., width 96 in., and height 136 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Cougar Half-Ton 29bhs 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 29bhs 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 8800 lbs and dry weight of 6870 lbs, the Cougar Half-Ton 29bhs 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 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Cougar Half-Ton 29bhs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 8800 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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