{"id":327008,"date":"2023-09-25T15:01:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T21:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/?p=327008"},"modified":"2024-12-15T11:11:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T18:11:05","slug":"2024-cougar-260mle-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/2024-cougar-260mle-review\/","title":{"rendered":"This Year&#8217;s BEST New Couple&#8217;s Camping Fifth Wheel \u2014 2024 Cougar 260MLE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By Braden Price<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"the keystone cougar 260mle is josh the rv nerds top couple's camper 5th wheel this year\" class=\"wp-image-341735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keystone RV has always provided quality RVs, but the Cougar 260MLE is on a whole new level. They&#8217;ve listened to <em>you <\/em>and added so many RVer requested features in under 32 feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The 2024 Cougar 260MLE is the ultimate couple\u2019s camping fifth wheel, and Josh the RV Nerd predicts that it will become the #1 selling \u201cBig Cougar\u201d this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Take a look at some of the features they&#8217;ve packed into the 260MLE&#8217;s 32 feet to find out if this is the perfect RV for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This Year&#039;s BEST New Couple&#039;s Camping Fifth Wheel!! 2024 Cougar 260MLE by Keystone RV\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lY6BSfgPSuQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/2024-cougar-260mle-review\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331702\" width=\"232\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Click to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/rv-search?s=true&amp;stocknumber=260mle&amp;sort=price-asc\">available 260MLE campers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"table-of-contents\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba <a href=\"#cougar-260mle-floor-plan-specs\">260MLE Floor Plan &amp; Specs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba <a href=\"#cost-of-a-cougar-260mle-5th-wheel\">Price<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba <a href=\"#new-features-on-the-cougar-260mle\">Added Features<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba <a href=\"#cougar-260mle-5th-wheel-inside\">Inside the 260MLE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba <a href=\"#cargo-capacity-solar-power\">Cargo Capacity &amp; Solar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba <a href=\"#cougar-260mle-exterior\">Exterior Features<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba <a href=\"#buy-cougar-260mle\">Buy a 260MLE Couple&#8217;s Camper<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"cougar-260mle-floor-plan-specs\"><strong>260MLE Floor Plan &amp; Specs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/Cougar-260MLE-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/Cougar-260MLE-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/Cougar-260MLE-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/Cougar-260MLE-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/Cougar-260MLE-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keystonerv.com\/product\/cougar\/premium-fifth-wheels\/specs\">full 260MLE Specs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"cost-of-a-cougar-260mle-5th-wheel\"><strong>How Much is a Cougar 260MLE 5th Wheel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Depending on the features and options in your 260MLE, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/fifth-wheel-cost\/\">when and where you buy it<\/a>, it will cost anywhere from<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>$55,000 &#8211; $90,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can also find this floor plan with Cougar\u2019s popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/2024-cougar-midnight-review\/\">Midnight Edition Package<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/2024-cougar-260mle-review\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331702\" width=\"232\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Click to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/rv-search?s=true&amp;stocknumber=260mle&amp;sort=price-asc\">available 260MLE campers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/contact-us\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/01\/contact-an-rv-expert-A.jpeg\" alt=\"talk to an rv expert\" class=\"wp-image-337553\" width=\"232\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/01\/contact-an-rv-expert-A.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/01\/contact-an-rv-expert-A-300x120.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Click to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/contact-us\">ask an RV expert your questions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"new-features-on-the-cougar-260mle\"><strong>More Features on the Cougar 260MLE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Many RV manufacturers are taking away features in their newer RVs to meet price demands. Keystone RV is taking a different approach with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/rv-search?s=true&amp;stocknumber=260mle\">2024 Cougar 260MLE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Last year the people asked for what they wanted: A fireplace, desk, drop-down TV, bed slide, washer\/dryer prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keystone heard their suggestions and added <em>every single one of them<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/24368403.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/24368403\/Cougar%20260MLE%20Desk%20and%20Fireplace.jpg\" alt=\"Cougar 260MLE Desk and Fireplace\" width=\"561\" height=\"305\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keystone kept going and upgraded features that were already there. Things like, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Improved solar package to with 3 different options <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Magnets on cabinetry hardware to keep doors closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">These improvements show us Keystone is listening to your suggestions and requests, and we love to see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"cougar-260mle-5th-wheel-inside\"><strong>Inside of the Cougar 260MLE 5th Wheel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"personal-theater-on-wheels\" style=\"color:#005568;font-size:30px\">Personal Theater on Wheels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/Cougar-260MLE-Theater-Seating-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"Cougar 260MLE Theater Seating\" class=\"wp-image-327737\" width=\"539\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/Cougar-260MLE-Theater-Seating-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/Cougar-260MLE-Theater-Seating-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/Cougar-260MLE-Theater-Seating-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/Cougar-260MLE-Theater-Seating-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/Cougar-260MLE-Theater-Seating.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The couch is theater seating optional. You can either have it set up for cozy cuddling by the fireplace in front of the couch or pull down the cupholders and recline back the seat to watch a movie on the drop-down TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You read that right, drop-down TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The TV is raised up to the level of the cabinets by default. This way you have access to the counter space below. While it is raised, it is angled downward to reduce neck strain for anyone watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Using gas struts, the TV drops down to a much more comfortable viewing location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/24368403.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/24368403\/Cougar%20260MLE%20Desk%20and%20Dropdown%20TV.jpg\" alt=\"Cougar 260MLE Desk and Dropdown TV\" width=\"509\" height=\"275\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the 260MLE your personal theater is also a multipurpose workspace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There is a pull-out hardwood desk right under the countertop below the TV. And foldable chairs stowed in a cabinet by the entrance, so you have an optional work or dining space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can even hook up a laptop to the dropped-down TV and use it as a giant monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"kitchen-space-and-a-lot-of-it\" style=\"color:#005568;font-size:30px\"><strong>Kitchen Space \u2013 And a Lot of It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-kitchen-space.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341737\" width=\"562\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-kitchen-space.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-kitchen-space-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-kitchen-space-768x391.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There is a massive amount of counter space in this RV. You&#8217;ll have plenty of room to prep or use your appliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There&#8217;s also a lot of cabinetry. And these cabinets include magnetic holds to help keep your food in place while you drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Other features include <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba 2-door 12v DC compressor fridge <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Pull-out wastebaskets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Residential fan <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/cougar-260mle-kitchen-living.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341738\" width=\"507\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/cougar-260mle-kitchen-living.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/cougar-260mle-kitchen-living-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/09\/cougar-260mle-kitchen-living-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JoshtheRVNerd\">Josh<\/a> points out, this fifth wheel fits the lifestyle of a full-time or semi-full-time nomad more than just about anything else he has seen.<\/strong> (And he&#8217;s seen a lot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"kitchen-road-mode-access\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Kitchen Road Mode Access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Need to get something from the kitchen but you\u2019re in road mode? Not a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The 260MLE has A+ travel access. The sink, fridge, and most of the cabinets are easy to access with the slides in. There is so much space you won\u2019t even need to squeeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"accessible-bathroom\" style=\"color:#005568;font-size:30px\"><strong>Accessible Bathroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-5th-wheel-bathroom.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341739\" width=\"345\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-5th-wheel-bathroom.png 900w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-5th-wheel-bathroom-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/06\/cougar-260mle-5th-wheel-bathroom-768x701.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">These features make the bathroom accessible <em>and <\/em>comfortable for all ages and sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Handrail leading up the stairs to the bathroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Shower seat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Plenty of hip\/shoulder\/leg room around the toilet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Respectable ceiling height<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Bathroom storage includes a space for a wastebasket under the sink and a medicine cabinet recessed into the wall behind the mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Cougar 260MLE also opted for a towel bar instead of a hook, helping your towels to remain neater and dry faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"queen-or-king-bed-space\" style=\"color:#005568;font-size:30px\"><strong>Queen or King Bed Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/24368403.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/24368403\/Cougar%20260MLE%20Bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Cougar 260MLE Bedroom\" width=\"566\" height=\"307\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The bedroom in the Keystone\u2019s 260MLE includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Dressers and a closet for plenty of clothes storage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba A desk with an inverter-prepped outlet <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba Spacious storage beneath the slide-out king or queen bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba 4 inverter-prepped outlets \u2013 two above the windows at the head of the bed, with two shelves next to them for phone\/accessory charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u25ba There is room for a combo washer\/dryer or a stackable washer and dryer in the closet, so you can choose whichever is better for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"cargo-capacity-solar-power\"><strong>Cargo Capacity &amp; Solar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For its size, the Cougar 260MLE has excellent cargo-carrying capacity. With an empty weight of 9,725 lbs and a max capacity of 12,000 lbs, you have just over 2,000 lbs of cargo capacity, allowing you to pack just about anything you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The 260MLE also impresses with its solar options. With their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keystonerv.com\/solarflex_landing\">Solar Flex package<\/a>, you can choose from three options for factory-supplied solar and inverters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 220w without an inverter<\/li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 440w with a 2000w inverter<\/li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 660w with a 3000w inverter<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">They are also no longer forcing lithium batteries, but they are still an option for those who prefer them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"cougar-260mle-exterior\"><strong>Exterior Features in a Cougar 260MLE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/24368403.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/24368403\/Cougar%20260MLE%20Exterior%20rear%20open.jpg\" alt=\"Cougar 260MLE Exterior rear open\" width=\"500\" height=\"271\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The exterior of the 260MLE is where we hit our first potential drawback, but it may be offset by all of the other benefits on the outside \u2013 we&#8217;ll let you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keystone tries to just have one sewer outlet, for whatever reason that was not possible on the 260MLE. 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That means NO hidden fees, a 72-hour guarantee, and service perks including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/bishfix-fast-rv-service\/\">free year of RVFix<\/a>. We&#8217;d love to help you buy your 260MLE or find the RV that&#8217;s a better fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Click below to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/2024-cougar-260mle-review\/\">shop for your 260MLE<\/a> or reach out to one of our RV outfitter with any of your questions about this or any other RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/2024-cougar-260mle-review\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331702\" width=\"233\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2023\/10\/shop-9-1-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Click to shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/product\/new-2024-keystone-rv-cougar-260mle-2319501-5\">new Cougar 260MLE 5th wheels<\/a> near you<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/contact-us\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/03\/contact-an-rv-outfitter.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339855\" width=\"233\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/03\/contact-an-rv-outfitter.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/03\/contact-an-rv-outfitter-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/contact-us\">Reach out<\/a> anytime!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether you buy from us or find your camper elsewhere, we hope you are on your way to a lifetime of travel adventures that bring you the kind of happy memories only camping can provide! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_counters\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:2px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_c=new Array(\"twitter\",\"facebook_like\",\"google\",\"pinterest\");var hupso_counters_lang = \"en_US\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_c=\"\";var hupso_title_c=\"This Year's BEST New Couple's Camping Fifth Wheel \u2014 2024 Cougar 260MLE\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/counters.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Braden Price Keystone RV has always provided quality RVs, but the Cougar 260MLE is on a whole new level. 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