By Braden Price
Keystone RV has always provided quality RVs, but the Cougar 260MLE is on a whole new level. They’ve listened to you and added so many RVer requested features in under 32 feet!
The 2024 Cougar 260MLE is the ultimate couple’s camping fifth wheel, and Josh the RV Nerd predicts that it will become the #1 selling “Big Cougar” this year.
Take a look at some of the features they’ve packed into the 260MLE’s 32 feet to find out if this is the perfect RV for you!
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► Price
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260MLE Floor Plan & Specs
How Much is a Cougar 260MLE 5th Wheel?
Depending on the features and options in your 260MLE, and when and where you buy it, it will cost anywhere from
$55,000 – $90,000
You can also find this floor plan with Cougar’s popular Midnight Edition Package.
More Features on the Cougar 260MLE
Many RV manufacturers are taking away features in their newer RVs to meet price demands. Keystone RV is taking a different approach with the 2024 Cougar 260MLE.
Last year the people asked for what they wanted: A fireplace, desk, drop-down TV, bed slide, washer/dryer prep.
Keystone heard their suggestions and added every single one of them.
Keystone kept going and upgraded features that were already there. Things like,
► Improved solar package to with 3 different options
► Magnets on cabinetry hardware to keep doors closed
These improvements show us Keystone is listening to your suggestions and requests, and we love to see it.
Inside of the Cougar 260MLE 5th Wheel
Personal Theater on Wheels
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.
You read that right, drop-down TV.
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.
Using gas struts, the TV drops down to a much more comfortable viewing location.
In the 260MLE your personal theater is also a multipurpose workspace.
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.
You can even hook up a laptop to the dropped-down TV and use it as a giant monitor.
Kitchen Space – And a Lot of It
There is a massive amount of counter space in this RV. You’ll have plenty of room to prep or use your appliances.
There’s also a lot of cabinetry. And these cabinets include magnetic holds to help keep your food in place while you drive.
Other features include
► 2-door 12v DC compressor fridge
► Pull-out wastebaskets
► Residential fan
Josh 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. (And he’s seen a lot)
Kitchen Road Mode Access
Need to get something from the kitchen but you’re in road mode? Not a problem.
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’t even need to squeeze.
Accessible Bathroom
These features make the bathroom accessible and comfortable for all ages and sizes:
► Handrail leading up the stairs to the bathroom
► Shower seat
► Plenty of hip/shoulder/leg room around the toilet
► Respectable ceiling height
Bathroom storage includes a space for a wastebasket under the sink and a medicine cabinet recessed into the wall behind the mirror.
The Cougar 260MLE also opted for a towel bar instead of a hook, helping your towels to remain neater and dry faster.
Queen or King Bed Space
The bedroom in the Keystone’s 260MLE includes:
► Dressers and a closet for plenty of clothes storage
► A desk with an inverter-prepped outlet
► Spacious storage beneath the slide-out king or queen bed.
► 4 inverter-prepped outlets – two above the windows at the head of the bed, with two shelves next to them for phone/accessory charging.
► 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.
Cargo Capacity & Solar
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.
The 260MLE also impresses with its solar options. With their Solar Flex package, you can choose from three options for factory-supplied solar and inverters.
- 220w without an inverter
- 440w with a 2000w inverter
- 660w with a 3000w inverter
They are also no longer forcing lithium batteries, but they are still an option for those who prefer them.
Exterior Features in a Cougar 260MLE
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 – we’ll let you decide.
Keystone tries to just have one sewer outlet, for whatever reason that was not possible on the 260MLE. The dual sewer outlet is a downside to some, and maybe not a big deal to some others.
On the other hand, these other exterior benefits may make it worth it:
► Tankless on-demand water heater
► Rated, tested, and proven from 0-110 degrees
► A 300-pound accessor hitch
► Sewer tube holder for convenience
► Goodyear tires
► Road armor suspension package
No Campside Slides
The lack of slides on the camp side is one of the most unique features on the 260MLE.
This allows for a very wide awning at the entrance of the RV, with the door toward the middle.
No more going out of your RV and getting blasted by rain immediately because it snuck by the edge of the awning!
Where to Buy Your Cougar 260MLE
Now that you see why Josh the RV Nerd loves this camper and what he doesn’t think is so great, you can decide if it’s the right RV for you!
At Bish’s RV, we like to do things differently. That means NO hidden fees, a 72-hour guarantee, and service perks including a free year of BishFix. We’d love to help you buy your 260MLE or find the RV that’s a better fit for you.
Click below to shop for your 260MLE or reach out to one of our RV outfitter with any of your questions about this or any other RV.
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!