Considering these 4 FWs - Opinions wanted
So, here are 4 FWs I'm considering, with my comments. Any opinions are appreciated. KZ Durango 1500 D284RLT - 800 lbs lighter GVW and almost 3' longer than my Komfort (longest of these 4); KZ has ...
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GPG52! wrote:
Hi Iaknox, You have seen my previous response on the "regular vs. lite weight" forum We enjoyed the Durango KZ 1500 but moved up due to.
"I have owned both a Durango 1500 series and Cougar 327RES. Both worked great for us. Here are some things we noticed with the lite unit.
- Walls are thinner... which means less insulation
- The framing was based on the box configuration vs. having evenly spaced wall studs. I.E: framing around the perimeter of the box, around the door but then large gaps between studs
- limited amount of pull outs and the pull outs were not as deep
- some models have less hanging cupboard space as the walls have less framing
- oven was small... although the stove surface had three burner.. the oven interior height was shallow and would not fit standard cooking pots restricting its use.
- and my PET PEAVE the electric awning was anchored in the wall skin only and not in a stud.... first year we were caught in a freek storm which tor the awning arm away from the wall... this compromised the awning reducing it to a fair weather awning going forward.
My 2c worth... good luck.
GPG
Thanks, GPG. More questions to ask. I'm really working on the DW to take a trip to IN and touring several factories, so I can see for myself. The awning issue was with your Durango? Makes you wonder why they can't add a stud at each end to anchor it, if for no other reason.
Lyle
