KZ Durango 2500 349 BHQ

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We are just about ready to trade for the above subject 5er and had a few questions I hope someone could help with:
1. It has the Ground Control 3.0 4 point leveling system. Any comments about experience with this would be appreciated.
2. Any comments about KZ from those with experience? We have owned a Dutchmen, Jayco Eagle, Crossroads Cruiser and currently have a Montana Mountaineer.
3 It has the fold down rack on the rear with the removable bar for bikes. How many bikes can you get on it and would like to see a picture of how your secured them if you have one.

The leveling system, fold down rack, frameless insulated windows, second slide in bunk area, sleeper sofas and the general fit and finish are some of the things we like. After our experience with blowouts and E rated tires, part of the deal will be having our Sailun G rated tires moved to this 5er since I just purchased them recently and they have less than 100 miles on them. I would guess that our wheels from our current 5er would fit since they both have the same Dexter axles (8 lug) and I really don't want the E rated tires that are on it. I figured it would be easier to just swap wheels with tires mounted than switching just the tires. The young men at the tire shop commented on how heavy and how stiff the sidewalls are on the Sailun and they are used to changing big rig tires.

Thanks in advance for any comments and help.

radio_flyer · Answer

We have a 2012 KZ 355RL. Got the FW new &amp; have it for almost 4 years, no problems. KZ makes a great RV. I will buy again from them when the time comes.

hiking_hunter · Answer

I have the Ground Control 3 on a 2013 Montana High Country. I had HORRENDOUS problems with the level system for the first year. Went through three sets of front legs because the elevating screw kept stripping. This would happen when one leg would bind up, this caused the leveling system to sense a current overload in that leg and shut down (just that leg), but the other leg kept elevating until it stripped. Could have been a circuit board problem, that was replaced with the last set of legs. I've had the current set of legs on for about 6 months now with no problems. Hopefully, it was just a couple set of bad legs and it will work OK now. I have checked around and have not heard of others having the same problems I did.

That said - having a leveling system is great. It saves a huge amount of time and effort. Also, the floor is a lot more solid compared to the old manual stabilizers in the back. I wouldn't let my experience discourage you from getting the camper with the GC 3.0 system.

Don't have experience with the KZ. We shopped them when we bought the fifth wheel we have now, but couldn't find the floor plan we wanted in a short length (garage limitation), but, we were impressed with the quality relative to others in the same price range. When we were looking, the KZ had a 2 year warranty - better than most. Don't know if they still do or not.

You'll be glad you're keeping your G rated tires.

heaterswa · Answer

Rconkin,We are on our 2nd KZ product and have been to their factory some 12 years ago.  No issues and they seem to be a very engaged group.Regarding your questions,1. No experience. 2. It has been very good with almost no warranty issues. 3. Two or three at the most. I used to hang them back there but moved to a FMR so I can see them.-Bryan

edroun · Answer

I have a 2015 KZ 315RKD and have had no issues with it.  I don't have the levelers so I can't comment on them.

rconkin · Answer

Thanks for the replies. We signed the paperwork yesterday and pick it up Tuesday or Wednesday with our first weekend planned for May 13th.

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