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dpgllg
Explorer
Jan 18, 2016

KZ Durango 2500 D336RET Feedback

I posted earlier and determined that the Cedar Creek 5th wheel we saw and liked at the Pittsburgh RV show was to heavy for my truck to safely pull.

I have a 2013 Chevy 2500HD. My truck is an extended cab 4 wheel drive long bed turbo diesel with the Alison transmission. The 5th wheel towing capacity is 15,700 straight from the manual. Payload is 2,725.

I am now looking at the KZ Durango 2500 D336RET. The GVWR on the 5th wheel is 12,500. The UVW is 10,070 and the CCC is 2,430. The dry hitch weight is 1,830. 20% of the GVWR is 2500 for a fully loaded pin weight which is under my payload. I understand that I need to add the weight of passengers and everything else to count toward the payload but I never run with full tanks and it is only my wife and I plus our three cocker spaniels.

The two things I am looking at are:

1. Verify that this is not to much weight for my truck. I think It comes in at a safe range.

2, Any feedback on the KZ Durango line as I am not familiar with this brand at all. What is the quality and service like etc.?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Dave
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Jan 18, 2016
    dpgllg wrote:
    I posted earlier and determined that the Cedar Creek 5th wheel we saw and liked at the Pittsburgh RV show was to heavy for my truck to safely pull.

    I have a 2013 Chevy 2500HD. My truck is an extended cab 4 wheel drive long bed turbo diesel with the Alison transmission. The 5th wheel towing capacity is 15,700 straight from the manual. Payload is 2,725.

    I am now looking at the KZ Durango 2500 D336RET. The GVWR on the 5th wheel is 12,500. The UVW is 10,070 and the CCC is 2,430. The dry hitch weight is 1,830. 20% of the GVWR is 2500 for a fully loaded pin weight which is under my payload. I understand that I need to add the weight of passengers and everything else to count toward the payload but I never run with full tanks and it is only my wife and I plus our three cocker spaniels.

    The two things I am looking at are:

    1. Verify that this is not to much weight for my truck. I think It comes in at a safe range.

    2, Any feedback on the KZ Durango line as I am not familiar with this brand at all. What is the quality and service like etc.?

    Thanks in advance for your help!

    Dave


    Dave, is that payload from your door sticker or from the manual? If from the door sticker, you're going to be =very= close on payload; if from the manual, check the door sticker and report back.

    If you're good on the tires' capacity, but a touch over on the RAWR, I'd go for it. Just don't forget that the hitch is going to take up most of the "spare" payload.

    Lyle
  • pennysmom09's avatar
    pennysmom09
    Explorer
    Jan 18, 2016
    We started out with the KZ Durango 1500 series, 30 ft. We had a 2012 Ford 250 SD Diesel. With airbags, and the superglide hitch, we were not comfortable with the ride, and put us close to the payload limit. We bought a 2015 KZ 2500 series 325RL, after buying a Ford 350 SD. We don't think the 250 would handle this rig. Lots of people tow similar and heavier rigs with 2500's and 250's and swear by them, but the 350 handles the rig like a breeze and we are glad we switched. Plus the space above the truck rails was a few inches higher, which increased our comfort zone on curvy, bumpy roads, and deep driveways!
    As far as the KZ Durango goes, they are a midpriced 5th wheel and no major complaints.
  • radio_flyer's avatar
    radio_flyer
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2016
    KZ makes a great FW, have in over 3 years now. Check my signature & I have no problems towing or stopping. Have also had a 2008 F250 with a V10 & pulled the same FW. If you want more info or help, send me a PM.
  • alexleblanc's avatar
    alexleblanc
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2016
    mine is new, slightly smaller than the unit you're looking at however I can't imagine 1000lbs heavier with a touch more on the tongue would feel any different from my current setup. Fit and finish of the KZ unit seems to be far better than what I experienced on my previous Dutchmen and Forest River Wildwood - materials seem to be of better quality, also lie the fact that the flood is plywood and not OSB.

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