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GoHorns
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Feb 15, 2017

Be Afraid... Be Very Afraid...

Last fall my wife and I began looking for our next camper. We are down to just the two of us, so not really a need for the extra capacity in our 34' bunk house 5th wheel.

We started looking for a reasonably priced bumper tow (1/2 ton tow-able) with at least one slide, dual axle, and ample space in the bathroom. Beyond those requirements... we are flexible.

These are the three we've kinda narrowed it down to...

KZ Connect 241 RLK
Jayco Jay Feather 23RLSW
Grand Design Imagine 2500RL

The Jayco is a nice unit... but the shower door hits the toilet when you open it.

The Grand Design is really nice, but instead of a shower door you have this hybrid door, curtain.... Not really a door, not really a curtain... Wife says not so much...

This brings us to the Connect. We both really like it, and it even has an outdoor kitchen...

However, I went online looking at some of the reviews about the manufacturer... and wow! There are lots of people who pretty much have no use for KZ.... Evidently have a poor history of not standing behind their products....

I was just wondering what the general consensus is on here? Does anyone feel strongly for or against any of these manufacturers? If so, why?

Much appreciated!!!

24 Replies

  • I would go Grand Design. I was super impressed when I saw the Imagine line at the RV show this year. Very well constructed and well engineered!
  • I'm not that familiar with KZ products. I like both Grand Design and Jayco, but the Imagine line is a serious step up from the Jay Feather line, and I would choose it every time.
  • FWIW I have a KZ Sportsman Classic 17RBS and have not had an issue with it in the 2 years I've owned it.
    With that said IMO the Grand Design Imagine is a set-up from the KZ.
  • GoHorns wrote:
    This brings us to the Connect. We both really like it, and it even has an outdoor kitchen...

    However, I went online looking at some of the reviews about the manufacturer... and wow! There are lots of people who pretty much have no use for KZ.... Evidently have a poor history of not standing behind their products....


    Having owned a KZ myself for six years that would be news to me as both the dealer and KZ were always responsive to any concerns I ever had with that trailer. That said, KZ is no longer a privately owned company and is now owned by Thor Industries so perhaps the reports you're reading reflect that change.

    KZ Sale to Thor Industries.