kz travel trailer

We love our KZ301 Bunkhouse. We have only had it for two seasons and bought it new in 2014. I have not even had any minor problems with the TT. We also have an outstanding dealer as well. I would definitely recomend a KZ TT to a friend or family member, also to someone I dont even know... we only wish we could use it more!

The frame on my 2015 (Pre Thor by about two weeks) 329ik has an I beam frame. It has the name of a steel company and USA stamped into the I beam. It also has two 5200 lb axles and only a 9500lb GVW. That is my biggest gripe with mine, the lack of carrying capacity. All those nice cabinets and we have to be real picky about what we put in it. It should have a 10k lb GVW, IMO. Otherwise we are very with ours. Just over a year old and 6000 miles in ours.

GordonThree wrote:


The stamping / engraving on my KZ's frame says BAL RV PRODUCTS - this is on one of the main C channel box sections ... is that company part of Lippert?

Apparently you got one of the good ones.

TxTiger wrote:
I've had a KZ 27TH (Toy Hauler) for nearly 4 years. I have only had a couple of very minor, expected type of issues with it. It is not real fancy, but has all the necessary stuff. I find it comfortable and reliable, and it has held up really well. All the KZ's have Lippert frames, not sure if they are of the same construction mentioned above, but my welds all look good and the frame build quality looks really good also.

KZ has been awarded the DSI Award many times over the past several years. Good luck with your new purchase.

The stamping / engraving on my KZ's frame says BAL RV PRODUCTS - this is on one of the main C channel box sections ... is that company part of Lippert?

We love ours. One year of use now and no problems!

We've had our KZ for about 6 months. My overall opinion is 'above average'. I've found the workmanship to be good and although we've only had it out 7-8 times, we've not found anything to bring back to the dealer.

I've had a KZ 27TH (Toy Hauler) for nearly 4 years. I have only had a couple of very minor, expected type of issues with it. It is not real fancy, but has all the necessary stuff. I find it comfortable and reliable, and it has held up really well. All the KZ's have Lippert frames, not sure if they are of the same construction mentioned above, but my welds all look good and the frame build quality looks really good also.

KZ has been awarded the DSI Award many times over the past several years. Good luck with your new purchase.

If it's one of the models with the Lippert frame that is made by welding 3 pieces of sheet steel together to form an I-beam, I'd look for something else. These frames are very weak and flex a lot and can cause serious problems.

Our KZ dealer has refused to honor the 2nd year of the 2 year factory warranty because I've done some modifications. Just an excuse as it in no way contravenes the written factory warranty. Not impressed with our dealer for other reasons too. I'd try and find out what the dealer is like before buying.

Other than the frame, I'd say overall our KZ Spree is above average. Doesn't mean it's acceptable IMO though, as on average quality in TTs is lacking. I've found some things, like wiring for ex. are not done well. (I'm an EE so have a good idea what is good and what isn't)

Would we buy another? After what we've been through, nope. Especially since they're now owned by Thor. Friends of ours have a Keystone TT and I'm shocked by some of the poor workmanship and inherent design. Only time will tell if Thor does the same thing with KZ.

We have a 2009 323RLS Spree. Few minor issues but overall has been a very good TT. Would not hesitate to purchase another.

93Cobra2771 wrote:

Need-A-Vacation wrote:
When comparing different brands and models, one thing I found if I remember correctly with the KZ is the axles were not rated as high, so it didn't have a lot of reserve cargo capacity. The average camper adds about 1k lbs to the trailer dry weight. It was the Sportsmen, comparable to the Jay Flight- 2yr warranty, Al/ wood construction, etc. I never went to look at them in person though.

One thing I found in shopping is some tt's had 4400lb axles, but a 9500lb gvwr for example...... Relying on adding some of the tw that the tv carries to the axle ratings to have a higher gvwr. Not sure if this is similar for other models, but it was for a comparable floorplan of our Jayco.

Other than that from what I found online KZ seemed like a pretty good trailer, some good, and a lemon occasionally just like any other brand.

Good luck!

The 06 in my sig is completely different. 5300# axles on a GVWR of 10000. Yes, 10000 on a 30' tongue to tail TT.

Very solid and well built camper, no complaints at all about it.

What I found with the axles and gvwr difference was a different brand (Coachmen), but in looking up the KZ Sportsmen S322BHK again (couldn't remember the exact details) it only has an 8800lb gvwr at 34'5" and ~7k lbs dry. Probably 2-4400lb axles, the same as the Coachmen, but KZ doesn't "stretch" the gvwr.

As mentioned, depends on what you are looking for. Different price points have different features, both standard and what is available as an option. In the Jayco 26 BH thread I mentioned a handful of things to look for when shopping. Oven was something I forgot to mention, but one thing we do use on occasion, so was a must have.

Good luck with the new rig!