Our long search has been narrowed. Our family of four is purchasing a new bunkhouse. Our tow vehicle will be a Tundra pickup. The first is a cherry colored Winnebago Minnie 2451bhs. Very well appointed with all the options including Bluetooth stereo, option to hang the tv on the outside wall, power 19' awning, alum. wheel, and a partition to block the master bedroom from the dining area. This model is aluminum framed with wood studs and rafters.The second is a KZ Spree 231bhs. This model has a large rear door that allows access to the rear bunk area to store bikes. The trailer has two entry doors and 4 more windows than the Minnie and has a slightly roomier dinette. There is no permanent master bedroom separation, only an accordion style curtain,( could this be a plus as it opens up the trailer to make it appear more roomy?). The awning is NOT electric and it has steel wheels. The unit is built with a full aluminum cage frame. Both units are priced at 66% of their original retail with the Spree being $1400 cheaper than the Winnie.We are new to this, any opinions will be greatly appreciated.

I'm not too keen on wooden framework. a potential for a problem.bumpy

I would go with the Minnie. It is only about 200 lbs heavier than the KZ, but it gives you about 800 lbs more carrying capacity. The KZ, with only 1395 lbs carrying capacity is really limiting you on what you can take with you. The Minnie, at 2120 lbs is a little more realistic. It really doesn't take much to reach 1395 pounds when you load up for a whole family.Bruce

Thanks Bumpy. The Winnebago salesman seemed to think it was all aluminum, however their website said "aluminum framed", so I take that to mean there is undisclosed wood in the frame.

Nomad, we hadn't even considered the carrying capacity. That is why I like to ask you experts! Great comment!

Also look at the holding tank capacities...especially the grey tank.More is better...showering, dish washing, etc fills the grey tank(s) quickely - especially with kids...

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wmoses
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
likesadvice wrote:
Done deal! The Griswold family just bought a cherry red Winnebago! So glad to have this decision making deal done. Thanks to all who responded.

Congratulations. Let the fun begin! :)
likesadvice
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
Yes, the tv rotates.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
a nice looking unit. I assume that TV will rotate between living area and bed area. liked that feature when I was looking at evergreens.
bumpy
likesadvice
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
Done deal! The Griswold family just bought a cherry red Winnebago! So glad to have this decision making deal done. Thanks to all who responded. Deciding came down to a question one of the sales people asked us yesterday. If all the travel trailers you are considering were parked along a curb with a free sign on them and you were allowed to take only one, which one would it be?
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
wmoses wrote:
nomad297 wrote:
For the KZ, with all of the holding tanks full, including the water heater, and 60 lbs of propane, you have already loaded about 940 pounds of cargo. 1395 lbs doesn't sound like so much now, does it?

Bruce

Who travels with water tanks full on a smaller RV? I wouldn't.

x2, full grey, full black, full wh, full freshwater? doesn't make sense.
bumpy
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
looked at the floor plans.
I wouldn't own the KZ myself. I do not like having the "bathroom" sink out in the hallway.
I like the semi wall on the bedroom area of the winnie.
bumpy
wmoses
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
nomad297 wrote:
For the KZ, with all of the holding tanks full, including the water heater, and 60 lbs of propane, you have already loaded about 940 pounds of cargo. 1395 lbs doesn't sound like so much now, does it?

Bruce

Who travels with water tanks full on a smaller RV? I wouldn't.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
likesadvice wrote:
Thanks Bumpy. The Winnebago salesman seemed to think it was all aluminum, however their website said "aluminum framed", so I take that to mean there is undisclosed wood in the frame.

I would "assume" that then the walls do not have undisclosed wood in their framework. but you can easily ask Winnie for the "facts".
I haven't looked at the floor plans but would much prefer the bedroom to have a solid wall, instead of a pleated curtain. unless it would always be just the two of you.
bumpy
nomad297
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
For the KZ, with all of the holding tanks full, including the water heater, and 60 lbs of propane, you have already loaded about 940 pounds of cargo. 1395 lbs doesn't sound like so much now, does it?

Bruce
wmoses
Explorer
Sep 28, 2013
pbohart wrote:
... Tanks are bigger on the Winnebego....

:h

Not according to these links I was looking at: Winnebago, KZ. Fresh water tank is bigger but the grey and black tanks are smaller.

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