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Post by joecamper on Dec 20, 2012 13:35:48 GMT -5
I have a 2012 325RL. It came with two complete sets. There are separate double sided keys for the "garage" and the entry door. It uses the CH751 for the front access door, for a total of 3 keys.
I never inquired about making copies.
That RV Lock looks interesting, but for $269 (from Camping World), that's pretty pricey to me.
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Post by joecamper on Dec 15, 2012 12:36:04 GMT -5
That was one of the reasons we eventually moved up to a 5th wheel. I always liked to refer to that action as "porpoising". You won't notice it usually except on really bumpy sections where there are quick changes in "altitude" of the bumps.
Do know that the heavier duty the tow vehicle is the less pronounced the issue.
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Post by joecamper on Dec 3, 2012 13:44:50 GMT -5
That's just another reason that I went with KZ. They are the best, IMHO.
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Post by joecamper on Nov 25, 2012 17:09:25 GMT -5
I had a Champion generator (the 2000 watt model) and while it worked great, I discovered a flaw that may impact your use. At altitudes above 9000 feet it wouldn't keep running. I called the factory and the tech I talked to said it was never tested at that altitude. So, I took it back to Cabellas and upgraded to the Yamaha 2000. No more altitude issues. I dry camp regularly at an altitude of over 10,000 feet and that was a must.
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Post by joecamper on Nov 18, 2012 21:25:30 GMT -5
Robbie, The only other alarm that I am aware of is the Black water full alarm, I don't know if your model is so equipped with it or not but on my KZ Stoneridge there is a reset button on the water level check monitor,,,,,good luck ! On my Durango, this alarm also sounds for the grey tank when full and the fresh tank when empty. ditto what he said though, pushing the button stops the alarm, but the red light still blinks ... but that's no biggie
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Post by joecamper on Nov 17, 2012 15:56:24 GMT -5
Look at more floor plans, you will find what you want as far as the Dining area location. I don't know how you can solve the drawer thing in the bathroom, I fixed mine up by installing an additional Cabinet.
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Post by joecamper on Nov 12, 2012 16:54:14 GMT -5
You will probably not be able to run the AC with just a single Yamaha/Honda 2000 genny. One of the best things you can do (either Yamaha or Honda) is buy two units and link them together. They will be more than enough to power any AC. The neat thing about this is whenever you are not using the AC, you can just run one unit. Which is best? What color do you like? The Yamaha is a little quieter when "idling", but a tad noisier when at full speed and runs longer on the single gallon they hold.
I'm sure others will chime in with other options.
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Post by joecamper on Nov 10, 2012 22:18:23 GMT -5
Ah, nothing like kicking back and watching the boys at Talladega! Oh, and thanks for the neat TV mount info.
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Post by joecamper on Oct 24, 2012 12:32:33 GMT -5
Another report that validates the reason I bought a KZ unit.
Such a great story.
Enjoy your KZ.
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Post by joecamper on Oct 11, 2012 19:58:31 GMT -5
majorloser knows of what he says. I followed his lead and installed the better thermostat. It works great!
Can't help with the other issues.
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Post by joecamper on Oct 9, 2012 19:48:48 GMT -5
Does yours look like this: If so, the swap is a pretty simple thing. Again, the colored wires all just replace the same colors. Yep, it looks like a complicated mess when you first pull the face off. The instructions that come with the new one make it pretty simple. I'm pretty handy with stuff and found it to be easy to do.
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Post by joecamper on Oct 8, 2012 20:14:24 GMT -5
Can't help you with all that, but replacing the thermostat with a really good one is the one thing that I changed in my Durango that I most appreciate. Just one degree change puts it in operation. If you have the standard KZ Coleman thermostat, this one wires right in using the same colored wires: www.rvplus.com/coleman-digital-h-c-thermostat-u-8330-3362.htmlGood luck with your other issues.
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Post by joecamper on Sept 28, 2012 15:20:06 GMT -5
That's a great generator. I looked at those, but was concerned about the weight. If that's not an issue for you, it will be just what you need. Probably won't run both the AC and microwave at the same time, but otherwise should be good to go.
Let us know how it works out.
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Post by joecamper on Sept 27, 2012 15:02:01 GMT -5
What brand and wattage are the rooftop 13.5 btu ac units that are available for the Sportsman 19'? Will a 2,000 watt portable generator be enough to run the ac, lights, microwave, etc? I have a Yamaha 2000iS and it will not run our 15.0 AC. It will run the microwave and and everything else. It did run our old camper's 13.5, but nothing else at the same time. And, we discovered that many of the 13.5 "sometimes" would run and sometimes would not. My nephew's AC would not, mine would. Remember that most 2000 watt generators don't "run" at 2000 watts, only for startup, so that's sort of "iffy". I also discovered that the Yamaha would run the older AC and my nephew's Honda would not. Hope that helped.
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Post by joecamper on Sept 10, 2012 14:00:34 GMT -5
Going to try and upload photos of my TV wiring diagram and also how my water valves are used.
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Post by joecamper on Sept 9, 2012 12:48:56 GMT -5
We have a new Durango, but it looks like the TV stuff is pretty much the same.Some questions after 1st trip. * Is there a switch for cable to antennae? * Above BR TV there are 4 outlets; #1 power, #2 booster w/1 cable #3 A &Bw/1 cable, #4 C w/ 1 cable. Where do the cables go? * In baggage compartment l/s, there are 2 cable connections , main & bedroom. I have 3 TVs. My last RV it was designated cable & satellite. Where does cable in go? The two connections in your storage compartment and just what they're labeled: If you hook up cable, it goes to the living room and bedroom. In our Durango, the connections in the bedroom are as follows:
Above the 12V outlet is the booster for the antenna. A goes to a satellite connector on the roof B goes to the bedroom connector in your "baggage compartment" C is connected to the roof antenna. Where your living room TV is: E: Satellite F: From "baggage compartment" Other is for antenna* The air cloud mattress is something else! Is there an upgrade? Just go and buy some memory foam at least 3 inches, that'll fix that. We put in a 3 1/2 inch one and it's really nice.* Valve instructions. A Knob: (marked)Fresh Water In @ 12 o'clock & Pump @ 3 o'clock, B Knob: (marked) Fresh Water Out @ 12 o'clock & Pump @ 3 (knob turns rt. & down). No instruction label. You should ask your dealer what each knob does. It may be different than our Durango.* The rear jacks seem to be very low & they may catch on something. I wondered the same thing about our rear jacks. But, they are really close to the tires and mine have never hit anything.Hope that helped.Read more: kzfamilyforum.com/index.cgi?board=stoneridge&action=display&thread=132#ixzz25zjnLojM
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Post by joecamper on Aug 23, 2012 11:49:41 GMT -5
My local dealer here in Grand Junction, Colorado called late yesterday, stating that KZ had a solution and that as soon as they have an open appointment date, they will resolve the issue.
He said that they will cap off the fresh water outlet and "tee" into the drain hose which is connected to the bottom of the tank.
Thanks for your response!
Joe
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Post by joecamper on Aug 21, 2012 20:52:07 GMT -5
Bought our Durango 325RL in November of last year (2011), ordered as a 2012 model. Have had very few problems, but have uncovered an issue that is serious to anyone that dry camps.
On an extended trip that included staying at MIL's ranch, we had to share the limited water supply with other campers, so we would fill the fresh tank when the water was available and then just use the pump for water use. After the first couple days, we discovered we were running out of water or at least that appeared to be the problem. I noticed that the pump could no longer deliver just after the 2/3 light went out. Once it showed 1/3 capacity, we were done. I thought maybe the sensors were not working, but I was wrong. I let it go, intending to take it back to the dealer once we finished our trip. Note that if I opened the fresh water drain valve, lots of water ran out. I never measured just how much.
Upon contacting our dealer (who has been super with any issues we have found), he immediately asked if we were also losing water while in transit (we have not). He said they were having multiple issues with water loss (siphoning out while traveling) with both Durangos and other models. Further, the inability to use all the water in the fresh tank is also known to KZ. He stated they are still waiting on a "fix" for both issues from KZ. The service manager said they will contact me for repair as soon as KZ has a remedy for this issue.
We were really wanting to get in some serious "boondocking" this year, but that's out with only about 25 gallons of onboard water available.
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Post by joecamper on Aug 7, 2012 10:00:09 GMT -5
X2. I drill through both the cover and the bumper and seal with a ziptie. Always replace the ziptie each season as they don't weather well.
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Post by joecamper on Aug 6, 2012 11:46:11 GMT -5
My truck came the same way, was driving me nuts. Just happened to mention it one day at my RV dealer and he knew right away. Go figure.
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