dub
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Post by dub on Mar 17, 2018 5:17:31 GMT -5
We retired one year ago and moved from Richmond, Va to a little town in West Virginia. One thing we realized recently is that winters here are never ending...... That led us to think of ways to spend winter in warmer climates. So here we are new owners of a 5th wheel RV. We purchased a 2018 KZ Durango 2500 318RLT. We have not yet taken delivery, that should be next week. I purchased a 2018 Ram 3500 (SRW) Laramie with 4x4 before we went RV shopping so we would be able to tow a fairly good sized 5th wheel. It came equipped with the 5th wheel prep package so all I had to do was purchase the hitch assembly. I am 63 and my bride just turned 60.I love to shoot in Cowboy action events as well as other shooting sports including indoor and 3D archery. I also love to fly fish. Looking forward to the information and friendships we can find here in this forum.  |
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Post by jetzen on Mar 17, 2018 9:16:55 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum!!!
Hook that 5th wheel up and come to Florida for 5-6 months.
I can give you some info on the best over 55 RV resort that Florida has to offer. Click on photos to enlarge.
 
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Post by rvdude on Mar 17, 2018 10:50:25 GMT -5
Congratulations on your retirement and your new KZ trailer! And listen when Jetzen speaks... the place he is referring to is one really nice place.
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Post by rvdude on Mar 17, 2018 10:51:49 GMT -5
Congratulations on your retirement and your new KZ trailer! And listen when Jetzen speaks... the place he is referring to is one really nice place.
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Post by Edd505 on Mar 17, 2018 22:09:14 GMT -5
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Post by nvguy on Mar 17, 2018 22:11:04 GMT -5
Welcome to the site and the KZ world. This is one of better web sites, lots of good info & friendly folks here. As another 318RLT owner I think you will find it's a well thought out floor plan.
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Post by Chuck on Mar 18, 2018 10:49:41 GMT -5
dub Welcome !! to the Kz Family an form  Congratulations on your retirement and your new KZ trailer !!! I find that in retirement I have more work than I have ever had, I don't know how I ever worked at a regular job  Lots of information along with knowledgeable owners here an friendly people as well, join us in the Durango Gold folder with other Durango Gold owners of all series of such ... Also check out the PDI list kzfamilyforum.com/thread/1903/pdi-list so when you go to pick up your new 5th wheel you know what to look for  In August there is a National Kz trailer rally just a mile away from where your trailer was built, it is a week long rally an you get to tour the Kz Factory where your trailer was built along with the MorRyde factory an talks on brakes, axles an full time living in an RV ... As well great camp fire conversations, bean bag baseball, lots of food an a tour of the RV hall of fame an other sites around the area ... Check out the rally folder on this form to get more info on the rally Safe Travels an happy Glamping !!! Chuck |
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dub
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Post by dub on Mar 18, 2018 19:43:36 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! Jetzen I will PM you later on the place you speak of. Thank you.
Chuck I have a copy of that PDI list. Very useful! I doubt I will make the rally but I read somewhere that it was full?
NVGuy the floor plan is ideal in my opinion!
Dub
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Post by jetzen on Mar 18, 2018 20:26:55 GMT -5
Nope, rally not full yet. Was able to get additional sites
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Post by Chuck on Mar 19, 2018 8:00:12 GMT -5
Yep rally not full, if you can make it you will not regret it, the week is full of all kinds of things to do, see an you get to meet allot of really great Kz owners. As well Kz managers an staff an you even may get to see some new Kz models that are not on the market yet like we did last year with the new Kz G385FLT Safe travels, Now get out there an start Glamping with that new 5th wheel it a beauty !!!!  Chuck
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dub
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Post by dub on Mar 29, 2018 18:27:18 GMT -5
Brought it home today. 4 hour tow. Went very well. now to familiarize ourselves with every thing we forgot from the PDI.
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Post by nvguy on Mar 29, 2018 21:30:48 GMT -5
Congratulations on the safe tow home. Yes, there will be lots of "Now what did he say about..." But a lot of good info here, so feel free to use this resource to refresh your memory as needed.
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dub
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Post by dub on Apr 16, 2018 5:59:58 GMT -5
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dub
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Post by dub on Apr 16, 2018 7:56:41 GMT -5
We left the camper there yesterday and came home to tend to some business. This is the current situation there. Flash flooding. Hope our camper is still there and truly hope all the people are safe!   |
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Post by Chuck on Apr 16, 2018 11:30:55 GMT -5
Wow. Hope you are high an dry, looked to be a nice camping site an you were having an enjoyable time ... I know the last picture all to well, we have three rivers that come together around are area, a couple of years ago we had over 10ft of water over I-5 for a week an the same city of Centralia was flooded thought out the downtown area ... This happens about every two or three years but not as bad as a few years back. Our problem is it starts to rain, then warms up so you get a double whammy, snow melt in the mountains an rain, not good, we are under a flood watch today, but life goes on .... Safe Travels, happy Glamping Chuck |
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dub
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Post by dub on Apr 16, 2018 12:38:46 GMT -5
thanks Chuck. Going to try and go over and check on it shortly. hope you don't end up flooding too!
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 16, 2018 19:04:02 GMT -5
Keeping our fingers crossed all is OK.
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dub
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Post by dub on Apr 16, 2018 19:07:57 GMT -5
Keeping our fingers crossed all is OK. Thank you. We went over today and could not believe our eyes. With so many RVs with so much obvious damage we found ours untouched. I am still in shock. |
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 16, 2018 19:38:19 GMT -5
Great News!! Blessings come in many ways.
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Post by nvguy on Apr 16, 2018 21:37:44 GMT -5
Great news, glad you escaped. Back in '97 I had to deal with a flooded park model the dealership had on display. What a mess. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
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