2020-21 Durango Gold G382MBQ questions

So, We actually stopped by the dealership today. He gave me two brochures for the 2021 lineup, according to what he said. BUT, the brochure says 2020 when it comes to decor options, so we shall see. It looks like you can only get one color of wood, not as dark as it used to be. It's kinda up the middle. You have your choice of two colors for the furniture - light and dark. The light is called sea salt, the dark is called Havana. Looks like the same color scheme from 2020, if the dealer told me correctly.
He also told us we could "most likely" get it how we want it - no dish washer, no fireplace in the bedroom, etc if we special order it. I will definitely get that "most likely" question answered before we drop a dime on this unit. I'm going back next week to see the 382, he didn't have a 382 on the lot today. He said he's expecting a new one next Mon-Tues. We walked into the 384RLT, that's a beautiful coach as well. I still want that bunk room and that rear deck, though.

I also found through my past digging, dealers that sell Durango Gold are few and far between. Their site makes it hard to find a dealer, unless you know a zip code in another state or you look on this site for the good / bad dealer thread. Anyway, I hope this info helps someone.

A quick call to KZ will get you the info you are seeking as far as dealers in you locality

there is a white Kitchen option available for the Durango Gold, here is a 360 for the G356 model

 www.kz-rv.com/products/durango-gold-fifth-wheels/images/2020/360/G356RLT/

It would be interesting to know just how far KZ would go to customize an ordered rig.  Personally, I =hate= theater seating; I much prefer a swivel recliner.  I also hate those stupid solid steps; I'd much rather have the old-school steps, or at least a Torklift Glowstep option.  As I said a couple months ago, there's now not a single KZ model, from 1/2 T to Gold that I'd want, which is sad.  I think these mfrs sometimes change things just to change them, not because there's any real need to.  Frankly, there's not many floorplans from any mfr that I'd consider right now.  :-(

Lyle

When we got our Gold, I viewed the dishwasher as a negative. Now, we really like it. Only use it when we have guest over but it's nice.

LOL! Thanks Chuck, my hubby said exactly the same thing. So at the end of the day, it won't be a deal breaker if we have to take it as is. HOWEVER, my hubby's honey do list is so big, I was trying to eliminate one item from the list. He's the kind of guy who doesn't throw ANYTHING away, because it can always be fixed later. That translates into a TON of stuff, house, a couple of ATV's, motor homes, etc sitting around because they can all be fixed. He can fix anything he puts his mind to, but it looks like we live in Fred Sanford's yard. LOL!

OMG!! I'm dying laughing here! Just read your post to my hubby...his reaction was "see!!! Someone understands and thinks like I do!!" LOL!!!

Well, I am not sure we're going to purchase a new Gold, vs finding a used one somewhere. The dealer closest to us, is 2 hours away, had made promises to me he would let me know when the next 382 came in, and I haven't heard from him. There was one due in a couple of weeks ago, he has never told us it came in. The last time I sent a text to him, which he told me to do, to check if the trailer had been delivered, he never answered me. So we went ahead and took the chance, drove down there to see the trailer, and it in fact had not been delivered. He didn't know it wasn't on the lot until we showed up to look at it. Then he told me the tow vehicle had broken down, but was scheduled to be fixed and back on the road in a couple of days. He would definitely notify me when the trailer arrived, he said he had my number on his desk. That was two weeks ago, and I haven't heard from him. I'm sure the tow vehicle hasn't sat in New Mexico for over two weeks. I'm beginning to think we might be better off buying a used one, and modifying it the way we want it, than trying to go the brand new route, and dealing with a so-so dealer. The things I want to change are probably a lot easier to deal with than the dealer will be.

If their sales department is that unresponsive, imagine how bad the service department will be? Usually you're their best buddy until you sign the paperwork and pick up the unit.

IMO, there are times that La Mesa makes Camping World look good.  No smiley...  Example; when we were shopping several years ago, I wanted to look at a particular brand and a couple of their models.  The La Mesa store =in= Mesa had one, so we went up to look at it.  This unit had a swing door at the entrance to the stairs instead of the more usual pocket door.  During transport, the door had come unlatched (or was never latched) and swung open hard enough to punch a hole in the paneling on the wall.  This unit had been on the lot for at least a month and it still wasn't fixed, yet it was open for the public to view.  That, alone, turned me off of La Mesa.  Then I started searching out threads on rv.net (pre-KZ days) about them and found all kinds of bad reviews and just said, "nope, not shopping there".

Lyle