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Post by skootz on Aug 6, 2013 12:53:39 GMT -5
The KZ Sportsmen 17' Toy HaulerWe just got it and for now, have it set up in the driveway. We'll use it to carry our two 125cc scooters, giving us a better daylight range for cruising the rural back-roads. It has everything we need: 
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Post by hevi57 on Aug 6, 2013 20:26:47 GMT -5
Congrats hope you enjoy it.We just picked up 190 yesterday.Will try it out this weekend.
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Post by skootz on Aug 6, 2013 20:54:38 GMT -5
Thanks hevi!
We are waiting for the elec brake connector for our SUV to come in.
So we're stuck in the driveway for now.
Congrats on your 190!! Those are beautiful!
Enjoy and be safe out there!
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Post by randy328 on Aug 7, 2013 22:24:07 GMT -5
I've got a ToyHauler (MXT20) and couldn't be happier with it. Can carry a bunch of motorcycles in it (3 sportbikes and a mini) that we take racing. You'll have a great time with a Toy Hauler!!
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Post by Bill Kitchen, Georgetown On.CA on Aug 8, 2013 1:25:32 GMT -5
Skootz,
Nice looking trailer and scooter. I also noticed that you don't have foot pads on your stabilizer jacks. You might consider the $40 to get the 7" round discs for the base as they will give you less rocking in soft sandy soil or wet ground. I also leave my jack on the ground as a 5th foot to steady the trailer.
Good Luck, Good camping,
Bill
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Post by skootz on Aug 8, 2013 10:39:23 GMT -5
Thanks Randy! Can't wait to get out there. Is that you in the avatar?
Hi Bill! Thanks, we are just parked in the driveway for now and are working on the rest of out-fitting.
Appreciate the info. Especially on the disks. Easier than making something.
Even though the unit it brand new, it still has some streaks and I'm researching
some of the Meguairs products (non-polishing). They have a Marine/RV cleaning wax, but not sure exactly what the siding is on the RV.
Gel coat aluminum? FB-Glas?
Any suggestions?
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Post by randy328 on Aug 8, 2013 11:38:51 GMT -5
Yup, that's me. Not bad for a crazy almost 60 year old.
I have used Lemon Pledge before and it took care of the streaks I had, but mine is fiberglass. Not sure what yours is. YMMV.
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Post by skootz on Aug 8, 2013 13:07:46 GMT -5
Ok..you are the 2nd almost-60 year old we have met this week who is
either racing or doing M-X!
That's great!
Very cool photo by the way.
I'll try a small test spot with pledge.
Thanks
Oh, I saw a recommendation for oxidation streaks;
they called for "water dispersing lubricant"
Which may be geek-speak for WD-40?
I won't try that
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Post by shoestring on Aug 9, 2013 17:03:14 GMT -5
Reading Bill's post about the jack being a 5th wheel, made me go back and look at the original picture. Skootz, put down your computer, and immediately go crank your jack down until it touches the ground!!!!! The trailer is designed to rest on the wheels & the front jack...period! Stabilizer jacks are meant to stabilize, they are NOT meant to lift the trailer. The weight of the trailer may bend them, causing the entire unit to crash to the ground.
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Post by shoestring on Aug 9, 2013 17:57:59 GMT -5
I realize that my previous post may have come across as a bit parental, so allow me to try and be a little more informative.
The typical procedure for "setting up" the TT involves (1)leveling the trailer from side to side, (2) leveling front to back, and (3)stabilizing. Leveling from side to side is performed prior to unhooking the trailer from the tow vehicle because you can drive one tire (or duals) up onto a leveling block (I use leveling blocks, but wood works as well). Once the trailer is level side/side to my satisfaction, I chaulk the wheels then unhook from the tow vehicle (TV). Once the TV is moved slightly forward, the front jack can be used to level the TT front/back. Now, with the trailer level (on its on footprint) the stabilizers can be lowered to the ground. My prefered method is to lower it until it touched the ground, then give it an extra 1/4 turn. This seems to ensure that they are firmly in contact with the ground, without attempting to lift the trailer. Remember, people may call them "jacks", but they are not meant to lift the trailer.
The RV dealer should have given you walk around, and a quick "How to set up". None-the-less, there are numerous sites on this wonderous web that will walk you through setting up. I strongly recommend watching several. I have been around camping my entire life (several trailers) but when we got our new to us KZ back in the spring...I watched many of how to videos cause you just never know what you have forgotten, or what new recommendation may be being made.
Hope this was helpful...don't be afraid to ask a question (here or at a campground) campers are friendly.
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Post by skootz on Aug 10, 2013 18:34:26 GMT -5
Thank You shoestring! Your tips and advice is very much appreciated.
And we will try your procedure on the set up.
Just as an aside, the photo:
We backed the trailer in when we brought it home from the
dealer, unhitched and let the awning out and I rolled the scooter under the awning for the photo.
We cut some 2 x 6 to use for now...and also got a 4-set of chocks.
We are still outfitting while we wait on some some accessories to come in.
Again, thanks!
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Post by Bill Kitchen, Georgetown On.CA on Aug 19, 2013 16:18:04 GMT -5
Shoestring,
Thank you. I too, learned something from your leveling exercise and appreciate the tip (or instructions NOT to tip) lol.
Bill
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holdnon72
Newbie RV’er
Picking up the 19FKTH Friday Morning!
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Post by holdnon72 on May 30, 2016 19:50:26 GMT -5
skootz what year is your toy hauler? how do u like it? im looking at a kz 19fkth toy hauler. but i really didnt want the corrugated aluminum. but i cant find one with fiberglass sides so i may just have to get the sportsman classic. any problems? thanks
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