dbear
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Post by dbear on Jul 18, 2015 21:12:42 GMT -5
Under every Inferno and StoneRidge Sportster floorplan on KZ's website it says "EXISTING DEALER STOCK ONLY." Does this mean both lines are going away, or just maybe getting updated? |
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resorter
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Post by resorter on Jul 18, 2015 21:41:33 GMT -5
Yes the Inferno is going to be replaced with the Venom. This is what I found when I did a search (2016 Kz Venom 4013TK - RVTrader.com) As Far as the StoneRidge I believe that Kz will replace it with the Durango Gold. Only a guess on the StoneRidge.
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Post by shortlance on Jul 19, 2015 7:54:53 GMT -5
Yes -- KZ killed the Stoneridge. They are going to offer more upgrades on the Durango Gold to cover the loss of the Stoneridge. They seem to be moving away from the higher end RVs. I guess the Stoneridge market isn't big enough for KZ to keep it. Thor is a big company that looks at the bottom line instead of what the people really want. They are chasing the people that want a higher end RV to other brands.
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azandy
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Post by azandy on Jul 19, 2015 8:58:56 GMT -5
Yes -- KZ killed the Stoneridge. They are going to offer more upgrades on the Durango Gold to cover the loss of the Stoneridge. They seem to be moving away from the higher end RVs. I guess the Stoneridge market isn't big enough for KZ to keep it. Thor is a big company that looks at the bottom line instead of what the people really want. They are chasing the people that want a higher end RV to other brands. This is exactly true. My dealer told me the same thing. Durango gold with upgrades will not be the same as a Stoneridge. But a step down Stoneridge. First escalade and now Stoneridge. Dealer told me they been waiting for new toy hauler for a year now. Not much hope. I'll be replacing my Stoneridge next calendar year. Already having to start the long search. Was hoping to just order another. Real happy with what we have now. But not the case. |
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Post by rvguru on Jul 22, 2015 15:50:05 GMT -5
Under every Inferno and StoneRidge Sportster floorplan on KZ's website it says "EXISTING DEALER STOCK ONLY." Does this mean both lines are going away, or just maybe getting updated? The Inferno is going away. As resorter stated, the Venom is the replacement. It is a HUGE step forward for KZ in the Toy Hauler arena. Just wait until you start seeing them! As for the Stoneridge, it is gone also. KZ had planned and built several Prestige units. That was the intended replacement for the Stoneridge. The success of the Durango Gold caused KZ to revisit this idea. Unable to keep up with production for the Gold, it was decided that the Prestige would wait. This is a market KZ wants to be in. They want to really wow the market when it comes out so for now, there is no Stoneridge/Prestige. I think we'll see one next year. |
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resorter
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Post by resorter on Jul 22, 2015 19:36:16 GMT -5
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dbear
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Post by dbear on Jul 23, 2015 20:47:50 GMT -5
Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like the Venom is going to be a step up from what the Inferno was, possibly an apples to apples with Cyclone/RW, Fuzion, Thunderbolt XLR,... It ticks me off a little that they haven't updated their website. Not every potential buyer has a dealer with a unit in their area.
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Post by rvguru on Jul 25, 2015 15:21:45 GMT -5
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soundman
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Post by soundman on Jan 19, 2016 18:37:56 GMT -5
Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like the Venom is going to be a step up from what the Inferno was, possibly an apples to apples with Cyclone/RW, Fuzion, Thunderbolt XLR,... It ticks me off a little that they haven't updated their website. Not every potential buyer has a dealer with a unit in their area. I sure hope they are not apples to apples to the products above, I have never been impressed with Cyclone/RW or any keystone product. I'm hoping for much better. So far I've been very impressed with the Venom I looked at in FL. I'm hoping to get some insight from some new owners, very seriously considering a 3911. You are correct, no dealer in our has one or has plans to bring one in. I will have to order one. Thanks |
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