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KZ Spree Manual

The KZ Spree is a travel trailer and fifth wheel built by KZ. Federal safety records on it cover model years 2006 to 2022. This page shows how its systems work, every recall on file for it, and where to find the official owner's manual.

Built byKZ
KindTravel trailer and fifth wheel
Model years on record2006 to 2022
Recalls on file7

The official owner's manual

KZ keeps owner's manuals online, free to read. Pick the model year of your rig. It is on the sticker by the entry door.

KZ owner's manuals

Component manuals

How its systems work

Our free manuals for every system on a travel trailer and fifth wheel. The ones its recalls touched come first.

1 recall touches thisShore power and batteries30 amp and 50 amp shore power, the 12 volt battery side and the inverter. What runs on what, and how not to trip a breaker.1 recall touches thisPropane, furnace and fridgeOpening the tanks, lighting the stove, running the furnace and fridge, and what to do if you smell gas.Free manualFresh water and the water heaterCity water, the fresh tank, the pump and the water heater. How to fill it, turn it on and keep it clean.Free manualThe water heaterGas, electric or both. How to fill it, light it, drain it and care for the anode rod, plus what to do when there is no hot water.Free manualBlack and gray tanksThe order, the hose, the valves and what to put down the toilet. Dumping your tanks the right way, step by step.Free manualThe toiletHow to flush, what paper to use and how to keep the black tank from clogging or smelling.Free manualSolar and lithium batteriesHow solar charges your batteries, what lithium changes, and how to tell how much power you really have left.Free manualPropane, smoke and CO alarmsWhere each alarm is, what each one means, how to test them and why the propane alarm sometimes beeps on a low battery.Free manualThe refrigeratorGas and electric absorption fridges, 12 volt compressor fridges, how long they take to cool and how to keep food cold on the road.Free manualThe furnaceA propane furnace with a 12 volt fan. How it starts, why it drains the battery and what to check when it blows cold air.Free manualThe roof air conditionerHow much power it needs, why it freezes up, how to clean the filters and what to try before you call for help.Free manualRoof and sealsWater is the biggest enemy of an RV. How to check the roof and seams, which sealant to use and the signs of a leak.Free manualSlide outsWhen to open them, when not to, and what to check first. Slide outs are the most common repair on a rental, and most of it is avoidable.Free manualAwningsPower and manual awnings, how to set them, and why wind is the thing that breaks them.Free manualLeveling and jacksBlocks, tongue jacks, stabilizers and auto leveling. How to get level, why it matters and why stabilizers are not for lifting.Free manualWinterizing and spring start upDrain it, bypass the water heater and fill the lines with RV antifreeze. Then how to undo it all in spring.Free manualHitching a trailerCoupler, safety chains, breakaway cable and lights. A simple routine to hitch up the same way every time.Free manualTrailer brakes and breakawayElectric brakes, the brake controller in your truck, how to set the gain and how to test the breakaway switch.Free manualTires, wheels and bearingsTire age, pressure and load, lug nut torque and when to service trailer wheel bearings. The parts that cause the most trouble on the road.Free manualWeight and payloadWhat GVWR, cargo capacity and tongue weight mean, how to weigh your rig, and why sway almost always starts with weight.

Recalls on file

NHTSA has 7 recalls on file for the KZ Spree. The most common areas are labels (2), LPG systems (1) and fuses and circuit breakers (1). Each one is listed below as filed. A recall is fixed free at a dealer, even on a used rig, and even years later.

LPG systems · model years 2018 to 2022 · 21V670000, filed August 27, 2021

What is wrong. KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Camplite, Confluence, Connect, Connect SE, Connect Lite, Durango, Durango Gold, Durango Half Ton, Durango Sport, Durango 1500, Quicksilver, Sonic, Sonic X, Sportsmen, Sportsmen FW, Sportsmen LE, Sportsmen SE, Sportsmen Sportster, Sportster, SportTrek, SportTrek Touring, Spree, Stratus, Venom, and Venom V Series recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

What can happen. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will replace the regulator and pigtail hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2021-05.

Campaign 21V670000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

General RV equipment · model years 2018 to 2019 · 18V242000, filed April 17, 2018

What is wrong. KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 KZRV Durango, Spree, Spree Escape, Connect, Sportsmen, Sidewinder, and Venom recreational trailers. The Solera Smart Arm awning may deploy while moving.

What can happen. If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

The fix. KZRV will contact owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller. The recall began on June 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-04.

Campaign 18V242000. See it on NHTSA

General RV equipment · model years 2006 to 2018 · 17V749000, filed November 21, 2017

What is wrong. KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling various 2002-2018 recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V749-9547.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

What can happen. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix. KZRV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Campaign 17V749000. See it on NHTSA

Fuses and circuit breakers · model years 2017 to 2018 · 17V556000, filed September 7, 2017

What is wrong. KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sport Trek, Spree, and Connect recreational trailers. These vehicles may have been manufactured without a 2 amp fuse in the circuit for the awning lights.

What can happen. Without the fuse, excessive current can cause the wire to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a 2 amp fuse assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2017-06.

Campaign 17V556000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our shore power and batteries manual.

Labels · model year 2018 · 17V387000, filed June 20, 2017

What is wrong. KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018 Sportsmen Classic, Spree, Connect, Durango, SportTrek, Spree Escape, Venom, and Sportsmen Sportster recreational trailers. The Federal Certification label on these vehicles does not contain the manufacturing date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What can happen. In the event of a vehicle safety recall, the missing production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.

The fix. KZRV will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2017-03.

Campaign 17V387000. See it on NHTSA

General RV equipment · model years 2016 to 2017 · 16V432000, filed June 14, 2016

What is wrong. KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Spree travel trailers manufactured March 13, 2015, to May 3, 2016. The refrigerator vents on the affected trailers may be installed in an incorrect location, causing the refrigerator compartment to overheat, triggering the high temperature sensors to shut down the refrigerator.

What can happen. If the high temperature sensor fails to shut down the refrigerator, the refrigerator would overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a larger refrigerator vent, and extend the internal baffle, free of charge. The began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 153 or 154.

Campaign 16V432000. See it on NHTSA

Labels · model year 2006 · 06V081000, filed March 27, 2006

What is wrong. CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE TRAILERS ARE MISSING THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD.

What can happen. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

The fix. OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PLACARD ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.

Campaign 06V081000. See it on NHTSA

Check your own rig. Put your VIN into the NHTSA recall lookup. It shows any open recall on that exact rig, including the chassis.

Questions owners ask

Where can I find the KZ Spree owner's manual?

KZ keeps its owner's manuals online. Look up your model year there. Our free manuals on this page explain how each system works.

Does the KZ Spree have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for it. The most common area is labels. Check your own VIN on the NHTSA site to see if yours was fixed.

Is a recall repair free on a used RV?

Yes. A safety recall is fixed free by the maker's dealers no matter who owns the rig now or how old it is. Call the maker or any dealer for that brand with your VIN.

Where is the VIN on an RV?

Look for a sticker by the entry door, inside a cabinet near the door, or on the tongue or front frame of a trailer. The title and registration show it too.

Renting one from us? Call or text 909-259-RVDR before you try a fix. We would rather talk you through it than have you guess, and it is free.

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