2017 KZ RV Escape E231bh Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 4800 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 3760 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 540 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 740 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 327 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 90 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 118 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 78 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
4800 lbs
Dry Weight
3760 lbs
Hitch Weight
540 lbs
Payload Capacity
740 lbs
Length
327 in
Width
90 in
Exterior Height
118 in
Interior Height
78 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 20 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 31 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 24 gal | 24gal Black Water Tank | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 20 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
20 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
31 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
24 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
20 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 13 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 13-Inch Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
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Rear Wheel Diameter
13
Rear Tire
13-Inch Radial Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Full Size Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
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Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Full Size Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Rear
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 14 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
14 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | No | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
No
Overhead Fan
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Metallic
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Screened Room
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Thor Industries Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | KZ | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Escape E231BH | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries Inc.
Year
2017
Make
KZ
Display Name
Escape E231BH
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2017
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this travel trailer.
Tow-Ready Score
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.8
Final Tow-Ready Score
6.8
Living Space & Layout
3.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-1.7
Final Living Space & Layout
3.3
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-0.5
Final Storage Space
4.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-1.0
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
4.0
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2017 KZ RV Escape E231bh, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 4800 lbs. With a dry weight of 3760 lbs and hitch weight of 540 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 3760 lbs and a GVWR of 4800 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 740 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 327 in., width 90 in., and height 118 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Escape E231bh includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Escape E231bh owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 4800 lbs and dry weight of 3760 lbs, the Escape E231bh is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Escape E231bh features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 4800 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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