2017 KZ RV Sportsmen Show Stopper LE Special S282bhss Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 7000 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 5820 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 820 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1180 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 367 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 128 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 78 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
7000 lbs
Dry Weight
5820 lbs
Hitch Weight
820 lbs
Payload Capacity
1180 lbs
Length
367 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
128 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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 64 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 32 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 40 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
64 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 14 Inch Radial Tires Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 14 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
14 Inch Radial Tires Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
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 | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Curtain | - | - | - |
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Number Of Sofas
2
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Sofa Material
Cloth
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Pedestal Table | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
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 | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 16 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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Sheet Metal | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
16 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Sheet Metal
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Metallic
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
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 |
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| Parent Company | Thor Industries Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | KZ | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Sportsmen Show Stopper LE Special S282BHSS | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries Inc.
Year
2017
Make
KZ
Display Name
Sportsmen Show Stopper LE Special S282BHSS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
2
Introduction Year
2016
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
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.8
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Living Space & Layout
6.3
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
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8
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 Sportsmen Show Stopper LE Special S282bhss, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7000 lbs. With a dry weight of 5820 lbs and hitch weight of 820 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5820 lbs and a GVWR of 7000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1180 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 367 in., width 96 in., and height 128 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Sportsmen Show Stopper LE Special S282bhss includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Sportsmen Show Stopper LE Special S282bhss 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 7000 lbs and dry weight of 5820 lbs, the Sportsmen Show Stopper LE Special S282bhss 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 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Sportsmen Show Stopper LE Special S282bhss features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7000 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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