T his is the first entry in what will be at least weekly updated. Let me introduce myself though. I'm Chris Misener, I've worked here at Tiara RV Sales for almost 4 years now, primarily as a salesmen, but I try to get involved with as much as possible. Having that access to so much of this business is a real eye opener. What is most fascinating is the changes that take place from year to year on these different RVs. Many times I a unit is updated for the next model year for example new graphics or different interior colors. This year KZ put out a product that is down right impressive. It's called the Inferno and it is a new toy hauler they've designed entirely in house. Before I get into the Inferno let's talk about KZ a little. KZ is kind of a mom and pop company and they build very very good trailers. Their Sportsmen 5th wheels are their bread and butter and they have great floor plans. KZ was the first company east of the Mississippi to really get into toy haulers. That is their Sportster line. They came up with a nice mix of good, usable RV features on a trailer with a garage and they were the first to really introduce RVing to toy haulers. Fast forward 7 years and every company on earth builds toy haulers, just like the ones KZ started building. The market was getting a little stagnant, everything started looking the same, there just wasn't a lot of innovation happening, just a lot lot copying.
Then came the Inferno.
I went over to the factory to take some initial pictures of the first prototype. It was impressive to say the least. The front cap struck me at first. There is a silver Inferno logo insert that is attached to the front cap. Behind that logo is a neon light that can be turned on the light up the Inferno logo. At night it is such an eye catcher, it almost looks like it's on fire. I can only imagine what it'd look like out in the desert some night.
On the outside the graphics are outstanding. The decals are huge on the Inferno, some stretch half way across the unit. Another neat feature is some of graphics have a sparkle finish, so in the sun it really shines, it really must be seen to believe. Another unique feature that I suspect will eventually be on more and more campers is hydraulic landing gear. They move extremely fast and are exceptional to level the RV.
The biggest plus of the Inferno that I've seen so far is the floor plan. (4012SL)
It provides so much flexibility for customers. It can be a great trailer for groups of people of for just a couple that needs lots of storage space. There is good sleeping space in the loft with the stair case. The bedroom and bathroom has good privacy, but is functional for guests. So many toy haulers have terrible TV locations, but the Inferno has a good location with a nice a entertainment center. The dinette seats plenty of people as well. The Inferno garage is 12' long, and there is an option for electric bunk beds. Also under the steps KZ made room for either a washer and dryer or a keg refrigerator. If you don't want either it comes as a cabinet. But the garage has enough usable space, it isn't broken up by wheel wells framing obstructions, it is just a nice, well polished coach.
If your familiar with KZ products like the New Vision and the Sportsmen, then you'll understand when I say the Inferno looks nothing like any other KZ product, but it is built by the same workers. you know it's going to be well built and have a good warranty that is backed by a good company.
KZ is working on more floor plans a 3912 and a 3812 and I suspect it to be introduced sometime in the near future. The Inferno looks like it's going to be a hit with RVers. It's a very nice mix of features, but it is still affordable.
