2027 KZ RV Ridgeway 36MBL

2027 KZ RV Ridgeway 36MBL — Mid-Bunk Versatility, Loft Space & Full-Profile Fifth-Wheel Luxury

The 2027 KZ RV Ridgeway 36MBL is a full-profile fifth wheel built for families and extended-stay campers who want extra sleeping space without giving up a residential-style main living area. At 41 feet long, this four-slide floorplan combines a private mid-bunk room, overhead loft, rear living area, large kitchen, king-bed owner's suite, auto-leveling, dual air conditioners, solar, and washer/dryer prep into one seriously versatile fifth wheel.

What makes the 36MBL especially appealing is its ability to adapt. The mid-bunk room can work as a kids' bedroom, guest room, office, homeschool space, or combination of them all, while the loft adds even more sleeping or storage capacity. Meanwhile, Mom and Dad still get a private king bedroom up front and the entire family can enjoy a spacious rear living area. KZ rates the 36MBL to sleep up to eight.

Why Campers Love the 36MBL

• Private mid-bunk room: Gives kids, guests, or remote workers a dedicated room without turning the main living area into a bedroom every night.

• Overhead loft: Adds valuable sleeping or storage space above the mid-bunk area while preserving the main-floor living space.

• Four slide-outs: Creates a huge interior once you're set up at the campground.

• King bedroom suite: A residential-size 70" x 80" Serta Comfort Foam king mattress gives owners a comfortable private retreat.

• Rear living layout: Residential-style furniture, theater seating, Smart TV, fireplace, and large windows create a genuine living room.

• Washer/dryer prep: A major advantage for seasonal campers and extended trips.

• Auto leveling: Four-point electric auto leveling takes much of the work out of setting up a fifth wheel this size.

• Standard solar: A 200-watt solar panel and 30-amp MPPT controller provide a solid foundation for expanded off-grid capability.

Quick-Hit Highlights

RV Type: Fifth Wheel
Floorplan: Mid-Bunk / Loft / Rear Living
Overall Length: 41'
Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8
Slides: 4
Bedroom: Private front king suite with 70" x 80" Serta Comfort Foam mattress, large wardrobe, under-bed storage, and washer/dryer prep
Bonus Room: Private mid-bunk room suitable for sleeping, working, homeschooling, or guests
Loft: Additional elevated sleeping or storage space
Kitchen: Solid-surface countertops, deep undermount stainless-steel sink, residential-style faucet, 21" GE oven with three-burner range, 30" GE microwave, 12 cu. ft. French-door 12V refrigerator, and extensive cabinetry
Living Area: Residential-style furniture, theater seating with heat and massage, 43" Smart LED TV, 40" fireplace, Bluetooth sound bar, and large windows
Bathroom: One-piece fiberglass shower with built-in seat and glass doors, porcelain toilet, stainless-steel sink, linen storage, and skylight
Exterior: Auto leveling, heated basement storage, power awnings, roof ladder, 2" receiver hitch, backup-camera prep, aluminum wheels, and exterior hot/cold water port

Key Specs — 2027 Model Year

Overall Length: 41' 0"
Exterior Width: 96"
Exterior Height with A/C: 13' 3"
UVW (Dry Weight): Approx. 12,200 lbs
GVWR: Approx. 14,495 lbs
Dry Hitch/Pin Weight: Approx. 2,280 lbs
Dry Axle Weight: Approx. 9,920 lbs
Cargo Carrying Capacity: Approx. 2,295 lbs
Fresh Water Capacity: 76 gal
Gray Water Capacity: 50 gal
Black Water Capacity: 50 gal
LP Capacity: 60 lbs
Refrigerator: 12 cu. ft.
Furnace: 35,000 BTU
Tires: 16" E-range radials
Slides: 4
Air Conditioning: Dual ducted A/C standard
Electrical Service: 50 amp
Solar: 200 watts standard with 30-amp MPPT controller

Published weights are rolling averages and can vary according to factory-installed options and equipment. Always verify the actual factory weight and capacity labels on the individual fifth wheel.

The Mid-Bunk Room Changes Everything

The big attraction of the Ridgeway 36MBL is the dedicated room in the middle of the fifth wheel. Instead of putting traditional bunks at the rear and sacrificing the living room, KZ creates a separate bonus space while preserving a full residential-style living area.

For a family, the mid-bunk becomes the kids' room. For grandparents, it's a private place for the grandkids. If you're traveling as a couple, it can become an office, craft room, extra storage area, or guest room. That's especially valuable for campers working remotely — you can actually close the door on the office at the end of the day rather than working from the dining table.

And There's a Loft Above It

The clever use of vertical space continues with a loft above the mid-bunk area. This gives the 36MBL additional sleeping capacity without consuming more of the main floor.

Families can use the loft as another sleeping area for kids, while couples may prefer it for bedding, luggage, seasonal clothing, or bulky camping gear. Combined with the private mid-bunk room, it gives the 36MBL tremendous flexibility as your family's camping needs change.

A Real Rear Living Room

Unlike many family fifth wheels where sleeping capacity dominates the floorplan, the 36MBL still gives you a proper rear living room. Residential-style seating and theater seats provide plenty of room to relax, while the entertainment area features a 43" Smart LED TV, 40" Wideview electric fireplace, and Bluetooth sound bar.

Theater seating with heat and massage adds another layer of comfort, making this a pretty inviting place to land after a long day around the campground. With the slides extended and the big windows letting in natural light, the living area feels more like a small apartment than a traditional family camper.

A Kitchen Built for Longer Trips

The kitchen gets the residential treatment as well. KZ equips the Ridgeway with solid-surface countertops, a deep undermount stainless-steel sink, residential-style pullout faucet, 21" GE oven, three-burner range, 30" GE microwave, and 12 cu. ft. French-door 12V refrigerator. Heavy-duty drawer glides, dovetail drawer boxes, all-wood lumber-core cabinets, and hardwood cabinet doors add to the upscale feel.

This is the kind of kitchen that works for more than a quick weekend. There's room to stock groceries, prepare real meals, and keep cookware and supplies organized. With sleeping capacity for up to eight, that's important; feeding the whole camping crew with one tiny countertop and a dorm-room refrigerator would get old quickly.

King-Bed Comfort Up Front

The private owner's suite gives Mom and Dad some much-needed separation from the mid-bunk and loft areas. The centerpiece is a 70" x 80" Serta Comfort Foam king mattress, providing genuine residential-size sleeping space.

The bedroom also incorporates hanging storage, drawers, under-bed storage, power near the bed, TV preparation, and washer/dryer prep in the front closet. KZ uses a one-level, full-height bedroom design, helping the space feel more residential and making it easier to move around.

For extended trips, that combination of a king bed, large wardrobe, and laundry capability can make a huge difference. After all, "roughing it" doesn't have to mean sleeping with your feet hanging off the mattress.

A Bathroom Designed for Everyday Living

The bathroom features a one-piece fiberglass shower with built-in seat and glass doors, shower skylight, porcelain foot-flush toilet, stainless-steel sink, vent fan, and a large linen closet.

Those features become increasingly important the longer you stay in the camper. A usable shower, real storage, and a bathroom that doesn't feel like it was squeezed into leftover floor space make the 36MBL much better suited to weeklong trips, seasonal camping, and extended travel.

76 Gallons of Fresh Water

The Ridgeway 36MBL carries an impressive 76 gallons of fresh water, along with approximately 50 gallons each of gray and black capacity.

That larger fresh-water tank is particularly useful for campers who enjoy state parks, dry camping, or locations without a water connection directly at the campsite. Keep in mind that water weighs roughly 8.3 lbs. per gallon, so traveling with a completely full tank can add more than 600 lbs. to the trailer.

Standard Solar & Expandable Off-Grid Capability

KZ equips the 2027 Ridgeway with a 200-watt roof-mounted solar panel and 30-amp MPPT solar charge controller. The fifth wheel is also inverter-prepped, giving owners a solid starting point for expanding their electrical system.

The electrical system is lithium-battery ready, and additional battery and solar capability may be available depending on how the individual fifth wheel is equipped. It's a useful foundation for campers who want more flexibility away from traditional full-hookup sites.

Four-Point Auto Leveling

At 41 feet long, nobody wants to spend half the afternoon manually leveling the camper. Thankfully, the 36MBL includes four-point electric auto leveling, helping simplify campsite setup.

KZ also incorporates its Engage system powered by OneControl, allowing owners to monitor and manage multiple RV functions from a central interface. That's particularly convenient in a fifth wheel with four slides and multiple systems to manage.

Built for Extended-Season Camping

The Ridgeway is designed with more than perfect July weekends in mind. Construction includes 2" block-foam bonded sidewalls, insulated slide rooms, a heated and enclosed underbelly, protected water-system components, and KZ's Climate Package.

The roof uses a seamless walk-on Tufflex material, while insulation and climate-control features help make the Ridgeway more capable during cooler spring and fall camping. That's especially attractive for Pennsylvania campers who want to squeeze as much camping as possible out of the season.

Improved A/C Airflow

The 36MBL comes equipped with dual ducted air conditioning, with additional cooling capability potentially available depending on the individual unit's configuration. KZ's RV Airflow system is designed to improve air movement through the ductwork and help distribute conditioned air throughout the coach.

That's an important feature in a 41-foot fifth wheel with multiple rooms and four slide-outs. Keeping a big RV comfortable requires more than simply making the living room cold while everybody in the bedroom wonders what happened to the air conditioning.

Serious Exterior Storage

Large families bring a lot of stuff, and the Ridgeway gives you somewhere to put it. The fifth wheel includes a large, finished basement storage compartment designed to handle chairs, outdoor rugs, tools, hoses, electrical cords, camping gear, and all those other items that somehow multiply every time you go camping.

Additional exterior conveniences include a roof ladder, spare tire, exterior TV preparation, LP quick-connect, hot/cold water port, backup-camera preparation, and a rear receiver hitch.

Over 2,200 Pounds of Cargo Capacity

With a published dry weight of approximately 12,200 lbs. and a GVWR around 14,495 lbs., the 36MBL provides roughly 2,295 lbs. of potential cargo carrying capacity before accounting for the individual unit's final factory equipment.

That's useful capacity in a family fifth wheel where clothing, food, cookware, outdoor furniture, bedding, tools, batteries, propane, water, and camping equipment add weight quickly. Always use the actual weight sticker on the individual fifth wheel when determining how much cargo can safely be added.

Bring the Right Truck

The Ridgeway 36MBL is a full-profile fifth wheel, and its size needs to be taken seriously when matching it to a tow vehicle. Published figures put it around a 14,495-lb. GVWR with approximately 2,280 lbs. of dry pin weight, and actual pin weight will increase as equipment and cargo are added.

Tow-vehicle compatibility should be determined using the actual loaded fifth-wheel and pin weights along with the truck's payload capacity, rear axle rating, tire ratings, fifth-wheel hitch rating, GVWR, GCWR, and manufacturer towing specifications. With larger fifth wheels, truck payload and rear-axle capacity can be every bit as important as the advertised maximum tow rating.

KZ's True 2 Warranty

The new 2027 KZ Ridgeway is backed by KZ's True 2 Warranty, providing a two-year limited warranty from the manufacturer.

For campers purchasing a new fifth wheel intended for frequent family travel or extended stays, that additional manufacturer warranty coverage is another valuable ownership benefit.

Who Is the Ridgeway 36MBL Perfect For?

The 2027 KZ RV Ridgeway 36MBL is an excellent choice for families, grandparents traveling with grandchildren, remote workers, seasonal campers, and couples who frequently bring guests along. It delivers the extra sleeping capacity of a bunkhouse without forcing you to give up the residential rear living room that makes a fifth wheel so comfortable.

Its combination of a private mid-bunk room, loft, four slides, rear living room, king bedroom, washer/dryer prep, residential kitchen, auto leveling, dual A/C, solar, large fresh-water capacity, and extended-season construction makes the 36MBL exceptionally versatile. Today the bonus room can belong to the kids. Tomorrow it can become an office. Years down the road it can be the grandkids' room. That's a floorplan capable of changing right along with the family.

Ready to Tour the Ridgeway 36MBL?

Follow the Fox to Lerch RV, Pennsylvania's top-rated RV dealership, and take a closer look at the 2027 KZ RV Ridgeway 36MBL. If you're searching for a full-profile fifth wheel with a private mid-bunk room, loft, king bedroom, huge living area, and enough flexibility for both family camping and extended stays, the 36MBL deserves a spot on your must-see list.

Since 1977, our family-owned dealership has been helping Happy Campers find the right RV and create camping memories one campsite at a time.

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Specifications and features are based on currently published information for the 2027 KZ RV Ridgeway 36MBL. Factory equipment, options, dimensions, capacities, weights, and features may vary by individual RV. Always confirm the exact unit on the lot.

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