01 What makes it unique
KZ lists the 2021 Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE at 8,130 lb dry, a GVWR of 9,995 lb, a net carrying capacity of 1,865 lb and a tongue weight of 1,280 lb. Its dry weight plus its carrying capacity comes to exactly its GVWR.
It is 38' long and 10' 8" high. KZ prints its tanks as 45 gal fresh, 32 gal grey, 32 gal black.
Among the 14 Sportsmen LE floorplans KZ’s 2021 Sportsmen SE and LE brochure lists with a published dry weight, it is number 14 from the lightest, in a range from 4,520 lb (Sportsmen LE 200THLE) to 8,130 lb (Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE). Every figure in that comparison is KZ’s, for the same model year.
Every number on this page was read on 6 Nov 2026 from KZ’s 2021 Sportsmen SE and LE brochure, the maker’s own dated document for model year 2021.
How the 333KBKLE differs from the other thirteen Sportsmen LE floorplans. Most distinctive first. How these ranks are worked out.
- Dry weight, 8,130 lb: heaviest of fourteen; next is the 303KBLE (7,550 lb).
- GVWR, 9,995 lb: highest of fourteen; next are the 250THLE, 270THLE and four others (8,800 lb).
- Tongue weight, 1,280 lb: heaviest of fourteen; next is the 291THLE (1,170 lb).
- Length, 38 ft: longest of fourteen; next is the 332BHKLE (37 ft 3 in).
- Tongue weight as a share of dry weight, 15.7%: fourth-largest of fourteen, between the 200THLE (15.3%) and the 250THLE (17.6%).
- Cargo capacity, 1,865 lb: fifth-largest of fourteen, between the 251RLLE (1,630 lb) and the 291THLE (2,460 lb).
- Sleeping capacity, 9: shared with the 281BHKLE; of fourteen, eleven smaller and one larger, nearest the 291THLE (8) and the 332BHKLE (10).
- Cargo capacity as a share of GVWR, 18.7%: seventh-smallest of fourteen, between the 312FKLE (18.4%) and the 281BHKLE (20.1%).
Next to the 303KBLE, the nearest lighter floorplan by dry weight, the 333KBKLE is 580 lb heavier by dry weight, has a GVWR 1,195 lb higher, has 615 lb more cargo capacity, has a tongue weight 330 lb heavier, is 3 ft 5 in longer and sleeps four more; the two publish the same exterior height, interior height, fresh tank, grey tank and black tank.
02 Full specifications
Dimensions
- Exterior length
- 38'
- Exterior height
- 10' 8"
- Exterior width
- 96"
- Interior height
- 78"
Weights
- Dry / unit base weight (UVW)
- 8,130 lb
- GVWR (max loaded)
- 9,995 lb
- Net cargo / payload (CCC)
- 1,865 lb
- Hitch / tongue weight
- 1,280 lb
Capacities
- Fresh water
- 45 gal
- Grey water
- 32 gal
- Black water
- 32 gal
Running gear
- Hitch type
- Bumper pull
- Tire size
- 15"
Sleeping & layout
- Sleeps
- 9
- Dry Axle Weight*
- 6,850
- Refrigerator (cu. feet)
- 7
- Water Heater Cap. (gal. G/E w/DSI)
- 6
- LP Gas Cap. (lbs.)
- 40
- Furnace BTUs (1,000s)
- 30
- Model year source
- Spec page 3 footer prints "2 0 2 1 SPORTSMEN LE TRAVEL TRAILERS & TOY HAULERS" (letter-spaced); KZ also files it under 2021 (kz-rv.com/brochures/2021/).
- Weight basis (as printed)
- *This weight reflects the rolling average unit weight for each model. Your trailer weight will vary according to optional equipment.
- Length basis (as printed)
- ** Exterior length is measured from rear of bumper to leading edge of coupler.
- Picture caption prints
- code “333KBLE” for this plan; the table prints 333KBKLE
- Awning
- 12' w/11' opt.
How these published figures sit against the rest of the catalogue: travel trailer tongue weight by size; fresh, grey and black tank sizes; camper trailer size chart.
Drawn to scale
Weight budget
Size, with end view
Holding tanks
Axles, wheels and nose shape are schematic; not a floorplan. Data: dataset.
Towing it
Check your vehicle. Enter the ratings from your owner’s manual and the door-pillar placard.
Compares your figures with this page’s published GVWR (9,995 lb) and the upper loaded tongue estimate (1,499 lb, a rule of thumb). Your vehicle’s placard and the trailer’s own weight label govern.
Loaded range: 10–15% of GVWR on the tongue, a rule of thumb, not a measurement of this unit. No truck ratings or hitch classes (why; NHTSA, DOT HS 809 433). The range starts at the published figure, because loaded is never lighter than that.
03 The Sportsmen LE floorplan family
KZ’s 2021 Sportsmen SE and LE brochure lists 14 Sportsmen LE floorplans; every one with a printed weight has a page here.
| Floorplan | Nominal | Sleeps | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsmen LE 200THLE | 24' 3" | 4 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 231BHKLE | 26' 5" | 7 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 250THLE | 29' 1" | 6 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 251RLLE | 28' 7" | 6 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 241RKLE | 28' 2" | 5 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 270THLE | 30' 10" | 6 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 261RLLE | 30' 8" | 5 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 291THLE | 33' 10" | 8 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 281BHKLE | 32' 1" | 9 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 301RKLE | 34' 5" | 4 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 312FKLE | 35' 5" | 4 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 332BHKLE | 37' 3" | 10 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 303KBLE | 34' 7" | 5 | Profiled |
| Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE | 38' | 9 | Profiled |
KZ’s 2021 Sportsmen SE and LE brochure lists 14 Sportsmen LE floorplans. Every one with a printed weight has a page here.
04 Notes on this floorplan
What KZ does not publish for the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE
Nothing is filled from a sibling model, a different model year or a dealer listing.
Read the label on the trailer
Federal rules put a load-carrying label inside every RV trailer: its unloaded weight with full propane, its cargo carrying capacity and its GVWR (49 CFR 571.110 and 571.120). Those figures come from the trailer itself and govern the towing decision.
05 How it compares
7,550 lb dry and 8,800 lb GVWR, against this model’s 8,130 lb and 9,995 lb.
06 Loading it for a trip
A full 45-gallon fresh tank is about 374 lb of water (water counts as cargo: 49 CFR 571.110 S9.3.2), 20% of the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE’s 1,865 lb cargo capacity, leaving 1,492 lb (166 lb per rated berth). Across 14 Sportsmen LE floorplans the water share runs 11% to 38%, and 9 give up more than this one. Nearest on that share: Sportsmen LE 291THLE at 15% and Sportsmen LE 251RLLE at 23%. Your own unit’s figure is on the label inside its entry door (49 CFR 571.110 S9.3.3).
07 Where this floorplan sits
Closest sibling: the Sportsmen LE 332BHKLE, nearest on the published figures. It differs on 6 of the 9 fields both publish (this plan first): length 38 ft 0 in vs 37 ft 3 in; sleeps 9 vs 10; dry weight 8,130 lb vs 7,360 lb; GVWR 9,995 lb vs 8,800 lb; cargo capacity 1,865 lb vs 1,440 lb; hitch weight 1,280 lb vs 870 lb. They match on fresh tank, grey tank and black tank.
| Sportsmen LE plans | This plan | Position, low to high | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR (lb) | 9,995 | 14 of 14 | 6,000–9,995 |
| Dry weight (lb) | 8,130 | 14 of 14 | 4,520–8,130 |
| Cargo capacity (lb) | 1,865 | 10 of 14 | 980–3,530 |
| Hitch weight (lb) | 1,280 | 14 of 14 | 540–1,280 |
| Length | 38 ft 0 in | 14 of 14 | 24 ft 3 in–38 ft 0 in |
| Grey tank (gal) | 32 | 1–10 of 14 | 32–64 |
| Sleeps | 9 | 12–13 of 14 | 4–10 |
Either side of it by GVWR: Sportsmen LE 332BHKLE is 1,195 lb lighter (8,800 lb GVWR).
| Nearest Sportsmen LE siblings | Length | Sleeps | Dry (lb) | GVWR (lb) | CCC (lb) | Hitch (lb) | Fresh (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE | 38 ft 0 in | 9 | 8,130 | 9,995 | 1,865 | 1,280 | 45 |
| Sportsmen LE 332BHKLE | 37 ft 3 in | 10 | 7,360 | 8,800 | 1,440 | 870 | 45 |
| Sportsmen LE 291THLE | 33 ft 10 in | 8 | 6,340 | 8,800 | 2,460 | 1,170 | 45 |
| Sportsmen LE 303KBLE | 34 ft 7 in | 5 | 7,550 | 8,800 | 1,250 | 950 | 45 |
| Sportsmen LE 270THLE | 30 ft 10 in | 6 | 5,470 | 8,800 | 3,330 | 1,030 | 45 |
| Sportsmen LE 281BHKLE | 32 ft 1 in | 9 | 6,390 | 8,000 | 1,610 | 750 | 45 |
All 14 Sportsmen LE floorplans: Sportsmen LE line hub.
| Other lines, nearest by GVWR | GVWR (lb) | Dry (lb) | Sleeps | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE | 9,995 | 8,130 | 9 | 38 ft 0 in |
| Campsite Reserve 29TJ | 9,995 | 7,353 | — | 36 ft 11 in |
| Cascade 29TEC | 9,995 | 6,943 | — | 36 ft 6 in |
| Eagle 262RBOK | 9,995 | 7,040 | 4 | 29 ft 7 in |
| Overland Series 240TKR | 9,995 | 6,955 | 6 | 28 ft 3 in |
| Cherokee Grey Wolf 27RR | 9,995 | 6,924 | — | 34 ft 2 in |
| Jay Flight 32BHDS | 9,995 | 8,025 | 12 | 36 ft 2 in |
Against the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE: the Campsite Reserve 29TJ is 1 ft shorter; the Cascade 29TEC is 2 ft shorter; the Eagle 262RBOK is 8 ft shorter and sleeps 5 fewer.
08 Common questions about the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE
How much does the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE weigh?
8,130 lb dry; 9,995 lb GVWR, the most it may weigh loaded.
How much can the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE carry?
1,865 lb, 19% of its GVWR (median across 1,416 travel trailers here: 23%). A full fresh tank uses 374 lb of it.
What is the tongue weight of the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE?
1,280 lb as published, 16% of the dry weight (median across 2,002 travel trailers here: 12%).
What size tow vehicle does the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE need?
A tow rating of at least 9,995 lb, plus payload for the loaded tongue weight, passengers and cargo.
How many people does the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE sleep?
It is rated to sleep 9. 1 of the 14 Sportsmen LE floorplans that publish a count sleep more.
What are the tank capacities on the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE?
Fresh 45, grey 32, black 32 gallons. Off hookups, fresh water runs out first.
How long is the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE?
38' overall, tongue or pin box included.
From the figures above.
09 What this page publishes, and what it does not
13 of the 18 fields this catalogue tracks are published for the Sportsmen LE 333KBKLE. Not published: slide count, axle count, refrigerator, air conditioning, tire size (a description is published, a size is not).
Sourcing rules: methodology.
10 Manuals & documents
Sources: kz-rv.com (linked below); the full source note is at the foot of the page.
11 NHTSA safety record
NHTSA holds 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints (model years 2005 on) against the Sportsmen LE line (a recall and a complaint are not the same thing).
Too few reports to show a pattern. 2 complaints have been filed on this line — not enough to say what fails most often. They cover equipment.
Recall coverage here is not complete, and complaints are owners’ unverified reports (how this record is built). Check a specific VIN at NHTSA before you buy. Full tables are on the Sportsmen LE line page.