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05-22-2015, 07:27 AM
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Grand Design Fifth Wheel
Does anyone have experience with Grand Design models? Just came across the company an realize its a relatively new company started by experienced partners.We are just beginning our search for a full time model an any input will help.
Thks
Jpdkmd
Wannabes
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05-22-2015, 07:33 AM
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They seem to be doing really well, more so with great service after the purchase. My wife and I are currently trying to decide between a GD, or a used New Horizon. I'm just afraid the NH is a bit much for us.
I'm impressed by everything I've seen from GD, we're looking long and hard, keep going back and forth from the Solitude to the Momentum..
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2015 Laramie 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 DRW Maximum Steel
Aisin | 4.10 | 5th/Goose Prep | Air Assist | 37,800 GCWR
2015 Grand Design Solitude 365DEN
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05-22-2015, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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You don't need to look any farther, you've found the best.. I've had my GD Solitude for over two years now and am totally pleased with it. Check out the Grand Design owners forum and the Facebook owners group
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2014 Grand Design Solitude, 369RL, #107
2016 Chevy 3500HD, SRW, Diesel/Allison
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05-22-2015, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Enumclaw, Washington
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we have the same model as Gsport purchased 2 years ago as well #331 off the line, we have had a few issues but all were taken care of, our dealer seems to be the biggest problem but knock on wood we haven't had anything go wrong in the last year, we think it's an awesome 5th wheel
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05-22-2015, 03:05 PM
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We're leaning hard towards the 385TH. Going tomorrow to look at several (Assuming we don't have to swim to the dealer!)
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2015 Laramie 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 DRW Maximum Steel
Aisin | 4.10 | 5th/Goose Prep | Air Assist | 37,800 GCWR
2015 Grand Design Solitude 365DEN
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05-23-2015, 12:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Huntsville, AL/Helen, GA
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Grand Design owners used to run Thor--before the company was sold. They've got the experience required to build a great company from scratch, and their biggest positive is incredible customer service.
GD is halfway through their 3rd year in business, and someone said they're #4 in sales presently. I honestly don't know how they have built and sold so many trailers. They're sticking to only fifth wheels and travel trailers for the time being, and have a full line of lightweight trailers that are 1/2 ton towable.
I have a 2015 Reflection 323BHS--a 37' mid weight bunkhouse fifth wheel with 4 sliders and a great floorplan. I deleted the dinette in lieu of a SuperSofa option--twin reclining leather love seat with a left hand leather recliner and right hand leather recliner. It's 12' of the most comfortable seating I've ever been in.
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05-23-2015, 07:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Oswego IL
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It was one of the manufactures (Grand Design) that we looked at. We were looking at the Solitude line but ended up with a Forest River Cedar Creek 34RL.
Could not find a dealer for the Solitude model within 100 miles of us. This seems to be a will built unit and had most of the features that I and my DW wanted.
Jim W.
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Sold: 2010 318SAB Cougar:New: 2016 Cedar Creek 34RL. 2008 Dodge 6.7LCummins the original 6.7L engine, w/68RFE Auto
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05-24-2015, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Oregon
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After reading on the GD owners forum for the last 2 months, I don't feel they're any better than the rest. It's hard to be better when you use the same suppliers as the rest. But the customer service end seems to be better. It seems for awhile that a service rep was on the forum but haven't seen her respond much anymore.
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05-24-2015, 08:27 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Orlando, Fl
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My wife and I purchased the 2014 Solitude 368RD last year. It replaced a Heartland North Trail Caliber TT. The GD is 39'. We have had it out 12-13 times for 3-4 day trips. We have not encountered any problems of consequence. There are so many features we like about the Solitude. For practicality the one touch level system is wonderful. We are very happy with the quality and workmanship of this RV. It is roomy and comfortable. For the two of us we are pleased with the floor plan. The king size walk around bed has a very comfortable mattress. The sound system is marginal, I will upgrade it. My wife loves the full size pantry. It is well insulated and has not had a problem cooling in 90* weather. The storage compartment is huge! We pull this with a 2014 Ram 2500 diesel. It pulls nicely and we average a bit over 12mpg.
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05-24-2015, 10:28 AM
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Senior Member
Florida Cooters Club Appalachian Campers Coastal Campers Carolina Campers
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Location: Nature Coast FL
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mikedeenie,
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2008 HitchHiker Champagne 35LKRSB | 2011 F350 Lariat 6.7PSD | Many great memories!
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05-24-2015, 12:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Brewerton, NY
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I have a grand design 323bhs and love it. Service is great and the company seems to to be a pleasure to deal with. Very happy so far
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05-24-2015, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member
Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Aug 2014
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I like the look of these but I'm very new to this towing thing. If the hitch weight is 3000lbs, does this mean I would need something heavier than a say Ram 3500 to tow this. I am looking at maybe a medium duty like a Freightliner or International. Or go heavier but that seems like a little overkill.
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05-24-2015, 08:39 PM
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My 3500 has a 5,700 lb payload, anything short of 4700 shouldn't be an issue.
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2015 Laramie 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 DRW Maximum Steel
Aisin | 4.10 | 5th/Goose Prep | Air Assist | 37,800 GCWR
2015 Grand Design Solitude 365DEN
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05-25-2015, 04:44 AM
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Senior Member
Retired Fire Service RVer's
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ok, thanks, I should have looked at the specs. for the 3500 but I always assumed a 3500 in any make was a 1 ton truck.
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