Revisiting our Choice of the 303RLS

**Dan the man** · 10-17-2019, 07:19 PM

Can’t wait to pick up our new 303 next Thursday.
Tom and Janice, where did you purchase your 303?

**Richter** · 10-17-2019, 07:36 PM

We live near Pittsburgh, and there is a dealer only about 20 miles from us. We had shopped around a little for the trailer, and found a dealer in Erie (Boyer RV), that would sell for about $2,000 less than the closer dealer. I felt that it was worth the 2-hour drive to save the money. Haven’t had any issues where I need warranty service, so it’s paid off so far. Even if I need to go back to Boyer for service, it’s a relatively easy 2-hour trip up the freeway. I have had a couple of questions, and they have been very helpful and answered questions and offered assistance to my satisfaction.

When we started seriously looking, we decided that we wanted the double-pained windows, second air and the table and chairs, so we needed to have it ordered from the factory. It took about 7 weeks to come in, which was okay, as we also ordered our truck to be factory-built.

Knowing that we were a couple of hours away, the service department checked the trailer prior to letting us know that it was ready and, to my delight, found a couple of issues that needed to be resolved prior to delivery. One was to replace the microwave, and I can’t remember what the other two were. All of that was taken care of, and the trailer was ready for our inspection and pick-up, before the truck was ready. At this point, I’d go back to Boyer again.

If you are interested, our sales guy was John Arnbrister (not sure the spelling is correct). Very low-key and NO-pressure at all. Quite satisfied, overall.

**Dan the man** · 10-17-2019, 08:08 PM

We ordered one as well, we landed at Ansley RV it was 10,000 less than a dealer that was 1 hour away. Hoping we have no issues as well. It is scheduled to be delivered to the dealer tomorrow and we are picking it up next Thursday so hopefully we can get it checked over by the dealer in plenty of time.

**Cate&Rob** · 10-17-2019, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by PEEWEE HENSON

John and kathy, hello. Peewee henson here from reno, nv. Are you still towing your 303 5'er with the 6.2 l gas f250? How's it perform? I drive a 2006 gmc 2500 hd 4x4 extra cab 6l gas. Too much trailer-not enough truck, vice versa? Thanks for the wisdom

Your 2500 6L gas is a perfect TV for the 303 . . . anywhere in North America. Gas engines have to rev up to generate their power . . . this is what they are designed to do.

We are about to head out for our 5th snowbird winter (5 months) in our 303. Obviously we think this is the perfect RV for a couple with two dogs and a cat for an extended stay.

We tow through the Appalachians in both directions with our turbo gas V6. We only pull out to pass the transports on the long upgrades

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Rob

**JeffD68** · 10-22-2019, 11:48 AM

Took delivery of our 303 about 7 months ago. We have spent 35 nights in it and towed it almost 6000 miles. After every excursion, my wife and I have the same discussion, "What would we change to better suit this rig to our needs?". The answer has remained the same, nothing. That is not to say that it is perfect, but everything is a compromise. Would we like a little more room in the bedroom? Sure, but we value the fact that our trailer is only 32' 5" long more than we want the extra space. Would a larger shower be nice? Yes, but we love having direct access to the bathroom from the bedroom. The living area layout really is perfect. Storage is more than adequate. We packed for a 16 night, 3600 mile trip and had plenty of unused storage space. We have no regrets about our decision to go with the 303. How often does that happen with such a large purchase?

**WAMurphy** · 05-20-2020, 11:52 AM

I have a 2017 F250 6.2l gasser with 3.73 rear end and camper pkg. I really like the GD 303RLS but was concerned if the 6.2l would pull it well. What rear end ratio do you have in your 6.2l truck?

**jkwilson** · 05-20-2020, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by WAMurphy

I have a 2017 F250 6.2l gasser with 3.73 rear end and camper pkg. I really like the GD 303RLS but was concerned if the 6.2l would pull it well. What rear end ratio do you have in your 6.2l truck?

3.73. It does fine. More torque would always be better no matter what engine you have, but it gets us where we are going with no trouble.

**WAMurphy** · 05-20-2020, 03:12 PM

Thanks for the quick response. I’m curious about your gas mileage. I typically get 14 around town empty and 8.5 towing a 7500 lb 32 ft Jayco travel trailer, regardless of the terrain. Thanks again

**jkwilson** · 05-20-2020, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by WAMurphy

Thanks for the quick response. I’m curious about your gas mileage. I typically get 14 around town empty and 8.5 towing a 7500 lb 32 ft Jayco travel trailer, regardless of the terrain. Thanks again

Same ballpark for me with the 303.