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12-19-2019, 11:47 AM #11
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Maybe earning three Gold medals (Top rating) in the three categories GDRV builds in will help. This is not the first time either. Prior years have earned a number of awards not only from Trailer Life but others as well.
https://www.trailerlife.com/rv-gear/...choice-awards/
DanDan & Carol
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12-21-2019, 07:12 PM #12
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Something I will add is that Forest River has been on the recall list at the NHTSA for lots of things lately - in fact as late as this past Monday. I get their weekly recall list, which includes all vehicles in the US, including RV's. I have been getting the list weekly since May of this year. Forest River has hit the list 26 times in 31 weeks. Keystone and Jayco are regulars also - although not quite as frequently. Winnebago has been on there, and Thor. Pretty much every Manufacturer has hit the list multiple times during that period, except Grand Design. Also - of importance to the OP - The Hemisphere line has not hit the list in that time period. We researched for several months and went to 3 dealers in PA and NY looking before arriving to the conclusion that GD was the one we wanted. My research did find almost all positives about Grand Design customer service. I have had a couple of very minor issues. Every time GD, or my Dealer, came through with flying colors. Everything was easily fixable myself and the parts were supplied by GD quickly. I will buy from them again for sure...
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12-25-2019, 03:03 PM #13
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My wife and I bought a 2019 GD 2500RL and love it. Had some minor cosmetic repairs and adjustments in the break-in period that my dealer corrected. Most significant one was the battery was bad and was replaced with no problem.
The only complaint I have about it is the positioning of the TV to the couch. I had neck surgery a couple years ago and I have to keep my head turned about 45 degrees to see the TV. This causes me some discomfort but may not be any issue for you.
All in all Grand Design and my dealer have made this as close to a perfect purchase and experience as you can get. I am very well pleased. with my 2500RL.
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12-25-2019, 05:38 PM #14
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12-25-2019, 06:57 PM #15
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Our .02 We bought a used 2016 Solitude 379FL from a private owner in Florida. It was like new, still under warranty, and used maybe two weekends. We got the deal of the century! Unfortunately, the theater seating was mounted too close to the floor and totally destroyed the foot rests. The toilet valve wouldn't close fully unless the pedal was allowed to slam up. One drawer bottom was undersized. Grand Design sent me two new theater units, only these have heat, a new toilet, and a new drawer. I only requested parts. I repaired the original seats and put them on top of painted 2 X 6's to give the footrests clearance. We also fixed the toilet. Now we have two new theater seats and a toilet new in the boxes. Changing out the items would have been more work than the repairs. We installed the new drawer.
We feel that Grand design really took care of us and trusted our ability to make these repairs. Finding a dealer willing to work on a unit they did not sell is next to impossible, unless its in the middle of the off-season, even if it is warranty. Grand Design really took care of us.
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12-25-2019, 07:06 PM #16
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We own a 2500RL and love it! Our GD dealer has been much better than the FR dealer. We asked the factory to swap the dinette with theater seating and they did at no extra cost. Love everything about the Imagine.
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12-25-2019, 07:25 PM #17
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Lots of input here-Absolute bottom line/Should there be any issues with coach try to reach customer service with other manufacturers -You will feel like a long long ball. Grand Design is second to none
Nonbelievers
Imagine 2600RL
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12-26-2019, 02:53 AM #18
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After a long time of research, we decided on the 2500RL and are on our initial shake down trip. Actually, for the next 5 months! After about a month, here are our findings. 1. Where do you put a trash bin in the kitchen area? We don't like it out in the open. Ours currently resides in the shower when not in use. 2. TV swing arm mount is not a great design. I'm getting a stiff neck when seated in the recliner (closest to the door). Keep in mind these are personal "design dis-likes". As far as the coach itself goes, it's a great unit and a great choice.
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12-26-2019, 06:56 AM #19
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12-26-2019, 10:23 AM #20
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We have a 2020 2970RL with about 15 nights (5 trips) and 1,000 miles on it since last July. We have one minor warranty claim we just submitted, so I'll have some feedback on GD's customer service soon. As far as quality...I cannot be more pleased. There are a few upgrades needed to the suspension, but those would apply to any TT. We have used both air conditioners and the furnace...with no issues. The Imagine TT has a HUGE amount of basement storage with that drop frame, so your TV will need some decent payload. I use a GMC 2500HD. I will recommend that anyone owning a trailer get a good dehumidifier, especially in cool weather if you run the furnace. I was surprised how quickly you can get moisture running that sucker.
Spike & Kimberly
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