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Thread: 2021 260RD structural problems
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08-14-2021, 05:13 PM #21
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Holy smokes. 1" ? I highly doubt you could build a header strong enough with only 1" of thickness allowed.
I didn't know any manufacturers were building walls with 1" studs except for maybe really low end smaller units.
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09-07-2021, 06:52 PM #22
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Hi Chip
Thank you for all of the great info! We just purchased this same 260RD in December and have already had the Schwinteks replaced once. The wall is bowing pretty good too but the dealer said it was normal and he'd seen worse. I would love to get a look at the rest of the pictures of your repair. You say that you no longer have this rig, is this issue the main reason? What did you move into?
Thanks again
Jason
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09-17-2021, 08:43 AM #23
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09-17-2021, 10:21 AM #24
I've always liked Grand Design but may have to consider another brand when it's time for me to upgrade. I want to stay with a 5th wheel under 30' but I don't like the heavy schwintek slide in the 260. I see they're installing 12 volt fridges now also. I'm not a fan of them either. I do a lot of dry camping and a 12 volt fridge would require a few hundred watts of solar or a generator running for hours every day.
I may have to look at an Eagle HT 24RE. It's under 30', large holding tanks, has a choice of fridges and a rack and pinion slide.Last edited by grampscamper; 09-17-2021 at 10:24 AM.
2023 Reflection 150 Series 260RD
2022 Ford F350 SRW CC 4X4 Lariat 6.7 camper package, B&W Companion RVK3300
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09-17-2021, 10:50 AM #25
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09-17-2021, 02:50 PM #26
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FYI:
Our 260RD is just a year old and we have used it a lot. We have had no issues with the slide, the Schwintek system or any bowing of the side walls. We do use a dry lube on the slide rails. It moves in and out very smooth. Our 260rd has a 4-door 12cu/ft reefer that runs on LP or AC. Our last dry camping a few weeks ago was 1-1/2 weeks along the ocean in central coast Ca. It was fog until noon and then sun until dusk. We have 1 solar panel on the roof and 2-6volt AGM bat's. On that trip we never used more than 30% bat cap on any one day. I took along the gen just in case, but never used it. So far for us the 260RD has been a good fit. We have had no issues other than the small normal stuff.2021 GD 150 Series Reflection 260RD, Lifted 3" with solar. Lippert Turning Point Pin Box. 300watt Inverter. TV = 2021 4wd Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab I6 Cummins Diesel, 6'4" bed, Curt A16 puck system, Custom Bed Tank.
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09-17-2021, 03:34 PM #27
That's great to hear. I think I could make it work but I'm not a fan of the Schwintek slide, especially with a large heavy fridge. I don't like the new 12 volt fridges either. I've read of a few issues with them. I like old reliable equipment. I much prefer a rack and pinion slide. Fewer issues and RV techs like them much better. The rack and pinion slide doesn't put any stress on the side walls. In my opinion a much better design. I don't like to hear that it's normal for a wall to bow 1" to 1.5". Doesn't make me want to run out and drop $50,000.00 or more on a RV.
If Grand Design doesn't have a suitable 5th wheel under 30' when it's time to upgrade I will look at other brands. I would prefer to stay with GD but there isn't anything that suits my needs at the moment.Last edited by grampscamper; 09-17-2021 at 03:41 PM.
2023 Reflection 150 Series 260RD
2022 Ford F350 SRW CC 4X4 Lariat 6.7 camper package, B&W Companion RVK3300
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09-17-2021, 04:18 PM #28
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I completely understand.
2021 GD 150 Series Reflection 260RD, Lifted 3" with solar. Lippert Turning Point Pin Box. 300watt Inverter. TV = 2021 4wd Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab I6 Cummins Diesel, 6'4" bed, Curt A16 puck system, Custom Bed Tank.
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11-24-2021, 12:02 PM #29
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structural problems
Looking at the information with your list of items to buy the only thing I see missing is details where to drill holes and how far from the framework of the slideout, your top and bottom holes for your tek screws....I can only assume there is metal to screw into? Also, the 2 5/16 holes with washers I wonder is the header horizontal and how far over must I go from the wood trim to place the 2x2 tubing? I s the 1x4 the spacing between the tube and the wood trim on the inside? Can you send drawing of the frame?
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11-24-2021, 01:29 PM #30
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