Bought My First Grand Design Today! Momentum 398M-R

[Slappy]

Bought a 2023 Momentum 398M-R at a dealership TWO STATES AWAY today based off pictures and descriptions from the dealer.

I ALMOST ordered one locally, but decided against it because (1) my first experience at the local dealer a few years back was unpleasant (2) the current experience was getting unpleasant, and (3) I would have had to wait months even at that.

I ALMOST ordered one THREE states away, but it was just too far, and again, waiting months.

So I found one on the ground about 500 miles away. The salesperson got me to 28% below MSRP, which is ok I guess. It's been on their lot for about five months. Has the king bed, genny, heat pump, and 1/2 bath. It has the larger solar package, and the larger stereo system, neither of which I necessarily wanted but that's ok. It does NOT have slide toppers or dual pane windows which I DID want, but that's ok too, and I can add the toppers.

Glad to be part of the Grand Design family now! Going to LOAD up this toy hauler with kids and get some vacations under our belt!

[Redapple63]

Hey Slappy,

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new rig. Looks like you did pretty good!

When do you get to pick it up?

Bill

[Slappy]

Hey Slappy,

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new rig. Looks like you did pretty good!

When do you get to pick it up?

Bill

Thanks!

Little over a week from now is as soon as I can do the road trip. Plenty of time to prep it.

[Calbar]

Bought a 2023 Momentum 398M-R at a dealership TWO STATES AWAY today based off pictures and descriptions from the dealer.

I ALMOST ordered one locally, but decided against it because (1) my first experience at the local dealer a few years back was unpleasant (2) the current experience was getting unpleasant, and (3) I would have had to wait months even at that.

I ALMOST ordered one THREE states away, but it was just too far, and again, waiting months.

So I found one on the ground about 500 miles away. The salesperson got me to 28% below MSRP, which is ok I guess. It's been on their lot for about five months. Has the king bed, genny, heat pump, and 1/2 bath. It has the larger solar package, and the larger stereo system, neither of which I necessarily wanted but that's ok. It does NOT have slide toppers or dual pane windows which I DID want, but that's ok too, and I can add the toppers.

Glad to be part of the Grand Design family now! Going to LOAD up this toy hauler with kids and get some vacations under our belt!

Glad to hear that you got pretty much what you wanted. Slide toppers are easy do it yourself if you are handy. Start enjoying some vacations now that you don't have to wait.

Rob

[FT4NOW]

Congrats on the purchase, seems like you ended up with something you wanted for a price that was very reasonable. Good luck on the road trip when you pick it up.

We just picked ours up about 600 miles away from our house. We wanted to get some use out of it right away so we loaded up a 5x8 Uhaul trailer with food, supplies, clothes and transferred everything over when we picked it up. Did a one way trip with the Uhaul and dropped it off 10 min away from the RV dealer. We stayed at an Airbnb on the way there. The plan worked out great, all we forgot to bring was a dish rack for the wet dishes.

[Slappy]

Congrats on the purchase, seems like you ended up with something you wanted for a price that was very reasonable. Good luck on the road trip when you pick it up.

We just picked ours up about 600 miles away from our house. We wanted to get some use out of it right away so we loaded up a 5x8 Uhaul trailer with food, supplies, clothes and transferred everything over when we picked it up. Did a one way trip with the Uhaul and dropped it off 10 min away from the RV dealer. We stayed at an Airbnb on the way there. The plan worked out great, all we forgot to bring was a dish rack for the wet dishes.

Wow that plan worked out well!

I almost ordered a 398 from that Cookeville dealer you got yours from. They quoted me a very good price. If I were to order one, and didn't mind driving the miles to go to middle Tennessee from Texas, I would have ordered from them. I had a different salesman than you did, but the guy I talked to was very professional and straightforward.

I still am driving to get THIS one, but it's not nearly as far.

Yes, I booked a beach trip last night just to put it on the radar for the summer! Excited to use it!

[Soundsailor]

Hey @Slappy, congrats on the new coach, hope you have a great time on your vacations. Let us know how you make out.

[Slappy]

Thanks. I'll sleep a little better once I get it in my possession and shake it out.

[huntindog]

Thanks. I'll sleep a little better once I get it in my possession and shake it out.

You will love your 398,I have been doing mods non stop to ours.
Number one on DWs list was the window behind the range. It does not open, and it and the blinds behind is just a grease trap when using the stove burners. I installed two layers of polyisocranate insulation board in the window recess, then a sheet if 1/8' luan over that entire wall. Finished it off with smart tiles. She liked it so much I ended up doing the entire kitchen sink backsplash and the bathroom one as well.

[Slappy]

You will love your 398,I have been doing mods non stop to ours.
Number one on DWs list was the window behind the range. It does not open, and it and the blinds behind is just a grease trap when using the stove burners. I installed two layers of polyisocranate insulation board in the window recess, then a sheet if 1/8' luan over that entire wall. Finished it off with smart tiles. She liked it so much I ended up doing the entire kitchen sink backsplash and the bathroom one as well.

WOW that sounds awesome!

I guess there is no exhaust for the stove in the bottom of the microwave like a house would have?

Man I might have to replace that window with something that has an integral fan. That stove is too nice not to use and the oven looks like it might actually fit real food. Thanksgiving turkey in the 398 anyone????