I love the 376TH design! The late 2020 models moved the door to the rear of the slide to access bed and bath. This is also the 1st 376TH video (I've seen dozens) I've found with a bike in the garage to be able to get some perspective on the size. Outstanding job showing it off!
Platt 365 Even better yet, as a full-timer, they’ve been amazing with our short list of warranty issues while on the road, shipping us parts to install ourselves and reimbursing for purchased items. That’s service! I’ve also heard they will send out Mobile RV techs for those that aren’t so “hands-on”.
@@WheelinwiththeWendes since this comment, we have had a cable valve freeze up. We called a mobile tech, he repaired it, Grand Design paid for the whole thing. Mixed feelings about it. Glad that they took care of it. Weird that it is 6 weeks old and something broke.
@@Platt365 Sorry to hear that, unfortunately it seems to be the norm for the industry, no matter what brand. At least I've found Grand Design takes care of it's customers much better that the rest. Most brands would send you to the purchasing dealer, where they'd keep your RV for a few weeks to do the same repair. Glad they worked it out for you in short order!
Nice looking rig; like the small "toy box" -- great if you don't need all the space of a full "toy hauler." Also, the small (but, useful) outdoor kitchen. They've certainly made it theirs; like they said, "There's no 'perfect' RV; find the one that meets MOST of your needs." Y'all Be Safe!
Great stuff folks! Thank you for sharing. As the wife and I get closer to purchasing our fifth wheel toy hauler. I will say this now, "She, I, and the hauler." Cheers from the Nevada desert!
We had the chance to see Lance and Flo in person and tour their rig and it looks even better in person! Such a nice interior and I loved the yellow sunflower accents.
Thanks @Adventurous Way Though I’m a bit jealous of the versatility of your rig, Matt and Diana. In a perfect world I’d have 2. Our beast and a truck camper to get off the beaten path. Hmmm...?
The new version of this model the 376THS has the entry door on the other side of the dining room slide which allows access to the bedroom, bathroom and fridge while everything is closed up so they fixed that. I'd love to see a side patio on this model. I am planning on getting one of these for many of the same reasons you mentioned.
We have this rig, although ours is the 2020 376THS (which shifts the entry door to the left allowing one to access the fridge, bathroom and bedroom with all the slides closed). We LOVE it! We tow it with a 2019 Ford F-450, and it does an awesome job!
Another great video. I have a friend that owns one of these 5th wheels and I love it. The only reason that I didn't go with it is that I like the flexibility that a class A provides. My wife can get up during the trip to use the bathroom as well as get me a drink or a snack while I continue to drive.
@@thepupsandus3654 Partly due to the graphics. I like the bolder graphics of the Momentum 376TH, compared to the subdued look of the Solitude 374TH. I also did not want the front window as we put on alot of miles since we're full-time and afraid of more breakage and/or chips. Lastly, I wanted the integrated generator and aux. fuel tank. Other than that, the floorplan is exactly the same. I was, and still am on the fence with the refrigerator. Ours comes with an RV fridge, whereas the 374 has a residential. We came from a residential and may switch back to it. I don't like to have defrost it so often, again, since we live in it. It doesn't keep as constant of a temperature either.
@@todayissomeday when it get to that time youtube already has it at the next video coming up. Anyway, thanks for telling me. Poor Phil, I'm sure he felt terrible!
I love this floor plan. It is extremely hard to find RVs that are more tailored to one or two people living in them full time. This is such an ingenious setup for us on the carnival as we can now tow our golf carts and have a liveable house in the same trailer
Loving your video series and rig reviews, but we have a "poor man's" request: most of you work from the road and have newer, more expensive rigs ... if you know of any full-timers living this lifestyle on a smaller budget, please interview them. We're among the unfortunate few who learned about this lifestyle AFTER working until retirement age ... we purchased our first RV (31' Class A, no slides) a few years ago for "trial and error" ... it's paid-off and we ENJOY IT, but now we'd like to upgrade to newer and shorter (less than 30') ... if you happen to come across some folks who live in a smaller Class A (more specifically, an RUV made by Thor), not Class B or vans, please ask about cargo weight (how much stuff it holds) ... that would be super helpful! Thank you and keep up the good work!
I will look out for these RVs and hopefully the will allow me to interview them. A lot of people did not want to be on camera. But I will keep looking! Thanks for watching.
90% happy with a rig's layout, features, and comfort is really good because as we all say "There's no perfect rig.". I do have one question about the toy 'box' and access to it. Was there access to it from inside the rig or is access only from the garage door at the back? The office area (and the soon to be other office area) really make working a full day so much nicer with all those windows around the desk. Sunshine and an awesome view while working can make a world of difference for mental health and it beats the heck out of sitting in a 3x3 cubicle farm all day! Thank you to the Wendes for allowing you to share their home with us. PS - never forget Phil you are the sidekick who is allowed to tag along on this journey for two reasons only: you drive the rig and you provide the comic relief - both of which you are doing an awesome job at 👍😜
You can't access the toy box from the inside. I would love to have an office with that view. When we were in AZ looking out that window was just amazing. Phil is totally my comic relief and has been since we met!! He makes me more fun because I can be a bit too serious sometimes!
@@todayissomeday Thanks for the answer to my question. I kind of thought there wasn't an interior access to the box but didn't know for sure. You Stacy? Serious? I have never got that vibe from you (bhahahahaha). It's a good thing Phil is more than a pretty face for the videos - he's the one who helps to keep you smiling and laughing. That's a good thing! Thank you again for the answer to my question. I appreciate you taking the time to put your videos together and for all the information the two of you provide for us viewers.
I totally agree about the screen that runs the camper if that screen goes down you can’t run the slides and awning and most of the lights not to mention you can’t see your tank levels or water
Smooth 450 Actually, ALL the slides can still be controlled with rocker switches, a biggie for me. As to the tank levels, they’re never accurate anyway. LOL
I’ve got a 17’ momentum the only slide with a rocker switch is the main living room one everything else has to go threw the camper but I’m pretty sure I saw somewhere that grand design changed to rockers on all the slides now probably because of the problems people have had go figure!!
This is great. My wife and I are looking hard at this RV and seeing what the Wende's are doing with it is awesome! One of the big questions i had was how hard would it be to get to the bath room and bed room if I'm on a multi day drive and can't put all the slides out. Thank you all for this video.
This was one of the cons on the VERY small list and knew it when we purchased. You cannot reach the bathroom or bedroom with all the slides closed. You can, however, turn off one of the slides in the opposing and connected hydraulic kitchen/dinette slides. Grand Design has an added, manual valve system that allows you to “ turn off” either slide so that only the other one works. Close the valve to the refrigerator side slide and only the dinette slide is pressurized, allowing you to control it indefinitely. While the slide still needs to be opened for access, we haven’t had and problems with it. As full-timers, we spend a decent amount of time in parking lots, etc. for quick overnight stays while traveling. We simply plan our parking so that we’re level and that side is on the edge of an area where we can put it out and not be in the way of anyone. Since this rig fit the bill in so many other areas, we decided to let this important need “slide“. (LOL) It’s honestly not been an issue and because of it, we’ve found many more restful nights, away from others and noise, that we would have most likely just dealt with if we just parked anywhere with no thought. Hope this answers your question and gave you more insight on how we deal with the downside to it.
I continue to go back to this Video. We met Lance and Flo in Elkhart. This is the Model RV that we are buying Like they said. You wouldn’t know it was a Toyhauler unless you went to the Back
Thank you guys, you solved my dilemma. Lance and Flo's tour of their 376th convinced me that this is the best compromise. After 3 years searching for the right "toy-hauler", and dealing with the wife's requirements of a home like feel, we did finally decided this was it. What's kind of ironic is that we started to purchase the Solitude version back in the beginning, but decided not to at that time....mostly because I refuse to go back to an RV gas/electric refrigerator which is all the dealership in the Denver area stocked....well that, and I really wanted a king-size bed. So off we went looking...Heartland Cyclone & Road Warrior, Forest River Riverstone, Keystone Montana, along with other Momentums. Your interview with them made me decide to order one. Thank you Commander & Wife....sorry I don't remember your names, I greatly appreciated this video. Fair Winds & Following .... wait, that won't work here.... how about simply "Safe Travels" and see you out on the road. v/r, FTCM(SW) USN(Ret), Denver, CO.
Awesome!! I love this rig. I hope your wife totally feels at home in it. I do think it is the best of both worlds. Good luck in your search and safe travels.
So glad this video helped make your decision. This was the foremost reason we happily agreed to do it. Whatever people choose, we wanted to show the ups and downs to this rig. They ALL have ups and downs, LOL This one just had more “ups” for us. BTW- we’ve had nothing short of perfection from Grand Design’s warranty department, being full-time. They’ve been a pleasure to deal with and have sent us replacement parts along the way in our travels. Who else does THAT???
Master Chief......hope to run into you on the road with your new GD Momentum!! It has to feel right for both of you. Lance and Flo's RV would be our choice for 5th wheel if we were in the market as well!! Go Navy!!
They do offer an optional king bed now. You do, however, lose access to the lower cabinet on that side of the bed and the ability to walk around on that side since the mattress is up against that wall.
Being as that would be my side of the bed, for me that's not an issue. Thank you for the feedback. One more question please....the refrigerator, is a Residential one an option in this model? I've had some unpleasant experiences with the RV gas/electric in the travel trailer we use to have and don't want to repeat them. Plus, I would think that the amount of solar you have would be adequate to boondock with on.
Great Unit. So I sold my perfect unit? (#4) LOL There is a running comment among RVers that goes, "I wish we'd bought are last unit first". News Flash! You can bake cookies, cakes and even bread in a microwave/convection oven. Many find it better than a conventional oven.
I’ve always loved the “last unit first” saying. Sure wish we had! We did, however, enjoy all 3 prior ones though and have many great memories with them.
I am looking at this very rig, and also plan to replace the dining table with a desk. My question for the Wendes is, do they have to strap that desk down in some fashion? Or is it just freestanding.
Definitely in the mid list for the future. With 2000w of solar, 800ah of lithium and a 3000w inverter, we could run an AC unit for a short time and the soft start would help with the initial draw. A small window unit would be perfect and could be run without much thought but we won’t be doing that.
It was probably mentioned, but it would be awesome if there was a sweet of wheels you could mount on the back of the trailer, to roll instead of drag that back bumper! Love this rig!
Good idea. There was a piece of metal with supports on it that would drag and dig in if they hit a big dip......Lance had it removed and reinforced. We have friends that have wheels on the back end of their rig and have damaged them in the same manor. The wheels don't always like to roll in the rocks and dirt.
Awesome video and we LOVE this model. Great work space. This is perfect for us. What was the length of this TH? We are looking and I love the washer and dryer hookup in kitchen! Love the layout!
My wife will not give up her Harley for nothing. Unless it's a bigger better Harley 😉... She said she is not no man's Bit__ she rides her own Harley. She rides behind no man 😂😁 👍 She's only 5ft. and 130lbs. and she's now 59yrs. old... LOL. I'm disabled so the only bike I can ride now is a Can Am Spyder... would have to have a full size toy hauler..
I love these rear bedroom / front living toy haulers but wish they could find a way to make the bedroom floor raise and lower, like the whole floor is on a happi-Jack system or something so you get a full width garage for a real SxS. Not many SxS's will fit in that toy box hole. That said, he has a HELL OF A solar setup! Had to have been $15k+
@@WheelinwiththeWendes Thank you for that vital information. So many time people forget pin weight vs payload for their sometimes under rated trucks while shopping.
Agree 100%! All too often we see rig setups that we KNOW are overweight just by looking at them. Dealers, both truck and RV, don’t help the situation any by saying “You’re fine towing blah, blah...”
I am still doing research and homework, and never really considered a toy hauler, as I don't have "toys." I was leaning toward a 5th wheel, for the better ground clearance,, and the flat all-the-way-across garage for my mother-in-law's mobility scooter. Now, I think it might be easier to have it in the back of a toy hauler, and it wouldn't have to be disassembled every time she was done using it, in order to stow it. Plus, I could put my bicycle and rollerblades back there, without impinging in interior storage. Plus, it would hold some of my larger tools, like the chop saw and scroll saw... Hmmmm...thanks for sharing this...
That’s the beauty of this unique layout. Full length living space, yet with a decent sized garage for those that don’t need a full 13’x8’ storage area.
I am looking at the 376THS and like your battery install. It seem your batteries are in the front bay. Is the circuit breaker panel in the same place on the THS? Or did the THS move the breaker panel behind the slide along with the door and control panel?
The set up is from our friends GD. They are Lance and Flo of "Wheelin with the Wendes" on Facebook. Tell them we sent you over. He did a really good job on his install and has since added to it.
Great video. I saw some kind of tie down track system on the garage floor and walls. Was thst a dealer installed option? I would love more options to tie down or perhaps steps a bicycle to the wall This
Overall height is 13’5”. Our last rig was only an inch shorter. At this height you COULD get into trouble, especially on the east coast where overpasses are more prevalent. But, we tend to plan well and stay mostly on highways where bridges are at or over the 13’6” regulation so we don’t need to worry so much. We also use the Garmin RV 770 GPS in conjunction with the truckers atlas. So far we haven’t had any problems. The length is 41’3”, which is long, but with planning and practice, can be whipped into many spots.
The part where you're talking about your solar battery set up below; you make mention of Grand Design already had the conduit for solar, all you had to do was make it bigger. Exactly where is it located, can you tell me? I have the same trailer and I am getting ready to attempt to put solar into it myself. Kind of a newbie and need any information you can share. Thanks!
Lance would be the better person to ask. You can find him at Wheelin' with the Wendes on facebook. He is always happy to answer questions so feel free to shoot him a private message.
The goal is to buy your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or final RV the first time. Research, Research, Research. Spend the time, hours, in an RV to size it up. Go through the motions of daily life to be sure it fits you. I use to full time with my wife for about 7 months. We purchased a brand new 2015 Fusion Toy Hauler with a 16 ft garage in March of 2015. In October of 2015 we brought it back to the dealership for some minor repairs and service. 4 days prior to getting it back, the service department went up in flames destroying over 20 units including mine. The wife decided instead of replacing it, we would buy a sticks and bricks home. Now I’m at least 9+ years from retirement and I’m researching what RV we would like to get into, and what it will take to acquire one and be debt free.
@@todayissomeday Thankyou for your response. I have a Cougar SRX toy hauler, and a golf cart really does not fit. Looking for someone who may own this type of model and know if one fits if that is it or some other items can go in like lawn chairs and tables.
@@professionalinspectionserv4228 Wheelin with the Wendes is on facebook and Lance can fill you in on exactly how much will fit. He has a golf cart he uses when he stays at his seasonal site. Send him a message and he can let you know how much you can squeeze in with the cart. This is my favorite 5er.
Wondering if you’ve noticed any fumes from the bike seeping into the bedroom area. Love the design but the inside of the garage I saw appeared to allow access into the bedroom area. Definitely love the front living room and kitchen layout.
Steve Todisco Not at all, but, my bike doesn’t really have any fume smells anyway. Not sure how a dirt bike or ATV would be, since they tend to have more fume smells.
I do not know. You would need to contact the manufacturer or go to their website for information on the interior dimensions of the garage space and the weight capacity.
usaf vet We pull it with an ‘18 3500 RAM Diesel Dually. Aisin trans w/ 3:73 rear. Pulls great! I’ve always been in the school of thought “triple axle requires dually”. GVWR of the 376 is just over 20k lbs.
I'm not sure I understand the comment that the owner made about not being able to access the bedroom and bathroom while on the road. Looking at the floor plan, it seems that you can easily access the bathroom without putting any of the slides out, and I'm guessing that you could at least climb into bed even if you can't walk around it?
When the slides are closed the kitchen slide blocks the stairs to the bed and bathroom. So you can not access these rooms. Actually almost the entire kitchen is blocked by the slides when closed.
For those wondering what the size of the toy box is, it’s 111”D x 63”W x66”T (77”T w/ bed raised) 2 smaller bikes can fit side by side and will also fit a CanAm Spyder. 2 questions I often get asked about.
@@insgirl8665 The measurements are above. It all depends on the height of the golf cart. I know some that wouldn’t fit, the owners modified the roof so it was removable.
This one is sweet! If we were in the market for a 5th wheel this would be at the top of the list. The only downfall is having to open a slide for the bathroom and bedroom.
I will cross my fingers for you guys find something you both love. That was the hardest part for us: finding something we both agree on. But It was the same for the houses we purchased too so....
only thing i dislike about the Grand Design Momentum, is they are way over priced, for a toy hauler, you dont need that much luxury in a 5th wheel tbh.
I love the 376TH design! The late 2020 models moved the door to the rear of the slide to access bed and bath. This is also the 1st 376TH video (I've seen dozens) I've found with a bike in the garage to be able to get some perspective on the size. Outstanding job showing it off!
Thanks so much!
Grand Design makes a great product. Glad to be a part of the community.
Platt 365 Even better yet, as a full-timer, they’ve been amazing with our short list of warranty issues while on the road, shipping us parts to install ourselves and reimbursing for purchased items. That’s service! I’ve also heard they will send out Mobile RV techs for those that aren’t so “hands-on”.
@@WheelinwiththeWendes since this comment, we have had a cable valve freeze up. We called a mobile tech, he repaired it, Grand Design paid for the whole thing. Mixed feelings about it. Glad that they took care of it. Weird that it is 6 weeks old and something broke.
@@Platt365 Sorry to hear that, unfortunately it seems to be the norm for the industry, no matter what brand. At least I've found Grand Design takes care of it's customers much better that the rest. Most brands would send you to the purchasing dealer, where they'd keep your RV for a few weeks to do the same repair. Glad they worked it out for you in short order!
I love the “You, Me & the RV” RUclips channel plug added to the outside TV! 😜 Genius!
Nice looking rig; like the small "toy box" -- great if you don't need all the space of a full "toy hauler." Also, the small (but, useful) outdoor kitchen. They've certainly made it theirs; like they said, "There's no 'perfect' RV; find the one that meets MOST of your needs." Y'all Be Safe!
Exactly!! They made it feel so homey! I loved it.
Great stuff folks! Thank you for sharing. As the wife and I get closer to purchasing our fifth wheel toy hauler. I will say this now, "She, I, and the hauler." Cheers from the Nevada desert!
Right on!
We had the chance to see Lance and Flo in person and tour their rig and it looks even better in person! Such a nice interior and I loved the yellow sunflower accents.
I agree completely! So beautiful and feels like home!
Thanks @Adventurous Way Though I’m a bit jealous of the versatility of your rig, Matt and Diana. In a perfect world I’d have 2. Our beast and a truck camper to get off the beaten path. Hmmm...?
Probably the best outtakes! I love the outtakes you all include.
GRAND DESIGN !!! GREAT COMPANY , GREAT PRODUCT !!!
My husband and I love this and it is out dream to have this, travel full time while hauling the Harley. Right now, just dreaming!
I love this rig too! I dont have a Harley but it could haul our bikes and tools and anything else without sacrificing interior living!
Awesome rig and GREAT video folks. This COULD actually be our next RV due to the non traditional "Toy Hauler" layout. Thank you for sharing.
Same11
The new version of this model the 376THS has the entry door on the other side of the dining room slide which allows access to the bedroom, bathroom and fridge while everything is closed up so they fixed that. I'd love to see a side patio on this model. I am planning on getting one of these for many of the same reasons you mentioned.
That is awesome to hear! This is still by far one of our top picks for a 5th wheel. A side patio would be sweet.
Lack of side patio for the dogs is what prevents us from going forward on this model
We have this rig, although ours is the 2020 376THS (which shifts the entry door to the left allowing one to access the fridge, bathroom and bedroom with all the slides closed). We LOVE it! We tow it with a 2019 Ford F-450, and it does an awesome job!
Very cool!
Loved the bloopers. LOL. That's a really great layout. Are we going to see a new RV now for You, Me & the RV? Great video as always 🙂
Thanks Dean! Nope, we are sticking with Ruby for the long haul.
I love the space in this RV.
Me too!
This is one of the ones we have narrowed down the choices on getting.. its homey plus has a garage for the bike. this makes us happy!
We love this floor plan for a 5th wheel!!!
That's a beautiful RV!! And your bloopers are the best. Lmao!!
Another great video. I have a friend that owns one of these 5th wheels and I love it. The only reason that I didn't go with it is that I like the flexibility that a class A provides. My wife can get up during the trip to use the bathroom as well as get me a drink or a snack while I continue to drive.
That is one of the reasons we chose our A but you are right this toy box is really nice.
Great production...we have 55 F/T channels we watch regularly and you guys are in our top 5.
ThePups AndUs They sure did do a great job, huh? We had a blast doing the video with them, except for Phil busting up our rig. 😄
Hey Wendes...just curious why you chose Momentum over the Solitude with the same floor plan 373RES
@@thepupsandus3654 Partly due to the graphics. I like the bolder graphics of the Momentum 376TH, compared to the subdued look of the Solitude 374TH. I also did not want the front window as we put on alot of miles since we're full-time and afraid of more breakage and/or chips. Lastly, I wanted the integrated generator and aux. fuel tank. Other than that, the floorplan is exactly the same. I was, and still am on the fence with the refrigerator. Ours comes with an RV fridge, whereas the 374 has a residential. We came from a residential and may switch back to it. I don't like to have defrost it so often, again, since we live in it. It doesn't keep as constant of a temperature either.
Thanks! You are so kind!!
Baahahahaha
Great video... But we didn't get to see WHAT Phil broke!!! (That's gonna keep me awake ALL night!) Also, NEVER give up the Bloopers part!
yes, what did you break Phil?
Look at 21:09 that will answer your question! lol
@@todayissomeday doesn't show anything :(
@@karengann9615 If you pause it you will see the handrail ripped out of the wall!!
@@todayissomeday when it get to that time youtube already has it at the next video coming up. Anyway, thanks for telling me. Poor Phil, I'm sure he felt terrible!
I love this floor plan. It is extremely hard to find RVs that are more tailored to one or two people living in them full time. This is such an ingenious setup for us on the carnival as we can now tow our golf carts and have a liveable house in the same trailer
I love this floor plan too! It would be high on my list if we went 5th wheel instead of class A. I really love it.
Thanks for the pros n cons. I’ve been concerned about not getting to the bed/bathroom but never thought about it sitting lower. Great video
I am going to try and keep them in all my tour videos from on now on. I think it adds a good perspective.
Loving your video series and rig reviews, but we have a "poor man's" request: most of you work from the road and have newer, more expensive rigs ... if you know of any full-timers living this lifestyle on a smaller budget, please interview them. We're among the unfortunate few who learned about this lifestyle AFTER working until retirement age ... we purchased our first RV (31' Class A, no slides) a few years ago for "trial and error" ... it's paid-off and we ENJOY IT, but now we'd like to upgrade to newer and shorter (less than 30') ... if you happen to come across some folks who live in a smaller Class A (more specifically, an RUV made by Thor), not Class B or vans, please ask about cargo weight (how much stuff it holds) ... that would be super helpful! Thank you and keep up the good work!
I will look out for these RVs and hopefully the will allow me to interview them. A lot of people did not want to be on camera. But I will keep looking! Thanks for watching.
90% happy with a rig's layout, features, and comfort is really good because as we all say "There's no perfect rig.". I do have one question about the toy 'box' and access to it. Was there access to it from inside the rig or is access only from the garage door at the back? The office area (and the soon to be other office area) really make working a full day so much nicer with all those windows around the desk. Sunshine and an awesome view while working can make a world of difference for mental health and it beats the heck out of sitting in a 3x3 cubicle farm all day! Thank you to the Wendes for allowing you to share their home with us. PS - never forget Phil you are the sidekick who is allowed to tag along on this journey for two reasons only: you drive the rig and you provide the comic relief - both of which you are doing an awesome job at 👍😜
You can't access the toy box from the inside. I would love to have an office with that view. When we were in AZ looking out that window was just amazing.
Phil is totally my comic relief and has been since we met!! He makes me more fun because I can be a bit too serious sometimes!
@@todayissomeday Thanks for the answer to my question. I kind of thought there wasn't an interior access to the box but didn't know for sure. You Stacy? Serious? I have never got that vibe from you (bhahahahaha). It's a good thing Phil is more than a pretty face for the videos - he's the one who helps to keep you smiling and laughing. That's a good thing! Thank you again for the answer to my question. I appreciate you taking the time to put your videos together and for all the information the two of you provide for us viewers.
Thanks! And we appreciate you for showing up and being our #1 fan!
Linda Rose We’ve since removed the one sofa in the front slide and added the 2nd office area and it worked out PERFECTLY!
@@WheelinwiththeWendes Awesome! It's nice to have your own space with room to spread your elbows when working 😊
You guys are fun to watch!
Thanks! That is always my goal. Hoping to continue to improve and grow as the channel grows.
I totally agree about the screen that runs the camper if that screen goes down you can’t run the slides and awning and most of the lights not to mention you can’t see your tank levels or water
Smooth 450 Actually, ALL the slides can still be controlled with rocker switches, a biggie for me. As to the tank levels, they’re never accurate anyway. LOL
I’ve got a 17’ momentum the only slide with a rocker switch is the main living room one everything else has to go threw the camper but I’m pretty sure I saw somewhere that grand design changed to rockers on all the slides now probably because of the problems people have had go figure!!
Great showcased RV, thanks for sharing your home with us!
Thanks for watching!
Very welcome! Many are intrigued when they see the garage ramp door down and usually wind up touring the inside.
Love the video. Great toy hauler
Thanks!
I loved that 5th Wheel. I'm a 5th Wheel or Class A kinda guy. For the space and head room in the 5th Wheel.
We love this one too!
Great vid! Love to hear a pro/con discussion on 5th wheelers vs Motorhomes between 5th wheelers & Motorhomers. Thx!!
Me too! Sometimes its things you wouldnt think of when shopping for a rig.
Hmmm... we could do a coffee chat on that one...
Wheelin' with the Wendes You should!!
You would need to be part of that equation as the Class A half... 👍🏻
@@WheelinwiththeWendes Oh yeah, right!
This is great. My wife and I are looking hard at this RV and seeing what the Wende's are doing with it is awesome! One of the big questions i had was how hard would it be to get to the bath room and bed room if I'm on a multi day drive and can't put all the slides out. Thank you all for this video.
I dont think you can but I will ask him to pop over and respond.
This was one of the cons on the VERY small list and knew it when we purchased. You cannot reach the bathroom or bedroom with all the slides closed. You can, however, turn off one of the slides in the opposing and connected hydraulic kitchen/dinette slides. Grand Design has an added, manual valve system that allows you to “ turn off” either slide so that only the other one works. Close the valve to the refrigerator side slide and only the dinette slide is pressurized, allowing you to control it indefinitely. While the slide still needs to be opened for access, we haven’t had and problems with it. As full-timers, we spend a decent amount of time in parking lots, etc. for quick overnight stays while traveling. We simply plan our parking so that we’re level and that side is on the edge of an area where we can put it out and not be in the way of anyone. Since this rig fit the bill in so many other areas, we decided to let this important need “slide“. (LOL) It’s honestly not been an issue and because of it, we’ve found many more restful nights, away from others and noise, that we would have most likely just dealt with if we just parked anywhere with no thought. Hope this answers your question and gave you more insight on how we deal with the downside to it.
@@WheelinwiththeWendes thank you it does. And tha k you for coming over and giving me an answer. I appreciate it.
Enjoy watching your video
Great review by real people!
Thanks. This is still our number one 5th wheel if we were in the market for one.
Fantastic video!! This is what we are looking to buy, so this information was very helpful. You guys rock!
Awww! Thanks so much
Love this one you all are so funny. Learned alot. love there Toy Hauler.
I love it too! It is one of my favorites.
great video, love the reviews! No more sugar for Phil..
Right! We are both going on a diet!
That is exactly what I'm looking for . One Harley :) beautiful RV
Glad you like it! If we were in the market for a 5th wheel.....this one wins!!!
Great bloopers. Beautiful RV.
The Bloopers are so easy!! lol
I continue to go back to this Video. We met Lance and Flo in Elkhart. This is the Model RV that we are buying Like they said. You wouldn’t know it was a Toyhauler unless you went to the Back
It is a really nice rig!!!!! You can't go wrong with a Grand Design Momentum!!!
My son and I went to an RV show today and this was his favorite!
I can see why! I love it too.
Thank you guys, you solved my dilemma. Lance and Flo's tour of their 376th convinced me that this is the best compromise. After 3 years searching for the right "toy-hauler", and dealing with the wife's requirements of a home like feel, we did finally decided this was it. What's kind of ironic is that we started to purchase the Solitude version back in the beginning, but decided not to at that time....mostly because I refuse to go back to an RV gas/electric refrigerator which is all the dealership in the Denver area stocked....well that, and I really wanted a king-size bed. So off we went looking...Heartland Cyclone & Road Warrior, Forest River Riverstone, Keystone Montana, along with other Momentums. Your interview with them made me decide to order one. Thank you Commander & Wife....sorry I don't remember your names, I greatly appreciated this video. Fair Winds & Following .... wait, that won't work here.... how about simply "Safe Travels" and see you out on the road. v/r, FTCM(SW) USN(Ret), Denver, CO.
Awesome!! I love this rig. I hope your wife totally feels at home in it. I do think it is the best of both worlds. Good luck in your search and safe travels.
So glad this video helped make your decision. This was the foremost reason we happily agreed to do it. Whatever people choose, we wanted to show the ups and downs to this rig. They ALL have ups and downs, LOL This one just had more “ups” for us. BTW- we’ve had nothing short of perfection from Grand Design’s warranty department, being full-time. They’ve been a pleasure to deal with and have sent us replacement parts along the way in our travels. Who else does THAT???
Master Chief......hope to run into you on the road with your new GD Momentum!! It has to feel right for both of you. Lance and Flo's RV would be our choice for 5th wheel if we were in the market as well!! Go Navy!!
They do offer an optional king bed now. You do, however, lose access to the lower cabinet on that side of the bed and the ability to walk around on that side since the mattress is up against that wall.
Being as that would be my side of the bed, for me that's not an issue. Thank you for the feedback. One more question please....the refrigerator, is a Residential one an option in this model? I've had some unpleasant experiences with the RV gas/electric in the travel trailer we use to have and don't want to repeat them. Plus, I would think that the amount of solar you have would be adequate to boondock with on.
Great Unit. So I sold my perfect unit? (#4) LOL There is a running comment among RVers that goes, "I wish we'd bought are last unit first". News Flash! You can bake cookies, cakes and even bread in a microwave/convection oven. Many find it better than a conventional oven.
I know you can bake them in the convection (and we actually have) I was just kidding around.
I’ve always loved the “last unit first” saying. Sure wish we had! We did, however, enjoy all 3 prior ones though and have many great memories with them.
I am looking at this very rig, and also plan to replace the dining table with a desk. My question for the Wendes is, do they have to strap that desk down in some fashion? Or is it just freestanding.
i like review RV
wow, that is a great rig.
2000 watts wow I'm wondering if he has a soft start on the ac units? Nice rig for sure. Another great video.....
I really like their rig. It feels like a home to me. Good question about the soft start...
He doesn't have one yet....
Definitely in the mid list for the future. With 2000w of solar, 800ah of lithium and a 3000w inverter, we could run an AC unit for a short time and the soft start would help with the initial draw. A small window unit would be perfect and could be run without much thought but we won’t be doing that.
It was probably mentioned, but it would be awesome if there was a sweet of wheels you could mount on the back of the trailer, to roll instead of drag that back bumper! Love this rig!
Good idea. There was a piece of metal with supports on it that would drag and dig in if they hit a big dip......Lance had it removed and reinforced. We have friends that have wheels on the back end of their rig and have damaged them in the same manor. The wheels don't always like to roll in the rocks and dirt.
I've been looking at that 5th wheel. I'm considering getting it. Its an amazing setup!
This is goals forsure. I'm saving up for retirement now and money to get my setup right like his
Awesome video and we LOVE this model. Great work space. This is perfect for us. What was the length of this TH? We are looking and I love the washer and dryer hookup in kitchen! Love the layout!
Tanacarroll The work space is absolutely amazing to work in, especially with beautiful 180° views. The length is 41’3”...
We’ve since added a 2nd workspace, removing one of the living room sofas, replaced with a desk. NOW this rig works perfectly for us! 👍🏻
My wife will not give up her Harley for nothing. Unless it's a bigger better Harley 😉...
She said she is not no man's Bit__ she rides her own Harley. She rides behind no man 😂😁 👍
She's only 5ft. and 130lbs. and she's now 59yrs. old... LOL.
I'm disabled so the only bike I can ride now is a Can Am Spyder... would have to have a full size toy hauler..
She is my kind of girl! lol So I guess she will need the regular size toy hauler for her baby!
You need to get a skid plate on that rear. Did it to mine gained 4" of clearance. My channel has the video.
Dang, i was all excited til I saw the cramped stove space.
I love these rear bedroom / front living toy haulers but wish they could find a way to make the bedroom floor raise and lower, like the whole floor is on a happi-Jack system or something so you get a full width garage for a real SxS. Not many SxS's will fit in that toy box hole. That said, he has a HELL OF A solar setup! Had to have been $15k+
Hey guys we have a 2019 GD bunkhouse and we love ours too our friends have the toy hauler. Too funny about the screws we discovered that too
This is a beauty!
Nice RV. Would be cool to see what they tow with and if it is up to the task. Great video.
Thanks! We pull with a 2018 RAM Diesel Dually. I definitely wouldn't pull with anything less since it has a loaded 20k GVWR.
The outdoor kitchen is way too high. Pin weight? What do they tow with? Great video!
Pin weight is 3,250lbs. We pull it with a 2018 RAM 3500 Dually. Unless you’re a little shorter, the kitchen isn’t really as high as it seems.
@@WheelinwiththeWendes Thank you for that vital information. So many time people forget pin weight vs payload for their sometimes under rated trucks while shopping.
Agree 100%! All too often we see rig setups that we KNOW are overweight just by looking at them. Dealers, both truck and RV, don’t help the situation any by saying “You’re fine towing blah, blah...”
I am 5 ft tall so if you are taller than I am you are good with the outdoor kitchen. Most are even higher than this one.
Great tour... One question... What truck do you tow this RV with? Thank you!
I am still doing research and homework, and never really considered a toy hauler, as I don't have "toys." I was leaning toward a 5th wheel, for the better ground clearance,, and the flat all-the-way-across garage for my mother-in-law's mobility scooter. Now, I think it might be easier to have it in the back of a toy hauler, and it wouldn't have to be disassembled every time she was done using it, in order to stow it. Plus, I could put my bicycle and rollerblades back there, without impinging in interior storage.
Plus, it would hold some of my larger tools, like the chop saw and scroll saw...
Hmmmm...thanks for sharing this...
You are very welcome! Glad we could share.
That’s the beauty of this unique layout. Full length living space, yet with a decent sized garage for those that don’t need a full 13’x8’ storage area.
I am looking at the 376THS and like your battery install. It seem your batteries are in the front bay. Is the circuit breaker panel in the same place on the THS? Or did the THS move the breaker panel behind the slide along with the door and control panel?
The set up is from our friends GD. They are Lance and Flo of "Wheelin with the Wendes" on Facebook. Tell them we sent you over. He did a really good job on his install and has since added to it.
Two switches under cabinet one turns kitchen lights, & other opens refrigerator slide
We are a huge fan and always enjoy watching your videos. My husband and I both have a Harley ~ would this toy hauler accommodate 2 Harley’s?
No, it can only accommodate 1 bike.
Great video. I saw some kind of tie down track system on the garage floor and walls. Was thst a dealer installed option? I would love more options to tie down or perhaps steps a bicycle to the wall This
Im not sure. You can reach the owner at Wheelin with the Wendes on facebook
There’s no perfect sticks ‘n bricks house either ...
You are so right! There is always compromise with every purchase.
Idk ... I feel like there are perfect homes / there are no limitations with space or design
So funny to watch you go Through the counters shelves drawers you really want toy hauler
The 376th is really our number 1 TH from all the ones we have seen!
What is the running height of their rig and have they had any issues with traveling with their size of rig?
Overall height is 13’5”. Our last rig was only an inch shorter. At this height you COULD get into trouble, especially on the east coast where overpasses are more prevalent. But, we tend to plan well and stay mostly on highways where bridges are at or over the 13’6” regulation so we don’t need to worry so much. We also use the Garmin RV 770 GPS in conjunction with the truckers atlas. So far we haven’t had any problems. The length is 41’3”, which is long, but with planning and practice, can be whipped into many spots.
What’s the propane capacity of the trailer? Also is there a dishwasher?
Wow I build the chassis for that beauty
Thats cool
The part where you're talking about your solar battery set up below; you make mention of Grand Design already had the conduit for solar, all you had to do was make it bigger. Exactly where is it located, can you tell me? I have the same trailer and I am getting ready to attempt to put solar into it myself. Kind of a newbie and need any information you can share. Thanks!
Lance would be the better person to ask. You can find him at Wheelin' with the Wendes on facebook. He is always happy to answer questions so feel free to shoot him a private message.
@@todayissomeday Thanks so much!
Great video!
Word of advice, buy your 4th rv 2nd.
Right! lol
The goal is to buy your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or final RV the first time. Research, Research, Research. Spend the time, hours, in an RV to size it up. Go through the motions of daily life to be sure it fits you. I use to full time with my wife for about 7 months. We purchased a brand new 2015 Fusion Toy Hauler with a 16 ft garage in March of 2015. In October of 2015 we brought it back to the dealership for some minor repairs and service. 4 days prior to getting it back, the service department went up in flames destroying over 20 units including mine. The wife decided instead of replacing it, we would buy a sticks and bricks home. Now I’m at least 9+ years from retirement and I’m researching what RV we would like to get into, and what it will take to acquire one and be debt free.
Lance and Flo much better video this time. :-)
They were awesome! So glad they let us show off their great rig!
Just question, exactly how large is the garage. Size width/length. Will a golf cart actually fit? Thanks for the video.
Yes, a golf cart will fit as long as it does not have a high lift package. But I dont know the exact size.
@@todayissomeday Thankyou for your response. I have a Cougar SRX toy hauler, and a golf cart really does not fit. Looking for someone who may own this type of model and know if one fits if that is it or some other items can go in like lawn chairs and tables.
@@professionalinspectionserv4228 Wheelin with the Wendes is on facebook and Lance can fill you in on exactly how much will fit. He has a golf cart he uses when he stays at his seasonal site. Send him a message and he can let you know how much you can squeeze in with the cart. This is my favorite 5er.
Question is the garage area completely sealed from the living area to stop odors like gas and oil fumes
We think so.....I would check with the manufacturer for the best answer.
Go big or go home. 👊👍😎
Good show!
Thanks
Wondering if you’ve noticed any fumes from the bike seeping into the bedroom area. Love the design but the inside of the garage I saw appeared to allow access into the bedroom area. Definitely love the front living room and kitchen layout.
Steve Todisco Not at all, but, my bike doesn’t really have any fume smells anyway. Not sure how a dirt bike or ATV would be, since they tend to have more fume smells.
Great review.
Thanks!
Do you if a Harley tri bike would fit there?
I do not know. You would need to contact the manufacturer or go to their website for information on the interior dimensions of the garage space and the weight capacity.
What kind of Truck does he pull that 376TH with. ! A single wheel or Dually wheel truck. !??
Thanks just wondering. !
usaf vet We pull it with an ‘18 3500 RAM Diesel Dually. Aisin trans w/ 3:73 rear. Pulls great! I’ve always been in the school of thought “triple axle requires dually”. GVWR of the 376 is just over 20k lbs.
I'm not sure I understand the comment that the owner made about not being able to access the bedroom and bathroom while on the road. Looking at the floor plan, it seems that you can easily access the bathroom without putting any of the slides out, and I'm guessing that you could at least climb into bed even if you can't walk around it?
When the slides are closed the kitchen slide blocks the stairs to the bed and bathroom. So you can not access these rooms. Actually almost the entire kitchen is blocked by the slides when closed.
For those wondering what the size of the toy box is, it’s 111”D x 63”W x66”T (77”T w/ bed raised) 2 smaller bikes can fit side by side and will also fit a CanAm Spyder. 2 questions I often get asked about.
Thanks for the info!
Will it fit a lifted golf cart?
@@insgirl8665 The measurements are above. It all depends on the height of the golf cart. I know some that wouldn’t fit, the owners modified the roof so it was removable.
I want one. Really badly.
This one is sweet! If we were in the market for a 5th wheel this would be at the top of the list. The only downfall is having to open a slide for the bathroom and bedroom.
I wish tiffin would make this.
Maybe the Van Leigh lines will start with it......there 5th wheels are really nice.
My favorite GD model but my wife wants to same layout but in 30ft rig, not holding my breath :(
I will cross my fingers for you guys find something you both love. That was the hardest part for us: finding something we both agree on. But It was the same for the houses we purchased too so....
A smaller unit with this style of layout would be great! Oh Grand Design...??? Are you listening? LOL
You guys sound like your from Delco???
We’re from Maryland... Hampstead, to be exact.
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What's the pin weight and dry weight?
Depending on options, approx 16k dry with a 3250 lb. pin weight. GVWR is 20k
What type of pull vehicle do they have?
Ram dually
2018 RAM 3500 Dually w/ 3:73 & Aisin trans. The dry weight of the rig is 16k and max capacity is 20k.
So going to have a 10k sub give away?
YOU KNOW IT!! :) Details coming soon!
LxWxH of the toy box?
Please reach out to Wheelin with the Wendes on FB or IG. It is their rig and they will have the demensions.
only thing i dislike about the Grand Design Momentum, is they are way over priced, for a toy hauler, you dont need that much luxury in a 5th wheel tbh.
TheEveMatrix Agreed for hitting the dirt for a weekend but as a full timer, we love the feeling of “home” in the amenities.
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