Broken! | Two Years of Full Time RV Repairs | Changing Lanes!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Over the course of our first two years on the road, we've had a few things break, and we've broken a few things ourselves. Everything from running into signs and trees to crushing our pantry door. We've made some mistakes! RVs, by nature, just tent to break also. It's just an RV thing whether you're in a million-dollar Prevost, or a$10K Pop-up. Most just fall into the Sh$% Happens category!
In this video, we cover every single thing that has broken or we broke:
Pin Box
Furnace
Tail Light Wiring
Body / Paint Damage
Slide Ski
Slide Topper
Pantry Door Crushed by Kitchen Slide
Cabinet Door Frost Scratches
Awning Light Fuses
Garage Tie-Downs
Fuel Pump
Hydraulic Systems Fuse
Levelers Popping
Front CAP LEDs
Microwave / Convection Oven
Under-Bed Storage Hinges
Screen Door
Fireplace Squeaking
Awning Arm Caps
MaxAir Fan Cover Lift
Leaf Spring!
Big giant shout out to Grand Design RV for having such great customer support that we know they have out back while under warranty.
And a HUGE Bonus thank you to Coulee Region RV Center for some AMAZING last-minute support!
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Owning an RV, being full time is just like owning a house....endless projects 😁
I've had some if not most of the same problems. Broken door from the slide out, yep done that. Busted taillight from backing into a post, done that. Scratch down the side from my own mailbox! Dumb mistakes really hurt my feeling and pride but I sure learned from them.
Dang hydraulic fuse got me on a Sunday morning! Mobile tech guy helped me by phone diagnosis and then a temporary fix to get me on the road.
NEW GAS CANS suck! Easy fix though. Throw all the EPA stuff away and go to a Tractor Supply or auto parts store. They sell a universal kit with all the old school parts to make the thing pour gas like it is supposed to.
Thank goodness I watched this. My man crush on Chad was strong, the ease he has explaining complex situations, the tools stored in the basement and his ability to use those tools ……what more can I say - I wanted to be like Chad. I’m thinking he was an ET (for those not in the know ET stands for extra testicle) in the Navy because of his smarts and common sense. 5 scratch’s - so he is human, a human that can fix his own errors in judgement. I have not watched a video production of Changing Lanes that I did not enjoy or learn something. I appreciate both of your hard work and hope to meet you on the road in a million years when I retire and go live the RV life for a couple of years. BZ friends.
Thanks so much!😎
Thanks for keeping it real about the maintenance, dings and bangs. As the old Red Green Show says: "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."
I drove down to Rome, from Germany, in 1973, I bought a purple 1963 VW van for the trip. Bought it for $125. I outbid an Army guy. We were camping at Livorno near Pisa. Also camping there was a group of Aussies who were traveling in a pop up top VW van. They had the entire engine laid out on a large tarp. Pistons, rods, rings, heads, etc. There were rebuilding the whole thing. Right in the forest, right near the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Talk about a break down challenge...
LOL! Now, THAT is some DIY!
We really love your channel, you guys are awesome, we have been on the road for many years and still learn something new from every one of your videos. Everything you say is well thought out, thoroughly researched, and we can relate to it all.
Leaf Springs - Our first experience with a broken leaf spring, on a new rig, was about 2 1/2 years in at about 15,000 miles of towing. Found a trailer parts dealer, bought 4 new spring packs ( 2 axle rig) for about $150 and $50 for new shackle nuts and bolts at NAPA and 3 hours later - all new springs - on the road again. Research of the subject suggested replacing the springs every 12.000 miles or so.....what a concept!
If you spend much time towing in places like the 4 corners area you know how bad the whoop-de-dos can beat up your rig, so our new maintenance schedule for the mobility portion of our rig includes (at a minimum), new springs, wheel bearings, races, seals, grease and electric brakes every 12,000 towed miles or once a year, which ever comes first. Heck, while you have the wheels off, the whole process only takes 6 or 7 hours and about $600 (or less) for spindles out replacement parts. Might as well rotate the tires while you have them off. We consider this a small investment for helping insure not being stranded on the side of a lonely (or busy) road trying to repair damage to what is arguably some of the most important parts of your rig.
This process also gives us a up close and personal visit with the under side of the rig, the tires & wheels, spindles, electric brake wiring, frame, equalizers, axles, leaks, underbelly, etc.. We usually save out at least one set of springs and a hub assembly from the "old parts"as an emergency "spare" in case the unthinkable happens. This process also seems to improve towing mpg slightly, tire longevity, as well peace of mind.
Please keep up the wonderful content and we will see y'all on the road.
All great ideas! 👍🏼 Definitely want to get a spare spring!
Glass Doors on Cabinets! I just bought a new Airstream. Wife and I really liked the higher end models until we saw the glass cabinet doors. They looked like major trouble when going down the road. We decided to go with the Flying Cloud because it had wooden doors on the cabinets. We still remove things and place them in tote's for traveling. So far no scratches on the Aluminum skin inside the cabinets or on the wooden doors. We didn't get the leather seats either, but I can recover them myself using the same leather that Airstream features on the more expensive models for thousands less than the cost different between our model and the model that featured the leather.
we been camping in our keystone springdale traveler trailer 26 ft. for years now ...we had learn a lot with break downs and keeping spare parts ..we once got broke down on the interstate called for help because not only we got a flat on the trailer also on our truck ..state police were so nice ...we could not get our spare down from under the truck so we needed help... the guy was so nice it was free so we tip him ....like you said about the side out we too have a little damage on the wood frame inside from not looking to see if nothing was in the way ...we live and learn so I like watching you video ...we are looking into a fifth-wheeler nothing to big ...we bought our new truck ....but still we will be hauling our travel trailer for a season more ...hank you for doing the videos it help a lot ...good traveling to you .....
FYI: you can buy gas can spout replacements on Amazon and do away with those useless gan can nozzles. They work great.
Holy cow plexiglass on the screen door is genuis! My dogs have torn through my screen door too! Thanks for the tip
Glad to help! 😀
Had the same challenge with our Grand Design Imagine awning light, like you said easy fix when you finally figure our where the fuse is located. Love our Grand Design too!
I love seeing Daisy.
You guys are awesome,it’s a handy persons life style for sure, but things break a home too. Great Job on the Video,Stay Safe !
Great video. A good reminder that anything can break and need fixing. Also good to hear that we have a top notch RV service dealer here in Wisconsin. Almost makes me want to take the 3 hour drive over there for my next RV purchase. F.Y.I... Coulee is pronounced as "Coolee", as in "thats a 'cool' place to visit"...
Sure seems worth a drive! Great people there! 👍🏼
I totally agree with you about the earthquake thing. The roads are horrible. Especially bridges and overpasses. It seems like there is a dip in the road before and after. The garage in our 5th wheel is like the last car on a roller coaster. This video is a great help, as a matter of fact, all of your videos help us. I must have watched the video about our gray/black tanks 4 or 5 times. I finally copied your whiteboard pictures so I know what tank our water is going into.
My wife and I are hooked on your videos and now we just saw ourselves in it at the 2019 rally. That was pretty cool. Learning some good information. Hope to see you at the 2020 National Rally.
Oh cool! In the Sturgis Video?
@@ChangingLanes We were in the "Broken! Two years...." video, seated at the first table on the left at 23:27. I was sporting my new Grand Design ball cap! That was our second Grand Design National rally. Can't wait for our 3rd! Hopefully we might even get to meet the star of your videos, Miss Daisy!
Also we love the bloopers at the end of your videos! Lots of laughs!
I scraped twenty feet of roofing off the corner of ours on the goat track (south) side of Fort DeSoto. Luckily I was able to get roofing repair material at the Tampa Campers world and fixed it on site. That repair is still there. Scratches and dings are my merit badges. Slide toppers last about three years. The vinyl gets brittle. Same with the awning fabric. You do not have to replace the roller which GD sent you. Just the fabric. You can get fabric on eBay or Amazon for reasonable prices. I am on my third awning and slide fabrics in ten years. The Carefree awnings were less durable than the cheapo I got off eBay.
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Thanks for all the information. I will keep your lessons in mind during my travels.
Hey Chad and Tara, I'm sure someone has or you already know this or learned it by now, however the fuel pump gum up issue seems to be pretty common with fuel today and the percent of ethanol in it. Perhaps putting Sta-bil with every fill up both tanks will probably help with this problem. The ethanol crystallizes very easy causing such problems. Where possible on your rips, be sure to examine how much ethanol is in the fuel you are getting for it, the common is 10% however we have come across some station in the plain states that as much as 20% in it. BTW this is a great video as i am one of those people who probably experience this, kinda tim taylor type you know....
We are also full timers. When I want to cheer myself up I watch you guys. Lol.
You are absolutely right about Grand Design standing behind their product. Tomorrow, I go to a GD to check hot why the hot water heater only works on 110, how to fix a door that fell off as well as trim pieces and generally checkit for anything that the customer is concerned about. Karen in the warranty department even said they will pay for the service call! I can only think of 2 others that do that, DRV and Tiffin, which I am working on now. Grand Design, DRV and Tiffin are in my book the only 3 rigs to buy!. Excellent customer service!!
To many friends that RV , knew from the beginning that things break. So no surprises when the first thing broke.
Great info! Saved this video to show my husband. Love your sense of humor together. Merry Christmas!
Great advice. I'm from Wisconsin...it's Coooleee. Coulee. So glad to hear a shout out to them. We go ft in May and looking forward to meeting you someday!
Thanks for all the great info. You guys always put out great information and you are both so cute together. Maybe run into you on the road.
Thanks for all the great info and transparency! I know they’re necessary but fuses are the worst (especially inline fuses hidden who knows where)!
Earthquake! Thank you for stating that as from on R.V. will be more vigilant and unsurprisingly quick about proactive while responsive in maintaining their R.V. Great 👍 video , thank you and enjoy your journeys!
Great episode, seems like it's always something. We try to fix as much as we can ourselves. RUclips is amazing.
Great info!!!! Thank you for all of your videos
I know we have had repairs too. I've spent more on up grades than repairs. 😁 We have more of a boondocking RV, to help with stand those EARTHQUAKES👍
We're going to cover our upgrades when we film our RV Tour 2.0! 😊
Love your honest information!!
22:27 - I'd recommend replacing them with swiveling ones or at least rotating 90° so that you're not pulling against the side but instead in line.
I just found your channel and love it. We have recently downsized from a 54-foot rig being pulled by my Peterbilt to a small 42-foot rig being pulled by my 3500 Dodge. We are absolutely loving and enjoying the smaller size especially for getting into some of the more cramped campgrounds. Love your vids... keep up the good work :)
Great recap! Nice coverage by Grand Design, I also crunched my Rig second time out, Backing up hit a Jersey Wall (3 mph) Fiberglass makes a horrific sound at impact, When in doubt stop get out and walk around,
I had a similar issue with our bed hinges. I replaced them with door hinges.
Great Job ! Very helpful information....since the RV that you have is what I want . Thanks
Very nice to hear the good and the bad of RV life. I want to get trucking training sense I see that 5th wheels seem like a mini semi but the same rules applies I would think. Also have you thought about solar or turbine? I know for mine I would put backup proximity sensors and cameras look at the sides too. Also for the interior cabinets, I would install two locks one at the top and bottom so the doors don't come open in abrupt movment. I hops your well and be safe on the road. :)
After all that, I think you're entitled to a cheeseburger in paradise. Hope to see you two when you get around to checking out San Diego. Happy travels.
They have pet screen that works really well. I put it in my RV for a 60 lb dog and he hasn't tore it yet. that way you get the full ventilation.
Have to check that out! 👍🏼
Love your videos. My rv is an 87 class a, I could do a short video on what hasn't broken. Definitely itely got to be handy.
I also recommend installing a backup camera on the roof-line of the RV on both sides so you can see your clearance up there backing into spots. Spotters are notorious for forgetting to watch the top line. :O
This is awesome. We have been looking for something exactly like this video to help us understand the amount of maintenance we will need to perform/pay for once we get the GD 399TH. That is the RV we have been looking at very hard and love it. Thank you for confirming that GD stands behind their warranty. That is a great piece of mind. You two are awesome and we hope to see you on the road one day.
Self-inflicted damages are the worse!! My nemesis was a WiFi tower. 😕
Ouch! 😳
Yes totally but it seems like it always happens!
Another awesome video, great job you two! 🍺🍺
Thanks for all the tips. Sorry stuff has broken but are fixable. Love ya channel. Be safe driving out there.
Good video.
I have 0 skill to fix anything. :(. Tried some but always manage to mess up anything I touch.
I still dream of a small trailer one day
Enjoyed the video thinking about buying an RV and living in it happy trails
On the outside LED’s , you might just want to disconnect them. They are gaudy and not too much fun to look from a neighbor perspective.
You all are exceptional.. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks guys, great info !!!!
Totally relate, like fixing stuff, however when things do happen your anxiety can get high at first, it never happens on a Monday, always on a Friday or weekend. Speaking of great dealers, Transwest was great, had a fan cover blow off of our roof driving through Colorado (on Friday), it was raining hard, we called ahead and they replaced it right in the parking lot for us and only charged us like $20 for the new cover. I could have replaced it, but they just brought a ladder out and did it for us. We didn't have a ladder on our toy hauler at the time.
Do a video of your truck if u have had any issues. Thanks
Ha!! You're killing me with the pronunciation! Coulee (Cool-ee) Region RV. A coulee is a valley between hills around here in southestern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
Well... the point is that they are awesome! 😊
@@ChangingLanes Wisconsin is awesome.
Great stuff 👍🏻
Thanks, great insight, information, and straight up honesty...
Great video it's surprising how many people go out buy a RV and think it not going to break I ask them how long have you been driving and how many times there car broken down and like you said a RV going down the road is like your house in a earthquake.
My 42’ 5er is currently at the body shop to repair some damage to the radius cap on the driver’s side. Tip: the golf cart taking you to your site can make turns the 42’ trailer can not. 🤦🏻 I am now paying the “Stupid Tax” as a result...
Don't beat yourself up though... We've all been there! 👍🏼 😊
Great, informative video as always. Safe travels.
Good video.
Although it's known that y'all are Grand Design Ambassadors, I am certain that your first few repairs, during the warranty period, would have been taken care of by GD regardless. Never-the-less y'all (perhaps all GD owners) are very fortunate that GD takes care of it's customers. I have a different brand of fifth wheel, I won't name any names but there logo is a Blue Jay :-). Warranty repairs MUST be accomplished through one of their certified dealers. If it's an emergency, they will suggest a local mobile repair or dealer, but that will be rare. As far as shipping parts directly to the customer … a big GIANT maybe … it would have to be a GIANT emergency.
Yes.. our first few warranty claims were before we even launched our youtube channel and well before we were ambassadors. GDRV really takes care of their customers! 👍🏼 We've heard other manufacturers don't have this kind of direct relationship. Good to hear it first-hand. A Jayco Seismic was in the top running when we were narrowing down our selection. They seem like they are pretty comparable in build though, so hopefully you've not had too many issues.. 😊
If you go to a tractor supply you can buy replacement gas can spouts that are universal and look and work like the old style pour spouts
I liked this video as always...and I also noticed you enjoy the Captain when you were talking about your glass in the cabinet doors...it reminded me to have a glass on the rocks. :-)
I brought a new F250 in June. Had it about a week and backed into my grandsons boat . Cracked the taillight , Ford dealer had one for $ 170 plus .Plus a $ 80 core charge. I replaced it in their parking lot .got out of the core charge . Stuff happens
Core charge for a tail light? Wow!
Wow, $300 to fix the fiberglass? I just put a tiny 10" long micro-crease into my truck's quarter panel and the paintless dent repair guy quoted me $900 to fix it! I'll be DIY'ing that one.
40 years, five rv’s. Never an issue. Guess it’s luck of the Irish.
Great video again, I've been very lucky that our 5th wheel has been rock solid and not needed any major repairs just a piece of trim, and the drain came apart on the shower which was fixed under warranty. Love the fact you like Capt Morgan rum and Tara's reaction was priceless when you didn't clean the fan just replace it. Keep up the great videos. always look forward for the next one. I do have a question, how as the truck performed??? Any issue's yet??
Hi, Myles! The truck has been great! (knock on wood)
About the second time I ever towed, when disconnecting, I didn’t pull the truck forward far enough. When I hit auto level, the front cap came down on the back of the truck and cracked the fiberglass in two places. I was sick 😢
Oh no! 😳
Good video... have you ever done a video that shows the basic tools you believe every full timer needs to have along? We are not full timers as of yet, but I have a garage full of tools and know that when I purge, they all can’t come with me. Appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks!!
That topic is on the list.. 👍🏼
34:30 You would have saved that tire by jacking that axle off the ground and securing it with a ratchet strap or chain while the leaf was broken. ;)
So the GetAwayCouple upgraded their Solitude to independent suspension and hydraulic disk brakes. Is that something you would consider for your Momentum in the future? I think one of the best items I have learned from you guys, and the other Grand Design owners (KYD, GAC, etc), is when you buy your RV, you are also 'buying' the dealership, and the manufacturer (which could be more important, as you described, than the dealer). Wonderful update, thank you. v/r, TS - Denver P.S. - Isn't it great, the CinC trophy is back where it should be, GO NAVY. ;-)
Yes.. definitely interested in the MorRyde IS! Go Navy! ⚓️
I've been living in my Gulfstream Sunstream Hi-Rise class A motorcoach gasser for more than 20+ years. In that time I've replaced 3 furnaces they will blow out the combustion chamber which makes the a BER (beyond economical repair) unit. Bye the time it happens they are pretty old and out dated anyway, can't find the parts etc. a better choice is to replace the entire unit.
Just my experience.
Really great video from a really great couple! Better than WD-40 (which turns into a varnish) is a dry lube (goes on wet and dries slippery).
I sometimes use the term "WD-40" like "zerox" for copy machine.. LOL We've been using this for a few months and love it! amzn.to/2RXSAA4
The biggest lesson here...learn how to fix your own RV and only go to the "professionals" when all else fails. I have a Radiance by Cruiser RV and I have had only a few minor problems and they have been real good about tech support and sending me the necessary parts. I had a Keystone Laredo before....not such a good experience with there support. Little know fact but it is cheaper for the manufacturer to send you the part than paying the dealer the labor to replace said part (and everything else they break...err...find wrong along the way!)
"Send her with a bag, walking.."
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I mean.. I'd give her bus money! 😀
Excellent Video you guys thanks 😎🇺🇸. We just bought a grand design in ND
Awesome! Congrats on the new RV!
U guys going to Sturges in August. Ya we’re trying to find an RV park big enough 🤣🤣💪
Not this year.. We stayed at Rush-No-More last year and it was very nice.
Changing Lanes kooollll 😎👍
That park has a lot of room!!!
Was the 397 the best choice? We are going to order one soon, with retirement 4/1/2022 for us both. Then on the road (I worked on the road, now retire on the road sounds fun). Taking our Great Danes with us!
Awesome video and information and love yalls rv and the truck have always a safe trip hello from nb tx
Love the video, thank you!!!!
Hi chad&Tara; I have also changed mine out as well. Great job on all the Repairs. you Guys are an awesome team!!! Merry Christmas and a Happy Safe New Year! Bill Speer in Anderson, SC
We’ve had some of the same things happen but yes the biggest is broken leaf spring we carry a brand new extra one of those as well as a set of shackles and wet bolts it’s minor stuff for storage area but most important to keep trucking down the road! Great video I’ll be curious too see what you do on the popping/ changing fluids mines starting do do it now but it’s in storage till April so I’ll worry about it then
Extra suspension items are a GREAT idea! We show the hydraulic additive process here: ruclips.net/video/qcsbT_eW7eY/видео.html
Changing Lanes do yo carry springs for your truck? Same continuous earthquake that the Grand Design goes through the Ford shoes through. Why can’t Grand Design (or other manufacturers) fix the known “weak link”?
Staretrack
@Jack Spratt grand design had a huge problem with lippert leaf springs flattening also breaking and it had nothing to do with overloading, we only haul one motorcycle in the rear to sturgis and only weekend camp so there’s no way I was overloaded! Plus this is the reason there using dexter axels now
@@569brian Yeah, the Ford has to "shoe" through a lot! 🥾
Backing in on your blind spot is tricky
I wish we could blame it on that.. LOL
Hey guys love the videos. Just wanted to ask if you have clearance issues with the new pin box between the bed and trailer frame when turning. We upgraded to the flex air on our 397 and have the pin box set up one hole higher than yours and run in to clearance issues with tonneau cover frame. Were still playing with the height adjustments on our b&w companion. My wife and I are from beautiful western WI @ La Crosse and agree Coulee Region Rv service is excellent.
No issues. We did have to do some playing with the hitch to get the RV back to level.
Hey Chad--I stopped the video at 8:42 and had to post! For technical assistance Grand Design also now has their new Technical Forum (where I'm a moderator). It's a forum owned and operated by Grand Design where owners (like me) help other owners with problems. I just linked this video where you talked about the furnace problem to an owner with a 369RL having a similar issue. I hope you'll check out the forum and plug it when you get the chance (Emily will approve--trust me!). Note that all the moderators and members that assist are unpaid volunteers--no one gets a thing other than the satisfaction of helping other GD owners. I'd link to the owner's forum here but not sure it you want me to do that--it's linked right off GD's GDRV4Life home page.
Yes! gdrvowners.com/
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Chad there is an old saying, The only thing that works on a RV is the owner!
True Story! 👍🏼
Hahah that's a great saying! All RVs have issues! Stuff always breaks.
So true. And it's also useful to take whatever the marketing numbers are for anything structure-related and multiply them by 20% to get real-world values. So if they say they have a tie-down rated at 2,500 lbs., anything exceeding 500 lbs. is going to tear it up, sometimes even less. If they say you have insulation that is R40, that means you should expect and trust no more than R8 performance in severe weather. It's just the nature of a largely unregulated, aesthetics- and hype-driven industry with little real engineering involved.
Robert Bayler 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣 did that guy travel with you for a while ? Lol ... when in doubt call me 😉
I got a 65-gram bird, he likes to chew through screens.
Word of advice...keep going till it sounds EXPENSIVE!🤭
That bed needs a piano hinge
Very helpful. Any issues with the Indian besides the d rings?
None... 👍🏼
YES!!!!! Another shout out LOL
BAHAHAH!!!!
Great Video. I just have to wonder...Would Grand Design or any other RV Mfg. be as responsive for someone without a RUclips channel that would possibly provide bad publicity if they didn't provide great customer service. Do you think you received special treatment?
Many of the issues we had were well before we even launched our channel, and way before we were ambassadors. We became ambassadors because of the great service versus the other way around. 👍🏼
@@ChangingLanes Glad to hear that.
Hi
I was hoping to get a little help. Im looking for the switch to the center slide awning control. I watched every video you have and it could see where you showed it. I dont see it on the control one panel either. thanks newbie to the 397th appreciates your assistance
Ours is a physical rocker switch under the cabinet (over the coffee bar). We have a power switch and an operation (in/out) switch. Hope that helps!
Question, does GD send you guys the parts when they break because you are just a normal customer or because you guys have this channel with so many subscribers? Thanks in advance
They were sending us parts and authorizing mobile techs for us before we had even one video published. They treat all of their customers this way. Great company! Hope that helps!
slides are not worth the trouble. they ALWAYS get water damage. ALWAYS!
When you are travelling from locations, what camera's are you using, and where do you mount them to get such clear shots? Looks great. But the bye, just bought one of those new fuel tanks. What a challenge. I work in the boat industry and the hoops we jump through are getting incredibly silly.
If it's an outside mount, then it's a GoPro Hero 7. We have 3 of those we put all over the bike and RV.
What type roof is on your Momentum, rubber, fiberglass, or aluminum?
My family is looking at getting our first Travel Trailer for our family of 5. We will be living in it for a year or 2 while building a home. In yalls honest opinion, after listening to this video, would you recommend just getting a newer used one or brand new? If new ones have problems too, why even waste depreciation money on them? Just curious. We will be buying with cash so not sure if that would change this decision or not whether to go new or used. Any info is appreciated.
Certainly buying used is the most economical option in terms of RV value. But, you won't get the warranty in most cases. For us, we wanted very specific options and a factory warranty, so we ordered ours. Our hope is that we've negated much of the depreciation hit with investments in upgrades over time, but we will certainly lose money. If you can find a late model used with everything you want and get it inspected by an RVIA certified inspector, that is likely the best way to go. The issue is finding one. Many have told us they have a hard time finding grand designs used. Hope that helps!
After one year grand design refers me to my extended warranty. Nobody in my area to fix it.
Who is the manufacturer of the Pin Box, Slide Room Mechanism, Hydraulic Leveling System, and Axels?
Lippert and Dexter
We bent a axle on are 31MB and are stuck in Maggie valley NC. If you know a mobile mechanic in the area let me know. Have you ever bent a axle.
I sure don't... But you might call Mike and Polly at The Great Outdoors in Franklin and see if they know anyone local: (828) 349-0412
Sorry you're dealing with that. We've never had any suspension issues other than our leaf spring. Good luck!
Thank you