Floor plans

galtgirl wrote:
Montana makes a very similar brand new floorplan: 3791RD. And it has more counter space around the stove.

We saw one of these at the last RV show in East Lansing. It did have carpet and we also preferred that. Also prefer it because it is a raised rear, it gives you more outdoor storage. Liked it a lot, except the fact that they had the shower stall turned around with the seat directly under the faucet, instead of the other end. DW noted it would be uncomfortable to use.

We were in that Grand Design model at the recent rv show, it is beautiful! Love the feel of the "family room" at the back. I say go for it Ford truck guy!

I saw the Montana line...we are not fans of Keystone and prefer to stay away... We did see the Big Country version last night... I know nothing about Big Country...good or bad....

Heartland makes a similar model in the Big Country line

Big Country 4010RD

The Montana Version addresses the stove counter issue but it appears to add step to the floor plan.
Not crazy about the steps but hopefully the steps may allow for more storage beneath in a rear basement.

speaking of corian, years back I was looking at some Newmars (IIRC) and it seemed that they had two grades of Corian. one was the nice thick stuff that you would expect, but other RVs had a thin laminate of it. there were brand new units on the lot that already showed cracking out from the sink corners in this thin stuff.
bumpy

Corian is solid surface. It is just one brand of solid surface. There are other brands as well.

Montana makes a very similar brand new floorplan: 3791RD. And it has more counter space around the stove.

If the lack of carpet is a deal breaker for you, why not get a large area rug for the living room? I personally prefer wood floors with area rugs in the living room and dining room. That's what I have in my stick house. A plus is that you can change out the look of the room just be changing the rug. There are some gorgeous wool and synthetic blend rugs in so many design choices from traditional to very modern. Home Depot and Lowes have a big selection.

I will tell you this. Grand Design is the most customer responsive RV company I've ever dealt with, and I've owned many brands and models of TT and FW. If they can make it happen, they will. They are a relatively new company, and they actively respond when a customer suggest an improvement.

The theater seats that face the tv are heated and actually way comfortable and cool..... The solid surface counters are not a deal breaker....BUT the lack of carpet and rear cap are both deal breakers... And when standing in the kitchen , there does not seem to be a lack of counter space.
Now with that said..... I emailed the company earlier in the week with another question,, they were very promote in getting back...I emailed my thoughts to them yesterday , and recieved a response not long ago stating that adding carpet can be done ... And for me to call them direct Monday morning with my other thoughts and they will see what else can be done...... Interesting