Grand Design

Grand Design seems to be like every other RV MFG. The make some trouble free units and they make some that owners wonder why all the issues. If the floor plan fits, buy it. You can certainly do worse.

minnow wrote:
The one recurring issue with GD RV's (and maybe other manufacturers that use Lippert axles) is leaking grease seals on the axles. There have been a significant number of current GD owners reporting that grease has leaked past the seals and contaminated the brakes. You should make the dealer as part of the deal, remove each hub and check for this. Lippert and GD have been taking care of owners with this issue, even those out of warranty.

While this is true, it's an easy fix - and not limited to Grand Design RVs. Any RV manufacturer using Lippert suspension systems has had this problem. I would not let this issue deter me from considering the 303. You might join the Grand Design Owners Forum:

GD Owners Forum

It's a very active forum with a lot of good folks and information. Just keep in mind that the squeaky wheel gets the grease (reverse pun?). Those who have had the grease seal problem have posted about it and those who haven't, haven't. The Grand Designs are good units and the company's customer service is some of the best in the industry.

Rob

The one recurring issue with GD RV's (and maybe other manufacturers that use Lippert axles) is leaking grease seals on the axles. There have been a significant number of current GD owners reporting that grease has leaked past the seals and contaminated the brakes. You should make the dealer as part of the deal, remove each hub and check for this. Lippert and GD have been taking care of owners with this issue, even those out of warranty.

I bought a 2017 303RLS in September. Now since I live FT in mine and haven't had a chance to tow it a great deal I'm not worried about the libbit frame. For one thing if something is to go wrong it will fail within the first year or so. I think some people complain about things only to complain. Thousands of frames are made by this company and not all are bad. The overall quality of my trailer is excellent and have had no issues that weren't caused by newbie ownership. This is my 5th RV so not too worried about things. If it breaks it breaks, if it doesn't it doesn't. The one downside is the bedroom. It's smaller than I am used to, but made a few adjustments, after heading to Walmart for storage containers, and taking many items that I don't wear to the Goodwill. The 2 times I have towed it with my old truck it was smooth and gentle and at times didn't know it was there. Tows much better than my 01 Jayco. Much easier set-up also. I would buy another GD if the opportunity came about.