Grand Design

Thanks for all your post

Seen this checklist before and thought might help you as well. Good guide for inspecting a used RV:
https://camperreport.com/pdi-inspection-checklist/

Check wheel hubs for grease leaks and tires for unusual wear. Check the dates on the tires (DOT date codes). If approaching the 5 - 7 year mark, plan on replacing them. Look for any signs of delamination in the walls or water incursion inside around joints and seams. Make sure all the appliances work (must be plugged into shore power to test ACs and frig on 120V). As mentioned, GD has a good reputation for warranty service, but that unit is way beyond the warranty - you'll be on your own.

Rob

I do believe the first year of GD was 2012 my buddy bought the 101st Solitude of the line as far as construction they are pretty much built like any other 5er the French brothers who started GD came from Keystone so that tells ya a lot the Apple did not fall far from the tree so when looking at any used 5er you are looking for water incursion all appliances working etc.. etc.. lots of videos on You Tube on what to look for I would also look at the roof as GB did(or still does use wood for their roof trusses instead of aluminum

They are like most everything built now. Ive owned two GD 5er's, they aren't any better or worse as far as construction techniques. Where GD excells is factory support. Buying an almost six year old trailer, I don't know how much factory gratuity remains. I would look for the usual things in any used trailer and make your decision accordingly.