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Stclairm
Nov 05, 2020Explorer
I did check out Grand Design, it wasn't for me. I believe I will end up with a Forest River product as I feel like I'll have better luck with our local mobile RV repair guy fixing it if it needs anything. He's also way closer to me than anyone else and once Covid finally ends, he'll be mobile again.
Keep in mind that Forest River has a boatload of travel trailers they sell, so those numbers will be higher. My Gulfstream already had a water leak at 5 months and a few other shoddy workmanship issues.
While I thought I liked Winnebago, they use some cheap materials in some areas too. They use OSB style plywood under the beds and wood studs underneath instead of aluminum where others use smooth plywood and aluminum structure bracing. Also didn't notice anything better inside their trailers vs Forest River's.
Keep in mind that Forest River has a boatload of travel trailers they sell, so those numbers will be higher. My Gulfstream already had a water leak at 5 months and a few other shoddy workmanship issues.
While I thought I liked Winnebago, they use some cheap materials in some areas too. They use OSB style plywood under the beds and wood studs underneath instead of aluminum where others use smooth plywood and aluminum structure bracing. Also didn't notice anything better inside their trailers vs Forest River's.
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