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CaLBaR's avatar
CaLBaR
Explorer
Sep 18, 2018

Down payment on a new 2018 Grand Design Reflection 279RSTS

Well DW and I shopped around for a couple of weeks looking at new trailers. DS and DD are older now and don't do a lot of camping with us anymore so it was time to trade in the Rockwood with bunks for a couples trailer. It has a pull out sofa bed so more than happy to take them along in the future.

We decided on a 2018 Grand Design Reflection 279RSTS Travel Trailer. Finalized the deal today and paid the down payment.

Should have it in a couple of weeks after the PDI is done. Will go and sign all of the paperwork on Saturday and go over it to highlight everything that we want them to fix. Hopefully not a lot.

First trip already planned for 2 weeks in Florida once we pick it up.

Sad to see the Rockwood go. Lots of good memories over the last 11 years but really looking forward to making new ones in this trailer.:)
  • ksbowman's avatar
    ksbowman
    Explorer II
    Sep 18, 2018
    My 2016 GD Reflection 303 rls has a overflow/vent tube coming off the fresh water tank that exits next to the fresh water drain valve. When filling water will run out when the tank is full. Very easy fill. My spare is under the back of the trailer and jacks down with a handle that goes in the thru an opening at the back of the passenger side slide. Works very smooth, unfortunately I just used it last week. We love our Reflection, I'm sure you will enjoy your GD.
  • CaLBaR's avatar
    CaLBaR
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2018
    2012Coleman wrote:
    Awesome choice - as the owner of a new GD 303RLS fifth wheel, I'm comfortable with saying that your going to love it! Where in Florida is the shake down trip?


    Thanks. Glad to hear that you are very happy with yours. We are going to Gulf View RV Resort and Punta Gorda. Looks like a nice place and part of our Thousand Trails membership.

    One question that I hope you can answer is about filling the fresh water tank and how you know when it is full. With my current trailer and gravity feed just waited till it ran out. With pressure fill I am concerned about damaging something if I don't realize it is full and not sure best way to do that.
  • CaLBaR's avatar
    CaLBaR
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2018
    trailer_newbe wrote:
    You selected a very nice trailer. Just curious where do they store the spare tire?


    Very good question. I need to look this weekend where underneath it is and how it comes down. Will let you know once I find it.
  • 2012Coleman's avatar
    2012Coleman
    Explorer II
    Sep 18, 2018
    Awesome choice - as the owner of a new GD 303RLS fifth wheel, I'm comfortable with saying that your going to love it! Where in Florida is the shake down trip?
  • trailer_newbe's avatar
    trailer_newbe
    Explorer III
    Sep 18, 2018
    You selected a very nice trailer. Just curious where do they store the spare tire?

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