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mclaned1
Explorer
Feb 06, 2017

About to buy a Momentum 328 and have questions

We are have been taking to the dealership for about a month and are planning on taking the plunge this week. I have a few questions for the group. Looking to get a 2017 Grand Design Momentum 328.
1. The dealership (BlueDog) is about 24.5% off MSRP and they are not going any lower (I have checked other dealers and Bluedog is slightly better than the others). Is there any secrets I can use to get a little more off?
2. Anyone have any experience with Bludog RV Forever Warranty?
3. Planning on going with the B&W turnoverball gooseneck hitch and the Anderson Ultimate steel. I do not want any rails in the back of the truck. Any suggestions on this set up?
4. Anything I should watch out from while doing the deal and what to check during the unit inspection?
I have a 2014 F350 Short bed single wheel, will be getting a 2017 Momentum 328
Thank you for the advise
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  • BigDogF250's avatar
    BigDogF250
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2017
    Go after anything they can offer outside of price. Second/Third A/C? Tires? Service contract (Who defines what forever is, and do they have a backup plan if they go out of business? I know on my truck I got them to include Rhino Lining (branded install) at no cost to me plus mats (about $200 retail).

    Good Luck!
  • tinner12002's avatar
    tinner12002
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2017
    Second Chance wrote:
    We got about 30% off MSRP on our GD Reflection fifth wheel - but it was in Georgia. We pulled it for 18 months with the rail-mount version of the Andersen Ultimate and loved the combo (with the addition of a Demco Glide Ride dampened pin box to lessen the effects of our wonderful highways...). We were recently forced to get a different hitch to fit the Ford factory puck system on short notice. I DID NOT want to give up the Andersen. With a Momentum, use the CAT scales and be careful of the load limits on the truck's rear tires. With the short bed, you may also have to turn the Andersen hitch and pin adapter around to reduce swing radius of the pin box for the side rails and tailgate.

    Rob

    PS: the Grand Design Owners Forum is a great place to discuss GD RVs with a lot of great folks, too.


    Why didn't you get the pic frame adapter Anderson sells to adapt from puck to rail mount? They've been out for a couple yrs now. Would have been a lot cheaper than a new hitch!
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Feb 06, 2017
    We got about 30% off MSRP on our GD Reflection fifth wheel - but it was in Georgia. We pulled it for 18 months with the rail-mount version of the Andersen Ultimate and loved the combo (with the addition of a Demco Glide Ride dampened pin box to lessen the effects of our wonderful highways...). We were recently forced to get a different hitch to fit the Ford factory puck system on short notice. I DID NOT want to give up the Andersen. With a Momentum, use the CAT scales and be careful of the load limits on the truck's rear tires. With the short bed, you may also have to turn the Andersen hitch and pin adapter around to reduce swing radius of the pin box for the side rails and tailgate.

    Rob

    PS: the Grand Design Owners Forum is a great place to discuss GD RVs with a lot of great folks, too.

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