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topjimmy wrote:

Why do ya think GD sold out to Winnabago?? because they did not have the Capitol to keep up with Warranty claims like Forest River and Thor...

Unless this is confirmed information posted somewhere, I don't belive this was the motivating factor. It is the inherent goal of smaller companies like GD to build a product line and brand that ultimately attracts the interest of a larger company in the hopes of a buyout. To me, that's why they are now part of the Winnebago family. The ability to handle warranty claims plus the other capital resources are a convienient and expected side effect of such a merger.

I'm not going to go all-in on GD. As a new owner of one of their products, I can tell you that I'm satisfied with some things, unhappy about some things, but generally lack enough experience with the rig to offer much of an opinion. I will agree that the GD forum is indeed a little distressing to read about the problems, but I think it's imperative to study the root of the problems. To me, it's comforting that most of the problems are related to components moreso than the coach itself. There's no reason for me to associate an A/C or refer or appilace problem directly with GD when I know for a fact that these are the same components used across the entire RV industry. Lippert components may be generally seen as problematic, but there are only a few select manufacturers that aren't covered in LCI products.

Overall, I think they make a quality product that's worth considering among other brands/models in similar price ranges. They do still claim one of the best customer service ratings in the industry, which may mean more to some people than others.