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diftw · ‎Mar-08-2015

We are considering changing 5th wheels. Have been looking online a the Grand Design 317RST. Looks it would be a great floor plan for us. Also looking at going to a Ford F350 6.2 ltr w/4.30 axle. Anyone here have any experience with this 5th wheel? Also wanted to see if anyone was willing to share what they paid for this 5th wheel? Would 70% of MSRP be a fair price to offer the dealer?

Thanks.

Dave and Anne
2016 Grand Design 337RLS
2015 Ford F350 XLT 6.7l 4x4
Reese Elite 18K Hitch
Rotochocks
Rota Flex by Trail Air Pin Box
Barker 4-wheel 25 gallon tote
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2017 - 43

Greene728 · ‎Mar-11-2015

He is saying 68% of the MSRP, not off.
In other words 38% off the MSRP.

2011 Crossroads Cruiser 29BHS ( Traded )
2017 Grand Design 303RLS ( Sold )
Currently camperless ( Just taking a break )
2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 6.0 and 4:10’s
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goducks10 · ‎Mar-09-2015

momentum rv wrote:
no... I meant 68% OF MSRP

Guessing it had one highly inflated MSRP to get 68% off.

momentum_rv · ‎Mar-09-2015

no... I meant 68% OF MSRP

2015 Grand Design Momentum 385TH
2015 Ford F-350 DRW 4x4 Lariat

ford_truck_guy · ‎Mar-09-2015

momentum rv wrote:
I'm not familiar with that exact model but I will say the fit and finish on my 2015 GD 385TH is far better than anything I have owned before. You will be pleasantly surprised with the quality of workmanship... at least compared to other manufacturers. I got mine for about 68% of MSRP. Good luck

68% off MSRP ?? Do you mean 32% off ?? 68% off a $50,000.00 trailer would be $16,000.00 to you ... whereas 32% would be $34,000.00

Me-Her-the kids
2020 Ford F350 SD 6.7
2020 Redwood 3991RD Garnet

momentum_rv · ‎Mar-09-2015

I'm not familiar with that exact model but I will say the fit and finish on my 2015 GD 385TH is far better than anything I have owned before. You will be pleasantly surprised with the quality of workmanship... at least compared to other manufacturers. I got mine for about 68% of MSRP. Good luck

2015 Grand Design Momentum 385TH
2015 Ford F-350 DRW 4x4 Lariat

diftw · ‎Mar-09-2015

Me Again wrote:
At 13995 GVWR, that trailer may be over the tow rating of the 6.2L Gasser or very close and you may not be happy with the performance.

On edit: Ford is pretty optimistic with with their tow ratings for the 6.2L and 4.30's. I would want to hear from others towing that heavy. Chris

I did check the Ford specs for this truck and it appears to be well within the towing/cargo capacity.

Thanks.

Dave and Anne
2016 Grand Design 337RLS
2015 Ford F350 XLT 6.7l 4x4
Reese Elite 18K Hitch
Rotochocks
Rota Flex by Trail Air Pin Box
Barker 4-wheel 25 gallon tote
Nights Camped in 2009 - 33
2010 - 37
2011 - 31
2012 - 35
2013 - 42
2014 - 45
2015 - 46
2016 - 51
2017 - 43

Me_Again · ‎Mar-08-2015

At 13995 GVWR, that trailer may be over the tow rating of the 6.2L Gasser or very close and you may not be happy with the performance.

On edit: Ford is pretty optimistic with with their tow ratings for the 6.2L and 4.30's. I would want to hear from others towing that heavy. Chris

2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

Bamaman11 · ‎Mar-08-2015

I have a 2015 Grand Design Reflection 323BHS--37' bunk house with SuperSofa option.

The 317RST is a relatively new model trailer, and there are not yet many that have been delivered. I suspect it will be a very popular design, however.

The dealer may can sell you the trailer for 70% of MSRP, but the chances are they'll hold out for a little more profit. You might see if you can figure out which GD dealers are dominant in the retail market close to you and pit two or three against each other.