Grand Design to Forest River XLR......need advice....

nguyenbio wrote:

4. Is the full body paint worth it?

IMHO the only purpose of full body paint is to massage your ego.
bumpy

Be sure to check out the new models of the Grand Design Momentums. Some have longer garages.

nguyenbio wrote:
1. We need every inch of the stated garage length of 12'6". Is this number accurate?

Find one and measure, if you must have that amount write it into the contract if you order one, don't trust and don't assume.

Y-Guy wrote:

nguyenbio wrote:
1. We need every inch of the stated garage length of 12'6". Is this number accurate?

Find one and measure, if you must have that amount write it into the contract if you order one, don't trust and don't assume.

I would love to see one, but there isn't one in So Cal. We went to the Pomona Rv show, and the XLR booth didn't have all the models available for viewing.
I'm hoping someone on here will come along who has one and can provide me with a measurement.

Joe

nguyenbio wrote:
Hello from So. Cal!
I am wanting to trade in my 2014 Grand Design Refelctions for a new 375xlr and have a few questions if you don't mind. We have been very happy with the Grand Design unit but the DW loves the Xlrs.


5. Has anyone bought from Parris Rv in Murphy, Utah? Opinions?

Joe

Check out the Grand design Momentum - there are several floor plans.

Parris RV is on State Street in Murray, UT. I drive by there frequently and visited the dealership several times while comparing Tesla and Momentum. The folks I spoke with were pretty nice, but not overly helpful when I asked for certain details. General RV put me in touch with some folks at the Grand design factory - no such offer or assistance from Parris with Evergreen/Tesla. That's the extent of my experience with them.

ramgunner wrote:

nguyenbio wrote:
Hello from So. Cal!
I am wanting to trade in my 2014 Grand Design Refelctions for a new 375xlr and have a few questions if you don't mind. We have been very happy with the Grand Design unit but the DW loves the Xlrs.


5. Has anyone bought from Parris Rv in Murphy, Utah? Opinions?

Joe

Check out the Grand design Momentum - there are several floor plans.

Parris RV is on State Street in Murray, UT. I drive by there frequently and visited the dealership several times while comparing Tesla and Momentum. The folks I spoke with were pretty nice, but not overly helpful when I asked for certain details. General RV put me in touch with some folks at the Grand design factory - no such offer or assistance from Parris with Evergreen/Tesla. That's the extent of my experience with them.

I do love my Grand Design and their customer service, but the DW likes the floorplans of the XLRs better. There are specificities from each we like but the 375xlr has the most combinations of everything we are looking for. The Momentum 388m comes closest but the wife wants the bedroom bed in the slide and the walk in closet, not currently like our Refelctions. Also the amount of storage in the XLR is more practical for her. For me, the lighter pin weight leans met words the XLR.

Joe

Bumpyroad wrote:

nguyenbio wrote:

4. Is the full body paint worth it?

IMHO the only purpose of full body paint is to massage your ego.
bumpy

Sour grapes. If you could afford it, you'd have it. If I could afford a Prevost, I'd own one. I can't but don't begrudge those who can. It's no different than a popup stroking your ego over a tent. A TT stroking your ego over a popup. A 5ver stroking your ego over a TT. A DP over a 5ver. And so on. Better isn't stroking your ego. It's just better.

Full body paint is an awesome option. It keeps cleaning and exterior maintenance to a minimum. Black streaks are a non issue. And best of all, it separates your rig from the sea of grey and white.

As to the rest of the questions, I've answered your mirror post on the FR forums...

taken wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:

nguyenbio wrote:

4. Is the full body paint worth it?

IMHO the only purpose of full body paint is to massage your ego.
bumpy

Sour grapes. If you could afford it, you'd have it. If I could afford a Prevost, I'd own one. I can't but don't begrudge those who can. It's no different than a popup stroking your ego over a tent. A TT stroking your ego over a popup. A 5ver stroking your ego over a TT. A DP over a 5ver. And so on. Better isn't stroking your ego. It's just better.

Full body paint is an awesome option. It keeps cleaning and exterior maintenance to a minimum. Black streaks are a non issue. And best of all, it separates your rig from the sea of grey and white.

As to the rest of the questions, I've answered your mirror post on the FR forums...

I don't see full body paint in the same way I see a Provost.
I'm more about substance than style. I might buy the Provost if I could afford it.:B But I imagine I would not spring for the full paint option(assuming full paint was optional). Now if the Provost only came with FBP I have no choice but to pay for it. but if I could opt out I would. Full body paint is a 5-8k option for the most part that is purely aesthetic and would not enhance my camping experience other than to look at it.
Personally I would not get $5K worth of enjoyment out of looking at it and I certainly would not spend the money just for others to look at it.
I would be content with all the other features, even if I just faded into the crowd of grey and white rigs.

Better is better. If it was equivalent, it would be free or standard equipment. And who said anything about it being for others? I could care less what ANYONE else thinks about anything I own. What I do is for ME. For what I like and what looks good to me. If you like being ordinary and plain, good for you. Who cares what I think of your rig. I could also care less what you think about mine. Maybe you should get your next truck or home without paint too. Because it's so unimportant... Bare sheetrock is fine. Clearcoat over your truck with no finish is fine. Who needs all that extra showy stuff... LOL.

taken wrote:
Better is better. If it was equivalent, it would be free or standard equipment. And who said anything about it being for others? I could care less what ANYONE else thinks about anything I own. What I do is for ME. For what I like and what looks good to me. If you like being ordinary and plain, good for you. Who cares what I think of your rig. I could also care less what you think about mine. Maybe you should get your next truck or home without paint too. Because it's so unimportant... Bare sheetrock is fine. Clearcoat over your truck with no finish is fine. Who needs all that extra showy stuff... LOL.

Yes! Full body paint is is definitely on the menu. The DW had said that this XLR will be around for a while so she has to get everything possible to ensure years of enjoyment down the line. As for the cost, I have always been a believer that, it's my money. I think the uniqueness and the maintenance compared to gel coat is definitely worth it!

The orange full body paint is one slick design. You only live once right?