Grand Design for Boondocking

[nonrev321]

Hello,

Am considering a Grand Design 2670KM (approx 32ft) for Boondocking. Has good size tanks so thats a positive.

Haven't been able to find much from people who own a Grand Design and use it for boondocking. Would be interested in their observations and comments on how suitable the Grand Design is.

Thank you

Rgds

nonrev

[Copperhead]

Don't overlook Lance. They are good trailers for boondocking.

[Huntindog]

goducks10 wrote:
Broken welds and insufficient bracing are the issues.

These issues go hand in hand with a frame that was spec'ed undersized.

I have had 3 TTs and 3 different frame makers. The lippert on my Sabre is by far the best one.

Both in materials and workmanship.
A VERY heavy frame, top notch welding (I am a welder) and Powdercoat instead of paint.


When it comes to frames.....
You get what you are willing to pay for.

[goducks10]

Huntindog wrote:

BizmarksMom wrote:
I took a hard look at the Grand Design trailers, but the Lippert frame killed the deal. I was already trading in my Keystone trailer because the frame could not take the long dirt roads I drive to get to camping spots. I wan't going to buy another nice looking trailer with a wimpy frame.

I ended up buying a Nash 22h -- Part of the Northwood RV line. Outdoors RV is equally sturdy. My trailer is heavy - it's pushing my F150's capabilities. But it came with the big tanks, solar capability, and sturdy trailer I needed.

Also, think about length. I know I cannot get a trailer longer than 25' into some of the camp sites I really like. Your scenario may be different.

Did you actually look at the GD frame?

I just looked at one, and the frame is massive.
My present TT also has a Lippert frame, and it is very heavy duty as well.

Lippert builds the frames to what ever the manufacturer specs. If a manufacturer specs a weak frame... That is what they will get.

It's usually not the size of the frame thats the issue. It's the construction of all the pieces thats the issue. Doesn't matter how thick or wide the frame material is if it's not put together right. Broken welds and insufficient bracing are the issues.

[BizmarksMom]

Huntindog wrote:

BizmarksMom wrote:
I took a hard look at the Grand Design trailers, but the Lippert frame killed the deal. I was already trading in my Keystone trailer because the frame could not take the long dirt roads I drive to get to camping spots. I wan't going to buy another nice looking trailer with a wimpy frame.

I ended up buying a Nash 22h -- Part of the Northwood RV line. Outdoors RV is equally sturdy. My trailer is heavy - it's pushing my F150's capabilities. But it came with the big tanks, solar capability, and sturdy trailer I needed.

Also, think about length. I know I cannot get a trailer longer than 25' into some of the camp sites I really like. Your scenario may be different.

Did you actually look at the GD frame?

I just looked at one, and the frame is massive.
My present TT also has a Lippert frame, and it is very heavy duty as well.

Lippert builds the frames to what ever the manufacturer specs. If a manufacturer specs a weak frame... That is what they will get.

I didn't. By that point I had found the Northwood RV dealer in town and had gone that direction.

[mbopp]

southernsky wrote:
If you have Facebook there is a Grand Design Owners page. It might help

And there's a GD Imagine FB page also.

[Huntindog]

BizmarksMom wrote:
I took a hard look at the Grand Design trailers, but the Lippert frame killed the deal. I was already trading in my Keystone trailer because the frame could not take the long dirt roads I drive to get to camping spots. I wan't going to buy another nice looking trailer with a wimpy frame.

I ended up buying a Nash 22h -- Part of the Northwood RV line. Outdoors RV is equally sturdy. My trailer is heavy - it's pushing my F150's capabilities. But it came with the big tanks, solar capability, and sturdy trailer I needed.

Also, think about length. I know I cannot get a trailer longer than 25' into some of the camp sites I really like. Your scenario may be different.

Did you actually look at the GD frame?

I just looked at one, and the frame is massive.
My present TT also has a Lippert frame, and it is very heavy duty as well.

Lippert builds the frames to what ever the manufacturer specs. If a manufacturer specs a weak frame... That is what they will get.

[2012Coleman]

Grand Design has a pretty good owners forum. I'm sure someone there could help you out.

[southernsky]

If you have Facebook there is a Grand Design Owners page. It might help

[BizmarksMom]

I took a hard look at the Grand Design trailers, but the Lippert frame killed the deal. I was already trading in my Keystone trailer because the frame could not take the long dirt roads I drive to get to camping spots. I wan't going to buy another nice looking trailer with a wimpy frame.

I ended up buying a Nash 22h -- Part of the Northwood RV line. Outdoors RV is equally sturdy. My trailer is heavy - it's pushing my F150's capabilities. But it came with the big tanks, solar capability, and sturdy trailer I needed.

Also, think about length. I know I cannot get a trailer longer than 25' into some of the camp sites I really like. Your scenario may be different.

[Lwiddis]

You will really like solar, gbopp. Do it!

[bobndot]

How long a period of time do you plan to stay out ? Off grid .
Are all your ducks in a row regarding freshwater, dumping and recharging ?

[mbopp]

One reason we bought the GD was because of its larger tanks.
Does the 2670 have a gravity fill port on the fresh water tank? Our 2650 does but the earlier models didn't.
I believe the 2670 has the fridge vent on the roof and no fans, a plus over our 2650.
The Furrion solar port is a useless feature IMHO. I'm planning on adding solar but will tie the charge controller right to the batteries.
And you need to add the usual upgrades - dual batteries, and an upgraded converter for charging off a generator. My IOTA converter is in the pass-through next to the hookup center.