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Re: Grand Design Imagine
We have a 2017 2800BH and we love it. When we decided on it, it was the first one in the 2 years we were looking that we both agreed upon. One thing they have going for them is they have a strong reputation for after the sale service from the manufacturer. The service department at the location we purchased ours told us they were the easiest and most responsive to work with. Obviously a positive if you have any issues after the sale that need to be addressed.292Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do all lightweight large TT's tow terribly, or just ours?
I suggest going back to the scales and weighing multiple times with different adjustments on your WDH. We tow with a 2013 Expedition EL and on one trip I noticed it felt very 'floaty' to the point it was a little nerve racking. Your feeling 'floaty' because you have removed quite a bit of weight off the steer axle. Go back to the scales loaded as if you were going on a full trip and hit the scales multiple times doing different adjustments until the weight on your steer axle is almost back to stock without the trailer hooked up. I did this and noticed the setting I was using when I had the 'floaty' feeling I was off almost 300 lbs on the steer axle from stock. I weighed up multiple times and go the adjustment on the WDH to where the weight on the steer axle is within 40 lbs of stock. No issues since.402Views0likes0CommentsRe: How much can I expect to save on a new last years model?
Blanco1 wrote: drsteve wrote: Blanco1 wrote: midnightsadie wrote: your a senior member ,so you read all the stories on here I assume. and you,d still buy from CW?? Well no, I have never considered buying new before this, so I’ve never read RV dealer reviews? Not even sure where I’d look that up. People complain about CW all the time on here. Not just in the Camping World subforums either. Surprised you haven't noticed. Nope never noticed, I’ll look around, to learn about that before I commit, but being at this point the wife & I really like the Pioneer RL 250, if that’s what we want, we’re stuck with CW. Almost all manufacturers have their version of all the different floorplans available. If it's the floorplan you like and you want to avoid CW, then keep looking and chances are you'll find the same floor plan under a different brand that another dealer carries. Regarding CW, the brand of trailer my family has is Grand Design. They have one of the best reputations in the industry for after the sale customer support from the manufacturer. They have told me that we can have anyone do warranty work except for CW. They will not deal with them at all. To me that is pretty telling for the reputation of CW. Good Luck on your search.572Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ok, here we go!
The unit we have now is our first and we bought it new last March and have had absolutely no regrets and no thoughts of upgrading to something different. We even went to an RV show in January just to look around and nothing appealed to us as something we'd like to have more than what we already have. If you want to avoid 'buyers remorse' and going through 2 or 3 trailers in a short period of time, you should go through multiple units. It took us almost 2 years to find the one that my wife and I both agreed on and when we saw it we knew it was the one for us. Do your research on your truck, just because you have a F-150 with a V-8 doesn't mean it will work and you definitely need to check the sticker in your door jamb to find out what the payload is. In my opinion, you'll be easily under 6,000 lbs on that unit when you're ready to camp. Ours Imagine 2800BH came from the factory with a dry weight of 6204 lbs and with a family of 4, we aren't even close to 7,000 lbs when fully loaded.381Views0likes0CommentsRe: Murphy Bed and Bunk Bed Combo - Help Finding!!
I'm not sure how big you want to go but I would consider the Grand Design 2400BH. We have the 2800BH and the 2400BH is the same floorplan minus the theatre seats/couch. The bunks are double bunks which is a plus for growing kids. We have a 16 year old that sleeps in one and she has plenty of room. They also have big tanks, 52 gallon fresh water, 39 gallon black, and 71 gallon grey (split between 2 grey tanks). Another plus is it has a residential size queen and 81 inch high radius ceiling. Grand Design also has one of the better reputations in the RV industry for customer service.526Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Ford Expedition EL 8900 Lbs at max weight
We have a 2017 Imagine 2800BH that we tow with a 2013 Expedition EL 4WD. I would stay away from that trailer with the Expedition and here is why. You are most likely going to exceed the payload capacity for the Expedition. When we travel at full load, we have 2 adults, 2 kids (7 and 16), and 2 dogs (35 lbs and 80 lbs). We are under our weight on payload but not by much, and this has been verified using the CAT scales. Our 2017 2800BH as built came in at 6204lbs dry, a few hundred lbs higher than Grand Design's at the time advertised UVW. This is because the manufacturers list is typically an average and doesn't factor in different options. Most likely the 2970RL you find will be higher. Also, I wouldn't go any heavier of a trailer with the Expedition than what the 2800BH weights. We are under payload and total weight we are at about 85% towing capacity, which most will recommend 80% for safety and wear and tear. As the poster above mentioned, 8900 lbs for a 2013 Expedition 2WD is the max only if it comes built with the OPTIONAL HD Trailer Tow Package. Pretty simple way to know if yours does, if it has the factory brake controller in the dash, it was built with the HD tow package. There is also a Ford site that you can enter your VIN and it will provide you the build specs for your vehicle. Why not look at the 2800BH? It's a fantastic floor plan for a family. We never feel cramped when our family of 4 and 2 dogs are all inside at the same time.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: another insurance question - coverage exemptions?
That's very similar to our homeowners insurance. We've had a claim with our homeowners policy and they explained how they handle water damage. If its immediate damage from something like flooding, they would cover it. But if its damage that takes time to develop such as rotting due to not addressing an issue in a timely manner, they will not cover it.367Views0likes0CommentsRe: suv to trailer towing help
We tow with a 2013 Expedition EL and our trailer is 6204 lbs dry. Based on the trailer you posted it the weight should be much easier then what we pull, just gotta make sure you are okay on payload. In order for the Expedition you posted to have the 8700 lb towing capacity, it has the heavy duty towing package installed. On the '13 that includes a larger radiator, auxillary transmission cooler and an integrated brake controller. I don't see the controller on the one you posted but it may not have been included in the package on the '12s.621Views0likes0CommentsRe: SUV Tow vehicle suggestions
jbank74 wrote: Hi all! New to the RV world and jumping in head first out of necessity. We bought a 35’ Coleman Lantern 314bh and are having it towed to our destination for long term living during the work week. That said, we want to use it during the summer to travel and enjoy when I take leave from work. We need to purchase a good tow vehicle for it though. My wife is dialed in on an SUV to accommodate our 5 person family with room. I’m looking at a Nissan Armada, a Tahoe, or an Expedition as we are not interested in a suburban. I’ve educated myself on GVWR, understand tongue weight limitations, and plan on adding a good sway bar and weight distribution hitch. That said, I’ve never towed a large trailer and seek your expertise on making sure the drive is smooth and the family is safe. The dry trailer weight is 7,340 lbs and the tongue weight is 740 lbs. Thanks in advance for your insights and taking time to offer your perspective! Jeff The trailer we pull is 6200 dry and we pull it with an 2013 Expedition EL. When we go with the full family its 2 adults, 2 dogs and 2 kids and I can tell you I wouldn't go any bigger on the trailer with the Expedition. With the trailer you have, I wouldn't consider any of the SUV options you mentioned.224Views0likes0Comments
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