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    To whom it concerns.
    We purchased a Reflection 303 RLS
    In 2016. It is registered as a 2017. We have had numerous problems.
    First gas regulators (twice), then kitchen slide mechanism, a bad window needing replacement, drawer slides, water pump (twice), dump valve cables, the theater seats peeling, Fireplace replaced, had to have spring hangers rewelded and beefed up, wheel seals leaking, I haven't mentioned the end table shelf collapsing with nothing in it, two heat ducks not connected, the awning mounting brackets coming loose had to be refastened, couple electric outlets broke and now the worst. The roof leaks and the dining/living room slide is gouging the floor. This last part happened on our travels down to Texas from Custer State park in South Dakota.
    Apparently the roof membrane ballooned up and tore loose the caulking and now is loose and tore away from the front vent.
    The slide is digging into the vinyl flooring when it goes in and out.
    I contacted your customer service to be told so sorry but your out of warranty.
    The twelve year warranty on the roof dose not apply to installation. Totally useless warranty.
    Our trailer sits for about 10 months out of the year. I have taken great care of our trailer. Making sure everything is caulked or sealed, washing and waxing, repacking wheel bearings, replaced spring bushings, and added Sumosprings trailer helper springs because of unbalanced design from manufacturer. They only have capacity of 500 lbs at half compression. Helped with the tilt to the street side. From the factory 638 lbs heavier on street side empty. Replaced Westlake tires with Goodyear Endurance and had them balanced. I travel cautiously, no faster then 60 mph, try to avoid sharp turns and twisting as much as possible. Have had trailer weighed several times to make sure of loading. Never over loaded.
    We are at our witts end. This has totally destroyed my wife's desire to travel and volunteer at federal, state and county parks. Giving back for all the years we have camped.
    Back in 2003 we purchased a Hornet fifth wheel new and not one single problem with that trailer. We used that trailer a lot including living in it while I built our cabin. That trailer sat maybe 3 months of the year. We had it for seven years.
    We purchased a Grand Design based on what was supposed to be quality. We were wrong. We could have saved a lot of money and bought something cheap.
    I couldn't have been any worse.
    This has been our home for four years. Now because of your poor quality we will have to spend a lot of our savings to get this repaired just so we can sell it and get something out of it and will be giving up our life style.
    When I asked to speak to a supervisor that went no place. Just voice mail.
    Art Unger
    Last 8 digits of serial number
    H3307857


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    Woodchopper Sorry to hear about all of the issues that you have been having. Shouldn't happen for sure. As far as the roof leak from the billowing I would check with your insurance company as it sounds like damage that they should be fixing. I know that doesn't help with the other things you have been having issues with or the floor but it would be a start as the leak will destroy an RV.

    Rob
    Rob & Barb
    2022 RAM 3500 Big Horn, 6.7 Cummins HO/Aisin
    2022 Solitude 378MBS

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    • #3
      Thanks Rob
      we submitted an insurance claim. Had a rv mobile tech who specializes in rv roofs come out to start the process of repairing. It looks like lack of glue possibly caused the ballooning. He claims he is seeing this more and more.

      Art

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Woodchopper View Post
        Thanks Rob
        we submitted an insurance claim. Had a rv mobile tech who specializes in rv roofs come out to start the process of repairing. It looks like lack of glue possibly caused the ballooning. He claims he is seeing this more and more.

        Art
        Sorry about your troubles, I can tell you I’ve heard really good things about the spray on roofs live flex armor. They’re expensive but if my roof ever fails that’s the route I would go.
        Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.

        Neil Citro
        2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
        2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab

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        • #5
          Since I've recently ordered a new GD Imagine XLS this is a troubling post regarding the supposed good reputation of quality builds by GD. Sorry to hear of your experience, we all expect more. May I trouble you to explain your comment "The twelve year warranty on the roof dose not apply to installation." Not applicable to installation, where else would a warranty apply?? Is this the response you got back from GD or the dealership you purchased from?

          Jake

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Jake View Post
            Since I've recently ordered a new GD Imagine XLS this is a troubling post regarding the supposed good reputation of quality builds by GD. Sorry to hear of your experience, we all expect more. May I trouble you to explain your comment "The twelve year warranty on the roof dose not apply to installation." Not applicable to installation, where else would a warranty apply?? Is this the response you got back from GD or the dealership you purchased from?

            Jake
            Teh 12 year roof warranty is for material only. This is pretty standard across the RV industry.

            Rob
            Rob & Barb
            2022 RAM 3500 Big Horn, 6.7 Cummins HO/Aisin
            2022 Solitude 378MBS

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