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    Published Length of GD Trailers

    Moderator Note: Title of this thread changed from "Fun Fact About Grand Design" to it's current with the permission of gone AWOL to capture the conversation's topic. -Howard

    For those that has a interest in how long their units are, be it for legal reasons like in BC Canada with highway length restrictions, or just for curiosity. GD measure and publish length of units from PIN to Rear....so when it says length or overall length it's not really overall, but rather what they identify ass overall. Kinda like a motorcyclist entering a bicycle race, because he identifies as a cyclist.

    Example, my Momentum 376THS is according to GD 41'1".....I measured it and low and behold it's 43'.

    In British Columbia Canada, we are only legal if we are towing a trailer shorter than 41'. There are some Insurance implications......

    Makes me wonder if my trailer is 13'5" high.....

    Now you know.
    Last edited by howson; 03-15-2022, 01:27 PM.
    2022 GD Momentum 376THS
    2020 Ford F350 Dually
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    2022 GD Momentum 376THS
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    • #3
      From the GD website....
      2022 GD Momentum 376THS
      2020 Ford F350 Dually

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      • #4
        Hmmmm. I'll have to get out the tape measure. I know when I have the truck hooked up to the trailer and the boat hitched up behind that, I'm under 74.5'. Max allowed RV 'B' train length in Ontario
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        • #5
          Some manufactures use the box length on travel trailers, which does not include the tongue. Years ago there was one manufacture that did this with fifth wheels as well which confused a lot of people including my local RV dealer. I guess that I will be measuring mine as well.

          Brian
          Brian & Michelle
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          • #6
            Originally posted by gone AWOL View Post
            Example, my Momentum 376THS is according to GD 41'1".....I measured it and low and behold it's 43'.
            I always thought the model number should be the length. As in a 376THS should be 37'6". Seeing as it is actually 43', they should have called it a 430THS in my opinion.....but they didn't ask me...so...lol

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Scott'n'Wendy View Post
              I always thought the model number should be the length. As in a 376THS should be 37'6". Seeing as it is actually 43', they should have called it a 430THS in my opinion.....but they didn't ask me...so...lol
              It used to be (not sure if it's still accurate) that the three digit model numbers were the square footage of the unit.

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              2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
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              • #8
                Originally posted by ncitro View Post

                It used to be (not sure if it's still accurate) that the three digit model numbers were the square footage of the unit.
                I think it's (in my case) 3 axles 76% effort to attain quality....😆

                Make no mistake, love my 2022 376BHS but oh boy it's been a chore to fix and rectify simple quality issues. I am now of the opinion a RV (of any kind) is more a hobby and project than a mere camping tool. If one approach the purchase with that in mind you'll be happy.
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                • #9
                  I think the pin box to rear measurement is the unofficial industry standard of length. Kinda hard to measure a rounded cap down to the ground with an extended pin box in the way.
                  Dave and Darren Bakersfield, CA
                  2019 GMC Denali dually 4x4 duramax, BW puck hitch, timbrens
                  2015 Chevrolet 3500 CC duramax SB SRW (much loved; replaced with dually)
                  2021 Solitude 390 RK-R (3 A/C, solar, gen, 8K axles DP glass), comfort ride shocks, VIN 03584
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by DarnDave View Post
                    I think the pin box to rear measurement is the unofficial industry standard of length. Kinda hard to measure a rounded cap down to the ground with an extended pin box in the way.
                    In my view, if the word "overall" is used it should be just that. On most 5th wheel trailers the pin box is set back from the furthest point forward on the nose.
                    i dropped a plum line from the furthest point on the nose. Made a mark on the ground, level ground with a level 5th wheel. Lot's of room between the line and pin box.
                    In BC Canada you are actually permitted to have items or body parts sticking past the length without it counting, provided it's for aerodynamics....makes me wonder if the super aerodynamic nose cone is part of this exception??
                    2022 GD Momentum 376THS
                    2020 Ford F350 Dually

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                    • #11
                      RVIA seems to be working on standard measurement definitions.

                      https://rv-pro.com/news/rvia-board-r...length-labels/
                      Ted
                      2021 Reflection 310RLS
                      2020 F350 PS,CC,LB,SRW

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by TedS View Post
                        RVIA seems to be working on standard measurement definitions.

                        https://rv-pro.com/news/rvia-board-r...length-labels/
                        3/32nds of an inch in height????
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by ThePowells View Post

                          3/32nds of an inch in height????
                          Perhaps a quality standard will eventually enter the equation....oh but that could be the end of RVs.
                          2022 GD Momentum 376THS
                          2020 Ford F350 Dually

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                          • #14
                            I actually just found that sticker this weekend. It was on the lower part of the front door. I was a little surprised to see that it says our unit is 45’ 11.5”. Grand Design list it as 44’ 2”
                            2022 Momentum 397THS-R 12/3/2021
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                            2020 Chevy Silverado 3500 DRW
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                            • #15
                              For as long as I can remember it has had a footnote on the specs page that the length is from hitch to rear.
                              Curtis, Christine, Cole, and Charlotte
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