Grand Design RV is an award-winning manufacturer of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy hauler RVs. Founded in 2012, they’re a relative newcomer to the world of camper manufacturing but are making waves.
Here, we provide an in-depth look at the Grand Design RV company, its entire lineup of towables, and provide several reasons why they might be your best choice for your next RV.
Introduction to Grand Design RV
Grand Design RV may not have the household name recognition that some other manufacturers enjoy, but it’s been gaining in popularity since its founding and has even developed a good number of loyalists.
Becoming increasingly well-known for their quality and affordability, Grand Design RV has grown constantly and recently celebrated the build of their 250,000th unit.
This young RV manufacturer is building a lot of goodwill with their customers in large part because of their corporate motto: Do the right thing. Beyond that, there’s also a serious dedication to quality that extends from design to customer support.
Grand Design RV at a Glance
Grand Design was founded in 2012, and since then, has garnered a lot of attention from both the RV industry and avid RVers. They’ve won industry awards, like the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) Quality Circle award five years straight.
Grand Design RV focuses its builds on travel trailers, fifth wheels, and towable toy haulers, with three brands each in travel trailers and fifth wheels and one brand with several variations in the toy hauler lineup.
2024 Models and Recent Developments
Grand Design doesn’t just focus on innovating their RVs. They’re also focused on creating a quality customer experience from the beginning of the buying process throughout ownership.
In 2024, Grand Design RV will introduce one entirely new model:
Other 2024 model updates include:
- Two new Solitude floorplans
- Two new Momentum floorplan
- 100-Series, an increasingly affordable option for their Reflection toy hauler
More Grand Design accolades and news:
A Complete Product Overview of Grand Design RVs
Grand Design RV offers several core brands, with different models available in each to help cater their product to their increasingly wide audiences.
For more information on any individual unit, visit GrandDesignRV.com or Campingworld.com.
Top Performing Models
The following are some of Grand Design RV’s most popular units, and each is a top seller.
Travel Trailers
Grand Design produces three main lines of travel trailers, each with varying abilities for customization. Their builds focus on open floorplans that provide plenty of living space for solo travelers, couples, and families.
Transcend Xplor
The Transcend is an approachable, mid-size travel trailer that’s great as a first camper and is lightweight enough to be towed with most mid-size trucks and SUVs.
Specs
Weight: 5,397 – 8,212
Length: 24’ 11” – 26’ 11”
Sleeping Capacity: 4 – 10
Features
- StrongWall Aluminum Exterior
- Residential countertops
- Standard solar package with a 165-watt panel
Shop for the Transcend Xplor at Camping World.
Imagine AIM
The Imagine AIM (which stands for Adventure in Motion) puts all of the Imagine’s great features into an even smaller footprint.
Specs
Weight: 3,560 – 4,064
Length: 17’ 11” – 21’ 11”
Sleeping Capacity: 2 – 4
Features
- Solid drawer fronts and solid core cabinet stiles
- Residential walk-in shower
- High-Definition LED TV
Shop the Imagine AIM at Camping World.
Imagine XLS
The Imagine XLS offers everything the larger Imagine does, only in a smaller footprint and wider towability options.
Specs
Weight: 4,674 – 6,198
Length: 21’ 11” – 29’ 11”
Sleeping Capacity: 4 – 7
Features
- Double insulated floor, roof, and front cap
- Anti-lock Brake System for Towables
- Queen size bed
Shop our entire stock of Imagine XLS at Camping World.
Imagine
The Imagine is a flexible trailer that’s a classic tow-and-go and can be pulled easily with a mid-size truck or SUV.
Specs
Weight: 5,857 – 8,394
Length: 29’ 8” – 36’ 11”
Sleeping Capacity: 4 – 10
Features
- Anti-Lock Brake System for Towables
- Standard solar package with a 165-watt panel
- Heated and enclosed underbelly with suspended tanks
Shop for your next Imagine at Camping World.
Reflection
The Reflection is one of Grand Design RV’s best-selling units. It combines luxury, value, and towability in an effort to provide the customer with one of the best trailers on the road.
Specs
Weight: 7,808 – 9,516
Length: 33’ 10” – 37’ 11”
Sleeping Capacity: 4 – 6
Features
- MORryde CRE3000 Suspension System
- Goodyear® Endurance Tires
- Anti-lock brake System for Towables
- Compass Connect remote systems control and diagnostics program
- Large panoramic slide room windows
Shop the luxurious Reflection at Camping World.
Fifth Wheels
The fifth wheel lineup from Grand Design offers much of what you find in the travel trailer lineup, but bigger—often with more space inside as well.
Reflection 100 Series
In the 100 Series, you’ll find all of the Reflection’s best features, but with greater towability and a lower price-point.
Specs
Weight: 6,930 – 8,362
Length: 26’ 11” – 32’ 3”
Sleeping Capacity: 4 – 10
Features
- MORryde CRE3000 Suspension System
- Goodyear® Endurance Tires
- Compass Connect remote systems control and diagnostics program
- 40” TV in an entertainment center
Shop the compact Reflection 100 Series online at Camping World.
Reflection 150 Series
The 150 Series of the Reflection offers the best of the Reflection with greater towability.
Specs
Weight: 7,534 – 8,995
Length: 29’ 10” – 34’ 9”
Sleeping Capacity: 2 – 8
Features
- MORryde CRE3000 Suspension System
- Goodyear® Endurance Tires
- Anti-lock brake System for Towables
- Compass Connect remote systems control and diagnostics program
- Queen size bed
Have a look for the Reflection 150 Series at your local Camping World.
Reflection
The fifth wheel version of the popular travel trailer, the Reflection balances luxury, value, and towability with larger floor plans.
Specs
Weight: 9,854 – 12,552
Length: 32’ 10” – 41’ 7”
Sleeping Capacity: 4 – 8
Features
- MORryde CRE3000 Suspension System
- Goodyear® Endurance Tires
- Anti-lock brake System for Towables
- Compass Connect remote systems control and diagnostics program
- Large panoramic slide room windows
- 16 cu. ft. refrigerator
Shop the Reflection fifth wheel at Camping World.
Influence
New for 2023, the Influence is clean and sleek. It’s based on the Solitude and offers much of the space at a lower cost.
Specs
Weight: 13,868 – 14,798
Length: 38’ 3” – 40’ 4”
Sleeping Capacity: 4 – 8
Features
- 101” Superchassis
- MORryde CRE3000 Suspension System
- Stealth 3+ Smart A/C System
- Anti-lock brake System for Towables
- Kitchen island with sink
Solitude
Grand Design RV claims the Solitude is the most spacious extended stay fifth wheel ever built. It includes two new floorplans for 2024, for a total of 18.
Specs
Weight: 12,100 – 15,494
Length: 34’ 4” – 42’ 6”
Sleeping Capacity: 4 – 8
Features
- Optional full-body paint
- 101” wide drop-frame SuperChassis
- MORryde CRE3000 Suspension System
- Stealth 3+ Smart A/C System
- Anti-lock Brake System for Towables
Shop the extremely spacious Solitude at Camping World.
Toy Haulers
The Momentum lineup of toy haulers combines loads of livable space with large, multi-use garages.
Momentum
The Momentum is the original toy hauler by Grand Design RV and comes in a fifth wheel format.
Specs
Weight: 15,900 – 16,800
Length: 41’ 1” – 44’ 11”
Sleeping Capacity: 5 – 6
Features
- Optional full-body paint
- Drop-frame SuperChassis
- MORryde CRE3000 Suspension System
- Stealth 3+ Smart A/C System
- Anti-lock brake System for Towables
Shop the Momentum toy hauler at Camping World.
Momentum MAV
The MAV is the newest addition to the Momentum family. It’s smaller, lighter, and built on a travel trailer platform.
Specs
Weight: 5,600 – 6,835
Length: 26’ 6” – 32’ 2”
Sleeping Capacity: 5 – 6
Features
- Rockford Fosgate sound system
- Strong Wall aluminum exterior
- Walk-in shower
- Pull-down screen in garage
Shop the Momentum MAV at Camping World.
Momentum G-Class
The G-Class is a smaller, lighter model of the Momentum, available on both a travel trailer and fifth wheel platform.
Specs
Weight: 6,400 – 9.278
Length: 26’ 11” – 35’ 11”
Sleeping Capacity: 6 – 76
Features
- SuperChassis
- Rockford Fosgate sound system (fifth wheel platform)
- 11’ – 24’ garage (floorplan dependent)
- Vented attic
Shop Momentum G-Class in either travel trailer or fifth wheel platform at Camping World.
Momentum M-Class
The M-Class takes the Momentum and elevates it on almost every level, offering greater luxury than the other models. It’s built on a fifth wheel platform.
Specs
Weight: 13,600 – 15,800
Length: 26’ 11” – 35’ 11”
Sleeping Capacity: 6 – 7
Features
- Drop-frame SuperChassis
- MORryde CRE3000 Suspension System
- Stealth 3+ Smart A/C System
- Anti-lock brake System for Towables
- Rockford Fosgate sound system
Shop the elevated Momentum M-Class at Camping World.
Standout Grand Design RV Features
Grand Design RV touts class-leading construction, and that includes the incorporation of several features that make these trailers both comfortable and high quality. That includes partnering with component manufacturers in the RV industry to include specific technologies that are beneficial for Grand Design RV’s trailers.
Here are a few you’ll find on varying trailers.
Racetrack Ducting
Their exclusive Racetrack Ducting system is designed to ensure the most efficient cooling possible. It’s available on Reflection, Solitude, and Momentum trailers.
SuperChassis
Fifth wheels and fifth wheel platform toy haulers include SuperChassis, a system that adds strength to the chassis allowing for deeper slide rooms for more space and more stable jack placement.
Lippert Components ABS
In partnership with highly renowned Lippert—manufacturer of high-quality RV componentry—Grand Design RV helped develop an anti-lock braking system designed exclusively for travel trailers.
Compass Connect
Compass Connect is an app developed by Grand Design RV that allows for remote control of certain aspects of your trailer through your smartphone. Lighting, slideouts, leveling, and awnings can all be controlled, and you can also run real-time diagnostics if you have an issue.
Standard Solar
Most Grand Design RV trailers include fully implemented solar packages, with a roof-mounted panel, charge controller, and inverter prep. The size of the system depends on the RV.
Arctic 4-Seasons Protection Package
The Arctic 4-Seasons package makes it possible to year-round in comfort, from anywhere. It includes a high-performance furnace and fireplace for 30,000 BTUs of heating power, plus heated holding tanks, a heated utility center, dual attic vents, and a tank heater controlled by a thermostat—and more.
Grand Design RV’s Manufacturing History
Grand Design RV was founded in 2012 by Don Clark, Ron Fenech, and Bill Fenech, three men with over 60 years of combined experience in the RV industry. They focus on building travel trailers and fifth wheels and put as much emphasis on customer satisfaction and service as they do on construction quality and innovation in the industry.
Just four years after their founding—and having experienced significant growth and accolades—Grand Design RV was acquired by Winnebago Industries. That influx of support, as well as Winnebago’s deep ties to the industry, positioned Grand Design RV to grow faster and focus even more on quality.
Founder Don Clark is still affiliated with Grand Design RV, making certain the intentions behind his company stay true throughout the acquisition.
Grand Design RV – Camping World Dealership Partner
In 2023, Grand Design RV and Camping World launched an incredibly unique shopping experience. This manufacturer-exclusive dealership can be found in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and will offer a one-stop shop to exclusively represent, sell, service, and showcase Grand Design RVs.
The staff at this Grand Design RV and Camping World location specialize in Grand Design RV products, features, technology, service, and warranties, so you receive expert attention when you come to buy, sell, or service your RV. At these locations, Grand Design RV owners – and those looking to become Grand Design RV owners – will have every resource available to find, service, and maintain their RVs. Centralizing this level of service and product offering provides Grand Design RV owners and future owners an important added element of support.
Grand Design RV’s Customer Support
Grand Design RV puts a lot of emphasis on customer support and satisfaction. A mantra inside their building is “Customers for Life,” and that happens through high-quality construction and making certain that customers are happy with their purchases.
300-Point Pre-Delivery Inspection
After the final finish check, every Grand Design RV undergoes a 300-point Pre-Delivery Inspection. Inspectors review every single unit rigorously before they’re released to dealers.
3-Year Limited Structural Warranty
One of the leading warranties in the industry, Grand Design RV covers the build quality of their trailers for three years.
Service Tool Box
To keep customers satisfied, they offer them a load of different tools to make sure all angles are covered This toolbox includes:
- Mobile Technical Support Team
- Sight Call Live Diagnostic Support
- Priority Overnight Shipping
- Accu-Fast Service Parts Support Program
- Technical Owners Forum
- SafeRide RV Support Hotline
You can find more details about the program here.
Grand Design has earned a serious reputation for producing quality RVs across their lines of travel trailer, fifth wheel, and toy hauler options each year. For those looking for a quality towable at a sensible price, you won’t steer wrong with a Grand Design.
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