RVBusiness, September/October 2019

GRAND DESIGN RV Open House Highlights From left Micah Staley Don Clark and Nate Goldenberg of Grand Design RV The Solitude SK390RK fifth wheel Grand Design is riding a wave of momentum into the 2019 RV Dealer Open House at which the company will display some 60 units as the Middlebury Ind based division of Winnebago Industries Inc has boasted market share gains up and down its travel trailer and fifthwheel lines In fact Grand Design RV President CEO Don Clark said the company is going all out for the 2019 Open House Were even buying new shirts he quipped This year for Open House we have updated changed and recreated more brands and more product since we opened our doors in 2013 Clark continued Im feeling pretty bullish about our product line We only have five brands Transcend 152 RVBusiness S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 Imagine Reflection Solitude and Momentum but theyre pretty strong brands Speaking of the Imagine GDRVs bread and butter line of travel trailers that added the lighter XLS line a few years ago Product Manager Eric Landis who started in his position in April said there will be no fewer than five new floorplans debuting at Open House including the 23BHE bunk house 22MLE midlounge 24MPR multi purpose room 3100RD rear den and 3250BH bunk house Well showcase five brand new floorplans as well as some amenity changes and frankly a couple of them will be ones were looking to get dealer feedback on to see whether we need to go that route or not Landis said who then singled out the 22MLE a 5176 pound UVW 26 foot 1 inch long unit in the XLS line for further mention The Imagine 2800BH travel trailer One of the big questions customers have at retail shows is Can I get to my refrigerator or can I get to my bathroom while in transit without putting a slide out The simple answer for this particular floorplan is Absolutely he said The key is the streetside slide is 18 inches deep he said which provides a more unique floorplan Additionally the 25269 MSRP rear bath 22MLE features theater seating as well as either a booth or U shaped dinette a combination that Landis said is not often found in unit with such a small footprint We refocused and enhanced all of our interiors between the Imagine and the XLS lines Landis added Essentially we went from a darker platform in the cabinetry wallboard linoleum and carpet to the opposite route where weve lightened everything up to make it feel that much more vibrant Nate Goldenberg GDRVs general manager overseeing the Momentum and Solitude lines said the Solitude line of extended stay fifth wheels and its slightly lighter S Class line have experienced huge growth and the company will debut an S Class 3950BH which is a double bath unit as well as the 390RK a 41 foot 5 inch long five slide unit with a tricked out elevated rear kitchen overlooking a spacious living area that gives way to a bedroom and huge wardrobe up front along with a bathroom featuring double sinks The 14866 pound UVW 390RK starts at 99980 MSRP As for the Momentum GDRVs toy hauler line that includes the Momentum fifth wheels slightly lighter MClass and the even lighter entry level G Class fivers and travel trailers the company has completely redone one of its top selling floorplans the 376THS a rear bedroom unit with an innovative bed lift to accommodate a rear entry garage big enough for a golf cart We flip flopped the slide opened up the kitchen area and improved the bedroom bathroom layout Its really sweet Goldenberg reported Its been knocked off by a lot of our competitors so Im excited to have a fresh look for that buyer The G Class will also have two new models at Open House he added including the 29GO which Goldenberg called crazy cool The 34 foot 11 inch unit features a 12 foot exposed deck in the rear that serves as a garage while in transit and a patio at the campsite The rest of the unit is a 22 foot travel trailer that sleeps six thanks to bunks a drop down bed and convertible sofa Having the garage deck in the rear makes it easier to load unload ATVs plus it keeps the fuel smell and mud from getting into the travel trailer Goldenberg said adding that an 8 foot retractable awning extends over the rear deck to make it fully functional patio Grand Design to Show More Updated and Recreated Product Than Since We Opened Our Doors in 2013 Open House Display Location Executive Parkway Hours Mon 10am 5pm Tue Wed 9am 6pm Thur 9am Noon Information 574 825 8000 The Reflection 320MKS fifth wheel