How Our RV Was Made: Grand Design Reflection 312BHTS Factory Tour | Ep. 52

[@MyWinston14]

Great video guys!! But I think the rep needs to stay out of the refrigerator 😂 anyway I love my GD Reflection, thanks for the video guys!!

[@vincentvillegas7773]

My wife and I own a 2021 312BHTS also. First class all the way. Great interior design. However, there is one problem. Field mice love the interior too. It would be nice if Grande design would fill in the holes that are behind the walls that we cannot see. If you open the bunkhouse slide out you will see what I mean. First go outside and open the outdoor kitchen. Then, go inside and open the cabinet drawers. You will be able to see the kitchen from the inside. They did not completely finish out the wall and mice enter through there. No worse feeling than knowing your grandkids are in there sleeping. Another entry point is where the slide out rod goes in and out. Hole is too big. Lastly, open the drawers in the master bedroom. You will find entry points there too. If Grand Design were to close those flaws while the RV is being built you won’t be up all night wondering if you felt something running across the sheets.

[@roycehutchinson7228]

I came back to leave more comments. I have had my 5th wheel since 11-13 19, it's a 2020 model. I went to quartzite 1-3-20 and parked for night. the next morning we wanted to move and the main slide wouldn't come in.Call GD and was told to call modil tech which I did. He spent 3 hours and about 1 hour on phone and got it in but not fixed. We struggled through the winter down there and made it home and took it in to Bish's in Idaho Falls and They check it and adjusted it and away we went. Still not fixed right. We used it 80 days last summer and then took it back in the fall and it needs more parts. Going to do it this spring when it comes out of storage. TDI missed several items. Wire hang loose on panel in front by Batterys, The holds in the floor under the sink and range wasn't sealed and left a opening into the belly. Someone sat on the back cushion on sofa by door and mashed it down and DG will not replace it. Their is a lot of thorns on the Rosie picture you painted.

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

Will do. Thanks

[@TheWanderlustChronicles]

Had a friend who worked at Cobra years ago but now works for Harris Corp making deck boats in Ft. Wayne. Always fun to see what you're dealing with.

[@batpuffer]

Can you buy directly from the manufacturer?

[@650tonyd]

should show more of the build process

[@Bobs-bd3yo]

Hi family! We just subscribed to your channel and are happy to be with you and your families adventures. We just purchased a Grand Design 29RS and will pick it up in a few weeks and will be spending most of the winter in the south. We are hoping to be at the rally next year and tour the GD facility. After growing up traveling in a Winnebago Brave as a kid. (Parents purchased new and am now showing my age) I have always known that the company support was always the most important consideration when purchasing an RV and was the number one reason we purchased the GD. Happy trails!

[@Five2Go]

Hey there! Thank you so much for reaching out to us 👍😁👍 You're going to love your GD, they really are so much nicer than most other brands. Where are you headed down south? We're probably heading towards Florida after Christmas with the family in VA.

[@courtascot]

So cool to see since I’m from Indiana (Terre Haute) .wish we could have seen more inside

[@Five2Go]

It was a very quick tour - I wish I could've seen more too!

[@NoOrdinaryPath]

How cool to see where everything is under walls and flooring that you would never otherwise see.

[@sherrylauretani9996]

We just recently purchased a GD 303 RLS 5th wheel and LOVE it! We are looking forward to touring the factory as well. We have been Rving with our three girls for 33 years. Now it is just my husband and I most times. Best way to make memories! Love your videos Sherry

[@Five2Go]

Yay! Welcome to the GD Family! The factory tour is super cool, just make sure you contact them well ahead of time and get on the list, we've heard the tours fill up frequently. Thank you so much for watching! 😍

[@ChangingLanes]

Great video guys! Welcome to the #GDRVAmbassador Family! 😀

[@Five2Go]

Thanks! :D

[@LifeofKriswithVSG]

Changing Lanes how do you go about being a brand ambassador?

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

Great video. We pick up our brand new 367 BHS next Friday. Did alot of research and decided Grand Design was the best for us.

[@Five2Go]

Grand Design really makes a well-built RV! Make sure to join the Grand Design owner groups on Facebook for lots of tips and help when questions come up. Enjoy your new rig!

[@deanwebster]

Loved the tour! Great video!

[@Five2Go]

Thanks Dean!

[@alaynagilmore9988]

I loved this vid.

[@therollingturdseven372]

Great Video! I hope to get on one of these tours some day soon!

[@Five2Go]

The tours are awesome! We were so thrilled that they were working on a new batch of our rig when we were there 😍

[@DanG123]

AWESOME! Been waiting for this since you mentioned you were going. So cool to see the what's underneath the floor and inside the walls!! I'm with you .... seeing the holding tanks was very interesting!

[@Five2Go]

It was a really awesome experience. I would have loved to see it all in action, but then we wouldn't have gotten so close to everything. Seeing everything coming together in pieces was really eye-opening in some areas 😋

[@georgehartle8902]

Good video! We purchased this model two weeks ago. We have only made one small trip with it and have found several issues mainly with the fridge, shower, and bunk dresser. I hope it's not a sign of things to come.

[@Five2Go]

Oh no! Hopefully your dealer is responsive and responsible. If they try to give you the run around, call GD and they'll step in. One of the reasons they only have one dealer per region is so they can monitor their customer service more closely.

[@robertstubblefield0032]

Really enjoyed. Still on our list. Went to Hershey this past weekend and we’re disappointed they didn’t have that model there this year.

[@Five2Go]

It wasn't at Hershey last year either. I don't know why they don't show it off - everyone that comes in ours is always really impressed withe the layout and how much space there is. The bunkhouse models don't sell as well to the older crowd I suppose but as more and more families start getting into the market that'll change.

[@robertstubblefield0032]

I'm pretty sure it was there last year. Thats why we were hoping to see it again this year. Anywho, if yall stop out our way (35 mi NW of Philly) we'll come see yours.

[@Five2Go]

We're going to be in Lancaster and Manheim next month at a couple thousand trails campgrounds. Are either of those near you?

[@robertstubblefield0032]

Lancaster is about an hour or so . Not far. Five2Go

[@Nomadicrv]

G'day, new subscriber to your channel. Looking forward to more of your adventures :) Loved the video, safe travels! Paul

[@Five2Go]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching 👍😁👍

[@Nomadicrv]

No worries!

[@brentdreamer2025]

My wife and I just put a deposit down for a 315RLTS and we have done a lot of research over the past couple years on what unit we really want. I liked seeing the roof trusses going in during your tour as I plan on doing a solar panel install soon after we get it, which is in 39 days. I would love to do the same tour you did so I could find out where it is safe to drill and where should be avoided, just in case there is wiring or plumbing in a certain area of the rig. Thanks again for the video and keep on keepin on.

[@Five2Go]

The 315 is a great rig, you're going to love it! I was also very happy to see the structure inside the roof, it gave me a lot of peace of mind for when I have to get up there.

[@LifeofKriswithVSG]

Did u buy used or new? Would you do it differently? N why?

[@Five2Go]

We bought our rig new because we knew that fulltiming was going to put stress on it. If anything had broken in the first year, we had the full manufacturer warranty. When you buy used you can save some money up front but dealer warranties may not be honored all over the country like a manufacturer warranty. You also have no idea how many miles a towable has (no odometer), what repairs were done, what repairs were done incorrectly, etc. We were way more comfortable with buying new because of how much time we were going to spend in it early on.

[@LifeofKriswithVSG]

@@Five2Go Thats what were thinking as well for our journey soon to begin...thanks for answering!

[@Five2Go]

Not a problem! Let us know if you have any other questions! 👍😁👍

[@LifeofKriswithVSG]

@@Five2Go I thought of one that woke me up last night lol after I watched your mail forwarding video...did you have to get a Texas license? I heard they have vehicle inspections...do you have to do that?

[@Five2Go]

Yes, we have Texas licenses and did inspections on our way through last year. It's actually quite an easy process.

[@ltcajh]

I’m appalled at how the drawers are stapled together sans joinery!

[@Five2Go]

You have to get into some pretty expensive rigs to see actual joinery. I'm kind of surprised that most RVs don't even have cabinets and drawers equal to even basic furniture at somewhere like IKEA.

[@ltcajh]

@@Five2Go I do a lot of woodworking. Setting up a dovetail jig to do repetitive cuts takes a minimal amount of time. This is how desperate RV manufacturers are to make the extra buck or two!

[@Five2Go]

I think the cost-cutting is in the materials more than the process. I don't think most of the wood I've seen in RVs is substantial enough to even DO a dovetail join with. They could definitely have better hardware than wiry little staples though...

[@650tonyd]

@@Five2Go false! Some other companies are using screws

[@Notta_Brat]

Wow i got to be first!!! Love this and love the tour!!! And the kids LoL

[@Five2Go]

Thanks!

[@thechristerbelleadventures]

How cool! Makes me want an RV even more!

[@jenng9442]

We looked at a few grand designs and absolutely loved them! Haven’t gotten one yet but we are hoping to be able to afford one soon!

[@waynemartinez9937]

Hello, we just purchased a new 2018 Reflection 312BHTS. I was wondering how you like the suspension of this big rig and have you done or are you planning to do any upgrades to the suspension, as you are taking it on many miles? We are looking for to our first adventure with this TT. We upgrades from a Cherokee Grey Wolf 23DBH. Great Video. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@Five2Go]

To be completely honest - we've done nothing to upgrade our rig and we've towed it over 13k miles with no issues whatsoever. Just watch your tire pressure and you'll be fine. If anything ever fails, I'll probably upgrade (to moryde and the like), but I see no reason to do it until it's an issue. You're going to love the 312, it's a great and very comfortable rig!

[@rixrig6193]

I would have preferred video shots of the manufacturing process instead of watching you discuss it. The tour guide could have added a lot to this 'tour'.

[@vrcampers1163]

Hey y’all, we just found your channel and we enjoyed it. We are signing for our Solitude today. Just a quick question have y’all purchased an extended warranty? If so from who? Thank y’all.

[@Five2Go]

We didn't get anything beyond the manufacturer's warranty. They're so expensive, and we've had them on cars before and never used them. We haven't even needed the normal warranty on our rig so far and it's been a year. Other people have issues every once in a while though... If you're going to use your camper a lot while it's still within the manufacturer's warranty, maybe just stick with that. If you're going to use it occasionally over more years (so less wear up front), maybe the extended makes sense? Let us know what you decide, and thanks for finding us and watching along! 👍😁👍

[@roycehutchinson7228]

To much talking and not enough of the tour.

[@soccerdad8374]

Though I appreciate your efforts, I would have preferred all video shots of the factory instead of watching you discuss it. Granted there were a few video shots. Thank you for putting in the time to publish this.

[@richardkoch8752]

Too much yacking and not enough showing how they are really made.

[@Our18Summers]

Great video!! Loved the tour!