Catastrophic damage to a Grand Design, Part 3: Exposing the damage

Before you continue reading, make sure you read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series here. 

Welcome to Part 3 of our RV back wall disaster series on this Grand Design RV, where we take an eye-opening look at the structural problems that RV owners face. From lag bolts to wall issues, we uncover the hidden dangers lurking in this RV.

In the video above, we uncover the structural problems behind this Grand Design and explore the hidden issues of what went wrong.

Lag bolts

Discover how lag bolts, crucial for RV structural integrity, can become problematic and what signs to look for in your own RV.

Wall issues

We delve into the wall issues that compromise the safety and stability of RVs, revealing how these hidden dangers can affect your travels.

Learn from our findings

Identifying problems early

Learn how to spot early signs of structural damage to prevent costly repairs and ensure your RV remains safe and reliable.

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Dustin Simpson
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With more than 25 years in the RV industry, Dustin Simpson has done it all—technician, manager, instructor, business owner, and expert witness. He owns California RV Specialists in Lodi, an independent repair shop known since 2003 for unbiased diagnostics, failure analysis, preventive maintenance, and structural repairs across all major RV brands. Dustin has inspected thousands of RVs, consulted with manufacturers on recalls and engineering improvements, and testified in RV-related legal cases nationwide. He’s also a dedicated educator, sharing advice through Facebook RV communities, his YouTube channel, and his contributions to RVTravel.com.

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4 Comments

Tommy Molnar
1 year ago

It seems that some Grand Design’s ‘grandness’ is being tarnished. Bring on Brinkley!

J B
1 year ago

I pity anyone with a Grand Design clunker. When they first built their units they were OK…but like many of the rest they sold out to a corporation and the result was cheap built cracker boxes. I had one. I know.

Neal Davis
1 year ago

Thank you, Dustin! 🙂 Wow! It just does not stop, does it? Just one problem on top of another, and another, and … . These poor owners! 🤔😯🙁 I guess Forest River is going to have some competition in the race to see who has the most recalls. Yikes! 🤔😯🙁 Thanks again, have a great day, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂

KellyR
1 year ago

Using wood as a structural element of a road vehicle does not make sense at all. I thought that went out with the Tin Lizzy.