In this episode, we take you behind the scenes to explore a major issue with a 2022 Grand Design Reflection 31MB. The entire back wall has broken loose, and our team is on the case to investigate the extent of the damage.
Section 1: Investigating the damage to the Grand Design Reflection
Witness the inspection and initial findings.
Join the techs:
Follow along as our skilled technicians and I delve into the problem, checking underneath the skirting to assess the catastrophic damage.
Initial discovery:
The broken back wall is just the beginning. Our team uncovers more issues as they dig deeper into the unit’s condition.
Section 2: The extent of the damage
Unveiling the full scope of the issue.
Under the skirting:
See what lies beneath as our team lifts the skirting and reveals the true extent of the damage to the 2022 Grand Design Reflection 31MB.
Expert analysis:
Our experts provide insights into the potential causes and implications of the damage, offering a comprehensive look at what needs to be addressed.
Section 3: Stay tuned for more
The story of this 2022 Grand Design Reflection 31MB is far from over. Join us as we continue to uncover and address the catastrophic damage. Like and subscribe to stay updated on this and more RV repair adventures.
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I hate more federal regulations, but we need to have RV lemon laws that have teeth. Greed and lack of morals in the RV industry are really hurting the very people that this industry needs in order to survive.
It wasn’t that clear to me (when you discussed the extent of the damage) whether the failure was a result of faulty repair and workmanship from previous repairs or it was from Grand Design (or both). At the end I sense that it was a fundamental problem from the factory…… but not sure.
Good article. One would think this kind of exposure would give people pause when thinking of buying their first RV.
Exactly why I got rid of the Reflection fifth wheel I bought in 2017…too many things wrong and no one to fix it but me.
We would be in the market for a new RV, but when we see the outrageous prices coupled with cheap design and workmanship, and then add a lot of expensive incompetence in service, we just keep sticking with our 2013. Yes, I have to replace aging things, but basically it’s very sound, we know what we have, and I can do maintenance & repair myself.
This industry will have to rebuild my trust before I plunk down cash for what they have been recently making or continue to produce today.
Chalk it up to corporate greed. The entire country has been infested with this problem.
I am eyeing, perhaps fruitlessly, a short Mountain Aire (3825, ~39′), Mikal. It will be at least 18 months before we pursue getting one, if at all. Should we actually order and buy one, then I will clue you into our experience with it. Will be at least a 2026 model-year unit. Thus far, our 2022 New Aire has not had an abundance of problems since we traded for it (7/22). Most have been component failures — dash AC compressor, radiator fan, HWH solenoid. Heat buildup from engine in hot weather is being addressed by adding automotive cooling fans in engine compartment to expel heated air. We are at almost 21,000 miles on it. Have a great weekend, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
Thank you, Dustin! 🙂 Surely, given the extent of the damage, the insurance company (the owner did have insurance, didn’t he/she?) surely totaled the unit. Or is the repair more an opportunity to do some “how to” videos? Thanks again, have a great week, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂
Grand Design wants to be a top brand, but they better go back to the “bottom” and start over…..
Looks as though the frame was too short when it was built and they just patched a piece in.
Plus, whoever did the welding needs to go back to welding school!