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  • Class Action Lawsuit Takes Aim at Grand Design Frame Issue

    Class Action Lawsuit Takes Aim at Grand Design Frame Issue

    Law firm Weitz & Luxenberg has filed a class action lawsuit against Winnebago and subsidiary Grand Design RV, alleging that the company knowingly marketed and sold defective RVs, and also prevented owners from receiving repairs under warranty. “Our suit is seeking to compel a recall and requests both monetary compensation and punitive damages,” the firm has announced.

    What’s the Class Action About? What Models Are Affected?

    The lawsuit concerns four models sold between 2020 and 2023 – Reflection, Influence, Solitude, Momentum – and anyone who purchased these units across the country is invited to join the class action.

    James Bilborrow, partner and consumer protection co-chair of the firm, remarked, “These RVs are structurally unsound and unreliable when moving from one place to another. That makes these RVs dangerous – not only for our clients – but also for anyone else who might be on the road at the same time. It’s a catastrophe waiting to happen.”

    Regarding Grand Design’s response to the plaintiffs, Bilborrow wrote, “The defendants did not fix the problem. They continued selling. They didn’t issue a recall. They initiated a cover up. They didn’t protect their customers. They prioritized profit.”

    Transferable Warranties Introduced in Response to Owner Complaints

    For a number of years, Grand Design RV has been the target of a number of user and reviewer complaints on social media alleging frame damage and other structural issues. As a result of the publicity, Grand Design announced in July 2024 that their warranties would be transferable to buyers of previously owned units, applying to units from model year 2020 onward.

    Don Clark, President and CEO of Grand Design, commented on the announcement, “Our commitment to our customers is absolute and we stand behind every product we build. The aim was not only to extend the warranty but also to improve it, ensuring the well-being of both current and future owners.”

  • Grand Design Expands Transcend Lineup for 2025, GVWR Starting Below 5,000 Pounds

    Grand Design Expands Transcend Lineup for 2025, GVWR Starting Below 5,000 Pounds

    With trailer weights starting at under 5,000 pounds, Grand Design wants to make RVing more accessible for those who don’t have a truck. The company announced the new, expanded line of 2025 Transcend travel trailers, now offering three models centered around the original Transcend Xplor for both new and experienced campers. 

     

    Queen-Size Beds, Air Conditioning, and Slide-Out Options

    Although the trailers come in different sizes, the amenities in each are still full-sized, allowing travelers to take on the open road in comfort and luxury. With single-axle and lighter-weight options, Grand Design says the new designs are not only easier to tow but also makes RVing accessible for everyone. 

    Each trailer comes pre-installed with solar power capacities, with pre-wiring to support up to 600 watts of solar power, along with preparations for both a 30-amp solar controller and 2,000-watt inverter wired on the outlets. Owners can also outfit their trailers with built-in pet food and water bowls to accommodate their animals as they travel.

     

    Lineup: Transcend One, Transcend Xplor, Transcend

    At the entry level is the Transcend One trailer, a single-axle RV with a GVWR of under 5,000 pounds. These trailers feature a full-size queen bed, air conditioning, and a heated enclosed underbelly with pass-through storage. 

    The Transcend Xplor is the middle-of-the-road option, with a tandem axle and an option for one slide-out. Ranging up to 30 feet and GWVRs under 8,000 pounds, this line of trailers add on small touches that make travel a little more accessible. RVers can look forward to pull-out trash can storage, bigger drawers, and both folding and hanging storage. 

    At the top of the line is the Transcend trailer. These trailers come in with a GVWR between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds, and can feature up to three optional slide-outs. Beyond the regular amenities found in the smaller two trailers, standard features include an outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, laundry chute, and other small touches adding luxury to the camping experience. 

    Beyond the traditional cabinetry, trailers are also outfitted with a JBL sound system with both interior and exterior speakers, along with fold-up tables with additional storage.