2023 Grand Design Solitude Other or unknown Problems

“I have an inclusion (crack?) on the frame web of both main frames just forward of the axle assembly. I have seen this similar inclusion on other RVs that are the same model. There seems to be a major defect with this model. Also I have missing fasteners in the structural wall assembly that also seems to be chronic.”

“We are a fulltime RVer living in this unit for 11 months. We had missing lag bolts that attaches the upper deck to the frame and what bolts were installed were too small. They were 3/8 x 3 in a 1/2 hole that was supposed to be 1/2 x 3.5 . We called Grand Design in Indiana and opened a case. They told us to take our unit to the dealership where we bought it and have the frame inspected for flex and the proper lag bolts installed. Grand Design told us if there was any cracks in the steel then it will need further repair in Indiana. …”

“My fifthwheel was installed with improper lag bolts, causing frame flex issues. I lost my roof going down the highway last year, pass-through storage compartment doors coming open during transit. Along with that, interior damage became apparent early on after the purchase of the RV, indicating a much greater problem than anticipated. Grand Design sent out an SRT to repair my unit; however, they failed to pull the pylon down off the front of the unit to inspect the frame welds. I may have an impending disaster going down the roadway in the future. …”

“Frame Flex & Water Intrusion - We first noticed movement back in August 2024. It seemed like the tongue was going to come through our back truck window where I sit to work with our 3 cats. The inside of the Solitude is a mess too with lights coming down from ceiling, doors are all scratch from rubbing while be transported, trim coming off, wall paper being torn apart, had lag bolts coming up through the floor, leakage in master bedroom, floor warping and more. We took it in to have it fixed in November 2024 to only get her back in late march of 2025. …”

“The RV roof experienced a substantial failure in which the membrane peeled back, exposing the underlying OSB roof decking. A subsequent inspection identified additional concerns regarding the materials and fasteners used in the roof assembly. I believe these findings warrant investigation into whether the RV was constructed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, applicable installation requirements, and reasonable standards for a weatherproof recreational vehicle roof. Before a recent trip, I inspected the roof and observed no visible tears, holes, or obvious membrane damage. …”