Used Grand Design RVs: Models, Prices & What to Look For
Grand Design launched in 2012 in Middlebury, Indiana, founded by industry veterans on a simple bet: buyers would pay slightly more for a towable that was inspected harder and supported better. It worked — Grand Design grew faster than any RV brand in memory, and its owner community is famously loyal, largely because customer service kept honoring problems other brands would have waved off.
On the used market that reputation translates to strong resale and quick sales. The Imagine and Reflection lines are the mainstream sweet spot, Solitude is the full-time-capable fifth wheel, and Momentum owns the premium toy-hauler space. Recent model years carry the industry's growing pains (2021–22 supply-chain builds deserve extra inspection), so judge each unit on its own condition.
What Grand Design is known for
- The fastest-growing towable brand of the 2010s, built on quality control and customer service
- Reflection — the most-recommended mid-tier fifth wheel/trailer line on owner forums
- Solitude — full-time-rated fifth wheels with residential height and insulation
- Momentum toy haulers with real garages and generator/fuel-station packages
Popular used Grand Designmodels & prices
Imagine (22–31' travel trailer)
$24,000–$38,000 usedThe entry Grand Design — half-ton-towable floorplans with the brand's fit-and-finish. XLS sub-line is the lighter, shorter variant.
Transcend (24–32' travel trailer)
$18,000–$28,000 usedThe value line built to hit lower price points while keeping the inspection standards. A step above same-price competitors used.
Reflection (28–34' trailer & fifth wheel)
$32,000–$52,000 usedThe brand's heart: mid-profile fifth wheels and matching trailers with four-season packages, theater seating, and huge owner approval.
Solitude (34–41' fifth wheel)
$50,000–$85,000 usedFull-time-capable luxury fifth wheel — 101" wide-body, heated tanks, residential fridge. Wants a properly rated one-ton truck.
Momentum (25–41' toy hauler)
$40,000–$95,000 usedPremium toy hauler line with 11–13' garages, fuel stations, and party decks. G-Class brings the format to half-ton-towable sizes.
Ranges are typical asking prices for privately sold and dealer-listed rigs in the U.S.; condition, mileage, and floorplan move prices substantially.
Grand Design RVs for sale now
DealerGood Deal2024 Grand Design Momentum 22MAV
Palm Bay, FL
Travel trailer · Good condition
Giant Recreation World
Nationwide Delivery Available
$24,995
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DealerGreat Deal2023 Grand Design TRANSCEND XPLOR 261BH
Ormond Beach, FL
Travel trailer · Good condition
Giant Recreation World
Nationwide Delivery Available
$17,999
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Dealer2026 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB
Cookeville, TN
Travel trailer · Excellent condition
Cookeville RV and Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$36,995
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DealerFair Deal2027 Grand Design Imagine XLS 23LDE
Cookeville, TN
Travel trailer · Excellent condition
Cookeville RV and Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$35,495
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DealerFair Deal2026 Grand Design Imagine 2300MK
Cookeville, TN
Travel trailer · Excellent condition
Cookeville RV and Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$34,995
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DealerFair Deal2026 Grand Design Transcend 245RLT
Cookeville, TN
Travel trailer · Excellent condition
Cookeville RV and Marine
Nationwide Delivery Available
$34,295
View detailsBuying a used Grand Design: what to check
- Verify the pin/hitch weight against your truck honestly — Solitudes and big Momentums exceed half-ton and even some 3/4-ton payloads with real-world loading
- 2021–2022 builds shipped during the industry's supply crunch; inspect those years extra carefully for deferred warranty work and substituted components
- Check the front cap for UV fade and cracking around clearance lights, and the underbelly coroplast for sag — both common and negotiable
- Grand Design's owner forums track VIN-specific recalls and fixes; search the specific floorplan + year before offering
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Design still better than average since the Winnebago acquisition?
Winnebago Industries bought Grand Design in 2016 and largely left the operation alone — the plants, leadership, and service culture stayed. Owner satisfaction remains above the industry norm, though the gap has narrowed as volume grew.
Can a half-ton truck tow a Reflection?
Some 150-series trucks can tow the smaller Reflection travel trailers, but the fifth wheels' pin weights (2,000+ lbs) plus passengers and gear exceed most half-ton payload ratings. Run the payload math, not the tow rating.
What makes Solitude 'full-time rated'?
Heavier frame, 101-inch wide body, dual-pane windows, heated and enclosed underbelly, and residential appliances — the insulation and structure to live in year-round. Expect it to be priced and weighted accordingly.
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