My Personal Favorite Travel Trailer EVER!
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- čas přidán 7. 01. 2021
- 2021 Grand Design Imagine 2800BH
Matt Foxcroft
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Specs
Sleeps 10
Slides 1
Length 32 ft
Ext Height 11 ft 1 in
Int Height 6 ft 9 in
Hitch Weight 604 lbs
Gross Weight 7995 lbs
Dry Weight 6648 lbs
Fresh Water Capacity 52 gals
Grey Water Capacity 82 gals
Black Water Capacity 45 gals
Furnace BTU 35000 btu
Number Of Bunks 2
Available Beds Queen
Refrigerator Type Double Door
Refrigerator Size 8 cu ft
Cooktop Burners 3
Shower Size 30" x 36"
Number of Awnings 1
Axle Weight 4400 lbs
LP Tank Capacity 20 lbs
Water Heater Capacity 6 gal
Water Heater Type Quick Recovery
TV Info LR LED HDTV
Awning Info 19' Power Adjustable w/LED Lights
Axle Count 2
Number of LP Tanks 2
Shower Type Standard
Electrical Service 50 amp - Auta a dopravní prostředky
My wife doesn’t like this floor plan because she can’t fit 30 feet of stuff on a 8 foot counter.. me personally I like it!!!
I believe the small part of the u dinette in the back pulls out to give you an ottoman for the couch with storage. I think lol
You are correct.
love Grand Design but surprised the awning wasn't carried over the second door
👍🏼1 kitchen storage and counter space, perfect! 2 floor plan/space/storage. 3. Exterior kitchen (can’t camp without it)
👎🏼1 and 2. for 30,000+, it should have a second ac standard and auto leveling and back up camera. 3. I prefer a table and chairs to a booth dinette (hard to find negatives).
Great Design, I love this travel trailer. And it’s a great price.
3 Likes:
1: Modern-looking cabinetry
2: Spacious bathroom and decent shower
3: U-shaped dinette and tri-fold sofa across from the TV
3 Dislikes:
1: No electric stabilizers
2: This travel trailer does not have that massive storage closet with washer and dryer prep behind the entertainment wall with the TV, the Keystone Springdale 280BH had it
3: No solid-steps for the front door
Love the fact that there are 3 double beds besides the queen in the master bedroom (we have no small children--only big people). You don't have to disassemble the dinette and reassemble it every night. Also love the backsplash in the kitchen, but they need to extend it to behind the stove. Splatters of hot oil will ruin the wall material. More important to have a backsplash behind a stove than behind a sink. Lovely travel trailer. =)
why didn’t you get on the roof?
also high end should have suspension equalizer
I love the cabinet design. It reminds me of yachts, so nice!
Someone finally took my advice and put pegged storage for pots, pans or plates. Love this model, love the cabinet styles, counter space. This is MY FAVORITE. Only wish they had electric stabilizing jacks and I don’t like having to crawl so far under the trailer to get to that one gray tank release. Thanks guys.
Thanks! I have a 2018 2600RB bought brand new. Under warranty so far it's needed all new axles and a microwave, but we really like it and LOVE the floor plan. I religiously watch your videos because we will be upgrading to a class C and toad at some point in the near future. Unfortunately, none of the class C's you've highlighted have checked all the boxes... YET! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Matt.
I'm surprised they didn't mention the carpet on the slide that Matt generally doesn't like.
Add more outlets in the garage, & the loft, plus USB up there. Hope that 1/2 bath window opens. They didn't mention a lot of things : weatherproof ramp, insulated garage floor, air compressor located next to the garage door. 3 A/C, convection oven, water spray port & outlet next to the door or the outside shower.
@@cindykonu1226 Garage? Loft? I think you replied to the wrong video...
I have always liked Grand Design and the Imagine. Just looks like a well build travel trailer with nice features.
GREAT Review Matt and Will.. Suggestion: Matt after you do your toilet tests I suggest a Big and Tall toilet test with Will.. I'm sure a lot of people would appreciate it.. Otherwise you guys are On Point👍🏾
No front windshield-wah wah. My personal favorite would have one.
Really like this, 3 things we dislike: the step up shower, the carpet under the dinette and the small cushion behind the dinette. Love everything else.
Thank you!Thank you!
You make staring at campers fun!
I like this travel trailer. It’s very nice. I always loved shaped dinettes but one thing it does need is to be pulled out a little more. Other that it’s a great travel trailer oh except for auto leveling jacks.
Thank you Matt and Wil. Great job as always of showing this trailer.
Love everything!
Likes:
1. Bunk beds with curved cushion corners.
2. U- shaped table chairs.
3. No floor vents.
Dislikes:
1. Need just a few inches on backside of seat for u- shaped table.
2. Length of trailer is at least 7 feet longer than looking for, even though gravitate to 30 foot trailer to click all boxes.
3. Ummm, grasping, but I am one who likes the tub-showers. Just a little bit for soaking feet, washing small children or dogs...
I am not ready to buy for a few years, but finding favorite designs like these are 5-7 feet longer than I would feel comfortable towing.
I love all the storage space I like the bedroom area I liked entertainment areas well
You didn’t go on the roof 😞
The best design I’ve seen yet. I’d like to see more counter top space and the fridge moved to the location of the bunks. Then the bathroom extended farther out into the bunk area with a washer and dryer in the bathroom. Then it could be an amazing full time unit.
Hey Matt, it’s Chad you probably don’t remember me but I stopped by General RV w/ my kids to say hello and meet you about 6 months ago. This was the RV I requested for you to review. You asked me what I wanted you to review. I was glad to hear it is your favorite towable. It validates what I was thinking of it being Uber awesome. I just think it is the best design and layout. It’s so open and perfect size and placement of everything. I also love the full accessibility to everything when the slide is in. Grand design knocked it out of the park w/ this one. One thing I would add is a window by the love seat to look out the back of the coach as there are no windows that face the rear. Most of the awesome water sites in FL are out the rear of the rig. It would be nice to look right while sitting in the recliner and see the water or woods. I would probably try to add it after market, I’m sure it would void the warranty but it would be worth it if it was possible. Take care man and thanks for what you do. Yer awesome. And yes there is some Art Deco in this camper!!
Hands down the Imagine 3100RD is awesome! We travel on the same wavelength Matt.
4 things I love ..... LOVE LOVE THE TRI FOLD SOFA !!!!! LOVE that huge peg pots and pan drawer. Love the 2nd door to the bedroom!! Love the space!!!
4 things I don’t love.... don’t like why is has no back splash. I think the head space at the head of the bed could be decorated better but it’s tolerable. Wish the storage under finer was huge pull out drawer. I agree with Will, make the dinette longer.
I agree electric stabilizer would be way nicer!
Like the sewer valve handles easily accessible.
I love it and I have my ❤️ set on it.
Love it! How about reviewing the 2670MK?
Can you ever remove the bunks in one of these trailers? I don't have kids and would need an office space.
We have owned a Grand Design Imagine and now own a Reflection so we belong to several Grand Design Facebook groups. Several people have removed the top bunk for stand-up headroom or both bunks for either an office or a walk-in closet.
I've considered this, too, for the same reason. It would also depend on what is under the bottom bunk (outside kitchen would be a problem, I'd think).
We have also thought about using a bunk room as an office but not sure if it would be big enough for 2 people and the bunk rooms do not seem to have big windows in them either.
I looked at this yesterday at a rv show and this was my favorite too. I did not like the dinette, too cramped. I saw the one with theatre seats and they had heat and massage. When the slides are in you can still access the bedroom and the bunks and bathroom. Your price was about 5 grand lower. Thanks Matt.
Likes:
1. That bathroom
2. Rounded bunks
3. Ample kitchen storage (pot and pan drawer is sweet)
Dislikes:
1. Carpeting
2. Personal preference, I’m not a fan of the two-toned cabinets
3. I’d love to see a walk-in pantry/ward behind the tv as other brands do
Looks like the outside door is slam proof - love that. Should be a requirement like porcelain toilets.
Beautiful trailer. I always wonder where 2 people are to hang their towels after a shower.
Hi' Matt, and Wil, I almost fall in love that Imagine home travel trailer, the size was good 👍 😊 and the layout and price was great 👍 only the problem is theirs no washer/dryer, it should take that bunk out! and with washer &dryer that be good 👍 even a little higher more...! That be more better ' right? Thank you 😊 Guys, till next time!
We love your videos - both the towable and motor homes. Keep up the great work! Don’t know if you realize it but the back bench on the booth can be taken out and used as an ottoman in front of the sofa. Also, if there was a back door in the bathroom, I wouldn’t want my small kids going to the back of the trailer to go in and out. Plus you need a “front” door so, unless you had 3 doors, you wouldn’t want both doors on the same end of the trailer in case of fire.
If you like that one you should check out the coachman spirit 2963bh similar floor plan with some tweaks
Hey Matt, if you could and if it is available take a look at the Crossroads Cruiser Aire CR28BBH, it's basically this unit but has a few differences. Thanks!
Hey matt...I appreciate you're bringing in Will who is definitely xxl super-sized...ask/tell Will to demonstrate the pull down spray end on the kitchen faucet. U also could have showed us the privacy drape on the bunks! Take care ..I'm definitely checking out a grand design product as my friend Emily H. Works there, I took her to her job interview last year. So cool!! Oh yeah...is the roof prepped for solar? Are awnings on windows after market a thing available?
I waited to see what you two found in need of improvement. I would have said a small pantry would be really nice.
People get caught up googo gaga with features and colours ...but this is a very well-built quality trailer..often overlooked
I don't know if they make it easy to find, but I'd like to see the weight limits on the bunks.
Matt look at the Imagine 3100RD! There is also warranty on the tires. I WISH it had an outside kitchen but oh, well.
I like everything about it, although not sure if it will with stand the 🥵 weather in Arizona. What do you think? Will this work as a full time off grid home?
Awesome floor plan. I have the 2020 2800BH. I personally think the electric stabilizers are nice, but you loose around 6" of additional ground clearance. Ground clearance is very important. I purchased this trailer because it had the low profile manual stabilizers. I would not be able to put this camper in my driveway with the electric ones without tearing them off and causing significant damage the rear of the camper.
Its approximately 12' from the center axle to rear of the trailer. This means your entry and exit angles are affected significantly not to mention tail swing. Go w manual Jack's unless your going to stay in level paved campgrounds.
Matt & Will, please do a GD Imagine 2250 RK....please :) This is a nice trailer. Likes, the folding bottom bunk, the decor is modern and not the over done "farm house" Like having a oven.....should be the larger one though.
Dislikes: No Azdell, No 12V fridge, No fire place. ALMOST FORGOT: needs a door on the back wall at the folding bunk space.....like the Keystone does.
Another great vid!
Great video. I can see why it's one of your favorite travel trailers. Was hoping you would go on the roof since there was a ladder back there. Hope it's prepped for solar/or comes with it already. I would opt out of the outdoor kitchen. Wish the U dinette was standard, in that it didn't have that narrow funky option of turning into an ottoman. Also not a big fan of the glass that covers the game device area. Looks like it would break over time. Overall great TT
Thanks Matt. I look this one also. My wife and I just found you’re channel today and enjoy it greatly. But she has one complaint - you never open the refrigerator doors! That’s it.
We’re buying soon and will contact you for price
nice trailer
since your not going on the roof you should show the units with the slides pulled in.
I like!
Here we go now. I like 1) the storage, 2) the entertainment center with TCL tv, & 3) the bunks. I dislike 1) the 2nd door in the bedroom, 2) the small seat in the back section of the U shaped dinette, & 3) the lack of electric stabilizer jacks. That’s it; that’s the list.
Review one without the bunkhouse to so we can have a comparison
I dislike that it doesn't have a king bed, the carpet, and the pretty back splash needs to go all the way around. I'd like an open space under the kitchen sink, for a trash can. I love the look of the cabinets, the floor plan, and all the storage. I'd like to see no bunks and a closet or desk area, instead.
Hey Matt. Love you and Andrea. At 13:15 sure looked like the toilet was full of pee there. Glad you didn't fall in 😂 Keep up the great reviews.
I like the Imagine 2970 RL better. The living area is very 5th wheel like! It may be my next travel trailer
I’m with Will - that dinette won’t hold three big guys like us, but it is long enough to create another sleeping space for a 6 + footer.
Three things we like:
Oven!
counter space
the look
Three things we don't like:
Bunks
Hits all the marks which is typical for Grand Design! Except onr thing... it needs power stabilizing jacks. I rather inexpensive upgrade, hoping it'll be an option or standard for their 2022 models.
Just a question Matt. I have noticed, and please correct me if I am wrong. but when you review units with slides, you do not show whether the area is accessible when the slide is in. This is a huge issue if you are at a rest area or a WalMart and you stop for a few hours to either catch a nap or sleep in bad weather or an emergency. Just a thought, as it looks like you would be able to use the back section of the van, with the slide in and you would still have access by the door to the bedroom! Would have been nice to see in action. But good review as always!
The 3 things I like about this travel trailer:
1. the floorplan: u-shaped dinette, tri fold sofa directly across from the TV, the bottom bunk flips up for more storage, the huge doorway to the bedroom
2. awning cover over the outside kitchen
3. the interior color
The 3 things I don't like about this travel trailer:
1. I wish the dinette was a little longer
2. no electric stabilizing jacks
3. carpet
Hi Matt , lob your channel. Are you planning to review any under 24 feet less than 5000 1bs?Thanks
It's nice but the last one was prepped for a stackable washer & dryer!! :)
I feel that the stackable was nice
@@jamesmarlar696 yea, especially in a travel trailer. Not something you usually see. It was a nice surprise ☺
I dont care for travel trailers - but damn thats a nice set up / I'd replace the bunk mattress with a regular twin and remove the useless storage shelf in the bathroom to make the shower wider / love the cabinets !
Does this have luan wood inside wall or asdel? My favorite would have no wood inside walls.
How due you use the strap to secure the dining table on 2800 Bh imagine. How do you configure them.anyway I try it either leans forward. Help!
Hello, I don't like the bunks, all the brown color, carpet in the slides. Love the storage, cabinets, outside kitchen. Great job guys!!!👍👍❤❤
Every time you love the bumper for your stinky slinky I wonder if you have actually used one. I have seen few slinkies without the semi permanent right angle attached end piece to make a better sewer connection into the park sewer. The smell from sticking a straight hose that would fit in the bumper will drive your downwind neighbor out of his mind. If thus right angle will actually fit in the bumper you should say so. Very hard to remove and reattach.
Don't know if this will ever be read, but on your outside review you neglected to say anything about the suspension, the tire size & quality given the length & weight of the RV, and the slider's mover type (chain, etc). If you listen to Big Truck Big RV on YT, you'll get an idea of how much more thorough his reviews are. And I think yours would be just as great with a little tweaking & more info.
My likes: ugradability of propane tanks, diamond cover at front of RV for rock protection, lites above the bed, pots & pans storage, under entertainment area storage, entry area cabinet, outdoor magnetic latches (tried to see if outside doors were the extra thick kind-think so from slowing down video, but you didn't mention that), bunk bed area (we'd take all that out & make it an office; so that extra space potential is a big plus), the outdoor ladder & prep for furion & 2nd AC, & lastly it still has a bumper. We've eliminated RVs where the mfg has gotten so cheap they cut out that back bumper to save a few $.
My question: what about solar readiness
My dislikes: no pantry, no sink cover so the countertop space would be larger, the dinette. We have a similar dinette in our current RV but it's usable all the way around. It also has storage space but it's more friendly because you can remove the seat cushions & open the storage from the top, all the way around the U shape. So there is a LOT MORE usable & easily accessible storage. & lastly the table top is a removable if you want to have just extra seating. The Imagine's may also be removable, but it wasn't mentioned.
I like the bathroom, kitchen, and the bunks. I don't like the single ac, manual stabilizers, and the aluminum steps.
Don't like that the awning doesn't cover the front door, the dump and power in the back is a PITA for some parks, and the fresh fill being on the curb side is stupid. TBH my own trailer has 3 of those 4 flaws so it's not a deal breaker, but they are annoyances.
I would like to see an optional design for the bunkhouse area. For those of us who are single or couples with no children, you could opt for the bunks to be removed from the floor plan and that area would then be used to put a couple bicycles in it, or an office area, etc. I also have noticed that there are a lot of drawers in kitchens, but would like to see the slide type can holders, even if they were back to back. I don't think I would ever need that large of drawers for my kitchen towels. I do like this TT overall though.
This is an old comment but I figure that I'd add my agreement to it instead of making a new one right above it, lol. I don't have kids and would love to get as much living space as possible out of an RV so yeah, I would also love the option of removing the bunks to create more room.
Matt, can you do 2500rl
I wish GD would get rid of the two tone cabinets above the sink and bed.
Gday from perth western australia. I do like the one for sure.
Lol hi from Perth too. I really like this trailer too. No grates only thing missing is a spot for a washer. Do you know where in Perth we can go see these trailers I've been looking but can't find one?
@@kellybrookes201 ummm no these are thw american stuff most of which are not sold here in aussie.
@@steventournoff4438 bummer I don't understand why we can't get them here.
@@kellybrookes201 well we maybe get some of these here. Just depends if they sell the brand here or not
Three things I like are...the sofa to a fold out bed, kitchen area and the storage. Three things I don’t like are...no tv in bedroom at that price, the u shaped dinette-need something my butt would fit on and the carpet on the slide.
What happen to the tall test bing?? 🤔 Nevertheless, nice trailer and video.
It’s the perfect travel trailer. I’d rather have a roll out cooler where the kitchen is.
WHY DONT YOU GIVE INFO ON airstream please let us know why
Is it just me that saw that someone took a tinkle in the prime pooping position toilet 🤣🤣🤣🤣
...antifreeze I think 😏
This is a nice one but it’s dark inside why can’t you ever use light colors
I have the 2400bh and love these. I shopped the Open Range and couldn't disagree more about the bathroom door. An exterior door on your neighbor's side, where you can't monitor it, is awful to me.
Actually, Xbox uses RC signal, not infrared, so you don't need direct line of sight . I think old VCR DVD, and cable boxes still use infrared. Love the videos. Can't wait for your awards show. You should wear a top hat and have a cane.
Great floor plan.
Don't like tv placement in bedroom.
Like tv placement in living area.
They should get rid of the carpet.
Like the countertop space.
Don't like the countertop.
Like the bathroom/counter space.
I hate the manual stabilized jacks not because it’s a pain to use but because the are so flimsy and rust out so fast. Requires constant adjustments- not good for full time
How much is this trailer today 5/9/2023?
HI MATT AND WILL..NICE TOWABLE..❤1.Pretty 2.Bedroom 3.Kitchen and bath!😪1.Bath is too far bedroom 2.Farmhouse design 3.bunkhouse floorplan not all that..Bath and bedroom SHOULD be together! Nice towable..nice review!❤👍
I know a lot of people are losing their minds over Grand Design but I'm just not sure they're much better than average, other than a few details. And Westlake tires - talk about MayPop brand. If they want to be grand they need to upgrade everything to do with control of these trailers - tires, suspension and all of that. People love the pretty and it's what sells these things but this design could certainly be more grand with better component usage.
Plus, a big toy hauler with that small an oven? I think I can think of many more than three things I do not like about this.
I like the u shaped dinette, but I dislike this particular dinette because of the lack of space on the backside. I like the price.
Crappy axle suspension and who knows if crappy tires because all tires are loved by you even if they are D rated but then you seldom give the tire rating. Maybe it is in the spec sheet Wonder if they have tire pressure monitor system because my favorite would have that. Wish outdoor speakers were lower. When high you need more volume which increases chance of upsetting neighbors and getting visit from camp personnel.
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Matt I want a travel trailer with a PPP, it needs to pass the tall test, and have a king size bed! Help! Your favorite doesn’t reach the mark.
Dislike- when that trifold sofa is open... there seems to be no access to the bathroom. The one big storage bin is also limited to use as the control panels and hoses are committed to one end. The coat hooks are an impaling hazard.
Love the size. Hate the bunks, don't need them. Raw wood under mattress looks cheesy.
Note that Will is wearing 2 inches of shoes as well. Without shoes on, he'd easily fit.
The lower bunk locks into place as well, making it a good toy hauler or place to put a litter box if you have a cat/live in this full time. My guess is that you would also put your trash can there as well?
The table folds down to make a bed, but it actually is REMOVED and can be moved around to be a coffee table!!! - Show this as well in the next unit.
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The rear seat in the dinette is an entirely removable as an ottoman/foot rest and has storage. 99% of people would remove it and use it in front of the TV chairs. It's there pretty much for transport but is designed to be removed once at your destination, as you see later on when he has the booth without it added. (typical 4-up seating)
Also, there is a shoe storage slot near the door, and under the fridge are two small drawers with plastic trays - made for pet supplies and feeding pets ( yes, the lowest is a dog dish/water insert - lift off and clean! )
Coat hangers and towel bars as well. I've seen Class As without a place to put your coat and shoes, folks...
No floor vents, and an actual door to the bed.
So, lots to like, but a few negatives:
- Trash can goes where? Is the cabinet under the sink's shelf removable? That would seem to be the logical place.
- Carpet requires a central vac, which I don't see? (carper is OK, IMO, but without a vac?)
- I like the bedroom, and it's a small thing, really, but add a laundry chute?
Pussed out on roof
Nice, but too heavy for a half ton truck. If you need an HD truck, better to get a 5ver.
Don’t care for Westlake tires. Goodyear Endurance are much better.
My favorite outdoor kitchen would have a blackstone type grill and a sink with a real drain. Electrical 110v and 12v and USB.
Like the battery disconnect in a location not likely to be in collision with moving cargo. Didn’t understand the up front sewer handle.
Wish they would put slide out wardrobes in travel trailers.
I agree - not a fan of the electronic contols/ switches. Both old and new would be okay.
No neck wrecker tv view for at least two people wonderful. Even better if theater seating. Wish more tv info was given on reviews. Sometimes smart tv or hdmi or includes dvd player or brands are included but usually just passed over. No dvd player I am not interested. Don’t want to add one and many parks loan dvds for rain days. Todays trailers should all include wi fi booster and or cell tower boosters. My favorite certainly would. The best camping scenic locations have no wi-fi or too weak and poor cell phone reception.
You are already ahead of most when you advised the glass door necessary for playstation use and that there was in fact a dvd player. I think many rv dealers under estimate the use of computers and tv’s for streaming or computer viewing. Also hate tiny ovens with no room too cook in. Rv sales people think nobody uses their oven because trade in seldom look used (ovens) but having to light a pilot light or relying on click sparker that seldom works or only having a 3” tall area to try and cook with leads to not using the useless oven. They also have terrible hot spots undercooking in places and burning in other places. I see some are getting smarter and options for bigger oven are starting. My favorite would be a three burner gas cooktop with electric larger oven and generator or a pre-wired spot for a generator.
Also don't like how scincus mall in the bathroom