Georgetown 3 Series GT3 reviews

I will start off my review by saying I will never again in my life by a Forest River product. In the 3 years that i have owned the motorhome i have had the refrigerator replaced, 1/2 the coach torn apart on the inside for water leaks, i have had generator issues i have had AC module controller issues, i have had an AC fire because of bad soft starts, i have had to get the roof redone for water leaks , my dinette and recliner slide out topper was installed wrong causing damage to the outside structure of the coach which i now have to fix and replace the slide topper. It got so bad Forest River took my coach back to Indiana to go thru the whole unit. It really has been a joke. Show less

We had a 42 foot Alpine, and traded it in on this one, as we planned to travel more and the ease of smaller unit appealed to us. We are retirees, and hoped this would be our 6th and final RV. What a mistake!!! Nothing but problems from the start. First trip (end of September) my feet froze while doing Dishes....the wind was very noticeable under the sink and cabinets. The dealer said the furnace needed a fresh air intake from inside the trailer.... but, the wind was coming in when we were NOT using the furnace! They fixed with spray foaming all the "holes". The sliding door in the bedroom continued to come off the rails every time we moved. There was a freezer tray missing, and the fridge made a God awful noise every time it kicked in! We were told all these noises were normal, yet, never experienced in the 5 other Brand new units we owned! Also, the flimsy little plastic bar that was to hold the fridge doors closed, just bent, and allowed the door to open several times. They offered to "sell" us a latch (are you kidding me!?) We finally fixed it ourselves with a latch used to babyproof cupboard doors!Although equipped with a solar panel, the hot water on demand makes it difficult to boon dock as you use a half tank of water for it to get warm depleting water supply, and filling tanks! There was a screw under the lino in the bedroom, that we fortunately caught soon enough that a hole was not created. Although our vehicles receive radio reception - the indoor radio does not receive anything! Our next trip was to Southern USA in February. We had been on the road for over a week, but it was when we got to California that it was warm enough to just have the screen door open. That s when we noticed the door was falling apart. It was progressively getting more and more difficult to close, and at times it took two of us to actually close it! The bottom corner of the door was cracked, peeling was being hid behind the plate of the screen door. Long story short it took THREE (3) doors before they finally got it right.....and it still is giving us grief. Doesn't close properly. The table had to be replaced because it started cracking.....obviously they stained it prior to it being properly dried. Grand Design finally, in good faith, gave us an additional 6 months warranty - but as this was granted in October, it would run out before we actually got to use the trailer again, so really, was it in good faith? Not! I know there are law suits regarding the frames of some of the models....although our unit isn't listed in the law suit yet, I'm sure it is the problem with the door not closing properly. In any case, I know it wont be our last RV, but will steer very clear of Grand Design, and really any dealership that sells them as our experience with the dealer was about as good as with the manufacturer. Good luck! Show less

Two seasons in including winter 2024 in So. Arizona were GREAT in this comfortable RV. A very stable tow with GREAT brake system; Unit sits higher for more ground clearance. The awning cover guard protects the material for increase durability. We added 190w solar with a controller to increase off grid camping. The shower is upgraded. We are including the Dish network playmate equipment and cables. The roof sealing liquid is included extending the rubber roof life when used at spring and fall. There are dbl .sewer hoses to keep both tanks connected for extended stays. We have enjoyed this semi clamping rig in all four seasons. Sale caused by spousal medical issues. It is in mint condition top to bottom Show less

Bought our RV fromVan City, Kalispell. Right after we left the lot we noticed the rattled. Stoped and examined it. The entire door was not installed correctly and would not deadbolt. Corp was a bit slow to respond. Took it to camping world for repairs. The back and forthwith approval process took over a month. The day I picked it up, while leaving the lot water dumped from the upper console. Brought it back. Upon inspection the seal between the roof and cab was gone. They sealed and did water tests, more leaks, side seals and around lights. Finally got it back. First camping trip the shower wall cover snapped in two places. On top of that the hydraulic jacks would not stay up, they kept coming down on their own. On the way home the engine light came on. Mind you , we bought this New n Show less

We were only in for a short time, but I loved how spacious it was. The bedroom with fireplace and sitting area was especially cozy. I loved the hidden storage behind the fireplace in Living room. We lived in full time for 6 months with no issues. Show less

We have owned this camper since November 2021 and bought used. We have used this camper 12 times now and had a different issue but once on each trip. First trip, the fridge had a bad wire so could not use. A trip this year, they ran the volume meter wire directly into the grey tank and a screw just outside the tank went into the tank causing a leak. Where i live there is only one grand design dealer so I'm stuck buying parts from them. Ordered a new garage door and ir comes without a lock. No where online could I find details about that. The lock cylinder from the old door is not usable so now I'm forced to order another. I would not recommend buying any camper but especially a grand design. Expensive and not built well at all. Show less

Biggest POS I’ve ever owned. This one should fall under the lemon law but do you think anyone even Bretz RV would help us out, NO, We’ve owned it for 11 months now and it’s been sitting at the dealership supposedly getting fixed. Anytime we take it, its even worst. The dealership lets us take it off with the ABS light on the dash and the final straw was when our braked seized up on us coming down a pass. We are gonna take a big hit trading it off but no way in HELL do I feel safe driving this thing. Theres many more issues with it as well but nobody cares once you take it off the lot. Show less

We were excited to get this RV several years ago. The bloom fell off the rose in a short time. It is complicated to use. On one trip the stabilizers would not go down. We had to take it in for service to get the settings reset. On another trip the slide did not work. Had to have help with that too. It is ok if you are mechanically inclined but it is not for someone who just wants to rely on the ability to get up and go. We had another basic Class C RV for 19 years and did not experience as many problems with that basic RV as we have with this luxury RV. Do not think we would get this again. Show less

We purchased the unit new in April of 2023 and use it about every other weekend during the summer. After the first couple of trips the door would no longer close and stay latched. If you bump into the valance surrounding the shades, they fall off. On our first long trip the main shade came completely off the wall. It was held on by only two screws that weren't screwed into anything solid. First time we wanted to put the table down for the grand kids to sleep on we found out it is off center by 3/4-inch, one side sits up on the bench. Sliding door to the bedroom kept breaking the plastic support on the floor. After several fixes I figured out the door was not or barely attached to the ceiling, again screws not put into anything solid like a stud. On a hot day you might as well get a motel room as the sewer smell will drive you out. Pulled the vent cap and found the plastic vapor barrier was installed right over the vent hole. Entertainment system has a DVD player which is good for the kids only trouble is, is that it is not a blueray player so I had to buy one of those, I was told that if we want to use the radio, we will need to buy an antenae to get any signal. Open a window, good luck getting it closed all the way. Solar cell, what a joke, we were told we could run the fridge in reduced power mode and all would be good, Nice if you want to park it without power between camping weekends. Just like everything else with this Turd, the Grand Design is Grand Failure. I can't even, in good conscience sell it or trade it in without being honest about the issues. Cheap Chinese junk no quality control. Show less

I am an owner of a Forest River Georgetown Series 5 31R & even purchased extended warranties for GAP, Tire/Wheel, Full Coach but never had to use them. The factory even replaced the original upholstery material with a newer, improved material. The only issues were a vent that did not open properly & a bathroom window knob that was broken but both were immediately replaced by the company's regional rep. Show less