Grand Design Investigated, Oregon May Stall Motorhome Ban, Thanksgiving Travel Will Break Records

Join Jason Epperson for the latest RV and camping news. The NHTSA is investigating Grand Design RV for potential frame issues on 2017-2023 models, Oregon lawmakers are pushing to delay the Advanced Clean Trucks Act, and fuel prices continue to drop, boosting road travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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[ernestdesimone]

This is the only channel where I give the video a thumbs up before I even watch it, because I always know it will be top notch. With regards to frame problems; they are trying to make these RVs larger but lighter. I don't mean to offend anyone, and to each his own, but if people could limit themselves when possible to something smaller, this wouldn't be as big a problem as it is right now.

[WatersandWilderness]

I'm not happy to say this but maybe it is time for a multiple consumer lawsuit against these RV manufacturers who are building shoddy RVs. Class Action Lawsuit. Either they fix these RV's or buy them back and build them sturdy and in working condition.

[keevs]

I need to make my report for my 2020 Grand Design 351M that has had both doors fly open and our slide backing out too.

[greatmusicgoodfeel]

Perfect timing, Grand Design is now off our list of options . Do t want troubles

[TheFreewheelinNomad]

Another great update, Jason! 🚐 The drop in fuel prices is fantastic news for Thanksgiving road trips! 🦃 Safe travels, everyone! 🚙✨

[mikeh]

"Cosmetic damage"... yeah, ok 🙄 Lippert and the RV manufacturers need to be held accountable.

[yankeesusa]

It's about time this is investigated.

[fmgypsy]

I live in S Fl gas went up .25 cents here since last week

[tomtanous]

Just filled up in Texas. $2.749 for diesel.

[WatersandWilderness]

Gas here in California is still $4. and up a gallon

[tikoy]

Glad I'm in Texas as it is $2.32 for regular.

[cirrustravelers]

While discussing travel plans, i75 from Ocala to Naples experiences many, many parking lots southbound! Snowbirds, please, look for alternate routes! Or plan on adding extra hour or so of time.
Also, I'd like to add, my 2013 Montana / Lippert 5th wheel flexed over 1/2 inch or more when connecting to hitch!

[stephenpolos]

Good video 😊 no such thing a frame flex its frame damage bad welds all over the rv

[sherriweber]

Hi Jason! Glad to hear that the price of gas is coming down for Thanksgiving! Thank you for the news and information. I appreciate it. Everyone have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!🦃 🍁 stay safe and safe travels.

[goneawol]

Front Frame flex only part of the problem, most big 5th wheels have chassis cracking around the axle area on the frame.
It’s time this industry is reduced to quality only units. If built well a large 5th wheel should be weigh at least 1000# more.

[chiplarkin]

Regarding Grand Design, I rarely hear “Have you weighed your 5th wheel and are you under its max?” When I look around at the Rv park when the storage bays are open they are stuffed. It’s very easy to goto the CAT scale and know your weight. And it’s very inexpensive.

[ktmrider]

If Grand Design And ah few others would have Just Addressed the issue a few years ago They would have saved their Reputation and Showed Consumers that they care 😎🍻

[tombrown]

2 observations: 1) only about 6 months until the spring RV season when fuel should start to be coming back to 'reasonable' prices. In May of 2020 when I bought my F350, diesel in PA was $2.09/gallon, and we are one of the higher priced states! 2) how can this be the most traveled Thanksgivings on record when a ton of folks are 'divorcing' from their family members due to who they voted for? I would suspect there are a significant amount of people staying put as opposed to surrounding themselves with 'those' people during the holidays! 🤔

[rickl]

It was 11 least expensive states not 10 and you left out our state, South Carolina. 🤪 Lol. Love your videos

[timolson]

i hear a lot about "stalling" the diesel motor home ban.. what would be more informative is if the manufacturers have lowered there orders for chassis to what they think they can sell in the non carb states already? i would think that supplier parts orders for 25 need to be all in for larger and higher end units.. if that's the case then even if all of a sudden there is a reprieve for a year, will there be any product to sell? with the downturn will the manufacturers use carb as a excuse to massively cut costs and lay folks off and they can just blame somebody else? manufacturers might be in the state of "sigh of relief" about this..