My new favorite half-ton towable travel trailer RV for 2024 | 2024 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE 23LDE 

We have this very same 2024 model. My wife & I ust spent 28 days in it with our 2 English Springer Spaniels traveling from Tennessee to the Adirondacks in NY and had no issues. I tow it with my 2018 F-150 3.5L Max Tow Package; Blue Ox equalizer. It tows wonderfully, even up huge hills i still have lots of pedal left.

I have had one for a year. We are selling it now as we upgraded to a 341RDS fifth wheel. It is a great floorplan. You get all the things in a small package. We towed it with our Silverado 1500 to Denver, CO with zero issues.

Yalls intro is one of the select few I don't skip over. I appreciate your channel that much more because of this.

What do you think? Should I get it? Am I crazy? Let me know! Interested in this RV? Text me 469-933-0903

I have a similar sized trailer with a single AC (30 Amp set up). I have camped in some very hot locations and had no issues. I did keep the bedroom door open on those super hot nights to let more cool air flow into the bedroom area. And slept comfortably.

We have this rv and we love it! We did add an RVAirflow to help with the air conditioner. And it helped a LOT!

YES .. absolutely get an RV .. as an RV guy, it will do great things for you to experience the buy, the drive, the enjoyment, the stress, the questions, the working through the issues, and the making of the memories .. YES .. it will forever change the way u relate to ur customers .. my favourite towable RV is the Salem 27RK - it’s a little bigger than this but very similar layout, single slide same location, single mid entry door, king bed, WD prep; but more money and needs a bigger truck - strait up taking out the rear door moves the fridge over to that location and really helps with space - like I said tho, I will need a bigger vehicle .. so back at u .. do u think I’m crazy for liking that for myself ?? And more importantly, do u sell those??

We have the 2023 and it is an amazing unit. We tow with a 2006 Dodge Ram and it handles it beautifully!!! We did add the RoadActive Suspension RAS and it was totally worth the money. We live in Louisiana and have had no problem with the air conditioner. It is really nice since there is not 2 airs they did put a 1500 btu in it. The bedroom was our only problem and we put a fan up for that. Actually it is a full walk thru with the slide closed. It does not matter which door you go in.

I LOVE this trailer!! I am planning to buy an RV in the near future for myself and I actually like this one better than 99% of the other ones I've seen. For one person it seems to be a good size inside. The length is a bit shorter than what I wanted but now that I've seen it I think I would be fine going shorter. The rear kitchen and front bedroom is a great idea and it's well planned out here. Two entries, yes! HUGE awning, yes! Amazing bathroom with a porcelain toilet, yes, yes, yes! I'm really taken with this one. As far as price, still in the doable range for me. And finding the best truck to tow it is my next step. Toyota tundra seems about the best option as well. I think you may have shown me EXACTLY what I'm looking for! If you do purchase this one be sure to keep us updated as I'll be watching to see how it goes! Thanks for sharing this with me!💜💜💜☮️💜💜💜

We have the 2023. The Furrion AC did well this past summer. The hottest temps we experienced were at Lake Tawakoni in June...100 plus twmps and very high humidity. I purchased a wall mount fan for the bedroom, and installed it where the rv mount is. My wife can stretch out on the sofa, and i put the table and cushions down & snooze on the bed there. I wish ours had the dimmable light strips. Only downside has been the sliding door between living and bath. It has come off the track several times, but hopefully the last repair will hold. I plan on upgrading the roof fans to either rhe Maxx Air, or rhe Hengs. Our Ram 1500 tows it OK, but i did upgrade ro a heavier duty truck tire, and added Super Springs blue bump stops.

I have the 2022 LDE and we love it. Its the best TT out there. Pulls really easy and its the most practical and comfortable trailer you can buy. Yes lots of storage and Yes you should buy it.

Myle’s - I think you would really love the model we bought it has a work desk station to edit and work on the computer. My husband & I just got the Grand Design Imagine 2670MK which is towable with our 1/2 ton truck. It’s completely comfortable for two people. I can’t wait to see what your winning trailer will be! 🧐 ~~~ I hope you do a purchasing video because I rarely see what to except once you sit down to sign.

It has a second a/c for front ready, get it then it would be great. Love set up and GD has this best customer service. Enjoy RVing. I went with the Courger 22MLS , similer in size. I do airbag rather than the equalizer hitch, it got rid of most the swaying and helped with the tongue weigh.

We recently did a walkthrough of the camper a fell in love. Then, we saw it has a Schwintek slide, so it’s no longer on our list. Sad, because we loved the RV, other than the slide mechanism.

The biggest issue is having to foot the cost and maintenance costs for 2 "vehicles" And those are BEFORE you take into consideration campsite fees etc. You have to watch you budget closely.

I prefer this to the 24BSE. If you are going to get one I'm voting for the 23LDE. The only downside with these is YOU are going to have to do all of the microwaving as a normal person like your wife can't reach it. I like this bathroom set up better and there is a lot more storage in this one. This bedroom is also much nicer as the 24BSE bedroom seems to be so cramped and has almost no storage. You asked. I answered. Does my vote count?

I currently own the 2023 year of this model and I can say it is a nearly perfect RV for couples. I see that there are some minor changes like the accessory hitch where I only have a bumper and some minor things like the lighting and they took away the audio system for 2024. I have towed it over 3000 miles so far with an F-150 and I have not yet found a similar model from any manufacturer that does as much as this Grand Design that would make me want another. I will confirm that in this summer heat, the AC system does a pretty good job although that front bedroom does get a bit warmer, however I did install a MaxxAir fan in there and tapped into the fam power from the bathroom to help keep the air moving.

I have been looking at this model since last year. I was told you can add the 2nd air conditioner in the bedroom. Also, I wish you would have shown the trailer with the slide out put in. When I saw last year's model, they closed it, and you could actually get around the whole camper with the slide in.

We bought the last 21 in 22 in the southwest. We love the floor plan and it works well for us 2 and 2 small dogs. We did have so initial troubles but GD is very helpful while our dealer was not. Wish we had the dimmer switch.

That’s a great travel trailer and I think it be perfect for you, but I would definitely test out the air conditioner and see if it’s possible to get one with a 50 amp and two air conditioners as an option

I say go for it!! We just bought a Grand Design Imagine 17MKE - its the smaller version of this one - GD is one of the best makers of RVs yes they have problems like any other brand but they stand behind their products better than most - our GD was a 22 model we got ladt March and really haven't had any issues. Their layouts are the Best for storage and space for storage (our GD 17MKE is our 5th last camper and it really is now! 1st camper fits all our stuff - every other one i had to have totes and go in an out and in an out - made camping way to much of a chore with zero relaxation)

I can hear and feel your excitement. I agree with you on the air conditioner not having enough umph to reach the bedroom. Perhaps you can install another one? I wish they had put the toilet in a closet so there is privacy if you have a guest needing to get through the trailer. We love our Grand Design Reflection 2016 and it has held up very well.

Yes, we just bought a 2024. Absolutely perfect (for us) couples camper.

If it has the furrion ac then there is a mode called dry... And there is very little documentation on it, but what it basically does is it cycles the AC on for several minutes I think 9:00 to 12:00 or something like that I can't remember exact, and then it runs the fan and it cycles on and off on and off and we found that it is very very good at cooling the camper on hot days much better than just setting the thermostat and running the AC because it does a better job at keeping it cool once it gets cool.

Remove the microwave, replace it with a convection combo, swap it with the door side cabinet. Replace the stove with a two burner unit and no oven. ???

My suggestion if you’re doing full time, it would be 40lb propane bottles winters get cold. Will be looking for a 5th wheel toy hauler for our next one. I can’t remember which model it is but it had the loft in the garage area as well as the usual sofas and bed is the one im leaning towards

Go with the Palomino Solaire 242 RBS out side kitchen big bathroom big TV Theater seating very nice trailer

The caravan I loved in when I left home had a smaller footprint, so I know I could survive a few weeks in this, no problem

I believe it was 2023 new. We love this one.

Definately need to buy it!! For all the reasons u said n cuz u deserve it

Our favorite design. Just a retired husband and wife (biological male and female) looking to use for some travel.

400 lbs of payload leftover is very little. If you and the girlfriend weigh even 300 combined you are nearly maxed out.

Red means anti-locking braking system learned that today lol

Great layout and loving the interior colors Imagine is using, and nice cabinetry.

Come on. Why not a 2nd a/c option? That would make it perfect. Or at least a pre installed max fan in bedroom

We have the 2023 and we absolutely love it!

It's nice real nice I have been looking at that size too, I like the Jayco Jay Feather 19MRK with a chief kitchen and Murphy Bed. It does have a smaller bath but 50 amp service with two AC and solar off-grid power.

Thanks for reading the actual weight. There are often significant differences between advertised and actual. About 170 higher on this one.

I love everything about this except the bedroom. Little tiny cubbies at bedside, I need alot of space at my bed side. I would like like to see them change that.

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I don't think you can afford not to buy this camper Miles, think of the possibilities!

The Rockwood 2024 2608 is very nice too with two slides. 30'

Take a look at the FR Surveyor travel trailers. We have 2022 203rkle

At first glance, I don't like those hatches with the twist locks, I prefer 'slam latches' I think they are called. From what I heard when talking to my rep (currently looking at trailers in this range) and he said those twist latches frequently break and don't have a long lifespan. From a few searches, it looks like this one may come in a little lower in price than the Alta I'm looking at but it seems to have better features. Another thing from walking into and out of a few acres of trailers, I can't stand those steps that are on this model you are considering, I greatly prefer the ones that have the adjustable legs that give you stable steps to climb. I'm looking at the Alta 2600KRB currently. Pretty sure it has solar, 2 batteries, 2x 30lbs propane tanks....may spend a little bit more for a bit higher end model if you plan on really spending some time in it. Another general observation I made is the counters, I highly recommend those counters that are solid, the ones that have the laminate tops with the edging, that edging was already separating on some of the models on the lot. I know sometimes some of these little things across the whole trailer add up to thousands more on the price, but in the end, if you are going to live in this part time for weeks at a time, opt for something that is going to stand up. Trailers are already going to have issues just from the vibrations and bumps getting hauled down the road. Good luck in whatever you decide. I'm also hauling with a half ton....it's paid off, so I'm very motivated to get something light that it can handle, but also durable and comfortable because I want to be able to live in mine for months at a time, as I can work remotely and want to take extended trips away from my home base.

I feel like you may love the 245rl transcend.

Sorry about the ex situation man. Kep doing your thing. Life is crazy and ahort. Live it up

Curious what you like about this model vs the 2600RB. I feel like that super slide with the dinette and couch on the same side makes it much more spacious. It's recliners and not a couch but still definitely nap/lounge friendly.

Yes, its ABS. Awesome.

Our 5th wheel is 6,000 pounds we got a Chevy Silverado Texas edition 9-10,000 towing it's just the cargo that can go up to 14,000 pounds. I might have to empty it out or get a different truck if we can afford it or fix my dad old truck I don't know if it can be fixed.

Love the rear kitchen and the sofa and dinette. Not sure about the rope lighting on ceiling, but I don't hate it. Overall a very nice floor plan. It would have been nice to have the crank out windows, though.

This is sufficient space. I’ve stayed in hotel rooms in NYC that were no bigger than this campers’ bedroom and bathroom.

If you do the filming with your new rv but don’t forget accessories like generators, cargo rack or front bike racks

This is a fantastic unit (almost perfect), but being a high end model, where is the back bumper, the solid steps and aphte outside kitchen or at least an outside grill??? And if it’s a high end model (not a price point), why supply a crappie mattress? Supply it without so I can buy my own instead of paying for a crappie one and having to put it in the garbage weeks after buying it… But this is pretty much the nicest unit I’ve seen (and I’m shopping for a 23’ trailer).

Not a new floor plan, but it’s a really nice one. I just bought a different brand but I like this one too.

Hello Myles.😊 I didn't want to text because I'm not ready to buy just yet. But very soon I will. But I'm wondering are there any center bunkhouse models? I did find a Coachman Catalina 333 FKTS. This one has some very nice things included. Wonder if you can remove the top bunk though, just in case it's not necessary for the trip. Would you be able to locate and review one? Are there Any other options for center bunkhouse with good storage and plywood flooring. This one you reviewed is really niice but not into passthrough bathrooms. If able thanks in advance if not I understand 😊

I would be concerned about the a/c but over all I love it!

it seems odd that the fridge door opens to the seating area and not the counter. Can that be changed?

Don’t like the 12v fridge. Prefer propane/elec but they are being phased out😕

I really like the layout of this one. I just don't want to have to buy a truck to pull it

Nice trailer layout.

Would be cool seeing you live in this for 6 months.Let us know a real world review..Especially with the 6'6 ceiling height..

That would be perfect for couples living full-time with pets. It's very economical and also get into National Parks and state parks with no problems. One quick question, where is the spare tire?

❤love it I would

Going through the bathroom to get to the bedroom is a dealbreaker for me. If someone is “busy” you’d have to go outside to get to the other part of the camper, or wait it out. This layout never made sense to me.

If only it had the 6'9" interior ceiling height like the Jayco product!!!

Love this floorplan..Not sure I'd like the 6'6 ceiling..Rockwood Minilite 2515S review would be comparable.

I love it 🎉

What ?? ABS that will be fire 🔥 if it had it. From what I understand if it dose not have abs it can be added later because Grand Design invented the ABS system. Let us know please when and if you find out.

We just bought this one last weekend, and ours has the outside speakers. Also from Texas, so I don't know why there is a difference.

No rear bumper?

Love it i would buy but only my husband and my self 2 small dogs .love whole thing .

Not only are there no outside speakers, but there are no inside speakers either. No radio!

It’s very nice, but I think it wouldn’t be very comfortable in the heat with AC situation.

Can anyone explain why a high end TT like this doesn't have stable steps?

They layout is ALMOST perfect. I wouldn't consider it because it has a walk thru bathroom. Yucky! The design is really the problem with this one. The cabinets look very 1980s with the white stirpe, which is unfortunate. The light bars look like they belong in my teenager's bedroom. This is pretty close though!

Think I’ll just get one already with the ac

@Myles , when is the best time ti buy ? DFW or Houston or Tampa RV show ? Will your dealer be ther e 2024 ?

I notice that the Imagine is 5600lb. Anyone tow something like this with a Gen 3 Tacoma with 6400lb tow capacity?

It does have outdoor speakers. Yes they are not great.

When are Designers going to realize that the Awning should go ALL WAY,,, Lots of a wasted Space on this Camper!!!

11:07 Interior tour

Why didnt they extend the cabinet at the door to the celing for a coat closet. Waste of space

Thatß peŕfact the grand design

those jacks are way too wobbly for my taste. - IMO they shouldnt exist on trailers in 2024

If u buy it, make sure it has a 2nd A/C.

Looks nice but as most RVs now its junk. Once in a while a good one rolls of the line but most are junk. Our GD suffered catastrophic slide failure...i.e. the side wall frame cracked. Total design flaw according to the technician (this was a tech that GD recommended we use) and because we were past warranty, GD basically said tough luck and now I owe money on an RV that is unusable.. GD makes garbage like the rest of them...did not used to be that way but it is now. I so wish I would have kept my old Pilgrim stick and tin travel trailer...had that for years and never had any issues with it.

I feel like this trailer is to heavy. My brother, who is a highly regarded engineer says your weights are ok.

It’s alright for a couple but not family.

Too much up front chit chat. Let’s see it!

Bottom line?

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Where's Adriana?

Msrp??

Never use outdoor speakers

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My name is john ciliberto i live in newengland and i am looking for all yearround

Too heavy for that truck with only 1200 payload

No solid steps ? I wouldn’t even walk in

Don’t go grocery shopping. Overweight immediately with a travel trailer kitchen. Not cool.

Wouldn't buy this unit because it doesn't have an outside kitchen.