Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Grand Design Imagine
The 2018 Grand Design Imagine has several notable recall issues involving the LPG system, power tongue jack, and wiring faults. There are complaints concerning suspension, equipment, and brakes. Buyers should carefully evaluate these issues when considering this travel trailer as a used purchase.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Grand Design Imagine has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V393000 LP Gas Pressure Regulator May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V789000 Power Tongue Jack may Operate Unintentionally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V620000 Wiring for Air Conditioning may Detach and Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V271000 Slide Room may Extend While Trailer is Being Towed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Faulty LP regulator
How to check: Inspect for signs of excessive flame size when appliances are in use.
Wiring at A/C unit detachment
How to check: Check A/C wiring connections for secure attachment and signs of wear.
Power tongue jack malfunction
How to check: Test the tongue jack's touch pad for cracks or water entry.
Frequent suspension complaints
How to check: Inspect suspension components for wear or damage.
Slide room mechanism failure
How to check: Ensure slide room mechanism columns are securely fastened.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Initial inspection
What to check: Look for rust or damage under the trailer.
Red flag: Severe rust or structural damage
- 02
Cold start
What to check: Test all appliances that use LP gas.
Red flag: Unstable or excessively large appliance flames
- 03
First mile towing
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from suspension.
Red flag: Loud clunking or rattling sounds
- 04
Parking with A/C on
What to check: Check if A/C maintains power and stays cool.
Red flag: A/C unit losing power or not cooling
- 05
Final walk-around
What to check: Ensure slide mechanism operates smoothly.
Red flag: Slide extends unexpectedly during testing
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have LP regulator recalls been fixed?
- Any suspension issues or repairs recently?
- What is the condition of the power tongue jack?
- Have slide room columns been checked?
- Any electrical issues ever occurred?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair documentation
- Service history records
- A/C wiring inspection report
- Suspension inspection results
- Slide mechanism maintenance logs
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Grand Design Imagine at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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