Grand Design RV Launches Destination Trailer: Foundation 42GD Redefines Residential RV Living
MIDDLEBURY, Ind., Oct 31, 2025 – Grand Design RV proudly announces the debut of the Foundation 42GD, the company’s first destination trailer and a bold step into a new category of RV living. With its innovative dual-deck design and residential-grade features, the 42GD sets a new standard for long-term RV stays and outdoor luxury.
The Foundation 42GD is the first destination trailer in the industry to feature dual exterior decks including a spacious 60" x 72" rear patio and an elevated rear observation deck, offering panoramic views and immersive outdoor experiences. This unique layout blends the comforts of home with the freedom of nature.
“We didn’t just want to enter the destination trailer space, we wanted to elevate it,” said Matt Eppers, Product Manager for the Foundation line. “The 42GD is built for those who crave residential comfort without sacrificing the adventure. It’s a trailer that invites you to stay longer, live deeper, and connect more fully with your surroundings.”
Designed with residential comforts in mind, the Foundation 42GD includes:
- A 3-stage water filtration system
- Brass plumbing fittings
- 12V tank heating pads for all-season reliability
- A full GE kitchen suite, dishwasher, and optional washer/dryer
From lakeside retreats to mountain escapes, the Foundation 42GD offers a luxurious and functional home base for extended stays. With its first-of-its-kind floorplan, premium construction, and residential amenities, it marks a transformative moment for Grand Design RV and the destination trailer market.
About Grand Design RV
Grand Design RV®, headquartered in Middlebury, Indiana, manufactures a comprehensive range of premium recreational vehicles, including the market-leading Reflection® Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailer, flagship Solitude® Extended Stay Fifth Wheel, luxury Momentum® Toy Hauler, lightweight Imagine® Travel Trailer, and introductory level Transcend™ Travel Trailer product lines. In addition to these renowned towables, Grand Design RV has expanded into the motorized segment with the Lineage® series, bringing its signature quality and innovation to a new category of RVs. Since its founding in 2012, Grand Design RV has become one of the fastest-growing RV companies in history and is consistently rated among the highest quality RV manufacturers. Grand Design RV is a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor recreation products.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor recreation products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds highquality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.