2017 Grand Design RV Reflection 311bhs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
13,995 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.4/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.5/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2017 Grand Design RV Reflection 311bhs

With room for up to 10 people and two bathrooms, the 2017 Reflection 311BHS is designed for families or groups who value space and convenience. Its four slide-outs create a roomy interior, while the exterior kitchen and ample pass-thru storage enhance your camping experience. Weighing in at just under 11,000 lbs, it’s towable by a robust pickup, making it a great choice for those looking to enjoy extended trips without sacrificing comfort. Explore the possibilities of creating lasting memories in this well-equipped fifth wheel.

What We Love

Outdoor Kitchen Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Bedroom Layout Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ Long Rig - Limited Campsite Options High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 13995 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 10990 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 2180 lbs - - -
Length 442 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 144 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
13995 lbs
Dry Weight
10990 lbs
Hitch Weight
2180 lbs
Length
442 in
Details
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
144 in
Details
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 60 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 75 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 75 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 60 lbs 30Lb Propane Tank Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
60 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
75 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
75 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire E Rated Radial tires Full Spec - - -
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
E Rated Radial tires Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Water Heater Tank Capacity 6 g RV Tank Water Heater RV Water Heaters -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Details
Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front / Rear - - -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl

Bathroom

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Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Center - - -
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center

Exterior

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Awning Length 23.5 ft/m - All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 2 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Power - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
23.5 ft/m
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Number of Awnings
2
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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Phone Prewiring No - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
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Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes

Entertainment

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Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Interior

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Material Vinyl - - -
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Material
Vinyl

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Winnebago Industries - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Grand Design - - -
Display Name Reflection 311BHS - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 4 - - -
Introduction Year 2017 - - -
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Parent Company
Winnebago Industries
Year
2017
Make
Grand Design
Display Name
Reflection 311BHS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
4
Introduction Year
2017

How We Scored This RV

Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this fifth wheel.

Tow-Ready Score
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.8
Living Space & Layout
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.0
Final Living Space & Layout 5.0
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
About Our Rating Methodology

MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2017 Grand Design RV Reflection 311bhs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 13995 lbs. With a dry weight of 10990 lbs and hitch weight of 2180 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 10990 lbs and a GVWR of 13995 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 442 in., width 96 in., and height 144 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Reflection 311bhs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Reflection 311bhs owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.

With a GVWR of 13995 lbs and dry weight of 10990 lbs, the Reflection 311bhs is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.

This floorplan sleeps up to 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.

The Reflection 311bhs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 13995 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!

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