2019 Grand Design Solitude 377 MBS-R Tour

A walkthrough tour of our new Grand Design Solitude 377MBS-R, an early model 2019.

[@kimberlyhanson965]

I’m loving the pantry. You’re right about the position of the door to the mid bunk is awesome in the hallway.

[@rtalways]

Great choice,awesome to see a real world tour on how items fit so much more helpful than an empty couch on a lot. May you have many joyful vacationns!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Glad it helped! That's why we did it!

[@linartx]

It's one of the best floor plans I've eve seen... Best for family with kids

[@Tia.H]

I love this 5th Wheel, though I would call that more 'glamping' than 'camping'; you've got everything you need, including amenities, at your fingertips. I do love that it not only has a bunkroom for the children, but a loft, too, enabling you to sleep more people. Great walk-through!

[@tanyachmilar2975]

Thank you lady for a woman’s eye review of your Solitude. Love this model

[@richardhopper3524]

Nice! The wife and I are seriously looking at the Solitude product line but a different model. I've heard elsewhere that keeping a pizza stone in the oven will help evenly distribute the heat and stop burning everything. Enjoy your travels!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Richard Hopper Go for it! You will love any Solitude. Just saw the new 380FL and I’m in love with it, but that will be when the kiddos don’t come with us anymore. Thanks for the tip on the pizza stone. I’ll try that!

[@pmfullbright]

Love the layout of your camper! We have a Class-C camper, with windows around our heads too (our headboard isn't as tall) ... we would love to go to a towable (travel trailer or 5th wheel), but we haven't found windows in the bedroom like we have. Yours is the closest ... love the bunkroom! Thank you for taking the time to make the video and sharing!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Peggy Fullbright glad you like it! You’re right - those windows and that space are hard to find. It’s one of the main reasons we went with a fifth wheel over a travel trailer. I know this is ostentatious for a camper, but I couldn’t do some of the tight spaces in the bedroom. There are a few other Solitudes that have similar windows...try looking at other plans on their website to see what all is available. I’m of course partial to this one with the midbunk, but there are several awesome options without it.

[@ddubrall]

I like the video. My wife and I full time in a 2018 377 but regret not opting for the residential refrigerator.

[@jos6216]

Thanks so much for the great reply. I know you are right. We have had several duallies and can look at again. Just would prefer a SRW. We may wind up buying a Pusher or Super C and tow a 1500 Denali. Was thinking about the 5th Wheel to save a little upfront money. We do hope you have safe trips and God Bless You and Family!! Maybe we will meet each other in the future and break bread.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Very nice. We looked at a lot of Solitudes when we were shopping. We almost bought one before we found our Montana. Happy travels in 2019!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We looked at several Montanas as well. Very nice rigs! Happy travels to you as well!

[@WaywardWaggs]

👍

[@micheleh4016]

We have a 2019 Grand Design Solitude 344 with the light colored leather also. We're snowbirds so have put 12,000 miles on it since we picked it up in May. We love it! Very pleased with Grand Design but not with Lazy Days dealer in Tampa where we bought it. Maybe we'll run into you folks at a GD rally some day. Safe travels!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

So sorry you haven't liked your dealer. We would love to go to a rally some day. Most are while it's hard for me to get away (I'm a teacher), but we've been looking for one we can attend! I saw all the pictures from the recent one - it looked like so much fun!

[@charlesprince1435]

I now understand that the residential refrigerators are not the choice to go with. They tend to break down from the constant vibration during travel. Very nice trailer though. Good luck on your travels

[@bounderchris]

That’s absolutely beautiful! I love that mod room where your daughter was.. I would put a TV in there and I’m surprised there is no tv in the bedroom! I was cringing a little when you were slamming all the cabinets shut, be easy on them! (Maybe just my OCD!) but overall one of the best fifth wheel floor plans I’ve seen yet!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

I'll be more careful :) We love the extra room, too. It's prepped for a TV, but it doesn't come with one. It's such a versatile space - I've seen lots of people use it as a nursery where they take out the desk and put in more cabinets OR people who use it for an office and put a computer there. Because of that, I'm kind of glad it doesn't come standard to keep costs down. It really is a great plan - there is little privacy if you have more than a couple in an RV, and RVing is all about community. I just don't want to get THAT close to my friends and family that come with us :)

[@heatherdillard2848]

Thank you for this! We are buying this model next month and I have not been able to find a video this thorough on the 2019 yet.

[@angelinashomesteadonwheels1871]

I love your rig! I have a toy hauler right now as that fits our camping needs but we plan on changing in the future and let me say wow on yours. Thanks for the tour

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Angelina Triplett thank you! And glad you liked the tour!

[@dougwandless9129]

I like the changes they have made sense our 2018 model same floor plan. Do not let dishes rub on the inside of the frosted glass it will come off.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

I like the changes too. And I almost wish we had waited - they added a few more changes to the late 2019s, like a hitch on the back for a bike rack! And thanks for the dishes tip. My plan is to purchase some cloth organizers, but I can't find any that fit the measurements when I go.

[@davelittle1270]

By the cover picture, have you double checked your tow rig is enough for the trailer.... pin weight and GCVWR?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

D Litt yes. That truck was fine, but just barely. We've since upgraded to a GMC 3500 Duramax DRW. See other comments for more info.

[@331drummer]

Congrats. We have the same model but 2017 year. Put 10k miles on it with a cross country and worked through some of the new rig bugs. The midbunk does stay warmer due to limited airflow. Recommend you upgrade the Chinese tires before traveling far. Also recommend adding shocks to suspension as this is a heavy rig for just Springs. We already experienced a busted leaf spring. Let us know if you have any other questions

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Oh wow! A cross country trip is our dream!!! Thanks for the other advice! We are keeping a very close watch on tire pressure and the miles driven on our tires. Currently, we only have trips planned within a few hours of us, but we are hoping to upgrade tires, springs, etc. probably some time next year. Will look into shocks as well. How scary was it when the leaf busted? That or a tire blowout are my biggest worries while travelling, especially with our girls.

[@331drummer]

Fortunately the spring broke as we hit a pothole on the gravel road to our house so we were able to limp into the driveway. But after researching the problem as others experienced also it convinced me to add shocks to minimize porpoising and rough ride on bad roads (aka Louisiana and Mississippi). For tires I recommend Goodyear G614 G rated with a good TPMS. They’re $300 each but the best you can buy and worth the peace of mind. Don’t believe the dealer as all the Chinese tires these things come with are crap. You pay that much for a rig, good tires are the best upgrade you could make to protect it.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

331drummer glad it wasn't worse! And youd think for what we pay for it, we would have good tires, at least. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Toekneepowers]

Beautiful trailer, the only problem with that size is you’re limited on places to camp, in the west anyways. Happy rving 👋 I’m in mine at the moment at Lawson’s landing on the California coast.

[@linds1718]

Great Video! Thank you for taking the time to share this!

[@WonderWhatsNext]

Very nice unit, we looked at this one as well before settling on our Jayco NorthPoint 377 mid bunk. Congrats and safe travels!!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Wonder Whats Next we looked at that one as well. It's a great plan as well!

[@laurencemurray8318]

Thank you very much, you did answer many of the questions I had in mind. Yours is a beautiful trailer, hope we can find something like yours, reasonably priced. 😄

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Laurence Murray thank you! We love it! Keep searching. I've seen several on RV Trader lately gently used!

[@chadsteele1]

These r some of the best built trailers on the market

[@joyinthejourney5480]

C Steele we agree! My husband did lots of research and only wanted a Grand Design!

[@davidshufelt5440]

Thank you for your video tour of your fifth wheel!! We are thinking of buying this model, but the ones we have looked at have the fold down bunk above the tri-fold sofa in the bunk room. We like your bunk room with no fold down bunk, because the window is not covered up. Did your fifth wheel just come this way or where you able to request no fold down bunk? Also, now that it looks like you've had your fifth wheel for close to 2 years, is there anything you would do differently? We are looking at buying this exact one and would love your feedback!! Look forward to hearing back from you!

[@judybrace5729]

Was wondering what the bed topper you bought for your master bed was and where you purchased it from? We have a different model grand design and love yours too but do need to add something to our bed. Thanks for your tour. I like seeing the tours from actual owners best!!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

I'm glad you liked the tour...we've watched so many to get ideas! We purchased this one from Amazon and LOVE it. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CEMH3C0?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

[@kristitarnowski3340]

I wondered the exact same thing (we are in need of one for our bed in the camper) thank you for the information!

[@laurawilliams9869]

Is the bed a residential queen? I love the bedding! Amazon as well?

[@colleenmauler5556]

Great video !!! Love your new camping home !!!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Thank you! We do too!

[@deanhuff123]

Have you had your 377MBS weighed? I'm interested in the pin weight and axle weights when loaded in the real-world.

[@AlliChuckAdventures]

I seen a UGA cooler! Allí went to Georgia. Her family used to go to lake Lanier all the time too growing up.

[@heatherdillard2848]

I do have one question though does yours have a central vacuum system in it?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Heather Laire sadly, no. We have an early model 2019. If we had waited 2 months we would have had it! All the late model 2019s have it.

[@heatherdillard2848]

I have read you can add it yourself but not sure how difficult. Thanks for the reply! Also random but where do you keep your trash can for the kitchen?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Heather Laire interesting! We just sweep and throw away the dirt once a day or so. May look into adding it, though! We gave up on the trash can it came with - too small. We had to empty it often and our dog could get in it. We purchased a regular size one and have it next to the island towards the tv. Its mostly hidden and out of the way.

[@heatherdillard2848]

@@joyinthejourney5480 we just walked through one today and my first thought was there is no way I could use that small of a trash can without losing my mind. Lol we will probably be putting ours in the same spot by the island if we end up getting it. Thanks for the video. It really did help so much!

[@jvanostran50]

Great video. I have been looking at a 377 for sometime but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Also I love the light colored furniture. I currently have a 2016 Reflection. You were very wise to buy a Grand Design. They provide unbelievable customer service. What campground are you at? Looks beautiful. Best of luck to you and good camping.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

This was at Sawnee at Lake Lanier. Great COE campground. Wish it had full hook ups and it had TONS of ants, but the view was worth it! I love the light furniture, too. I'm not a fan of all the dark brown, and now I've added throws and pillows to add color. I can thank my husband for doing his research on Grand Design. He knew from almost the beginning to look at the brand because of their story and the customer service. We've been very happy so far, and we've been lucky not to have many issues. I'm glad he did his homework on the industry. Happy camping to you, too!

[@TouringAl]

Just found your excellent review. Now that a year has passed, what new comments do you have about the unit? Do you find the space for food prep is adequate? No space on the sides of the stove and lots of movement seems to be necessary between frig and counter space on the other side of the sinks. Have you found ways to cool the bunk room? For us, the 'kiddos' are all gone; now it is grandkids space or probably a sewing room for the wife. Still feel like plenty of storage space?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We've always had plenty of space for food prep, but we don't cook elaborate meals while camping. We just keep the sink cover and do all food prep on the island. We use the counterspace on the buffet for non-food stuff like keys and campground info. I find I run out of room more when washing dishes - I run out of space then if I want anything to air dry. Have to dry it and put it away pretty quickly. Not a huge problem, but just takes some time after dinner. We keep a fan in the bunk room for the kids, and they rarely use their comforter. It seems to work for them. They really only use it to sleep and are outside most of the time, so we don't notice it during the day as we're not using it.

[@keithhallii2143]

Great Job!!! We’re getting one this weekend just working on price with a couple dealers 🤑 I have an F250 as well how does it tow? Do you wish you had the generator? Or anything else you would add? We do have three kids so we are getting bunk option in the mid room.

[@jodigasser6807]

What kind of truck do you pull this with?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Jodi Gasser GMC Sierra 3500 DRW

[@ozon8r]

What are you towing with? What kind of hitch are you using? thx for the overview.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We had a 2007 SRW F350, but it was giving us some trouble. Nothing to do with Ford, just that particular one. We have a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 DRW Duramax. We noticed a huge improvement with the DRW over SRW. We have an Andersen hitch. Very easy to use and take out when we're not towing, as we're weekenders and not fulltimers.

[@carlkey9136]

Great review...and you’re correct a beautiful campsite

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Thank you!

[@cajunchefyaya]

im curious what do you pull your camper with

[@DreamingOutloudRVing]

Just found your RV tour. We are actually shopping for our Full Time rig and are considering this model. Are you still happy with it? And yes we agree check out Fabians other channel, POA very good content!! Thanks for the tour!!

[@ericbuchta9765]

That is very nice. It’s one of the best layout floor plan. I’m looking into getting one. What did y’all give for that. I bet they did not come down much in price.

[@j79meyerify]

Beautiful rig great job on the tour and the sound was perfectly fine as soon as you stepped inside are you folks going full time that’s our dream still a few years off though!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Thanks for the feedback! This was a first for us, and we mostly did it because we couldn't find one while looking and wanted to help others. Hopefully the quality will improve over time! We aren't going fulltime, but I teach and we plan on taking long trips over the summer. Maybe one day we'll go longer, but we've got awhile until we retire. It would be amazing to go all over and see the US!

[@jonyouatt5028]

Thank you for the video. I learned some things as I am interested in the same model and like you there are none in stock anywhere nearby. You certainly jumped right in to rving and videoing, which is fine. My questions were, where do you have the trash can (silly as it sounds it takes up floor space and some models have great pull outs) and why not get the bunk bed in the bunk room (was it available)? Thx

[@brenharris6214]

Would love this one like the colors too

[@davidbottles7298]

What you think is (wood) trim is in reality particleboard with a every thin finish. And, it is stapled together with very short staples. So disappointed in Grand Design Solitude as it is supposed to be a better built product. Bought my 2018 MB377 used and is in good shape. I HOPE IT HOLDS UP.

[@rodneychilders5739]

Nice video... Thanks!!

[@jos6216]

My Wife and I are planning on buying a 5th Wheel like yours or a used Pusher. I really like the GDesign you have with the bunk room. We normally run duramax SRW and have had DRW as well. But I do not want another Dually and GMC does not have a 3500 SRW truck. SO if we buy a 5th Wheel like yours, do you think a F350 SRW Ford LWB will be safe with a 41ft 5th? I do have a massive amount of towing experience with heavy tags and goose necks/5ths. So the driving part is fine, but do you think the SRW F350 may get pushed around to much in windy conditions? Also we will not be Fulltime. We will be taking 2wk to 3 month trips. Thanks for your insight!! AND GREAT LOOKING RIG!!!! Have a blessed day!!

[@jodydavis302]

Hey, thanks for the comment. GMC does have a SRW 3500, you just have to look around for one. I also looked at the F350 as well but couldn't get any of the local Ford dealers to come off enough on MSRP. The lariat versions were pushing 72-73k and I ended up getting a loaded GMC Denali for 9k off plus decent trade in value for my 07 f350 SRW. So, for me it had to do with the 07 F350 and the 6.0 Powerstroke just struggling to pull the camper. I was right at max tow and every time i towed the check engine light would come on and I just wasn't comfortable being that close on numbers. As for the SRW vs DRW debate it all has to do with PAYLOAD not TOW CAPACITY. Does a SRW F350 have the tow capacity to handle this trailer....YES. I see people towing all the time with 3500. Does it Have the Payload capacity for the 5th wheel hitch. NO. If you go and look at the door stickers for the F350 /GMC sierra SRW the payload is around 3-3300k. Well, from the factory the 377mbs hitch weight is 2750. Once you add fuel, passengers, kayaks, gear, and load your camper you will be over the 3300k easily on the SRW trucks or right at capacity. Can the truck still tow it? probably. But if you ever got in a wreck, you would be liable if they determined you exceeded your payload capacity for your truck. The GVWR for a 2019 377mbs is 16800, that is max weight but 20% hitch weight is 3360lbs so your basically exceeded payload already on a single wheel already. Add in a spouse, kids, gear and you are way over. My GMC Sierra has a payload of 4500lbs so I have at least 1000lbs spare of payload if my camper is maxed out on weight. I have not towed in adverse conditions yet, but i have heard that having a DRW adds much more stability. I will find out in a few weeks when i head down to tallahassee for a football game and the Semi's are passing me on the interstate. Hope this helps, just go test drive a new f350 and while your there look on the door jamb for the payload number. That will tell you all you need to know. And that's what gets me with Ford/GMC/Dodge's marketing about I can tow 25k....no you really can't unless you get a stripped down model. All the higher trims add a lot of weight and drive payload DOWN.

[@THETOPGLOCK]

Jody Davis I wish I could like your comment a 100 times. It’s great knowing you are educated on your limits. We are avid “glampers” also and I see many more maxed out TV then not. RV dealers selling folks on dry weights is a huge problem.

[@sharonsmith514]

Beautiful!!! Love it😘❤️

[@mikiemd75]

Thank you so much for the video. It was so helpful.

[@shannonk7014]

Thanks for a great walk through. Looking into this exact model What’s the difference between the 377 MBs to the MBs-r?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

The only difference is the type of refrigerator. The MBS-R has a residential fridge. The MBS has an RV fridge.

[@joncoffing3754]

Very nice rig! Those small tables on the recliners, did they come with it or something you bought? I couldn't tell if they were part of the recliners.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Thank you! We love it. The tables come with it. You can remove them to store during travel or if you don't need them. Very handy for working or eating.

[@jhernandez13]

Very nice 5th wheel. We are looking for a similar layout. Are you towing that with an f250 or 350?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

jhernandez13 we started with an f350. Now we have a GMC Sierra 3500.

[@peterstoeckner1014]

My family is looking at 5th wheels, we’re looking at the 2018 Columbus 377MB or 2018 Grand Design Solitude 377MBS, which one should we buy?

[@TheBigNasty1984]

Is that your Ford? Is it a diesel F-350? How does it do?

[@bounderchris]

Also, I can say use the heck out of this thing for the first year! My parents bought a brand new 35’ class A Motorhome and then never used it.. by the time they got to it a few things like the microwave was making an noise and the warranty was already gone.. they spent over a hundred grand on a rig that has been used maybe a couple times and other than that just sits but their biggest regret (besides buying the thing in the first place and not using it) was not using it at first to work out the bugs..

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Oh absolutely! Thanks for the tip. Since we're not full-timers, this is something that does worry me - both not using it and not finding all the kinks early on. We've already had several trips and are aiming for one a month (except maybe winter), and we've tried to use everything on the rig to find any issues (we also did a very thorough PDI). Our biggest reason for getting an RV was to have intentional family time where we're not at home and can explore together. We did book a few too many trips right away and have figured out one a month is good for us. We have longer trips booked for school breaks - looking forward to October and fall break :)

[@michelleadams5003]

What are you guys towing with? Great video and beautiful camper!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Michelle Adams Thanks! GMC Sierra 3500 DRW Duramax. We love it!

[@FansSports]

Good choice!

[@kjlddl2]

i can't hear you.

[@Tanacarroll]

kjlddl2 Try turning up the volume. 😊

[@rebegre]

Do you guys feel you have enough privacy as a couple with the kids being so close to your room? Does the desk function well if you were to put a computer up there? And if you were to put a small tv on the wall above the desk, could you still use the desk with a laptop? Thank you!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

The bedroom has plenty of privacy. Our girls sleep in the bunk, though, and it's hard to get them to sleep sometimes. We've woken them up playing cards. I got a tension rod that goes to at least 96" and a privacy curtain to help with that issue. You could do either a TV or a computer, but I think it may be tight to do both depending on size. I've seen several people just mount a computer screen and use it for both. We're weekenders, so we just keep our laptops in the living area. The bunk room tends to get taken over by toys :)

[@lindarout553]

Thanks so much for the tour!!! We are looking for a middle bedroom set up and have been having trouble finding what would work for us (3 adults traveling full time). Your video points us in the right direction now. How long did it take to get your unit??? Did you work with a dealership at all or just online??? Thanks again and looking forward to your answers.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Linda Rout Glad our video helped you! We do love the plan. We ordered it through Northgate RV in Ringgold, GA. Since we knew what we wanted, we negotiated and ordered via phone and email. It took about 2 months from starting that process to picking up the rig. We could have gotten it a little sooner, but my father passed away unexpectedly and it held us up. The dealership was very gracious about holding it until we could get there.

[@lindarout553]

Joy in the Journey thanks

[@katphyre]

The more I see Grand Design, the more I'm thinking they're the brand to buy. Do you mind if I ask what you ended up paying for it? I know that private so no worries if you'd rather not say. Does the loft above the mid bunk get hot? And do you suppose it would hold a full size male? Is there a place for a TV in the bedroom? I assume there is, but I didn't see it in your tour. And can you open the refrigerator door when the slide is closed? I want to be able to stop at a rest area, make lunch and then get moving again. Did this coach come with the good stairs or did you upgrade them? Sorry...so many questions. We're looking at buying in the spring maybe and that coach has almost everything we're looking for.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We got 28% off MSRP, but that included the slide toppers, our hitch, a washer/dryer combo, heat pump, back up camera, and some accessories. The stairs are included. Also, all models from here on out include better Thomas Payne chairs, central vac, and a hitch on the back. The bunk does get warm, but the girls have a fan and it’s fine. It’s rated for 300 lbs. it’d be tight height wise for an adult, but I’ve climbed up there and been okay. There is a place for a TV in the midbunk and the loft, you just have to add them yourself. You can open the right side of the fridge with the slide in, but you’d have to open the table slide at least a little to get to it. Three of the slides are on the same button to slide out, but there is a switch near the propane tank where you can disable the others to not extend. No worries on the questions. That’s why we did this. We couldn’t find the answers we wanted ahead of time. Hope you’re able to get it and enjoy it!

[@RVPark411]

Hey Guys - great looking rig. Laughing as in AUG 2017 we had a group camp there and that was OUR exact spot along with several sites beside that one with our friends. Are you from that area? We use to live 1 mile from that park. Some of the friends we had lived across the street from us so it was a little work to convince them to come camp 1 mile from their house. That space was tight even for my 30ft TT on the sides being a curved pull thru site. We now live in Savannah, GA.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We live close by, and maybe I'm weird, but I like camping close to home. Our family is very active during the summer, so we can camp while not missing practices or any of the girls' activities. The space was TIGHT! For our first campsite, we picked a doozie! It took a few tries to get the camper where it needed to be thanks to the curve and a tree. We ended up with less than an inch of space between the tree and our slide!

[@JohnB-tw1is]

Very nice fifth wheel!! Could you share the name of the campground you were staying at? Also what truck are you using to pull your rig? Dually? Thanks

[@joyinthejourney5480]

John B thank you! We’re at Sawnee at Lake Lanier in GA. We tow with a GMC Sierra 3500 DRW. We started with a 2007 Ford SRW but traded to a dually and have more towing capacity.

[@ariethe1manparty834]

Did you guys have a difficult time pulling it with the 2007? My wife and I have one now and have been looking around for campers. The camper you have is what we want but we don’t want to kill our truck.

[@ledebuhr1]

I don't think I would call that "camping".

[@joyinthejourney5480]

TheHondaman oh I was clear with my husband that if he wanted camping, it would be glamping. Especially since we hope to take longer trips during the summers.

[@amgironworks]

Great video. Can you please clarify the slide out buttons. There were only 2 slide buttons, which button does the mid bunk go out with? Thank you

[@joyinthejourney5480]

G Degbashyan The midbunk is on the slide 1 button, along with the two living room/kitchen slides. The master bedroom is by itself on the other button.

[@amgironworks]

Joy in the Journey thank you for a quick reply, i appreciate it.

[@331drummer]

One of the features I don’t like, three slides work off one button but in series. So the mid-bunk opens first, then the door side and finally the appliances side. So if you just want to get into the fridge you have to wait for the other two slides to open first before the slide with the fridge. Beware the breaker on this circuit is also slightly undersized. Ours failed on us after one year and we had to jump the breaker to put the slides back in just to get it to the dealer for warranty replacement.

[@jorgetrejo1467]

Hi i’m a new subscriber. And I never owned an rv, and I like your rv. Plus I want to buy one like yours How much did it cost? And where did you bought it?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We absolutely LOVE the staff at Northgate RV in Ringgold, GA. They helped us purchase ours for about 30% off MSRP.

[@jrfamilylife]

Great walk through. We’re comparing this unit to the Columbus 377MBC. Did you also compare to the other similar units? Also what are you pulling this with?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

JRFamily Life We have a new GMC Sierra 3500 DRW Duramax. We had a 2007 SRW Ford but it was giving us issues and we were worried about the longer trips we have planned, so we switched. We looked at all the midbunks we could find, but Palomino is one I have never seen around us. We looked at the Reflection version, a Montana, a Jayco North Point, and several others. What I liked most about the Solitude is the company quality and the way the door to the midbunk is not in the kitchen. That gives much more counter space and storage that most of the others didn’t have. Also, the reason we wanted the midbunk is for our kids, as no plan without it had enough storage for all our clothes and we wanted them to have a dedicated space so we could still use the living room after they go to bed. The others didn’t put as much storage in the midbunk, which makes it less useful for what we plan to use it for.

[@jasongiordano907]

Was the ford a 250 or 350? What issues did you have?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Jason, the we had an 2007 F350 and we were already borderline on weight when we bought the 5th Wheel. Every time we pulled the camper something would happen, like the CAC tube blowing off or the Check Engine coming and then needing to get it fixed. In the end he decided this rig just was too big for a SRW so we upgraded to a DRW truck. He wasn't brand partial, he actually liked the new Ford's better but there were hardly any 18' F-350 DRW's left and the dealerships just wouldn't cut any deals. We got just a overall better deal on the 18' Sierra 3500 so we pulled the trigger.

[@overpolished]

Nice work y'all! You mention 5 degrees different in the bunkhouse....is that seat of the pants measurement or measured with a temp guage? Thank you!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Jeremy Whisler totally seat of the pants. Just a clear difference. Want to measure eventually, especially before the kids really do sleep in there.

[@331drummer]

I have the same unit only 2017 model which has the thermostat in the mid-bunk. That means you freeze out the living area trying to cool the bunk room. I see the newer models put the thermostat facing the kitchen. Doesn’t fix the problem though as mid-bunk only has one AC vent that doesn’t provide enough airflow. We put a small fan in the mid-bunk when someone uses the pullout couch to sleep.

[@IoneEvans]

Beautiful!!

[@garyharrison964]

Nice, what did y’all pay for this, I’m looking hard at one now, and towing with a F250, i think that may be pushing its limits tho, i might have to go with a 1 ton truck

[@kaykoehlmoos3236]

Loved the video. We are looking at trading and are seriously considering this same camper. One question I have is how loud are the ac units. We have a heartland gateway with 2 airs and they are quite loud. It’s hard to sleep with it right above the bed. Is there a cover for the stovetop to help make a flat counter surface? Can you add a ceiling fAn? My husband wants to know how big the tv is in living?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Kay Koehlmoos the ACs aren't awful, but when we put it on auto, I wake up every time it comes on. My husband sleeps right through it. There isn't a cover for the stove, but I've used it to hold pans and bowls as is. I've heard you can add a fan (on your own) in the living room but not the bedroom. However, I dont know that I've seen anyone do this. Will look at the TV and let you know.

[@kaykoehlmoos3236]

Joy in the Journey thanks for the quick response. Where did you get the extra padding you put on your bed?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Kay Koehlmoos TV is 40. Here’s the link for the mattress topper: www.amazon.com/Sleep-Innovations-4-Inch-Mattress-Topper/dp/B00CEMH3C0

[@331drummer]

I have the 377 MBS-R and just run the bedroom AC all night on low. That way you don’t notice when the compressor kicks on and the constant fan kind of has the side affect of blocking outside noise. Run on auto and it wakes me up when it kicks on.

[@UntoldGlory]

Thanks so much for the video! None of these are local but it's the one we're looking really hard at for full time living. Great to hear real life impressions from people actually using it! Especially in regards to the temperature control. If I could ask a big favor, could you take a couple of measurements for me? Specifically, in regards to the rear wall couch, how wide is it between the "side tables" and how deep is it? I'm thinking of replacing the couch with a single chair and desk and wondering what would fit. Another place for a measurement, what size bench/ottoman would fit to replace the two dining chairs nearest the door? I'm thinking of putting a bench there to hopefully contain the cat litter box. Final place I'm curious about measurement, what is the width of the spot for the TV? I know it's on a swing arm, but I'm wondering how big a TV I could work in there at a funky angle with the slide closed, lol! Again, thanks so much for the video! Any regrets or anything else you wish you'd known before you purchased?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Jody is getting you the measurements, but as for regrets, not really. Except buying a bath mat that has white in it. Not a good idea! I think the only hard part is that we LOVE how big it is, but it's BIG, which means it's hard to find good sites at COE or state parks. We have to plan more in advance, but that's something we can easily do. I love all the storage. We talked about getting the outdoor kitchen option, and I'm glad we didn't. I like the extra storage space, and instead of spending over $1k for that option, we spent around $200 to get a grill and a table with a sink and faucet that hooks up to a hose. One last thing: we knew what we wanted and ordered it. However, I didn't know that we couldn't do a bike rack on the back bumper - voids the warranty if we do. It's a small issue now, but we're hoping to buy kayaks for Christmas, and that'll add some fun to packing. All the late model 2019s will have a place to put a bike rack.

[@UntoldGlory]

Thanks for the response and for working on those measurements! So since you ordered one specifically, did you have to pay MSRP? I know that's a pretty huge difference compared to some of the prices I could get by driving to a dealer that already has one on the lot.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

No. We negotiated close to 30% off MSRP. They included the back up camera, slide toppers, heat pump, and the hitch in what we paid. The best part was that since we knew what we wanted and it wasn't on the lot, we did all the negotiating over the phone or through email. Didn't have to sit in dealership for hours.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We have measurements! For the ottoman at the dining table, you have 4 ft from the slide wall to the edge of the carpet and 22" from the wall to the table. The back couch is 84" wide and you have 39" before the slides would hit anything depth-wise. The TV space is 39". The TV that comes with it is 40" but a 43" might do. Not sure if you do it angled.

[@UntoldGlory]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@wescoolbaugh5849]

What's the difference between MBS and MBS-R?

[@mrandmrssisler]

R means it comes with a Residential refrigerator . I wondered that as well so I looked it up!

[@kurtomac]

What campground is this?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Sawnee at Lake Lanier in GA. It was closed all last season because they couldn't find enough workers. Not sure if/when it'll open again.

[@jackienation7694]

Nice tour!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Jackie Nation thank you!

[@loujohnson9512]

Can't hear you.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Lou Johnson I think it's mostly my husband's part at the beginning. Can you hear me at all once the walkthrough starts?

[@Harkonnen666]

Joy in the Journey oh a woman can definitely be heard anytime anywhere lol :)

[@ScottVanArtsdalen]

Definitely need to up the volume a little. Audio is low for both of you. Great trailer though.

[@adrianapapallo7863]

Nice, what was the name of that campground you're at? Couldn't hear you. Thanks!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Adriana Papallo Sawnee on Lake Lanier in Georgia.

[@adrianapapallo7863]

@@joyinthejourney5480 thanks, and for the tour!

[@lisalampman821]

Are u plan on traveling full-time

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Lisa Lampman not now. Both of us are still working. I'm a teacher, so we are planning on taking several longer trips during the summer.

[@herewegoagaincamping]

Awesome camper....congrats!

[@joyinthejourney5480]

here we go again thanks!

[@claudiaoctavia6340]

the motor for the awning should have a limiter, if its blowing fuses, its malfunctioning.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

It actually blew the fuse at the dealer, and that's what they told me. However, we've had some other issues with the awning since, so it's definitely not working correctly. It's on our list to take back for some warranty work.

[@rebbo02]

Awesome video...thanks for sharing! One quick question: You mentioned that temps are about 5 degrees warmer in the mid-bunk area than the rest of the rig...any idea why this is?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

rebbo02 from what I’ve seen online, it is one design flaw. There isn’t much of a dedicated vent going in the room - from videos and pictures I’ve seen, the vent in the room is just connected to the loft above. Several who use it as a bedroom regularly have put in a fan in the vent to get more air circulating. We haven’t done that yet because our girls aren’t using it. They have a fan in the loft because it gets hot up there, too.

[@blainehoffmann3236]

Mainly due to the slide. It exposes some of the top, bottom and a bit of sidewall, which typically do not have the same insulation. Usually not too much of a temp swing if you get a high-quality build like this one or the Highland Ridge Open Range 371MB

[@charlieclingan9273]

It was hard to hear you at times I like the washer dryer choice but I don't understand why a lot of people don't get the generator it's usually the Onan and they are hard to beat and usually big enough to run everything in the RV

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We LOVE the washer dryer. It's been perfect for what we need, which is a quick wash for the kids' dirty clothes. We didn't get a generator because we don't plan to dry camp. We debated, but ultimately decided we wouldn't use it enough for the cost.

[@charlieclingan9273]

@@joyinthejourney5480 good reason if your not dry camping really no need for it by the way nice RV!

[@331drummer]

We put the propane Onan in ours and have only used when over nighting at a Walmart or similar stop. We are not really dry campers either but wasn’t sure when we bought the rig. It’s a nice backup but not worth the cost if you don’t dry camp.

[@maryclendenen9190]

Just curious, why didn't you use that little extra small room as a bedroom for your daughter? I think that's what I would have done, giving her much more privacy then the bunk.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Mary Clendenen oh we tried! We actually have two girls, who both wanted the loft! We see them, especially our oldest, using the second bedroom as she gets older and bring friends. In the meantime, we have room for their toys or for family/friends to join us and have privacy.

[@maryclendenen5406]

@@joyinthejourney5480 Very Cool!

[@snuuzy909]

The one thing i never get... why do u have so much pillows on ur bed

[@loda9510]

are the windows double pane?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

We didn't choose to add double pane windows. We don't plan to full time, so we didn't feel it was worth it for us, cost or added weight.

[@architect501]

Blu ray player! You say you can't find anybody in the RV industry that puts in a blu ray player...Airstream certainly does.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Since we knew we wanted a fifth wheel, we never looked at Airstream to purchase. Good to see someone going that route, and it makes sense - they have some of the most modern interiors from the few I have seen.

[@brenharris6214]

Are you in Acworth looks really familiar

[@joyinthejourney5480]

No. We're at Lake Lanier in Cumming.

[@beechbaby2]

What's wrong with the sound??

[@joyinthejourney5480]

This was our first video. I am still learning to edit and play with the sound Sorry!

[@UnBoxItwithMaureen]

couldn't hear you

[@sandrawilber1315]

What's with the whispering?

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Sandra Wilber we were outside. We aren’t professional and don’t claim to be.

[@redfire316]

I love this video and camper this what me and the wife looking for a mid-bunk Thank You check out our other channels Proceeding Onward in America POA Vlog

[@gomezsandy]

Audio is really bad..

[@lisabuse9520]

Cannot hear you.

[@joyinthejourney5480]

Thanks for letting us know - we'll see what it is and try to fix it next time!

[@aahildewanjee3013]

Poor sounds quality...👿👿👿👿

[@blakeylake11]

Slam, slam, slam 👀😂