Fulltime luxury under 36ft! 2024 Solitude 310GK fifth wheel

Fulltime Luxury under 36ft! 2024 Grand Design RV Solitude 310GK fifth wheel
Length 34ft 4 in
Dry weight 12,100lbs
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Campers have S'more FUN! Ask me how.

[@tishb62]

It's really nice, but i really would love extra cabinet space for towels and linens in the bathroom. I suppose the 370DV fits the bill pretty well.

[@DapperRV]

And that is why there are sooo many floorplans available across many different brands. Everyone has their needs.

[@raystanton238]

It's actually under 35 feet.

[@gmercede]

Why are ladders and speakers going away in the next few years?

[@DapperRV]

Ladders are technically a liability and require extra structure and puncture locations in the sidewalls. Other brands are I cluding a telescoping ladder as an alternative On the speaker side they're seeing a trend of people carrying Bluetooth speakers making the installed ones obsolete. This also means they can reduce customer cost and eliminate another puncture in the sidewalls.

[@DTRAX33]

So what have they done to fix the frame issues, leaks, and just stuff falling apart? Convince us why anyone would want to buy one of these or even trust Grand Design.

[@DapperRV]

So long as this doesn't lead to an argument. I pass along the information that's made known to me or that I learn from my own direct experience. That said 99% of camper manufacturers do not produce the frames/chassis that their campers ride upon. Some have seen excessive frames flex but I have not heard that being mentioned by other brand sales reps abouy Grand Design which leads me to think it's a small number that had a negative experience associated with it. Frame flex occurs in all metal chassis as it's designed to move slightly to take the beating it gets on the road. The larger flatbed trailers really exaggerate this if you look at their upper curve. Grand Design has been in existence since 2012 and all of their brands have received dealer service awards each year, they were the first company to do a post production inspection, and they have built a very loyal following among existing camper owners. I've seen frames flexed and even sheer away on weld points....but only in campers over 15 years old, from fulltime usage and with what appeared to be overloaded chassis too.

[@milesdrenth955]

Nice review ….. thanks

[@DapperRV]

Glad to do it!

[@DTRAX33]

That does not answer the ? But I thought that`s the mum bo jum bo all dealers are to put out there. ALL I CAN SAY DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE BUYING ANY OF THE JUNK MADE TODAY. THIS COMES FROM 30 YRS OF RVING.

[@DapperRV]

Correct that people should ask questions, look at them inperson, and know they have the opportunity to have a third party RV Inspection done on any possible camper they're considering. I only know campers for the past decade or so but have already seen a big change in how the industry has adapted materials to get a better balance with cost/weight/longevity. All I can do is pass along what I know. I do not say any brand is inherently better than another for any particular reason because each brand builds campers with a customer and usage type in mind. If you only have $30k to spend then your needs are very different than another that has $100k to spend. Same would be true with a car but they all get you from point A to point B.