2021 Grand Design Solitude 380FL | Front Living 5th Wheel

2021 Grand Design Solitude 380FL
Hey everyone welcome back to another video. Today I am super excited were taking a look at the KING of Grand Design 5th wheels. This is the 2021 Grand Design Solitude 380fl. This is the Front living room floorplan and it is beautiful. Grand designs make some of the best RVs in the industry! What else is so amazing about this Floorplan is the storage. Not just interior but exterior as well!
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Specs
Sleeps 6
Slides 5
Length 41 ft 5 in
Ext Width 8 ft 5 in
Ext Height 13 ft 5 in
Hitch Weight 3052 lbs
Gross Weight 16800 lbs
Dry Weight 14654 lbs
Fresh Water Capacity 93 gals
Grey Water Capacity 106 gals
Black Water Capacity 106 gals
Tire Size 16"
Furnace BTU 40000 btu
Available Beds King
Refrigerator Type Stainless Steel Four Door
Refrigerator Size 18 cu ft
Convection Cooking Yes
Cooktop Burners 3
Number of Awnings 2
Axle Weight 7000 lbs
LP Tank Capacity 60 lbs
Water Heater Capacity 12 gal
Water Heater Type Gas/Electric
AC BTU 30000 btu
TV Info LR Big Screen LED TV, BR LED TV
Awning Info 14' 5" and 15' 5" Power with LED Lights
Axle Count 2
Washer/Dryer Available Yes
Shower Type Shower w/Seat
Electrical Service 50 amp

[@joeshingler7193]

Good use of "Will power" to get on the roof. I won't tell Andrea.

[@TGIFunday]

Will Power!!😂😂😂

[@Erin-Thor]

Will Power, LOL! Hilarious 🤣!

[@joannevanewyk3420]

Omg I love Wil. He was hysterical in this!!!

[@amarityson7134]

i know Im randomly asking but does someone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I love any help you can offer me!

[@matteobrayden3276]

@Amari Tyson instablaster =)

[@nathanurick8320]

As you can see I already own a solitude and love it. Now with this one here I do not want a toilet in my kitchen. I think the shower should have been bigger by moving the sink over. And the most important is Mr Will your handsome but you can’t compete with Andrea 😂

[@darthgoggins1747]

Will is very knowledgeable .

[@tmaverick8244]

Agree with Will- having the half bath next to the kitchen isn’t so nice!

[@debrasedgwick4697]

I agree, I would rather have it be a pantry. Since it is only me and my daughter. We can share the master bathroom. I would also remove one of the couches and have a built in bed with drawers underneath and a curtain to pull across, like a train berth for my daughter.

[@paulcosgrove4204]

If these two baboons would plug it in and turn the max air fan on they'd change their mind.

[@paulcosgrove4204]

They need to read the brochure GD advertisement states you can fit a 12 ft kayak where the tray is if you drop the net. Plus they got the fridge wrong it's a 18 cube.

[@george9258]

YOU go Will- No bathroom right outside the kitchen LOL

[@dearbulls]

Loves it that Will giggles when Matt said he loves Westlake tires. China bomb rocks.

[@eyeswideopen1158]

Hello, Will you are doing an amazing job!!👍 I love those steps, love Wills boost up☺.....the storage is awesome! I love this, it's beautiful!!! Great review Matt and Will!!👍👍❤❤

[@mpeltrich]

You and Will are awesome together!! He has great points on picking up stuff that you may miss so the two of you together cover 100% it’s great!!!

[@wendylucka2397]

"Dropping a doogie roll"! You are killin' me!!

[@cricket1302]

The closet doors on the steps- Thanks for figuring it out for us Will!

[@sandym4875]

When you opened the door to the half bath I thought it was going to be a pantry. Disgusting that they put a bathroom right next to the kitchen. Will has such a great laugh! This was my favorite video so far! Great job guys!

[@jorgeribas579]

Will is the best I love his honesty and point of view. Nice team! 👍👍

[@joanneerceg3129]

You guys are hilarious. Great review 👍 Will is right about the taco bar

[@stephenmathis3299]

awesome review again. very entertaining! I do wish you would have covered the front living sofas if they fold out and what they look like ect...

[@yummee23]

I love this floor plan. I realize this video was done 7 months ago. This will be on the top of my list to choose from.

[@lenahedger]

Kitchen is legit. I like that it’s not huge but super efficient

[@michelebrassell4487]

Grand Design Solitude does not disappoint! First time seeing the front living model thanks for sharing it. Dislikes: 1. No slam latch doors on the propane storage area. 2. Prepped for a generator, I feel at this level it should be included. 3. Wet bay area looks kinda tight. 4. Hate the ladder, they needed to put at least one more step on it, how are you suppose to inspect the roof and caulking without Will to give you a boost onto the ladder? 5. The fans needs the better covers for use in all weather. 6. Half bath is so small looks tight and I hate toilets off the kitchen! Maybe reconfigure so door is on the hallway side instead. 7. Some of the cupboards opening opposite each other, think this would be inconvenient. 8. Shower, weird step up into it, seat inside shower takes up floor space (maybe the teak fold down seat would work better) and agreeing with Matt it does look small for the space. Likes: 1. Love the construction safety features in Grand Designs. 2. Stabilizers and sturdy steps. 3. Slam latch doors on most storage areas. 4. Large storage for easy organization. Large slide out tray for easy access. 5. Power cord reel. 6. Living area has plenty of room for everyone to be together without being crowded, storage in living area and ceiling height are both pluses in this area. 7. Appliance package is high end. 8. Counter top space and so much storage in the kitchen. 9. Table and chairs instead of desk area (like in the other brands) but this area does look tight. 10. Large walk around bed. Plenty of bedroom storage. 11. Prepped for washer and dryer (although at this level maybe that should have been included already). 12. Bathroom storage, counter space and toilet placement.

[@harrydaniels7994]

Hey Matt and Will, this would be my choice to full time in. The likes and dislikes segment was really funny. I love the front living bath and a half. It has the washer dryer set up and truly Grand Design did a phenomenal job on this one. Thanks again so much for your hard work and video.

[@RightThing2Do]

Another great review! Thanks again Matt and Wil! Love the Grand Design products. These 5th wheels are on the "must consider" list. This trailer and a new F450 would look nice in the Florida Keys! The two negatives for me... the 1/2 bath and the ladder on the back. You'll need a step ladder for the ladder!???? Likes... pretty much the entire rv. Have a great evening!

[@mamamia5556]

Matt & Will see you next time 👍👍👍

[@mamamia5556]

I like that it's roomy, there's a large ref, living room setup, can't think of dislike... Hooray to Will Power👍ping

[@Over60sowhat]

Will is so kind and great at RV reviews! And he looks just like Guy Williams! 💜

[@robertjohnson4784]

After this video The Secret storage won't be a secret anymore LOL. Hey Matt as usual and awesome video and what can you say Grand Design does it very well all the bells and whistles . Hope to see you again at the January Super Show

[@jamuso1]

Love it! Nice floor plan.

[@donnalandry3057]

Likes: 1. Love the kitchen, especially the light fixtures and backsplash. 2. Lots of storage. 3. Televator. Dislikes: 1. I want a bigger shower. 2. I would like a bunk room. 3. Bathroom off of kitchen. Will had me laughing with his half bath dislike review. So funny.

[@acetheking3136]

One of my favorite reviews ever!😂😂😂

[@Tony_in_AZ]

Really like the front living design. Extra half bath is nice too...

[@sherriweber7105]

I like this fifth wheel but I do agree with Will on the bathroom in the kitchen and with you too Matt being tight in the bathroom. Other than that it’s great and it has a lot of storage space. Thank you for this video. See you soon!

[@theprofessional7308]

These guys are effin awesome

[@krisandersen8695]

Okay, t'all got a thumbs up just for Will giving Matt a boost!

[@brianbrashear6149]

I am glad Will said it because i was thinking it a bathroom doesn't belong in the kitchen.

[@salempoor678]

And I just love the excess abs adhesive the doesn't let the waste valves close!! And the 20lb propane tanks that only last 1 night in cold temps! Oh wait, thats my 2020 GD Imagine.

[@peggymercer1952]

Enjoyed the walkthru.. U 2 are funny. I like a little laugh where I can get em'. This 5th wheel is beautiful. Y'all are great at doing your job. I really enjoyed watching y'all work. U need to place that spray that masks oders .Spray BEFORE U GO, AND IT WON'T SMELL !! LOOKING FORWARD TO UR NEXT WALKTHRU..I'M IN CENTRAL TX 🇨🇱... but I won't hesitate to call U about pricing.. and ur inventory. 🐎🙂

[@dustycoutu2721]

Perfect full time trailer!

[@bobellis1022]

This has to be the gold standard for fifth wheels. There's many other nice brands, but love the Solitude. Love the front living area (everything about it), the kitchen is great (love the stove, big fridge, coffee bar, pantry, storage in general, sink and island, love the master bedroom/bathroom suite, stackable w/d prep. The outside storage is second to none also. I'm like Will, I'm not really crazy about the half bath location but understand that if you have company, they have a place to go without coming into your bedroom, but right next to the kitchen isn't cool. Love the reviews guys, keep it up!

[@williamboone9333]

Endless RV catching up with you.

[@kylengriffin5285]

One of my favorite ones. I also spy some Alliances there also. Lol. Great review.

[@nanachick05]

Good job gentlemen, nice job Will on giving Matt a boost! 3 (or 4) things I like: front window; love the kitchen storage & overall layout; outdoor storage is fantastic; master bath...the bomb! 3 (or 4) things I Don’t like: frameless windows; location of half bath, next to kitchen; don’t like useless ledges next to bed...way too small; all the steps

[@tami0627]

Can’t help but notice the Alliance’s in the background...thanks for all the towable videos lately!

[@rachaelleers]

So beautiful.

[@lesliedelmonico4730]

Love it. Particularly storagestoragestorage, the feeling of distinctly separate living areas, and the modern finishes. Sounds small, but other manufacturers need to switch to the sleeker low profile lines of the valances/ side pieces on the blinds. My dislikes are honestly just minor preferences. I do agree with Will on the 1/2 bath by the food prep, but where else to go with it? Side note, LOVE WILL on this channel! He’s the perfect straight man to counter Matt’s silly energy. Love his dry sense of humor😆

[@Steve-zf8zn]

Amazing, the designers are thinking about door swing direction!

[@agratefulsoul2816]

Before I comment on this 5th wheel, I want to give kudos and lots of cred to Will. Great job observing some fine points and helping make the review even better. Two sets of eyes make it much better. So, keep doing what you're doing, Will! Matt, you've got a great addition to your team! Ok, on to the 5th wheel. I love front living room models, too. This one is no exception. Lots to like, but some dislikes as well. My 3's: Likes: 1. Kitchen layout, fridge and oven/stove. Also the buffet area. Wonderful. 2. Storage throughout the rig. 3. Generator prep (but I think that at this price point, a generator should be standard. Didlikes: 1. I agree with Will about the half bath. Get rid of it, or move it between the kitchen and bedroom. 2. I understand the reason for the steps to the rear of the rig, but I think it would get old quickly if I were full timing. 3. I do not like the dinette, even with only 2 chairs. Would rather see bar stools on the island or maybe instead of the dinette itself. Thanks.

[@brentfrench752]

This has always been my favorite builder and favorite floor plan! The price is the only downside, but you do get a lot of 5th wheel for the money.

[@michiganprospector8209]

Love it. Love it.

[@nedfromtheinternet2091]

I like the 5th Wheels with the living room in the front.

[@jamuso1]

Look at those tires Will!

[@2busysecretary]

The cage in the back could have been a safety measure for rear end collision. This was beautiful... need an $80,000 truck to pull it though.

[@kathleenkendrick9034]

Matt you're right it would be great to full-time in but it wasn't prepped for solar dude....love you and Will together especially when you two slightly bicker a little bit....

[@jamuso1]

Nice boost! 👍🏽

[@fireincumbents]

Hope a 390 RK is up next OR very soon. My favorite 5th Wheel by far!

[@shellygbean7453]

I’m with Will on the bathroom opening in the kitchen, nasty! Another dislike is the back storage, caged in like it is things will fall right through. They either need to leave it all open or at least put a mesh wall to contain stuff and make it removable.

[@tkram3817]

Will is a great sport! How many Wills do you know that will give a Matt a boost to check out all the features on the roof?

[@TammiHartung]

Only one!

[@suzannef1707]

Nobody

[@Erin-Thor]

That was “Will Power.” 🤣

[@learning2growmyown]

Very impressive

[@brianh494]

This is a great 5th wheel! 4 Likes: 1: Amazing and spacious front living area with plenty of seating and sleeping space 2: Spacious rear bathroom 3: Amazing exterior and interior storage 4: Cool coffee bar area in kitchen for smaller appliances 2 Dislikes: 1: Cramped and awkwardly-placed half-bath 2: Not a huge fan of the exterior paint job

[@andreafoxcroft8420]

👍

[@lauras3865]

We miss you!

[@mochababybrown]

I so totally agree with the dislike for the half bath off the kitchen. That's a dealbreaker for me. I hate it when the bathroom is too close to or right off the kitchen.

[@andreafoxcroft8420]

Yay 😁 will 👍

[@robinmccune3438]

Miss Andrea but we love Will! Would love to see a Grand Design Reflection (in one of your previous videos with Andrea there was a Reflection in the background and you said that would be coming). Trailers and fifth wheels.

[@SpykersB]

Jfi, this goes for all manufactures of this big rig floor plan, 1/2 bath off the kitchen, they all do it. And, any that have front living room, regardless manufacturer, ALL have a small size front basement/garage storage area, all of them! Yes two of those dining chairs DO fold up Matt, lol. You would appreciate the rails that Wil dislikes in the back basement garage area, as having your stuff fall into the pull out cargo bay to be much more inconvenient. GD was the first ones to come up with this massive back end basement/garage storage area. Now who’s gonna be the first to turn one of those couches in the living room into a nice big desk area or at least the option? Cheers 🍻

[@kens1039]

Great video, guys. I’m late to the game here… by a solid year, however, I do believe the cage in the rear storage is actually structural. With no support in the middle (due to the sliding tray) that aluminum framework looks to be the support for the upper level (bathroom)

[@JMVideos7676]

Upvote #109 after a successful boost up to the roof ladder and unassisted dismount.

[@melodytwigg4750]

This a great 5th wheel. Likes so many my top 3: 1. The front living room with the televator TV. I am not a big tv person and this great. 2. The back storage. I like the cage, could strap stuff to it 3. Stackable w/d placement. Dislikes 1. The stove placement very little counter space beside stove. 2 the shower and 3 i agree with Will 2nd bath is not in a good place. That being said if some wants to buy me in I would not complain 😉

[@Steve-zf8zn]

First, thank you very much

[@andreageorge7280]

We toured this one on the weekend, the only thing we didn't like was the way the kitchen and dining area seemed so small in comparison to the one we had previously toured. Maybe if they had not raised the bedroom up. Love, love the front living room, however, my husband was not a fan.

[@darthgoggins1747]

I like Will he's cool

[@flipflopgirl3786]

Very, very nice! Dislike is the lack of space and backsplash around the stove. Other than that, it's nice.

[@plektosgaming]

+ Nice to have a place to store the kitchen sink covers. + Great TV. setup. Console approved. + bathroom - my actual bathroom in my apartment isn't this large! - Remove one of the sofas in the front to instead be a desk. - Front speakers in living room. Fantastic. Needs the extra surrounds installed. I never see actual surround sound in a RV. - slide outs need covers to keep debris and rain out on the top.

[@0708scott]

I like seeing Will in the video for the tall test. I think this is the best floor plan available in a fifth wheel. The amount of exterior storage it provides is ridiculous. The only thing that I think could make it better is to remove the 1/2 bath to provide a larger kitchen.

[@jeffmiller7531]

I like that will is there. Im 6'6". And Matt makes things look dramatically different than Will. Andrea is great. But Will gives me perspective. Thats what would make this a no go for me. Need some head room. Which this would not give me. Thanks for your good reviews. Keep it up.

[@elflvr04]

The kitchen faucet IS art deco 😉

[@allenbarry707]

Tell us what you really feel about the 1/2 bath🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Will for keeping it real!

[@historyb5786]

Three things I like: The oven the inside of the fifth wheel the living room in front bonus like: the master bedroom/bathroom Three things I don't like: small shower hall bathroom (though barely) no awnings over slide outs I reckon

[@thespankdmonkey]

Awesome home on wheels! I can only imagine the size of the vehicle needed to tow it. 1 ton custom dually?

[@christinedorbert4615]

3 dislikes: Living Room tv is way too small (& televators are just 1 more thing to break) Don't like 3 steps up to bedroom because my hubby is REALLY tall & needs more kitchen counter space, 4th dislike: if I see brown or cream on the outside of any more 5th wheels I am going to 🤮. I love this floorplan, love the big master bath & love the residential feel of the coach (we need an option for white cabinets, though lol) Great review guys! And Wil had a great point about the 💩🌮

[@jimnoeth3040]

How many electrical circuits are used for electrical outlets? Mine only has a single circuit for all inside outlets (excluding the washer/dryer prep). We are full time RVers and that can sometimes be a problem. Toaster, coffee pot and a hair dryer used at the same time will trip the 15 amp breaker for the electrical outlets.

[@jamuso1]

Will is great! 😂

[@loriedwards3987]

Were there slide toppers? I didn’t see them and I think at this price they should be included. 🤔

[@suzannef1707]

Matt, do you guys teach people how to connect your towable to your vehicle and the set it up at a park?

[@emilyanderson2970]

Could you do a review on the 3950bh solitude

[@mariobuffa2586]

Hi Matt! Can we see a GD Reflection 312BHTS please?! Thank you!

[@normhudgens865]

Like’s rear basement storage ( Will if there was no framework in there big guys like you and me would cave floor in, just sayin ). King bed, front living room. Dislikes no caulking around counter top rear bathroom. Love double sinks, move one to side making room for bigger shower, pretty sure my wife would want more counter space around stove. Will keep Matt honest, call him out when he is wrong. Wa wa

[@tonyjessen8204]

What is the ideal space between the top of the bed to the bottom of the 5th wheel first time subscriber thanks from Idaho

[@marieleckrone2937]

Like Under storage, 1/2 bath, kitchen and front living

[@brianrobertson8808]

The 3 things I like about this fifth wheel RV:: 1. the living room: opposing tri-fold sofas, curtain to separate from the rest of the RV, tables on either side of the theater seats, big windshield 2. the rear storage: slide-out tray, cord reel 3. the kitchen The 3 things I don't like about this fifth wheel RV:: 1. small shower for how big the bathroom is 2. the half bath: opens into the kitchen and it's small. I would prefer a walk-in pantry in place of the half bath and put more counter space and cabinets where the current pantry is

[@RockerRed]

I don't understand the frame less winders. Could you show the outside of one when it's open? Please? Thank you!

[@krisgrebert691]

Like 1 hydraulic assist steps 2 televator/window 3 storage under bedroom Dislikes 1 dual bathtoom sinks 2 want residential fridge 3 think i would rather have butler pantry than 1/2 bath. Want to see more of those Alliance models you can see out of the front windshield of this coach!

[@ferngray2742]

Would like to see day shades and night shades. Why no generator in the fifth wheel?

[@george9258]

HOW MANY TIMES are you going to hit the corner of the slides

[@saltysteveandmisfitmichele]

I really like the wet bays on all the Grand Designs, love the front living room floor plan, and the huge bathroom. I don’t like the brown tones inside and outside, seems very out dated and the lack of slide toppers at this price point.

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

Can you show the rv with the slide outs in

[@lawrencehaugen8894]

It has a lot of storage, which is great, but there is only about 2,200 pounds of payload capacity. Maximum weight would be reached long before the storage is full.

[@carynyonts1129]

i 100% agree the bathroom space is wasted a wider shower would better whats with the curtain behind the theater seats the half bath is unnecessary those "laptop" tables are good for a snack but really worthless for using a laptop i love the table and chairs if the table can be moved id turn it the other way with 2 chairs on the outside the kitchen is great and i love the bedroom that weird cabinet where the top and bottom open opposite directions needs to change maybe get rid of the pulls so it looks uniform

[@mpls675r]

My truck wouldn't be able to haul this but doesn't mean I can't dream of a 5th wheel and a new truck to tow it 🙃

[@KnowRealIndia9124]

General rv has atc on website can we have review on 25fb

[@pattijohnson8197]

I dislike the half bath in the kitchen (LOL Will), the (ugly) flat brown colored cabinets, and the narrow space for the table, even with the (Will noticed!) folding chairs. I love the living room set up, the king bedroom and the big stove and oven.

[@richardsmith1966]

There's no cover over the slide outs to protect the slide outs

[@craigczaplinski5793]

Perfect front living RV. My only complaint, the TV is too small for a front living design. I understand it's on a televator.

[@smokie5126]

love livingroom, love kitchen, love shower only dislike I really have is ....my suv can only pull 5000lbs. what vehicle would you need to pull that?

[@SpykersB]

You most definitely need a dully safely pull this rig.