Hello all.

Just joined to site to read and talk to others about the Solitude. I am active duty USMC and am looking at transitioning out sometime in the next 1-2 years depending how the downsizing goes. My wife and I are planning on getting a 5th wheel for full time. We'd stay put in this area (NW Florida) until I get out and then travel the country looking for where we want to buy land and build a house to settle into.

We were set on the Heartland Bighorn models until this past week when we stopped by a dealer that had the Grand Design Solitude. Seems like a very well made trailer and has much more room.

We have a 7 month old son, a new one on the way, and 2 large dogs.

To the point of my post. Is the Solitude built well enough to handle full time living? Does anyone have any first hand experience who can compare the two companies / models as far as holding up to full timing, comfort, insulation, etc?

Thanks for the help and any advice you can offer.