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01-02-2020, 11:26 AM #31
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Talked to GD this morning, they just ship it over to MorRyde and get it done there. Not in the GD factory.
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01-02-2020, 12:04 PM #32
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01-02-2020, 12:06 PM #33
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Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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01-03-2020, 03:03 PM #34
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I gave incorrect information. Whoever GD front desk passed me to in sales was wrong. We talked to the guy in charge of the momentum line today with the dealer, (they were trying to get a price) and he was ticked it's getting out. They haven't prototyped them on the Momentum yet, and looking late 2020 or early 2021. The Solitude is getting them prototyped now.
I'm wondering if this is internal (not moreryde) disc brakes they're working on.
If morryde not really a "prototype" is it?
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01-03-2020, 03:29 PM #35
When they say "prototype" it's not what you think. In the world of RV manufacturing, it's assembling parts produced by others. Axles, for instance, are usually delivered complete from the axle manufacturer (currently Dexter for GD). That is, have drum brake assemblies. I'd be surprised if as OE they don't just buy Dexter's with the Dexter disc setup. Back to the prototyping. This where they are really fitting everything needed for disc brakes into current designs. For instance, working out standard brake line routing and components for speed on the production line.
Disc brake installation is significantly more time consuming. This fact and tooling and skills needed have to be considered and worked out to reliability produce in mass. For instance, in my production it's an 18-24month process to achieve production readiness once something new comes out of product development.Last edited by geotex1; 01-03-2020 at 03:36 PM.
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
2015 RAM 3500 Longhorn Laramie Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 Dually Cummins/AISIN
Mountains of Pennsylvania
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01-03-2020, 04:56 PM #36
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I was told they are Dexter axles and disc brakes and would most likely be ready this month for my Solitude. Installed at the factory by Grand Design, not MORryde. My 310GK-R will probably be built at the end of this month or early February. If the disc brakes aren't available by then, I'll just have MORryde install them when they install my IS suspension.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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01-05-2020, 11:39 AM #37
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01-05-2020, 12:07 PM #38
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Steve & Sue (pups:Sky & Sierra) Gardnerville, Nv
2017 Refelection 297RSTS
2017 Ford 350 CC 4x4 Lariat Superduty 6.7, Long Bed
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01-20-2020, 01:21 PM #39
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Well, it's official we will be part of the GD family. Put the deposit down today. Can't wait to get it in a couple of months. Thanks to everyone for their help. I went with the Independent suspension and disc brakes from morryde, General RV was easy to work with thus far. I hope it continues to delivery.
Cheers!
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02-11-2020, 01:59 PM #40
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I also took down the wall in the passthrough to expose the water pump and plumbing. I put an electric heater on a thermostat set to 70°. Keeps things toasty. It has gotten down to 14° here with no issues.
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