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06-06-2020, 06:04 PM #1
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New Trailer and Truck
Hello,
We are Greg and Colleen Gates and live in Albuquerque, NM. We picked up a new 2020 Solitude 344GK in January (ordered it in Sept) to replace our 2007 Crossroads Cruiser TT. My wife is retired and I am near,so this is our retirement road warrior. Because we went to a larger RV, I HAD to replace my 2008 F350 SD SRW with a new 2019 F350 SD DRW. Because this is our "last" (sorry Grand Design) RV, we went for all the upgrades available, and then some. Full Body Paint, Dual Pane Windows, ... And we had the Reese 20k Goose Box installed. Only thing we didn't get was a built in generator or solar (that's why full hookups were invented). We also have a 90 gal fuel tank in the truck, so stopping between sites is mostly optional. We generally travel with our daughter and the grandkids (in their own trailer of course ), but are looking forward to extended trips (if I can figure out how to retire).
Greg and Colleen Gates
Albuquerque, NM
2020 Solitude 344 GK
2019 F350 Lariat Superduty DRW
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06-06-2020, 06:10 PM #2
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Hello and welcome to the forum! You have a very nice setup Greg. Enjoy your travels!
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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06-06-2020, 06:34 PM #3
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Brian,
Thanks. I had the Hensley hitch on my TT and loved it. But the Hensley 5th wheel was so heavy, I decided to go with Reese GB instead. We considered the 310, but I really liked the desk in the 344. What's your opinion on the disk brakes? Worth the $?Greg and Colleen Gates
Albuquerque, NM
2020 Solitude 344 GK
2019 F350 Lariat Superduty DRW
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06-06-2020, 06:53 PM #4
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We have very limited experience with them so far (1,200 miles) so my opinion isn't worth much. But, I did need to step on the brakes harder than I wanted a couple times during those 1,200 miles and the brakes worked really well. I think that's where they show their true value - in emergencies. I think all RV's should have them. How many cars now days have drum brakes???
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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06-06-2020, 08:12 PM #5
Howdy and welcome! Good to see another NM member on here! Great looking combo you have!
2020 Grand Design Imagine 2400BH
2017 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Double cab
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06-06-2020, 09:21 PM #6
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Thanks Ron.
Greg and Colleen Gates
Albuquerque, NM
2020 Solitude 344 GK
2019 F350 Lariat Superduty DRW
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06-06-2020, 10:52 PM #7
Welcome! Great looking combination! Hope you enjoy many adventures!
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
2015 RAM 3500 Longhorn Laramie Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 Dually Cummins/AISIN
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