We are re-entering the RV world after a few years being absent. After much research, we settled on the Grand Design Solitude because of the good things many owners listed on this forum and the ability to talk to a responsive human being at Grand Design. We located the coach at an RV park 41 miles from our house to become familiar with it. That was the closest we could secure a safe site with full hookup. Our next location will be south of Ocala, FL at a new RV resort on the 6 and 6 plan. We are not buying a truck for the transport, but will hire a professional transport company for any moves, as we plan to leave it in FL. Now I can worry about protecting the coach from the hot and humid FL elements.
We have been gleaning this site and learning much helpful information to make this re-entry a positive experience. Hopefully we can contribute in the future.