Where are the 345 GK’s?

[JRandall]

@USA in a Chevrolet...Awesome! Thanks for the tp response!
I am still searching for the DRW- I see some other also have SRW, but I think I would feel more comfortable pulling all this weight with the DRW. They appear to be difficult to find in South Alabama.

[ajg617]

But there aren't many 345s out there; lots of 310s. We just liked the layout/design of the living/kitchen/pantry area more than the 310. (To each her own.) Even though 2 feet shorter than our previous Solitude, a 2014 369RL, it's heavier, which shows in the mileage. But we seem to do just fine with our SRW F-350.

It was a close second. We originally looked at the 344 and when they swapped slide-outs with the 345, I was much happier. That's what we initially priced. We both liked the extra room and I liked the desk in case I decided to work part-time remote but my wife liked the windows and especially the larger couch. The other thing that swung us to the 310 was I didn't think my truck would have the payload with any options we were considering. The 345 added a couple of inches and some hitch weight to the 344 if I remember correctly.

[bfs673]

It was a close second. We originally looked at the 344 and when they swapped slide-outs with the 345, I was much happier. That's what we initially priced. We both liked the extra room and I liked the desk in case I decided to work part-time remote but my wife liked the windows and especially the larger couch. The other thing that swung us to the 310 was I didn't think my truck would have the payload with any options we were considering. The 345 added a couple of inches and some hitch weight to the 344 if I remember correctly.

Have nearly the same truck as you do, but without the HO. The 344 and 345 I'm sure are similar pin weight.
I don't have a washer/dryer, generator or even an aftermarket mattress (This WILL change next year), HAve two LiFePo batteries rather than the lead-acid (weight saver),
I also installed a MORryde sliding tray and a pellet grill (green mountain tailgater) in the belly storage; adds a few pounds, but not too crazy.
No firewood in the bed, use a Goosebox, so no hitch in the bed.

Below are my weights for FYI (CAT scale, loaded for camping):


If I were buying a truck for this trailer (or any Solitude) I'd strongly consider a DRW.

[ggates]

I second the recommendation for a DRW with a Solitude. I had a F350 SRW when we went looking for a new trailer. Looked at both Reflections and Solitudes. GD has very similar floorplans in each model. Told the wife she could have either one, but if she wanted a Solitude, we would need to get a new truck... She wanted the Solitude, so

[ajg617]

If I were buying a truck for this trailer (or any Solitude) I'd strongly consider a DRW.

At the time, I was still commuting in Boston rush hour traffic so I really wanted to stay SRW and there were simply no SRWs or DRWs (Ford or RAM) in the area. Wound up buying two states away, some options of which I would gladly trade for extra payload. That said, it is what it is for now.

[pxdalberta]

we have a 345GKR recently purchased in Sept, 4 month wait on delivery. Exceptional trailer and had not been in one prior to purchase . We walked through the 310 but not the 345 so essentially ordered it based on videos and the layout plan . Love the extra room in the kitchen area and storage. Added full solar, lithium batteries , upgraded axles and disc brakes. Have a 2021 3500 Duramax denali pulling it with no issues. At present it is loaded up and in winter storage until Feb when we take it south, Arizona, from the frozen north Alberta for it maiden voyage. wish us luck and would definitely recommend the 345

[JRandall]

Have nearly the same truck as you do, but without the HO. The 344 and 345 I'm sure are similar pin weight.
I don't have a washer/dryer, generator or even an aftermarket mattress (This WILL change next year), HAve two LiFePo batteries rather than the lead-acid (weight saver),
I also installed a MORryde sliding tray and a pellet grill (green mountain tailgater) in the belly storage; adds a few pounds, but not too crazy.
No firewood in the bed, use a Goosebox, so no hitch in the bed.

Below are my weights for FYI (CAT scale, loaded for camping):


If I were buying a truck for this trailer (or any Solitude) I'd strongly consider a DRW.

I ended up with a 2019 Ram 3500 DRW. I feel more confident in having the DRW. Thanks for your input!
Could you recommend a generator? Mine is prepped for one, but I am not sure which one to get. I will be going on a long trip over the summer and feel it would be wise to have one.
Jeanette

[cmonnette]

I guess there are a few other 345GK owners out there after all :-) Have yet to see see another one on the road. We have a 2021 and we love it. Just the right size for us. Our TV is a RAM 35OO with HO Cummings SRW. It pulls like it like a champ, even in the mountains in Colorado where we live. Hope to see some of you on the road!

Chris


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