Just joined the site to learn more about the GD Solitude line up.
My wife and I are looking to purchase a 5th wheel trailer (but with a Gen Y gooseneck). I've been doing a lot of research on those that are considered 'rated for full time/four season' between 35' to 39' in length.
In no order; Alliance Paradigm, Brinkley Z, KZ Durango Gold, and Grand Design Solitude.
We have been staying away from the Grand Design just because of the recent revelations regarding the frame issues and our focus has been pointing us to the Alliance 310RL & 340FB. Like anything you buy, they all have their pros and cons.
I went to a local RV dealer here locally yesterday to look at a used KZ Durango Gold as I had never heard of them before and the floor plan was intriguing. While there, this is a Grand Design dealer, I began to ask them directly about the frame issues that GD was having. They told me that those issues were mainly found on the bigger toy haulers and that GD has been doing there best to correct the problems and to work with the customers. With that in mind, and since I was already there, I took a look at the 310GK and for the heck of it, I stepped into a 370DV. Now, the 370DV was a bit bigger than than 35 footers we've been looking at but I really was impressed with the layout, especially the bathroom and kitchen island.
As this model was new in 2024, I haven't been able to find many videos online from people with first hand knowledge of the 370DV, other than those YouTubers that just happen to see one somewhere and shoot a quick 5 minute video for their subscribers.
I'd like to hear from owners of both the 310GK and the 370DV. Real life experiences, both good and bad. Also, any thoughts and comments for someone that is looking to buy a 5th wheel from Grand Design that has heard all of the negativity regarding the frame issues, or any issues in general that people have encountered, to include the response from GD when the problems were reported.
My tow vehicle is a 2022 GMC 3500HD Denali, single rear axle, Duramax 4x4 in stock configuration. I recently bought it used from a dealer with 32,000 miles. The day I took possession of the truck I went and had it weighed. With a full tank of fuel and DEF, nothing else inside of it, GVW 8560 lbs.
Our intentions are to travel the USA, not full time but being away from home for a couple of weeks at a time. We prefer to travel in the cooler months, hence the four season aspect of the RV's build. We do not plan on spending any extended time in severe winter conditions, so nights from 20 degrees on up are what we'd consider our cold weather camping. North Dakota in January is not an option. As far as summer conditions, being in Texas, in my opinion, 3 A/C's are a must have on the RV. While we prefer state parks, as this has been our only experience with our last bumper pull RV, in the future we plan to utilize other options such as KOA and private RV resorts.
Any guidance and advice would be appreciated.
My wife and I are looking to purchase a 5th wheel trailer (but with a Gen Y gooseneck). I've been doing a lot of research on those that are considered 'rated for full time/four season' between 35' to 39' in length.
In no order; Alliance Paradigm, Brinkley Z, KZ Durango Gold, and Grand Design Solitude.
We have been staying away from the Grand Design just because of the recent revelations regarding the frame issues and our focus has been pointing us to the Alliance 310RL & 340FB. Like anything you buy, they all have their pros and cons.
I went to a local RV dealer here locally yesterday to look at a used KZ Durango Gold as I had never heard of them before and the floor plan was intriguing. While there, this is a Grand Design dealer, I began to ask them directly about the frame issues that GD was having. They told me that those issues were mainly found on the bigger toy haulers and that GD has been doing there best to correct the problems and to work with the customers. With that in mind, and since I was already there, I took a look at the 310GK and for the heck of it, I stepped into a 370DV. Now, the 370DV was a bit bigger than than 35 footers we've been looking at but I really was impressed with the layout, especially the bathroom and kitchen island.
As this model was new in 2024, I haven't been able to find many videos online from people with first hand knowledge of the 370DV, other than those YouTubers that just happen to see one somewhere and shoot a quick 5 minute video for their subscribers.
I'd like to hear from owners of both the 310GK and the 370DV. Real life experiences, both good and bad. Also, any thoughts and comments for someone that is looking to buy a 5th wheel from Grand Design that has heard all of the negativity regarding the frame issues, or any issues in general that people have encountered, to include the response from GD when the problems were reported.
My tow vehicle is a 2022 GMC 3500HD Denali, single rear axle, Duramax 4x4 in stock configuration. I recently bought it used from a dealer with 32,000 miles. The day I took possession of the truck I went and had it weighed. With a full tank of fuel and DEF, nothing else inside of it, GVW 8560 lbs.
Our intentions are to travel the USA, not full time but being away from home for a couple of weeks at a time. We prefer to travel in the cooler months, hence the four season aspect of the RV's build. We do not plan on spending any extended time in severe winter conditions, so nights from 20 degrees on up are what we'd consider our cold weather camping. North Dakota in January is not an option. As far as summer conditions, being in Texas, in my opinion, 3 A/C's are a must have on the RV. While we prefer state parks, as this has been our only experience with our last bumper pull RV, in the future we plan to utilize other options such as KOA and private RV resorts.
Any guidance and advice would be appreciated.