cajunfla
Advanced Member
What's the main difference between Solitude and Solitude-S?
Floor plans are a bit different. Solitude includes certain 'more expensive' items like hydraulic slides/leveling versus electric slide/leveling on S-Class. Solitude has a cushioned pin-box.
Better question is to ask what is similar - both are wide-body and have beefy frames and running gear and are high profile 5th wheels with lots of standard features. Suggest you look at the downloadable brochure the GD has that shows each difference.
https://www.granddesignrv.com/showroom/2021/fifth-wheel/solitude/brochure
Better question is to ask what is similar - both are wide-body and have beefy frames and running gear and are high profile 5th wheels with lots of standard features. Suggest you look at the downloadable brochure the GD has that shows each difference.
https://www.granddesignrv.com/showroom/2021/fifth-wheel/solitude/brochure
Canyonlight
Senior Member
As Openrangeowners shared, doing a comparison using current brochures and/or the GDRV website is a good exercise. I did this when the S class was introduced and found about 25 or so differences as I recall. Some minor and others more major.
Some other key items like windows, fireplace, stove cook top/oven, microwave, sink(s), interior/exterior designs, full body paint option, and on and on are differences.
If you do the comparison, share the current differences as you note them on the current models.
Dan
Some other key items like windows, fireplace, stove cook top/oven, microwave, sink(s), interior/exterior designs, full body paint option, and on and on are differences.
If you do the comparison, share the current differences as you note them on the current models.
Dan
Dan there is one thing I haven't been able to find out on the 3540. The washer dryer is the 3540 set up for the combo unit or can you put separate machines in one.
Canyonlight
Senior Member
Gary - good question - I thought we determined sometime ago that the washer was curb side and the dryer street side in the front closet.
Maybe we can get Steve [MENTION=331]huntr70[/MENTION] to chime in.
Thanks, in advance, Steve !
Dan
I'm pretty sure you're right, Dan. Looking at the floorplan and photo of the bedroom, there is no separate closet for the W/D. The closet setup seems to be the same as in the Reflection 337RLS which has the washer on one side and the dryer on the other. The models that are set up for stackable W/D have a separate closet with door... we'll see what Steve says.
Rob
Canyonlight
Senior Member
Thanks, Rob. If you are saying it.....we can pretty much take it to the bank ! Appreciate you chiming in.
Dan
Oh - I think that's taking things a bit far! (But, thanks.) We'll see what Steve has to say.
Rob
What made me wonder iis when looking at the pictures the left side of the closet has multiple shelves where the right side only has one up top.
The 3540 has the washer prep on the driver's side of the closet and the dryer prep on the curb side.
Canyonlight
Senior Member
Thank you for that info. With the price increases may have to get real serious real soon.
Canyonlight
Senior Member
Gary - I know a number of us have had a several of posts and threads over the last some years on which camper will replace our current RV. I know you and Marcy are kinda high on the 3540 for various reasons one of them being the high cargo capacity of which many of us agree and like.
I saw a 2020 Solitude 310 posted for sale a few days ago loaded with several options and 8K axles/Cooper H rated tires. The yellow tire and loading sticker indicated an 18K GVWR v.s. the standard 15K for the 310. An yes, the CCC went up another 3K.
The reason for pointing this out is I suspect that the 8K axles/Cooper H rated tires will raise the GVWR and thus the CCC of other Solitudes as well making some of the other floorplans that we liked (but lacking CCC) now real contenders as well.
My apologies to the OP but thought you and others here may find this interesting as well.
Dan
Thank you Dan. I have thought about that of being able to put bigger axles on them. As there have been trailers we liked like the 375 but cc was way too low. That also raises the prices quite a bit. The 310 is a very nice trailer but when we took a good look at it, it has less storage inside than our 303 does. Storage is a premium, don't know how we collect so much. Besides the cc of the s classes there are other features of the s class that we like. We don't care for the frame less windows as they don't open very wide. We also like that the s class have electric levelers rather than hydraulic, seems like less to go wrong.
geotex1
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And if it does, you can put the jacks up or down manually with a ratchet. I know this all too well!
You guys are making me feel like a presidential candidate... I’m waffling between I picked well and I blew it...
lol
That's good news for those that really want the Solitude. I had run into a few Solitude owners that were disappointed in their ccc. Maybe GD realized this from owner feedback and changed the Solitudes to the heavier axles?
Our 3350RL S has the same washer/dryer configuration, washer on street side, dryer on curb. Its really a personal preference purchasing a Solitude or the S Class Solitude. For us the S is just what we wanted. Now if we would ever have to replace our rig it would probably be another S Class either the 3540 or possibly the 2930.
BubbaChris
Senior Member
Back to the OP's query, here are three differences that come to mind when I was comparing the 2930RL and the 310GK:
* Hydraulic versus Electric leveling system
* S-Class does not get the central vacuum system
* S-Class has a 12 cubic foot fridge, the full Solitudes 18 cubit foot
For us the deal breaker was the bathroom vanity in the slide of the 2930 was too short for me to see myself in the mirror. But having lived with our 310GK for 18 months, we love the larger fridge with our longer trips.
Best regards,
Chris
* Hydraulic versus Electric leveling system
* S-Class does not get the central vacuum system
* S-Class has a 12 cubic foot fridge, the full Solitudes 18 cubit foot
For us the deal breaker was the bathroom vanity in the slide of the 2930 was too short for me to see myself in the mirror. But having lived with our 310GK for 18 months, we love the larger fridge with our longer trips.
Best regards,
Chris
Fsalmy
Senior Member
We spent about 4 hours yesterday walking back and forth between 3 Solitude 378MBS-Rs and two S-Class 3550s. All had the Samsung residential fridge. One of each model had the new white fiberglass with stone interior. We also spent a few minutes in the S-Class 3740BH-R.
All of the previous posts cover most of the differences. But at the risk of repeating, these are the items that were significantly different to us (Solitude vs S-Class):
All of the units we looked at, except for a 7/2020 production date 3550, had the Cooper Roadmaster H-rated tires
Dinette chairs in all 5 units were different among each unit and seemed to be whatever 4 matching chairs happened to be at the Habitat Restore. The worst ones, as far as comfort, quality and looks, were on the most recent production 378.
The king mattress on the 378 seemed to be of slightly higher quality than the queen on the 3550, but that's like saying, "would you rather sleep on a bed of nails or a bed of screws?".
By the way, my wife and I settled on the 378. We asked the kids which one they liked, 378 or 3550? One said, 3740 and the other said, 395M .
All of the previous posts cover most of the differences. But at the risk of repeating, these are the items that were significantly different to us (Solitude vs S-Class):
- MorRyde rubber pin box vs. Lippert 1621
- Hydraulic leveling/slides (except master BR slide) vs electric leveling/slides
- Insignia 4-burner range vs Furrion 3-burner Range
- Insignia microwave without convection vs Furrion mw with convection
- Adjustable pantry shelves and pull out drawers vs fixed pantry shelves, no drawers
- 2 Maxxair fans vs 1 Maxxair fan
- Option for 3rd ac vs no option for 3rd ac
- Dinette table with extension mounted to wall vs pedestal table with no extension
- solid core vs hollow core doors
- upgraded shower fixtures and enclosure vs standard shower fixture
- flip-down shower seat vs no shower seat
- central vac and foot sweep vs no central vac
- frameless windows vs framed windows (we prefer the wider opening of the latter)
- more elaborate window valances and slide trim vs less detailed valances and trim
All of the units we looked at, except for a 7/2020 production date 3550, had the Cooper Roadmaster H-rated tires
Dinette chairs in all 5 units were different among each unit and seemed to be whatever 4 matching chairs happened to be at the Habitat Restore. The worst ones, as far as comfort, quality and looks, were on the most recent production 378.
The king mattress on the 378 seemed to be of slightly higher quality than the queen on the 3550, but that's like saying, "would you rather sleep on a bed of nails or a bed of screws?".
By the way, my wife and I settled on the 378. We asked the kids which one they liked, 378 or 3550? One said, 3740 and the other said, 395M .
Canyonlight
Senior Member
We spent about 4 hours yesterday walking back and forth between 3 Solitude 378MBS-Rs and two S-Class 3550s. All had the Samsung residential fridge. One of each model had the new white fiberglass with stone interior. We also spent a few minutes in the S-Class 3740BH-R.
All of the previous posts cover most of the differences. But at the risk of repeating, these are the items that were significantly different to us (Solitude vs S-Class):
- MorRyde rubber pin box vs. Lippert 1621
- Hydraulic leveling/slides (except master BR slide) vs electric leveling/slides
- Insignia 4-burner range vs Furrion 3-burner Range
- Insignia microwave without convection vs Furrion mw with convection
- Adjustable pantry shelves and pull out drawers vs fixed pantry shelves, no drawers
- 2 Maxxair fans vs 1 Maxxair fan
- Option for 3rd ac vs no option for 3rd ac
- Dinette table with extension mounted to wall vs pedestal table with no extension
- solid core vs hollow core doors
- upgraded shower fixtures and enclosure vs standard shower fixture
- flip-down shower seat vs no shower seat
- central vac and foot sweep vs no central vac
- frameless windows vs framed windows (we prefer the wider opening of the latter)
- more elaborate window valances and slide trim vs less detailed valances and trim
All of the units we looked at, except for a 7/2020 production date 3550, had the Cooper Roadmaster H-rated tires
Dinette chairs in all 5 units were different among each unit and seemed to be whatever 4 matching chairs happened to be at the Habitat Restore. The worst ones, as far as comfort, quality and looks, were on the most recent production 378.
The king mattress on the 378 seemed to be of slightly higher quality than the queen on the 3550, but that's like saying, "would you rather sleep on a bed of nails or a bed of screws?".
By the way, my wife and I settled on the 378. We asked the kids which one they liked, 378 or 3550? One said, 3740 and the other said, 395M .
Appreciate you taking the time to post these details. Timely post as Carol and I walked through a few Solitudes and "Ss" too this past Saturday to see what the current production differences are. Three had the new interiors and one 390 was also the new white exterior. One 3540 had the older interior.
We talked about the differences you shared but did not check out the pantry differences nor the door differences you mention. Will need to take a closer look next time.
Carol made it clear she does not like the white (cotton) nor the mustard as she calls it (stone) furniture of the regular Solitude. The "S" color mustard (Stone) .....is OK and cotton still a no go. The Stone in the "S" was clearly a different color (more light tanish) and a slightly different style in the RVs we looked at.
Again - thanks, for sharing your summary of the differences......good stuff !
Dan
