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Grand DesignSolitude

Grand Design's flagship extended-stay fifth wheel and the natural luxury cross-shop against Keystone's Montana. Solitude is residential-grade fifth-wheel living — every plan on a drop-frame 101-inch widebody super-chassis with a MORryde pin box, 8,000-pound axles, a walk-on TPO roof and a fully enclosed, heated underbelly, with a 330-watt roof solar package, a 20-cubic-foot 12-volt refrigerator and an on-demand water heater standard across the line.

The Solitude Line at a Glance — MY2026

101in
Widebody chassis
10plans
2026 floorplans
19,000lb
GVWR (standard chassis)
34-43ft
Length range
Built by · Grand Design RV Parent · Winnebago Industries Construction · 101" widebody aluminum cage From · $141,620

01 What Solitude is

Solitude is Grand Design's flagship fifth wheel and one of the best-selling luxury extended-stay fifth wheels in North America. It sits at the top of Grand Design's towable ladder — above the Imagine travel trailers and the mid-market Reflection — in full-size, residential fifth-wheel territory aimed at full-timers and serious travelers with a three-quarter-ton or larger truck. It is the natural cross-shop against Keystone's Montana, the other big-luxury-fifth-wheel line.

The pitch is space and residential construction. Every Solitude is built on a drop-frame 101-inch widebody super-chassis — a full five inches wider than many coaches in its class, which buys deeper sliderooms, wider sofas and sliding pocket doors at a shorter towing length — with a 5-side aluminum cage, a fully walkable TPO roof under a limited-lifetime warranty, and a fully enclosed, heated underbelly with heated tanks. The MORryde pin box with its rubber shear spring, 8,000-pound axles, MORryde CRE3000 suspension and a Tow Assist ABS and sway-mitigation system are standard running gear. Inside, hardwood cabinet doors, solid-surface counters, an Ultraleather furniture package, a professional-grade stainless cooktop with a built-in oven, an on-demand water heater with whole-house filtration and an all-in-one enclosed, heated utility center come standard.

Every Solitude also ships with a meaningful standard 330-watt roof solar package — a 50-amp Bluetooth charge controller, inverter prep, USB ports and a 20-cubic-foot 12-volt refrigerator — so the coach is off-grid-ready out of the box. For 2026 the line spans ten floorplans from a 34-foot, sub-13,000-pound rear-kitchen entry to a 43-foot, triple-axle, 23,500-pound full-time flagship, and all ten are profiled in depth below.

02 Floorplans profiled in depth

All ten 2026 floorplans are profiled in full with RVUSA-verified specifications, covering the entire current line: the light rear-kitchen entry, a rear-living plan with a central island, two front-living plans (a bath-and-a-half entertainer and a separate-front-living-room plan), the signature five-slide rear-kitchen plan, a three-sofa rear-den plan, a rear-kitchen bath-and-a-half master plan, a two-full-bath family plan that sleeps eight, a middle-bunkroom family plan under a lower roof, and the triple-axle heavyweight flagship.

FloorplanDry wtLengthSleepsLayoutMSRP
310GK12,100 lbs34' 4"4Light rear-kitchen entry, sub-13k dry$141,620
370DV13,600 lbs37' 10"4Rear living, central island + prep bar$146,275
380FL14,866 lbs41' 4"6Front living, bath-and-a-half, 5 slides$163,610
382WB14,866 lbs41' 4"6Separate front living room, 5 slides$164,523
376RD15,180 lbs42' 5"6Raised rear den, three sofas$159,571
390RK14,562 lbs42' 5"6Rear kitchen, outdoor kitchen, 5 slides$161,643
391DL15,300 lbs42' 5"8Two full baths, dual entry, sleeps 8$162,046
388MBS15,985 lbs42' 11"5Middle bunkroom, family, lower 12'9" profile$163,220
417KB15,494 lbs41' 8"4Rear kitchen, bath-and-a-half, master$149,194
414LJMJ19,000 lbs42' 10"6Triple-axle flagship, mid bunk + loft$196,813*

Body specifications (lengths, heights, payload, tanks, sleeping, slides and awnings) are RVUSA-verified against the 2026 structured spec records, each page fp-slug and title checked. Dry weight, GVWR, payload and pin (hitch) weight are published per plan, and for every plan the base dry weight plus payload equals the GVWR exactly — so all weight figures are shown unflagged with no derivation. Nine of the ten plans share a 19,000-pound GVWR on two 8,000-pound axles; the 414LJMJ flagship is a heavier triple-axle coach with a 23,500-pound GVWR. The 414LJMJ MSRP is from a dealer listing rather than an RVUSA structured record and is flagged (*). Real loaded pin weights run higher — weigh the loaded coach and confirm against your truck's payload and rear-axle ratings.

Model year: the ten plans profiled above are MY2026 records and stay accurate as such — where the text above says "the entire current line" it means the entire MY2026 line. Grand Design is now shipping MY2027 Solitude units (380FL appears in dealer stock) and the MY2027 roster differs from the MY2026 one; it is not yet profiled here. Checked 29 Jul 2026 against MY2027.

03 The complete 2026 lineup

For 2026 the Solitude line runs to ten floorplans, and every one is profiled above with RVUSA-verified specifications — the full current lineup, with no catalogued-only plans. Read end to end, the line sorts into a few clear groups. The light couples plans — the rear-kitchen 310GK and the rear-living 370DV — stay under the easy-towing end, with the 310GK's 6,900-pound payload the most of any plan. The two front-living plans share a weight and a stance: the 380FL adds a second half bath, while the 382WB spends that same space on a larger separate front living room.

The entertainer and full-timer plans fill the middle and upper line: the five-slide 390RK with its signature rear kitchen, the three-sofa rear-den 376RD, and the rear-kitchen, bath-and-a-half 417KB master plan. For families and guests there are two answers to the same question — the 391DL is the rare fifth wheel with two full baths and sleeps eight, while the 388MBS trades that second bath for a dedicated middle bunkroom under a lower 12-foot-9 roof. And the triple-axle 414LJMJ flagship steps up to a heavier 23,500-pound chassis with the largest holding tanks in the line. Nine of the ten ride the same 19,000-pound GVWR on two 8,000-pound axles; only the 414LJMJ runs three axles and a one-ton-dually tow rating.

04 How to choose

The Solitude line sorts cleanly by what you do in the coach. For the easiest tow and the most payload, the rear-kitchen 310GK is the entry: under 13,000 pounds dry with a 6,900-pound payload, it opens the line to the widest range of trucks. Stepping up in size, the 370DV adds a central-island galley and a bigger rear lounge while staying relatively light.

For a couple who entertains, the choice is about where the living room goes: the five-slide 390RK puts a signature rear kitchen and an outside kitchen at the back, the 376RD raises a three-sofa den above the galley to seat a crowd, and the two front-living plans move the lounge up front — the 380FL with a bath-and-a-half, the 382WB with a larger separate front living room instead. For full-timers and a couple living aboard, the 417KB pairs a rear kitchen with a private master suite and a second half bath. For families and guests, the 391DL is the rare fifth wheel with two full baths and sleeps eight, while the 388MBS offers a dedicated middle bunkroom under a lower roof instead. And for the most serious full-time living, the triple-axle 414LJMJ flagship steps up to a 23,500-pound chassis with the largest holding tanks in the line — needing a one-ton dually to tow.

Across all of them the build is the same: the 101-inch widebody chassis, the MORryde pin box, the heated underbelly and the standard 330-watt solar with a 20-cubic-foot 12-volt refrigerator. The decision is layout and weight, not equipment level.

05 What to weigh before buying

The widebody chassis is the headline

Solitude's 101-inch widebody drop-frame super-chassis is its central differentiator — five inches wider than many coaches in its class, which is what produces the deeper sliderooms, wider rear sofas and sliding pocket doors at a shorter towing length. Paired with the 5-side aluminum cage, the walk-on TPO roof and the heated, enclosed underbelly, it is the structural basis for the brand's extended-stay positioning. The construction figures on these pages follow Grand Design's published specifications.

Solar and a 12-volt fridge are standard, not optional

Unlike many luxury fifth wheels where solar is an upcharge, every 2026 Solitude ships with a 330-watt roof solar panel, a 50-amp Bluetooth charge controller, inverter prep and a 20-cubic-foot 12-volt residential refrigerator. The coach is genuinely off-grid-ready out of the box — a real cost-and-capability advantage worth factoring into any cross-shop against a comparably priced competitor.

Match the chassis to your truck honestly

Nine of the ten plans share a 19,000-pound GVWR on two 8,000-pound axles — full-size fifth-wheel territory needing a properly rated three-quarter-ton or one-ton truck. The 414LJMJ flagship is a different animal: a triple-axle coach at 19,000 pounds dry and a 23,500-pound GVWR that needs a one-ton dually to tow safely loaded. Treat brochure pin weights as a floor, weigh the loaded coach, and confirm against your truck's payload and rear-axle rating before buying.

06 What every Solitude has

Frame101" widebodyDrop-frame super-chassis, MORryde pin box
Walls5-side aluminum cageLaminated, high-gloss gel-coat sidewalls
RoofWalk-on TPOLimited-lifetime warranty
UnderbellyEnclosed & heatedHeated tanks and storage
Axles8,000 lbMORryde CRE3000, Tow Assist ABS
Solar330W standard50A controller, inverter prep, USB
Fridge20 cu ft 12-voltResidential, standard on all plans
WaterOn-demand heaterWhole-house filtration, heated utility center
CooktopPro-grade stainlessBuilt-in oven, Smart sink
CabinetryHardwoodSolid-surface counters, real tile backsplash
FurnitureUltraleather packageTheater seating, tri-fold hide-a-bed
Power50-amp serviceDetachable cord, 55-amp converter

08 Recalls

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns affecting this line. The earliest was reported 22 Apr 2014 and the most recent 26 Jan 2026.

ReportedCampaignComponentWhat can go wrong
26 Jan 202626V044000SuspensionAn axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
13 Nov 202525V784000EquipmentA propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
7 Feb 202525V061000EquipmentA broken step increases the risk of injury.
15 Nov 202424V861000EquipmentA gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
29 May 202424V378000EquipmentA propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
12 Mar 202424V193000SuspensionAn axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
17 Jul 202323V490000SuspensionAn axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
9 Aug 202222V603000StructureAn awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
6 May 202222V308000EquipmentA gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
28 Jan 202222V038000EquipmentAn electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
28 Aug 202020V523000EquipmentAn LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
14 Jun 201818V399000EquipmentContact with the hot grill may result in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
21 Nov 201616V841000EquipmentIf the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
10 Apr 201515V212000SuspensionIf the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
22 Apr 201414V214000EquipmentIf the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Coverage is not complete, and this matters. These campaigns come from two passes over NHTSA’s public record: a query-by-query harvest of the recall API (1,556 queries, of which 0 failed and 242 returned an explicit zero), and a sweep of NHTSA’s complete recall flat file (325,650 rows), which added 46 campaigns the API harvest had missed. It missed them because the roster it worked from was built by a catalog endpoint that refuses most requests, so entire manufacturer names were never asked about — NHTSA files several Forest River sub-brands as makes of their own. Two limits remain: NHTSA sometimes files a roster under a parent name, and some matches below rest on the wording of the recall rather than its model field. Campaigns affecting only pre-2005 units fall outside this catalog’s range and are not listed. This page is a starting point, not a clearance. Check a specific VIN at NHTSA before you buy, and again before you tow.

09 Owner-reported problems

Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about this line. The earliest was filed 9 Aug 2014 and the most recent 16 Jul 2026. The breakdown below is what those owners actually reported, grouped by the component NHTSA assigned.

Safety outcomes in this set: 6 reports describing a fire. These are the owner’s own account of what happened and have not been verified by NHTSA.

What gets reported

Component groupReportsShare
Structure4030%
Unknown or other2519%
Service brakes1914%
Latches/locks/linkages1612%
Suspension1511%
Equipment64%
Wheels54%
Electrical system43%
Tires43%
Service brakes, electric11%

Most recent reports

The most recent 10 owner reports filed on this line, newest first. Wording is NHTSA’s summary of what the owner described.

FiledComponentMilesWhat the owner reported
16 Jul 2026StructureA crack was found in the frame above the left rear suspension spring hanger for the rear (2nd) axle on my 2024 Grand Design Influence 3803GK 5th wheel RV. This is an ongoing issue with Grand Design and other towable RV Manufacturers, investigation number PE24029. The crack was found and inspected…
4 Jun 2026StructureThe contact owns a 2016 Grand Design Solitude Camper. The contact stated while while the camper was traveling, the side door independently unlatched and opened. In addition the contact stated while the camper was parked , the contact noticed that the midddle slider was detached about 10 inches. The…
14 May 2026Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchFrame weld cracks. Wall support framing cracks. Damaged cargo doors from flexing frame. Slideout damage from frame support break which may or may not keep it locked in placed during travel. Has been returned to manufacturer twice. 2024, 2025. Same issues again in 2026.
4 May 2026Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerThe contact owns a 2023 Grand Design 5th Wheel. The contact stated that the propane gas pigtail was on the floor and created an electrical spark and popping noise that traveled up to other cords. The contact stated that the pigtail cord was improperly fitted and should not have been on the floor…
3 May 2026Unknown or otherFrame flex from broken welds on the pin box to the frame. It’s a very wide know thing across many GD models that used this same frame / pin box. I have pictures showing the angle of the pin box once weights applied, it’s a safety issue and there’s tons of people online having the same issue.
30 Apr 2026Structure › BodyI am submitting a new safety complaint regarding my 2021 Grand Design Solitude 380FL, VIN [XXX] . On my first trip out this year (4/29/2026), while towing approximately 20 miles to a nearby campsite, the off-door-side cargo compartment door again opened during transit. As a direct result, a bucket…
23 Mar 2026Unknown or otherI am filing a complaint regarding the frame manufactured by Lippert Components on my 2021 Grand Design Solitude 380FL (VIN [XXX] ). Lippert is the OEM supplier of the frame and has been directly involved in inspection and repair of ongoing structural failures. The unit has experienced repeated…
11 Mar 2026Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring…I own a 2022 Grand Design Solitude 346FLS fifth wheel trailer. The trailer has been at the dealership for over nine months after structural frame cracks and weld separations were discovered during inspection. The cracks appear in structural frame components and welded areas supporting the chassis…
9 Mar 2026Structure › BodyWeak bedroom floor. Screws backing out of bedroom floor and poking through flooring. Front nose cap separating from body. Broken screws on front nose cap. Pin box flex. Buckled wall in bunk slide out room. Main living space floor is bowing down where it meets the walls causing main door…
27 Feb 2026StructureThe contact owns a 2025 Grand Design Solitude. The contact stated that the rear wall between the rear bedroom and bathroom had excessive frame flex after the RV was moved. The RV was taken to the dealer, who determined that the rear door was off track and needed to be adjusted, resulting in the…

How this count is drawn. A report is counted here only when NHTSA’s own model field names this line. What the owner typed in the description is never used to attribute a report: our line names are ordinary English words, and an owner writing “imagine my surprise when the axle went” or naming the state of Montana is not reporting a Grand Design Imagine or a Keystone Montana.

Read these as reports, not as findings. Complaints are submitted by owners and NHTSA does not verify them; no complaint here has been confirmed as a defect, and none of them is a recall. The sample is also self-selected — only owners motivated to file appear in it — so a high count tracks how many units a line sold at least as much as how well it was built. Use the pattern, not the total: a component that keeps recurring is worth inspecting on any used unit. File or search complaints at NHTSA.