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RVs have become synonymous with unadulterated outdoor adventures, providing a home-based solace while exploring the great outdoors. With an RV, camping has taken on a new dimension. Recently, we got a first-hand experience of the 2022 Solitude Series Fifth Wheels 380FL, manufactured by Grand Design, and we were immensely impressed. The experience was rich enough to warrant spinning out this opinion piece, so let us dive into all that this RV model has to offer.
Its exterior boasted of features like a back-up camera prep and a Tire Linc TPMS System. Its construction appeal was enhanced by attributes such as a drop frame chassis and upgraded axle hangers. It came packed with a unique blend of technology and homely charm with a King Jack Antenna and solar prep for those who like to stay connected.
When it came to vital utilities, the fifth wheel does not disappoint. With a 55 Amp converter and a 10 gauge wiring solar prep with universal MC4 connectors, it is purpose-built to be an all-weather mobile home. The RV also featured a 10-gallon gas/electric water heater, preparing it for the coldest of winters.
Inside the regal wheel, the impeccable interior was a sight to behold. The highlights ranged from plywood drawer bottoms to an oversized kitchen pantry. We also noticed a residential kitchen faucet with a pullout sprayer and a professional-grade stainless-steel cooktop complemented with a built-in oven. To say that their kitchen setup is a chef's dream wouldn't be an exaggeration.
The bedroom has a residential style headboard, under-bed storage area, individually switched reading lights over bed, a queen-size bed, and a window above the master bed headboard.
Stepping into the bathroom presents a one-piece fiberglass shower with a glass door, a porcelain toilet, and an undermount lav sink which adds a touch of home-like comfort, even on the road.
Tracing the numerical side of the equation, we found impressive specs. Judging by the numbers, the RV gives you more than your money's worth. The RV weighs a lavish 14,866 lbs with a Hitch Weight of 3,052 lbs. Its dimensions are palatial, measuring 41'5" in length and 13'5" in height, with a Frame Size of 12” Main Rail I-Beam/10" Drop Rail. The water capacity ranges include 93 gallons for freshwater, 106 gallons each for Grey and Waste Water Capacity. LP Capacity came to a substantial 60 pounds.
With such a remarkable portfolio of features, The 2022 Solitude Series Fifth Wheels 380FL stands tall amongst its competition. To sum it up, in our estimation, the Solitude is a deluxe, feature-packed, and well-priced RV that makes no compromises when it comes to user comfort and convenience. So, whether you're a seasoned camper or a family seeking your first RV, this proposal from Grand Design is absolutely worth a consideration.
UVW (lbs): 14,866
Hitch Weight (lbs): 3,052
GVWR (lbs): 16,800
Length (ft/in): 41' 5"
Height (ft/in): 13' 5"
Axle Rating (lbs): 7,000
Fresh Water Capacity (gal): 93
Grey Water Capacity (gal): 106
Waste Water Capacity (gal): 106
Water Heater (gal): 12
LP Capacity (gal): 60
Furnace: 35,000 BTU
Fireplace: 5,000 BTU
Frame Size (in): 12" Main Rail I-Beam/10"Drop Rail
R-Value (Main Floor): R-45
R-Value (Walls): R-11
R-Value (Roof): R-40
Construction: Aluminum Cage
Awning Length (ft): 14' 5" and 15' 5"
Std. Bed Dimensions (in): 60" X 80" Queen (Opt. King)
STANDARDS
EXTERIOR
Back-Up Camera Prep
Tire Linc TPMS System
CONSTRUCTION
Drop Frame Chassis
Upgraded Axle Hangers
AUDIO/VIDEO
King Jack Antenna
Solar Prep
HVAC/PLUMBING
10 Gallon Gas/Electric Water Heater
INTERIOR
Plywood Drawer Bottoms
KITCHEN
Oversized Kitchen Pantry
Residential Kitchen Faucet with Pullout Sprayer
Professional Grade Stainless Steel Cooktop with Built-in Oven
UTILITIES
55 Amp Converter
Solar Prep (10 gauge wiring with universal MC4 connectors)
BEDROOM
Residential Style Headboard
Under Bed Storage Area
Individually Switched Reading Lights Over Bed
60" x 80" Queen Bed
Window Above Master Bed Headboard
BATHROOM
One-Piece Fiberglass Shower with Glass Door
Porcelain Toilet
Undermount Lav Sink
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