comparisons of new 5th wheels

Then keeps looking more.

Those are some serious big & serious heavy pin weight units you are looking at. Like most I am not a fan of front LR models but given the 3 you listed my choice would be the GD Solitude & the reason has nothing to do with the floorplan. I like to keep my options open & the other 2 have less than 65gal freshwater capacity which means they are useless for any more than a few days dry camping. Freshwater capacity is very important if doing things like the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta are in your future travel plans. The GD has a capacity of just over 90 gal, fully 50% more than the other 2.

We purchased a 2018 Grand Design 367BHS model last July. We looked at other brands too but DW really liked this model. Uses the middle bunk room for her office. Quality, fit and finish are above average. Previously owned a 2016 Jayco travel trailer. Quality was above average with them too. We had some issues with both. Mostly vendor product issues.

I think I would have to seriously consider a Grand Design. Best I can tell, their quality may be just slightly better, but their factory support/customer service is reported as very responsive.

We have a Front Living Room model we have been living in and traveling the US for almost 5 years now and love the layout, function and plenty of storage for us.

Me personally, I have never camped in a front living room. But sitting in them, they sure feel more roomy and open than traditional floor plans. If storage is your issue, buy the toy hauler version where the bed in the bedroom goes up and down for toys. You can use that for storage.

old guy wrote:
it is sad you have your heart set on the front living area because I used to sell and work on forest rivers, I would be hesitant to buy one now

What is so sad about buying a FL floorplan? I don't see them as being inferior to any other floorplan.
Sure the storage maybe reduced but you gain head room and a very spacious/open floorplan.
For some storage is critical for others storage is no big deal.
I'm big on storage but I carry way more stuff than I need including a washer/dryer, outboard motor and folding bote!

it is sad you have your heart set on the front living area because I used to sell and work on forest rivers, I would be hesitant to buy one now

Michelle.S wrote:
Not to mention that most Front Living Room units have very marginal outside storage.

X2 it is a design or structure issue that the front living room floor plans seem to require more structural support and end up having very small storage areas . this is why we did not go with a front living room floor plan on our last fifth wheel since once you have had the storage room it’s hard to buy something with so little room for outdoor stuff
Mike

Keep looking and looking until you find one you love.