Grand Design Solitude vs Solitude s class

I believer the underbelly is finished better for one thing in the regular GD. That means limited problems driving in the rain and more water tight. Also the S model has electric leveling while the regular model has automatic hydraulic leveling.

Thanks for the response.

Had a chance to look at various GD's at a local dealer. They had only one Solitude S. It was pretty apparent to me that the S was the tweener between Reflection and Solitude. Still very nice. Few things the regular Solitude had that the S doesn't, including Generator prep and the quality just seemed higher in the regular solitude
I also checked out Forest River Cardinals and Cedar Creeks, and IMHO they do not hold a candle to the GD line. The Solitude for sure is head and shoulders above in my opinion.

Mike

there's no much of a difference, for instance even though their site shows a camper fridge in the s-class a residential can still be ordered.

I think if purchasing from a dealer a reduced price and options can be had but if ordering you can get a "solitude" in more floor plans. for example we love the bunk model s class, but add a residential fridge and it's the same as a regular solitude.

Second Chance wrote:

Hammerboy wrote:

sbell2003 wrote:
What is the difference? I am having no luck searching this on the Grand Design website.

I think it's just a lower level unit, kind of like Cedar Creek and the Cedar Creek Silverback.

Dan

This ^^. The S Class is still in the Solitude line but lacks a few of the bells and whistles of the regular Solitudes (not all of which are S Class as stated by one poster). They are still a notch above the Reflection fifth wheels in size and amenities. You can ask this and other questions and get good answers over on the Grand Design Owners Forum:

GD Owners Forum

Rob

Likely so in past years, but the GD website now shows the S series upgrades as mandatory on ALL new Solitude models.

Hammerboy wrote:

sbell2003 wrote:
What is the difference? I am having no luck searching this on the Grand Design website.

I think it's just a lower level unit, kind of like Cedar Creek and the Cedar Creek Silverback.

Dan

This ^^. The S Class is still in the Solitude line but lacks a few of the bells and whistles of the regular Solitudes (not all of which are S Class as stated by one poster). They are still a notch above the Reflection fifth wheels in size and amenities. You can ask this and other questions and get good answers over on the Grand Design Owners Forum:

GD Owners Forum

Rob

sbell2003 wrote:
What is the difference? I am having no luck searching this on the Grand Design website.

I think it's just a lower level unit, kind of like Cedar Creek and the Cedar Creek Silverback.

Dan

I would say the difference is 5 inches (101 vs 96), but even the regular Solitudes according to their website have widebody construction.

Mike

Can not definitivly say but looking at the "Build and price" button on the website, it appears all new Solitude models now are "S" models with the wider body and a list of mandatory features. The new catalog makes it appear that they dont offer Solitude models in a stripped down version.

New one on me. Here is the description from a dealer's site:

Welcome home to the most spacious extended stay fifth wheel by Grand Design. The Solitude S-Class will have you relaxing as if you were truly home! Each model is built 101-inches wide on a drop frame chassis with 5-side aluminum cage construction, plus provides interior features such as hardwood cabinet doors, a professional grade stainless steel cooktop with built-in oven, and recessed ceiling lighting, plus an oversized kitchen pantry to name a few.