We are looking at the Grand Design Reflection and Soltude fifth wheels. The Reflection is the 337rls and the Solitude is the 320X. There is some $15k difference in the MSRP for the two. The Solitude being the greater of course. The Solitude is 1'4" shorter in length and 7" higher ( 2nd a/c ) but 1,000 lbs heaver. Looking at all of the information I can dig up on line and just an hour looking at the units on a lot, I can't see much difference between the two. Certainly not $15,000 worth. The literature on line is not a lot of help. They seem to say the same thing about the construction, but with different terms.I would love to hear from someone who has been to the factory and saw how they are built. For 1,000 lbs and $15,000 there must be something different in the components. The Solitude definitely looks like the higher end unit, but I would like to know how come. Thanks in advance for any help.

If I were in your position Id email grand design directly. I can guess the frame is heavier for full time use but that is all it is = a guess. Probably other things as well like dual panes, levellers and bigger wheels and tires.

We own a Reflection and my suggestion is you connect with owners on the Grand Design forum. There are a lot of very helpful people-many Solititude owners, many Reflection owners. You will get a lot of good feedback and info. Good luck with your new Grand Design- whatever your choice. We are very pleased with our Reflection and are especially impressed with their customer service!

I suspect the difference in cost between the units mentioned will be less than $15k. 7" of roof over the entire length and width of a coach= a bunch of weight. The X Series is not dramatically different than the Reflection line, the X can be ordered with more options. Base MSRP of the units your interested in is about $8K more for that Solitude, add options who knows what the difference might end up being. Your in a good position shopping Grand Design, they are a great company and build a very nice product.

Here's some of the 320X's differences,http://www.rvbusiness.com/tag/grand-design-rv-co/

My buddy is considering the Grand Design for full timing. We spent quite a bit of time at the Pomona RV Show talking with Marc Hauser, General Manager. We are convinced that the 320X is better for full timing. The microwave is bigger, refrigerator is bigger, pretty much the things you need to live full time are just better in the 320X and it is not too large for state and national parks. Very good compromise rig. If you could set up the reflections like the 320X it would cost more then this costs already...

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flyfishing48
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014
We plan to revisit the dealer, with tape measure in hand, again.
I see in the literature that the Solitude is 101", the Reflection literature doesn't say how wide, so one would have to assume it's 96". So between that and height difference, I can now see the weight difference. Although the 7 " height difference might just be the bedroom a/c on the 320x, not sure at this point.
Is the Reflection a drop frame also ?
2hams
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014
As Justaguy says, the Solitude is wider. It also has different furniture. I believe the Solitude is a high profile and the Reflection is a mid profile. As knshook says, check over on the owners forum. The Solitude fridge and pantry are bigger. The island and kitchen hutch differ. The showers differ (we like the curved shower).

We love our Reflection.
Justaguy
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014
We have a 337 and really like it. It has been a great unit and have had a great experience with GD. But dang! I wish we would've waited and got the 320x. It's the wide body the makes all the difference.
Gsport
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014
I doubt you could go wrong with either unit. I've had my Solitude 369RL for over a year and a half and totally love it..
huntram
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014
My buddy is considering the Grand Design for full timing. We spent quite a bit of time at the Pomona RV Show talking with Marc Hauser, General Manager. We are convinced that the 320X is better for full timing. The microwave is bigger, refrigerator is bigger, pretty much the things you need to live full time are just better in the 320X and it is not too large for state and national parks. Very good compromise rig. If you could set up the reflections like the 320X it would cost more then this costs already...
goducks10
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014
Here's some of the 320X's differences,
http://www.rvbusiness.com/tag/grand-design-rv-co/
glazier
Explorer II
Nov 03, 2014
I suspect the difference in cost between the units mentioned will be less than $15k. 7" of roof over the entire length and width of a coach= a bunch of weight. The X Series is not dramatically different than the Reflection line, the X can be ordered with more options. Base MSRP of the units your interested in is about $8K more for that Solitude, add options who knows what the difference might end up being. Your in a good position shopping Grand Design, they are a great company and build a very nice product.
knshook
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014
We own a Reflection and my suggestion is you connect with owners on the Grand Design forum. There are a lot of very helpful people-many Solititude owners, many Reflection owners. You will get a lot of good feedback and info. Good luck with your new Grand Design- whatever your choice. We are very pleased with our Reflection and are especially impressed with their customer service!
Paul_Clancy
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014
If I were in your position Id email grand design directly. I can guess the frame is heavier for full time use but that is all it is = a guess. Probably other things as well like dual panes, levellers and bigger wheels and tires.

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