just type 'RV organization' into youtube search bar on top. You will find many many videos. Apply those you like! I think most closet organizing shelves, racks, expansion retaining bars, 3M hooks (ie. hanging baskets you can easily store when you move). Just make sure you update your CAT scale info to be sure you aren't over your pin weight or GVWR/axle ratings, etc! It's easy to overload and hard to stop yourself if you go over, in more ways than one! ;-)
A match made in heaven, two people in love full time RVing. It doesn't get any better. Have a long journey together, God bless you both and your relationship. Congratulations on the new coach. Hope to see you both on the road next year.
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When you revealed two sinks you showed the big sink first and then the small sink. I couldn't help thinking how awesome it would have been if you revealed the small sink first and then the big sink with an Emeril Legasse "BAM!"
Just putchased a '23 GD 310. Came with a king bed (hard as a rock), so I downsized to an RV queen. Took literally 10 mintutes to cut down the plywood plank and I gained 6+ inches on each side, plus 5" at the foot of the bed.
Watched your video to the end, will comment on my experience with my 2019 GD, 310. Hope GD reads the comments here on your video?? As a victim of the Paradise Ca. Camp Fire, I needed a place to live asap. I contacted 4 GD dealers, 2 in Ca. 2 in Or. including one that promised to help victim's with lower prices, I ended up with the dealer in Klamath Falls Or. at $10.000 less than the dealer that promised a lower price. Added the "Solar Panels, Covers over the Pop Outs, Washer & Dryer, and a 5500 watt generator"... Dealer in KF was great!!! Yes, GD is the only manufacture that will Guarantee an Warranty there trailers for full time living, that I know of? Wish I had the full body paint job!! Looks great!! Use a splatter guard behind the stove to protect the window shade. Pet drawer should have a slide that can be taken out if not used for pet bowls. There is 7" of waisted space under the trash cans, Put my Costco size box of trash bags under there. Strap for pantry door ripped off first week, just put a door stopper above fridge. Put a nice big clock above the panty door. Put a paper plate holder on inside wall of panty. The tile on the little wall, right of the pantry, fell off 2nd trip, Replaced it with 3" X 6" beveled self sticking title mirrors.(Beautiful) Built a 14 wine bottle rack on the top shelve in the cupboard at the end of the island. Got rid of the dinning chair's, put in 2 bench seats w/storage under them. (VASAGLE Industrial Storage Bench, Shoe Bench with Padded Seat and Metal Shelf), Mine has the carpet, wishing it didn't. The little chair tables are not level enough for a glass of wine, thru mine away!! At both ends of the couch, is wasted dead space, they could have hinged the top to make a small storage compartment. In the control panel, each of the 3 slide-out should be on their own switch!! (Yes, I know about the valves by the propane tank) Bedroom, One of the first things I did was throw the cheap king size mattress away, and put in a good queen bed. Yes, had to cut the base board down. The reading lights above the bed should be closer to the window, more above your head, than out in the middle!! also put on a dimmer would be nice!! Took the metal stops of the closet doors, they were starching the wood frame. Put a L stop bracket on the wall to keep the closet door from smashing an breaking any cords plugged into that electrical plug!! (did you glue the stuff to the top of your dresser?) Don't like the hidden space in the dresser, you have to take everything off dresser to open it. Would rather have 3" deeper drawers. Bathroom, I put a slide out selves in that dungeon. Added 2 more matching hooks above the toilet, that board should be raised up higher, but can't because of the corner molding. Put two towel bars on the side wall an two towel rings next to the sink, one above the other. Added a pop up shelve at the end of the vanity. (Folding Wall Bracket Xintan Tiger Collapsible Brackets 90°) Put a 1/2 shelve under the sink, up against the P-trap. Put in a better shower head. Why did GD move the light switch so far away from the door?? Mine is next the door!! Outside storage, get a slide thru tray for the big storage compartment, (MORryde International, Inc). Lights should come on when you open any storage door, an go off when it's shut!! Under step an front show off lights should be on a switch in the control panel. or just inside the door!! (who wants to go out later to turn them off??) Also did the remote lock for the main door. Why can't GD design a good retractable base for the electric cord? Had to have my stair case rebuilt (warranty) Made them make each step the same distance, they did not like it, but I insisted!! Had to replace two roll up shades.(warranty) Noticed you did not have a shut off valve on the end of your sewer line!! might want to think about that!! Two more complaints for GD. NO backup Lights!! They put them on the toy hauler!! Why not on all trailers?? Backup camera light is on 24/7/365, why not hook it into clearance light wire?? Sorry this is so long, but maybe GD will read this and make a few changes?? Enjoy your video's!! Had a rack (spare room) built for the back slide in hitch, 6' long, 26" deep, 26" wide, store foot pads, tri pod stabilizer, fire pit, fire wood, emergency road kit, tri-angles, etc. added 4 way light bar an reflector tape to the rack for safety. Bought two better fans.(Maxxair 0007000K MaxxFan Deluxe Fan with Remote) A better toilet seat (Wycliffe Round Front Slow-Close Toilet Seat with Non-slip Seat Bumpers) Added 2, (Eaz-Lift Pack of 2, 24" RV Stabilizing Scissor Jacks) to the very back bumper, All the 12 volt lights, inside an out are NOT LED... Changed them all... A must is a (Outdoor/Indoor Smart Security Camera) above the main door. Put a rubber glove box holder inside both big compartment doors. Put this (Clear Plastic Dining Table Protector Cover Waterproof Rectangular PVC Vinyl 24 x 48 Inches) over the TV drop down area to protect the wood, gives you more counter space. If you have not installed a TPMS?? You should asap!! Switched out both TV to smart TV's, One in bedroom several inch's bigger. Hope this is of some help!!
Wow, such a great comment full of such fabulous tips!! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this. We will be taking notes and making some of these upgrades for sure! And so sorry to hear about you being affected by the Paradise fire. What a tragedy that was. I (liz) actually visited the town as I'd met so many people on the road displaced by the fire. I did a video about it one year after the fire, but you probably don't need to see that as you've lived it. Here's the link for anyone interested: czcams.com/video/4kzyUI3Wruc/video.html Sounds like you have made the 310GK a nice home with all your conversions. And you got a great deal! We do love our full body paint. We didn't get the dishwasher, washer dryer or solar. We are now talking about getting solar as it would be handy to have. We do have a generator, but it lives in the truck. Paul removed the dividers as we are not using the pet drawer as intended. We both felt we would easily trip over it when opened. If we shut it, we could forget to open it back up. That's a great idea about the wasted space under the trash cans. We have been storing our Costco sized box of trash bags behind the recliner but that is a much better place for them so we will move them there. Our pantry door doesn't have a strap, has a regular handle. The metal trim on the glass melted upwards (don't know how!) and now the grid to the left is a ski slope. Not sure how to fix that! Agree 100% about the wasted space on each side of the couch. GD should know better than to have ANY dead space in an RV. Paul could probably do the conversion to make that space usable. We did our king to queen conversion in the first week. In fact, we took our upgraded queen from our 260RD and left the new king in the dealership. We don't like the little shelf nightstands and wish there were something a little better there. Don't know how the people with kings make their bed. And also how they avoid rolling over into those overhangs! The stuff on top of the dresser is held in place by museum putty. We don't use that space under there either. I, too, wish that bureau were bigger. We've seen mods that add on corner shelves on the ends. Since this video we've discovered the large space under the couch. We call that our dead body storage and find it holds plenty! Yep, the bathroom light switch is not in a good spot! We loved how the Reflection 260RD 150 series (two tiers down from the Solitude) had motion activated lights on all three outside storage bays, the inside entrance hall and the bedroom closet. The 310GK has only one motion light and it is inside the door by the inside steps. It's odd that they stopped doing those motion lights. The 260RD was also a 2020. EXACTLY!! About the retractable power cable. That reel is such a waste as you can only use it if you remove the entire cord each time. Come on Grand Design, get it together so that the power cable plugs in next to the power reel. Duh! Good for you on getting the stairs rebuilt. Paul still trips on them occasionally! We are pretty sure our interior lights are LED. Maybe they changed that for 2020? We bought some of that protector stuff and fit it to the dining table. We try not to use the TV top as a counter, but do sometimes put dishes there. Were you able to find a piece big enough? Yes! We did get TPMS and believe everyone towing a trailer should have one whether they are camping fulltime or just on weekends. Anyone scrolling by, here is our TPMS video plus 15% off promo: czcams.com/video/odVXXL7X_Bw/video.html What kind of TV did you get for the living room? Can you watch CZcams on it without hooking up an HDMI? Thanks again for your awesome tips!!!! Hope to meet you on the road someday!
Hi Norm & Kim! We had such a good experience with the Reflection-- we love Grand Design! Enjoy your 303-- Paul and I look forward to meeting up with you on the road someday.
Beautiful Fifth wheel..Love the kitchen..I agree with you on the bed..Having space on the sides for easier making and a small night stand..So much storage space inside and out..You did a great job with the tour..Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..
Congrats on the new Rig! It look amazing! Awesome job on the tour too. I really like this model. One day maybe I’ll get one... I’ll Have to catch up on your other videos soon too. It’s been a hectic couple weeks. Hope all is well. Take care, stay safe! -Dean
Hello 👋 after you sent me the link I watched it with my wife and she is so excited about it that she said I could go forward to chose a fith wheel rv model and you guys allow me to think about it and get our future RV'S out of the paper and get it done. Thanks again. 😊
Outstanding! My wife and I are looking into purchasing our first RV and have found your channel while doing research. Thanks for all the very informative and entertaining videos.
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Thanks for linking your new rig to me. What an awesome upgrade I wish the best for you. My wife and I are leaning toward the momentum 376 toyhauler as I ride my Harley that rig offers more living space which we love, but not making the jump until we are both retired myself in 21 wife in 22 I look forward to watching all your past and future videos. Stay safe and enjoy the journey
Hi again, Wayne! I think a toyhauler is a good choice. Paul misses his garage and tinkering with things there. A toyhauler would have been a good compromise. Plus we've seen a lot of creative uses for toyhaulers as they are so versatile. Thanks for watching our videos and maybe we'll see you on the road one of these days. Happy holidays!
BTW you can use a small Ryobi 18V to 110V inverter to power the recliners while off grid or something like the Inergy Solar Generator (inverter with a lithium battery) as another option for the TV and recliners, just turn off the Converter so you don't waster Solar Generator power. There is a circuit breaker dedicated to the Converter.
That is SUCH a good idea. We actually miss our manual-pull recliners from the old rig. It is starting to feel like a long wait for them to power retract if we suddenly want to pop up and get something. And great tip about the converter!
I use the Jackery 500 watt behind the recliners and plugged in the wall so when I plug into shore power or run the generator it charges back up the Jackery plus I have a power strip so my computer and chargers are plugged into the Jackery
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Congratulations on your new 5th wheel.! My husband and I also bought a 2020 GranNd Design Solitude 310 GK a few months ago. Moved into it full-time on Dec 31, 2019. We love it! We’re looking forward to traveling the country.
Wow! Don't you love the 310GK? We feel like this is our luxury apartment. We got it on March 2, just before we had to hunker down. Feel so lucky to have it. Now...like everyone else, we are waiting until we can travel again. Would be so much fun to meet you on the road someday! Stay safe!
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Thanks for the tour. I'm a little jealous of all your storage but since we're not full time, the Reflection works great for us. Keep up the good work!💕
He darn near walked away from the deal! Sadly, it's rare to find good customer service at RV dealerships. You find someone, let us know! And thanks for your comment!
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WOW~Your beautiful new rig looks just like a luxury condo, with tons of cool amenities😎...CONGRATS!! Enjoy a nice toast with that free bottle of "Apology Wine"🍷🥂:) Thanks for an excellent tour and look forward to seeing all the adventures ahead with the two of you, well, and "Little Fox", Mango🦊, of course...
Thanks Holly! Yes, Mango is a little fox, isn't he? We really do love our 310GK-- so many nice amenities! I didn't mention the heatpump option for our a/c unit in the living room. The heat is ducted so it heats the whole rig. As a fulltimer, anytime you can use electric heat when at a campground (if the electric is included in the site fee) is a bonus! Thanks for watching-- stay tuned for some good adventures!
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Hi Liz and Paul. I love your video and your new rig! My wife (Lee) and I recently purchased a Grand Design 260RD (your last model). We were inspired by your videos to select that model. We don’t live full time in our RV but we do spend lots, and lots, and lots of time travelling. Stay healthy you guys and enjoy your new rig!
Yay! Congratulations on your 260RD. It truly is the perfect couples camper- as long as you are not like Paul and I-- we don't travel light! Looking forward to meeting you two on the road someday!
@@LizAmazing Hi Liz and Paul. I hope you are both still keeping healthy. I am interested to know if you ever had any problems with your slide in your 260RD? Of course if it doesn’t open in the 260 you cannot get to your bedroom or bathroom 😱. Stay safe!
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Nice new rig. We spent the day negotiating on a 2020 RV as well. We will see if we get the deal together. I am sure there may be things we won't like but most are what we do like. I was shocked to find this one when I was looking for fun and not really serious. But here are trying to upgrade before fulltime. What a spot to be in for us. So happy you two found each other and are still happy together. My husband and i have been married for 36 yrs this July.
Congratulations on your new rig, I hope the deal works out. You can prob make a strong negotiation bc (a) the 2021 models come out next month and (b) tv sales may crater due to the cv’s impact on the economy. And congrats on your 36 years together. Hope to meet you on the road someday!
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Yes. That is a huge factor. We would not consider any other brand unless we heard directly from the manufacturer that they will send a tech out to us. And welcome to our channel! Stay tuned...
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Love your new home, I personally would keep the king bed, only because that’s what we have in our home. But if you’re used to a Queen then that’s good too. I love the colours on the outside and the pop up TV. Enjoy. Shaz in OZ. 😀
Hi Shaz! Yep a king bed is a must-have for a lot of people. Glad that it’s now pretty easy to find Rvs that have them. We love our 310GK- thanks for watching.
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Thanks! We love our new rig. Grand Design makes a good product. As you know, we had a Reflection and were quite pleased. Congrats on yours-- hope you get to get out and use it soon.
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I knew it! Congratulations! So happy to see you in a Solitude. Don't you just love that kitchen? You brought up a lot of great points both pro and con. OK Liz, here's your organization tip. Just got this yesterday and LOVE it: a Closet Complete 80 Pocket Hanging Jewelry Organizer from Amazon. It might require an over-the-door hanger thingie because it can get heavy.
Yes, the kitchen is AWESOME! I baked homemade cookies the other day and it was a great feeling to have decent workspace. Love the jewelry organizer idea! Thanks-- and sounds like you know the 310Gk!
@@LizAmazing I fell in love with Grand Design because of their incredible desk spaces plus the kitchen/center island area. Oh, and the outdoor kitchen! Wish I could do the 34'11" but the 344GK Solitude with the desk is 36'11". The Solitude has dual pane windows, solar options, etc, that really make the difference for full time living. I know you and Paul will love it! :-)
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I really like your new RV. It is very spacious and attractive. It is frustrating, that they eliminated some of the great features your previous rig had. They probably did cost cutting; as you know, everything is based on the bottom line. Once we get over this major and scary event with the Coronavirus; I wish you many wonderful and adventuresome travels in your new rig.
We love it and we figure we can add motion lights to the places that need it, and we will eventually get used to the placement of the switches. Paul is researching a way to operate the overhead lights above the recliners remotely. Honestly, we are so thankful we got the rig just in time to hunker down in it. We just picked it up on March 2-- whew! Paul and I hope wherever you are that you are safe and well. Thanks again for your comments.
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Thank you! We feel so fortunate. It seems the longer we are on the road, the more we want some of the comforts of home. I just baked homemade cookies in the new rig- felt so good being able to do that in an Tv!
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It pleases me so that you are still together. You seem to work well as a team. I'm glad you found each other. Best wishes!💗 Oh! Love your new rig. It's beautiful!
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Looks like you bought your rig from the same dealer we bought our grand design transcend (I noticed the building in the background) but yes there customer service was horrid. Had an appointment to pick our trailer up at 3 PM and they didn’t start till 5 PM. Plus, the spare had a screw in it, was flat and the wrong lug pattern. Took 6 months after a lot of back and forth. Finally I bought it myself and asked them to pay for it. Anyways, love ur vids.
Thanks for the tour!👍👍 With all the "stuff" in the front closet, pass through, and front storage bay, on top of the trailer and everything in the living area, you must be getting close to the limit of a 2500. Never been a member of the weight police, just don't want to see you put yourselves in harms way! Enjoy your new home. 🎉🙂
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We have a 2020 310Gk also (without the full paint option which I love). Talk with your dealer - we have USB outlets right above the regular outlets on both sides of the bed. Also, if you get the solar option which includes an inverter, almost all circuits can run off the batteries including the chairs - no running a generator. I’m sure this is a relatively easy change (not counting all the solar options). Agree with you on the lights - geez what were they thinking. I like the bathroom cabinet but then again I’m 6’3” with monkey long arms. 😉
Hi Paul! So nice to meet someone else with a 310! You must have a newer 2020. For ours, the outlets are not within reach when lying in bed. One is left of the closet and one on the other side is on the wall above the heat vent. Nothing in the slide. And for sure no USBs. So we can use a USB plug-in and a long cord. How much solar power do you have? How many batteries and what kind? What size inverter? Thanks! Paul & I would love to meet you on the road someday. Enjoy your 310!
Liz Amazing sounds like our outlets are in the same place, we just have 2 usb outlets above each electrical outlet. Certainly will need a longer cord for our usb devices. I will plug my iPad in to the electrical outlet since it’s a power hog. 5’ cord should be more than enough. Our rig was built 12/6/19 and then driven 1,900 miles out here to Spokane. If yours was built anywhere close to that date I’d argue it should have it (I hoped to find it listed as a feature on the web site but no luck). If Paul is handy (this Paul is NOT!) he could probably put one in very easy (and use the more powerful plug). We got the new solar option from Grand Design - 1 300W solar panel, 2000W inverter, plus all the wiring. Pros and cons but it will be fun to test. Our splurge was for 2 Battle Borne 100amp lithium batteries. Got them on a Black Friday sale saving around 15%. Everything can be expanded and upgraded if we want.
We have one of those exact batteries, solar is in the future! Ours was built in October. Sounds like Grand Design is on a track of continuous improvement! Hope to camp side by side with you guys someday!
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Very nice rig. Congratulations to both of you. This may be a bit to early but do you have any concerns with having a single wheel rear axle verses a doolie? The reason I ask is that your model number is the exact floorplan I am interested in and would love to pull it with a diesel pickup with a single rear axle for I am not big on doolies? Let us know.... but in the meantime...Be Safe and Be Well.
Great question! We expected to pull our 310GK with a one ton, we have only pulled it ten miles with our current truck, a 3/4 ton Silverado. It actually pulls GREAT so we are going to wait and see if we need to upgrade. Paul did install some special spring replacement thing-y. I'll let him tell you what that was.
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Oh I LOVE IT!!! you have the same taste as me! big windows; kitchen island; big fridge; good sized tv; tv chairs are nice but i wd likely get some sort of fold up dining rm chrs n table and make or get a couch instead with an ottoman. does it have a closet or space for a stacking washer/dryer? maybe i missed that. or u could get one of those best choice or danby washers; has a washer n spinner in it; then hang up stuff to dry on a vertical rack. with that super deep cabinet shelf in your bathroom paul could install a shelf in the middle that goes right to the back of it; then put a rectangular long basket in each of them and just pull the basket forward when u want anything; that way you have access to all your stored stuff in there easily. with your belly cargo bays you can also install sliding floor racks; same idea; put the heaviest stuff at the back and the lightest stuff in the front; then pull rack forward to gain access to stuff in back of sliding floor rack. I really like it!
Thanks. This Rv is a dream! You know what? I looked at this floorplan a year and a half ago when I really was just dreaming! It turns out Paul had his eye on the 310GK before we got together. That's a good idea replacing the table-- the floorplan is really versatile. I have taken over the table as my work area. The washer dryer space is big enough for a stacking washer-dryer-- yay! We show it in the video after the closet when I open the door at 6:36. Thanks for the good tips-- yes I will keep Paul busy making some modifications. He's going to work on the bed platform next! Thanks for watching-- glad you like our new rig. Hope to meet you on the road someday, Lauren!
@@LizAmazing I wd love to meet u guys too! will be about 2 to 3 yrs im thinking but california arizona likely our destinations if we dont all leave planet earth before that!! u guys got masks n gloves? Im virtually the ONLY one wearing a mask n gloves in our city lg grocery mega store; people stare at me but I DONT CARE!! i have dust masks and i make a flour water paste that i brush on the outside of the mask then put a layer of ground white salt; let it dry; put a double layer of paper towel inside; cut to fit then staple in place. good effective air intake protection as the CV virus spike breaks when it hits the salt rendering it much less dangerous. end of day brush off the salt layer then reapply the paste and new salt layer. also i put hand sanitizer on my vinyl gloves then hang to dry; dont need to toss everything every day. im also very good at visualizing floor plans!
Good stuff. After the CV diminishes Drive north and head to wine country in Napa. My wife and I are new subscribers and enjoy the action and interaction you offer...and we live in wine country.
Hi! So we are practically neighbors! Welcome to the channel and to the A-Team! We so look forward to exploring this area and Napa. Just have to wait until awhile. Thanks for the kind words!!!
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Hi again-- sorry I did not get a notification for your reply. I just went to your page. Sounds interesting and I'm sure your radio show has potential to send more people to our channel. If you want to talk further, email us at: liz@lizamazing.com
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Oh, thank you so much! Great idea regarding the roll-out. One thing we didn't mention is the wall space outside to the front of storage is not as deep as the storage-- SO-- it would be impossible to install any kind of slide out drawer. And it wouldn't go all the way back. Oh well. We are just tossing tp there now and have a Grabber in there as well! Thanks for watching and for brightening my day with your comment!
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Thank you. Honestly, I am still pinching myself of how much my life has changed in the past year. Just a year ago I was living in a camper van! I do know that whatever way you can start living the rv life, just do it. There is something so freeing about living on the road!
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For the power cord I mounted two wire feed spools to the front wall of the storage area and I hang the cord on them to keep it up off the floor and out of the way. I did the same for the water hoses as well.
That's a good idea. We removed our power cord reel because the entire cord would always have to be removed each time it is used. Would have loved for Grand Design to have installed the connector by the reel! And a water hose reel sounds awesome! Thanks-- so you must have a 310GK as well? We love the floorplan!
Liz Amazing No I have a 2012 351 SKTS Jayco Eagle fifth wheel. It’s my first camper. The plan is to move into it in about another week or so. I’m totally new to all of this and follow about a half dozen blogs. Yours is about the best one. Your camper is really awesome with all the dark wood and that ginormous fridge. I wish my TV retracted down in behind the fireplace. Hope to see lots more videos from you and Paul.
Your comment made our day- super nice of you to say that. Paul and I are excited for you to be starting the rv life! Hope to meet you on the road someday!
Going to start out slow not moving around much. You guys get to Minnesota look me up. We have a huge state park system with lots of nature trails and cool views.
Love the new rig, congrats! The Knick knacks secured in the bedroom gave me a chuckle. Do you like that hitch? I’ve been eying that one just for ease of removal when not towing.
lol- I love my museum putty for holding down things! We love the Andersen and used it on the previous rig. We did a video about it: czcams.com/video/LB5Z8IPXtug/video.html
Nice rig I just bought a 34'forest river towable I thought was nice but yours is a cut above the rest this virus sucks so instead of traveling I'm staying in my friends woods with hookups until this blows over if it does! Good luck to you all
Congrats on your Forest River! My first fifth wheel was a Forest River- had a bath and half! That's the one thing Paul and I would like. Yes, best of luck to you as we all wait until this thing blows over. Be safe and well.
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Did you ever take your 5th wheel to get weighed? My husband and I started full timing just over 2 months ago. We’re in a Class A motorhome, but have been thinking about a 5th wheel for its more “homey” feel. Cargo carrying capacity is definitely important to us! Thanks
What a great rig! We have a 2020 GD Solitude 382WB in the Platinum paint. We did the king to queen conversion as well. I can send you some pics how I cut the platform if you wish. Let me know if you want to connect. 🙂
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Ok darn. I’ve shot my self in the foot. Racking my brain where you mean. Maybe a PM. Give me a clue. We’re in Steinhatchee Fl scalloping before we head north, maybe. Again love your videos. Glad you found each other. Yesterday was our 33rd anniversary. 2nd for us. We’re blessed.
I love Steinhatchee and actually did some drone work there last year- beautiful town. Email me and I’ll tell you where. We just discovered it. Liz@lizamazing.com
You two have a beautiful trailer. However..... I hope you don’t lose sight of why you decided to RV full time in the first place. To simplify your life. The more slides, bells, and whistles you have, the more things you have to break down.
So true! I started out in a camper van! In fact one year ago there I was living in 100 square feet of space in a 2004 Chinook van. It's funny how broadly the Rv life is defined. Happy travels to you...when you can travel again.
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13:53 As for the stairs, inconsistency in step height -- even if it's just fraction of an inch -- can lead to serious tripping problems. This is well-known problem that has been extensively studied. czcams.com/video/L1vqQi5Tl70/video.html
Thanks, great video. Are you aware of the app that comes with the reflection? (we have the 260rd) that controls the slides and lights from the phone app.
Yes, Paul says it’s called InCommand. It’s not in our rig but we think it’s in the new Solitudes. That’s awesome you have the 260RD! We would have kept it if Paul didn’t have so many darn tools and tee shirts!
Yay! Glad to hear that. Would love to meet up with you on the road someday-- when we are back to traveling. We also love our 310GK and are sheltering in place in what we call our luxury condo!
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Hey Liz and Paul. im up at my usual odd hours of the day because of my health issues. I am trying to catch up on your previous videos and learn more about my new friends. It is clear how practical and reasonable both of you are. I can relate to so many issue that you discussed with buying your new "RV". Do you prefer calling it your home? we have never lived in a n RV but i have tried for years to consider alternative lifestyles. Unfortunately i would have trouble getting my wheelchair around and other medical treatment considerations would come into play. However i love your choices and the entire space seems well designed except the light switch issues . Im trying to share and give my point of view to you from a "non familiar" angle. Just for reference, you make me -us feel like with thoughtful buying you can order most any feature that you like to accommodate your taste? You have a beautiful home that looks similar to "Bricks and stick" type homes of today? I really enjoy meeting people unfortunately before the Covid19 stuff; most new friends were health care doctors and staff. Its great to find interest online and speak with people from all walks of life. Paul seems so experienced and logical. I have to have many provide service for me and set in my ways about my expectations. I sincerely appreciate getting what i am paying for but more so enjoy telling people when they get it right from the customer point of view? i like Good service. My wife is the soft spoken type but im more direct though i try to be considerate . i wasnt sure out of High school what i wanted to and was a police officer for 3 years before entering into manufacturing. Then i became a contractor with 10 full time employees. When you are in the customer service business its easier to understand both sides of any issue. I was taught by my father that the "customer is always right" concept and i adhere today on either side of an issue? Well you got better things to do besides read so i will end but great video! you make me want to go out and look for an RV. I sincerely appreciate your kind words and your candor about matters. You channel is great for learning and i love to learn. thanks again for the tour of your new home. im gonna try watching more of your prior videos and try to learn from you both. Sincerely Art in W. Tennessee. God Bless you both.
Hello Art! So nice to hear from you. Paul and I are getting a slow start to the day out here in California where it is nearly 1pm. We jog most mornings before breakfast, then walk Mango, then I sit down and answer the comments that came in the night before. Today I have been busy on the phone coordinating matters with my apartment that I rent in Lexington. For the last five years I have been an AirBNB Superhost and have sub-rented it out to guests (with my landlord's approval). It's been a great business that has effectively given me a free apartment and some pocket money. I use the apartment to store things including a couple pieces of furniture. Well, as you can imagine the guest business completely dried up. My apartment is located in downtown Lexington just 1000 feet from the University of Kentucky campus and a ten minute walk to Rupp arena which holds concerts and sports events. My task today is to start lining things up to have someone pack up my stuff as I won't be renewing the lease. I do think it will be a good long while before universities resume in-person classes, and before we once again have concerts, conferences and sports games. I hope this is not the case but everything I am reading points to that conclusion. Thanks for touring our new home. We do call the rig "home" and that's what it feels like. Honestly, it feels like a luxury condo and we feel so fortunate to have moved in right before the lockdown came. I keep pinching myself because the 310GK was my dream floorplan back in 2018-- and it turns out this was the very floorplan that Paul had been eyeing all along. We are big fans of Grand Design for their customer service. We've done a couple tours of the Newmar brand and we feel we would be glad to buy one of their Class A's someday. They bend over backwards for their customers and will allow you to build your own rig using say a counter from one model and flooring from another. Did you know Newmar makes wheelchair friendly rigs? I had no idea! Look at the Canyon Star model. Fun to look at even if you are not planning to buy. Here's a link: www.newmarcorp.com/wheelchair-accessible/canyon-star/ Enjoy your day!
You may be right. We have essentially a one-ton now with the modifications we made. If/when it comes time to replace it, we will skip right over the 350 and get a 450. Here are the mods we made to our 3/4 ton. czcams.com/video/d5Z32tI1Uqg/video.html
Thanks so much! We feel fortunate to be living in this little luxury condo! The best thing is we got this just a few days before the world changed. So we were glad to be locked down in the new much bigger rig.
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Loved your video... your full body paint looks Platinum. Could you confirm the color, please? What are your thoughts on full body paint? We hear they hold heat making it difficult to cool the inside. We’re sold on Solitude, looking at 380FL-R. Thanks in advance !!
Yes it is Platinum. We've not heard anything bad about having full body paint, in fact it is our favorite upgrade. We just love it! We've been in Arizona in triple digits and not had any issues at all. We do have both air conditioners but were not parked in shade. Congratulations!!
Hi Liz & Paul! We also have/had a GD 260rd and after one year we are trading it for a GD 2930rl. We were going back and forth over the 310gk or 2930rl - and the bath/bed floorplan of the 2930 fit us better. Anyhow - What are your thoughts/experiences with towing the taller and longer RV? That is the only worry I have about upgrading to the Solitude line...leaving the interstates and worrying about low clearances (yes, we use RV GPS apps and are warned, but you never know if the height has shifted), as well as campgrounds with low tree limbs and the longer RV to maneuver. Maybe you could do a video on the change in height/length? Hope to see you on the road, but we are mostly on the East coast. Cindy
Congrats on moving up! We loved the 260RD but needed more storage. We are not familiar with the 2930. Length of the 310GK is not a problem (other than possibly not fitting into campgrounds). The height has taken some getting used to. We are SO much taller and have been to 5 campgrounds and 1200 miles. We ripped off our cellular booster and broke it a few campgrounds back. We had lowered it below the A:C but evidently a branch whipped into it. Even so, we LOVE the Solitude over the Reflection: real wood cabinets, better counters, better quality all around. Enjoy yours!
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@@LizAmazing This is what I installed, originally so I could cycle power to the overhead fan circuit which is the one the rear camera is powered 24/7 off of. I needed to able to cycle power from the truck cab to get the rear Furrion camera to resync while on the road without pulling over and turning the cutoff switch in the basement. The side benefit second switch was when I installed it also on the primary light circuit of not leaving open the door cabinet in out 2930RL hallway with my wife not seeing it open. This brand I have them cutoff on occasion so you might want to look for other similar switches, but on of the two has been reliable. www.amazon.com/Controller-Wireless-Control-electric-curtains/dp/B081GTHN97/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=wireless+12v+switch&qid=1584744042&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRUFCOUcyUzdYSUkyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTY0NTUzM0dSWFVPUlc0TEIwTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzI1NTE3M1I3TFYxRjZJUDdQRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
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Beautiful Rig. A couple questions. Have you weighed the rig after adding all the full time stuff? The GVWR is 15,000 pounds which doesn't leave as much payload as we thought we might need. (the Montana has 16,500 and over 4k payload) Also have you found the payload capacity of the bed of the truck to be adequate? This trailer is on our short list and those were a couple concerns we had.
So that gives us about 3,000 pounds for cargo, including tanks. Our 3/4 ton is rated at 15,800 and so we are open to buying a one ton. We've only driven it about ten miles but it has towed like a dream. We are going to wait and see before deciding if we need to upsize our truck. One thing Paul did before purchasing was to install a Timbrin suspension enhancement system. Cheaper than airbags and every bit as good: amzn.to/398DKvs
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How did you install the towel bar and Hand towel ring...what type of hardware, knowing there is a pocket door behind the bar and the curved wall by the ring.?
Paul used the hardware that came with it. Yes there is a pocket door behind it but the screws were short. If you are going to do this with your camper, double check the screw length for sure. Thanks for watching our 310GK tour!
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We have a 2500HD Silverado that we pulled the 260RD with. We thought for sure we were going to have to buy a bigger truck for the 310GK. Instead, Paul did this $300 mod that turned our truck into effectively a one ton. Here's what he did: czcams.com/video/d5Z32tI1Uqg/video.html
Love your new home. I wonder if they make a light to wear like a wrist watch that wouldn't be uncomfortable to sleep with? Eight inch step is horrible for folks hips. Over 8" wood be a no go for me. Be nice to have a lift there instead. But then electricity?
Ah, that happens to the best of us! It's funny about the stairs, I never noticed it but Paul stumbles just about every day! I hope he'll get used to it. I like your idea about a wearable light. Thanks again!
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I use the Jackery 500 watt behind the recliners and plugged in the wall so when I plug into shore power or run the generator it charges back up the Jackery plus I have a power strip so my computer and chargers are plugged into the Jackery.
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Have you had any tight turning problems with your Solitude using the Andersen hitch? I am picking up my new 310 on Saturday and am trying to decide on which hitch to purchase. Thank you!
Hands down the Andersen hitch. We can turn very tight. I'll have Paul chime in on how far we can turn. Here's our video on the Andersen: czcams.com/video/LB5Z8IPXtug/video.html And CONGRATULATIONS on your 310. Welcome to the 310 Club! We love ours!
Hi Jesse, I was worried when we got the new rig that we might have an issue, especially when backing, but I've had it at a pretty steep angle - low 80 degrees - and have still been comfortable with the cap to cab clearance. Enjoy your new rig!
HI LIZ NICE RIDE. I'VE A QUESTION; DID YOU EVER HAVE ISSUES GETTING WARRANTY WORK DONE ON YOUR 260 FROM DEALERS OTHER THAN THE ONE YOU PURCHASED IT??? MY WIFE AND I ARE SHOPPING AND THE 260'S HAVE AS MUCH AS 10K DOLLAR PRICE DIFFERENCE ALL OVER THE U.S. THANKS FOR THE HELP
Hi! I bought the 260RD as a solo fulltime Rver. Can’t say enough good things about it or Grand Design. After I bought it, I stayed in town for three weeks and got minor work done. Wherever you buy, do plan to stay in place for a few weeks. The dealer you buy from will put you ahead of the line before any other dealer. Once on the road, any issues I had were handled by mobile techs. I never had to go to a dealer. GD sent me a new counter extension and stovetop- things typically have to be done through the dealer. Prices will vary the further the dealer is from Indiana. I do recommend Northside Rv in Lexington Ky. Ask for Matt. Excited for you on getting a 260RD. Get the new colors which came out in mid-2020 model year. Improvements over the classic colors (mine) include auto-levels and Norcold fridge. The newest floorplans now have kitchen cabinets up to ceiling.
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RV design is following the housing trends where carper is not desirable. People like the look and less maintenance of vinyl flooring. Also, carpet wears faster. We had carpet in our slide of our last rig, the 260RD. It showed wear fast. Replacing carpet in a slide may be more complicated. Ours was under the fridge.
In this video you mention GD sending a mobile tech right to you...we have had no refrigerator on our 2020 310GK ...4th time out using it and are 30 minutes from the GD manufacture near Middlebury IN and they won’t send anyone out! Do you happen to have a contact # we can call someone?
Sorry to hear this. Each time I explained I was fulltime and needed a mobile tech. They agreed to reimburse the tech, and tech had to call GD before doing any service. This happened three times with our 2020 Reflection. Different folks with the Solitude but I think any would help. If you are not fulltime then that might be the difference. Wishing you best of luck.
What do you pull your RV with? We are considering a GD Solitude like yours and expect to buy a Dodge 3500 turbo diesel, and your input would be very helpful. Would a 2500 pull the rig safely and with enough power? Thanks!!
We expected to buy a one ton but not needed as we are under our tow capacity, GCWR, etc. We pull with a Chevy Silverado 2500 and it pulls just fine. In our case, the difference between the 2500 and 3500 is slightly heavier springs in the back and that's it. Same engine, same trans, same everything else. We installed these to beef up the rear springs: amzn.to/38abwBL We plan a video about this soon. Thanks for asking and enjoy your Solitude!
Just started looking at RV travel channels. Thinking about trying it out next winter for a few months. Do you need a special license to pull an RV that heavy?
Nope. Anyone can do it but I recommend getting some instruction as it isn't easy. This Rv is #8 for me. If you are buying your first Rv, I recommend perhaps renting first to make sure this is the lifestyle for you. A camper van might be a good first Rv, so nimble, and less intimidating. This video may help you match the right Rv to your style of camping. czcams.com/video/clPVWVFnQ2k/video.html
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Improper rise/ run and non uniform rise for all steps is a pet peeve of mine and really inexcusable in a rig of this class. Improper staircase rise /run should never happen especially from the design phase. Any properly trained architect knows this. C'mon Grand Design, you can do better.
Paul is constantly tripping on them. It's really not right. When you said, C'mon Grand Design, it reminded me of this video where we said something very similar. We made this video about some of the problems we've had with our 310GK: czcams.com/video/E9YyFFSg_iY/video.html
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Great question! We are open to getting a one-ton. When we drove it from the dealership (just ten miles) the truck did really well. We will wait and see how it goes. Thanks!
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You both have 💙 beautiful home. I'm with Paul in that customer service is very important to me especially on such a large purchase as your new home was. Maybe they can some motion sensor lights since the old rig had it. You 2 are amazing and you both are still gleaming with love for each other. Congrats
Awww, thanks so much. We feel so lucky to have found each other. I think we will just pick up some motion lights somewhere for the bathroom anyway. Stay safe out there!
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We don't know for sure. Have only driven it for ten miles and have been on lockdown ever since. Paul added Timbren rubber springs to the Chevy suspension-- made a big difference and it drove like a dream. We'll know more once we start traveling again.
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@@LizAmazing I have a 2018 Astoria 5th wheel and I find it easier to open my slides when Im stand outside I dont have toppers yet so after I have swept off the leaves from the slides I can close them from the rooftop I guess you do what you can to make you life easy when setting up camp
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Gone! Paul says just a fond memory. We chose to keep the Chevy for it's higher tow rating and shorter wheelbase. Thanks for asking. Paul has since switched out the stereo and beefed up the suspension (amzn.to/32vCe6Q) so he is making his.
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Awww, thanks! We feel pretty lucky! Started out with an $1100 truck camper and worked my way up. What I love about RV life is you can start where you are with what you can afford. Thanks for watching and give your dogs snuggles from me!
The bests endorsement for a company is CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thanks so much for letting us know how GD is treating you! I'm a single 70yr old male thinking about getting into "The Life", your videos are really helpful, thanks !
Hi! Yes, Grand Design absolutely takes care of their customers, and they understand the realities of fulltime RV life. They don't force us to dealerships, instead they will ship the parts directly to us and pay for a mobile tech. Excited for you that you are considering hitting the road. Hope to meet ya out here!
We haven't taken it to a scale yet, but we will. It's 12,100 dry with a GVWR of 15,000. We are now in place for a while. When we do move the CAT Scales will be our first stop. We do love our 310GK!
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We'd love some organization tips for our new fifth wheel. Please share in the comments!
Any advice much appreciated!
I love your rig, it's so nice. Thanks for the tour.
Thank YOU for watching. We are enjoying making our house a home.
just type 'RV organization' into youtube search bar on top. You will find many many videos. Apply those you like! I think most closet organizing shelves, racks, expansion retaining bars, 3M hooks (ie. hanging baskets you can easily store when you move).
Just make sure you update your CAT scale info to be sure you aren't over your pin weight or GVWR/axle ratings, etc! It's easy to overload and hard to stop yourself if you go over, in more ways than one! ;-)
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A match made in heaven, two people in love full time RVing. It doesn't get any better. Have a long journey together, God bless you both and your relationship. Congratulations on the new coach. Hope to see you both on the road next year.
Thanks so much. And congratulations to YOU on your new channel! Would love to meet you on the road. Stay safe in the meantime!
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So happy for you guys. May you enjoy your new Rv for a long, long time. Thank's for sharing the video with us. Bye for now.
Hi Adolfo! Thank you- we are so happy with our new home. We highly recommend the 310GK! Be safe and well wherever you are.
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When you revealed two sinks you showed the big sink first and then the small sink. I couldn't help thinking how awesome it would have been if you revealed the small sink first and then the big sink with an Emeril Legasse "BAM!"
Ooh, I like your thinking! Thank you!!
Beautiful rig, that’s what you need when you’re living full-time.
Indeed, it's like a rolling condo down the road. Thanks for watching David!
Just putchased a '23 GD 310. Came with a king bed (hard as a rock), so I downsized to an RV queen. Took literally 10 mintutes to cut down the plywood plank and I gained 6+ inches on each side, plus 5" at the foot of the bed.
We did the same! Congrats on your 310, such a great floor plan! Happy travels!
Watched your video to the end, will comment on my experience with my 2019 GD, 310. Hope GD reads the comments here on your video?? As a victim of the Paradise Ca. Camp Fire, I needed a place to live asap. I contacted 4 GD dealers, 2 in Ca. 2 in Or. including one that promised to help victim's with lower prices, I ended up with the dealer in Klamath Falls Or. at $10.000 less than the dealer that promised a lower price. Added the "Solar Panels, Covers over the Pop Outs, Washer & Dryer, and a 5500 watt generator"... Dealer in KF was great!!! Yes, GD is the only manufacture that will Guarantee an Warranty there trailers for full time living, that I know of? Wish I had the full body paint job!! Looks great!! Use a splatter guard behind the stove to protect the window shade. Pet drawer should have a slide that can be taken out if not used for pet bowls. There is 7" of waisted space under the trash cans, Put my Costco size box of trash bags under there. Strap for pantry door ripped off first week, just put a door stopper above fridge. Put a nice big clock above the panty door. Put a paper plate holder on inside wall of panty. The tile on the little wall, right of the pantry, fell off 2nd trip, Replaced it with 3" X 6" beveled self sticking title mirrors.(Beautiful) Built a 14 wine bottle rack on the top shelve in the cupboard at the end of the island. Got rid of the dinning chair's, put in 2 bench seats w/storage under them. (VASAGLE Industrial Storage Bench, Shoe Bench with Padded Seat and Metal Shelf), Mine has the carpet, wishing it didn't. The little chair tables are not level enough for a glass of wine, thru mine away!! At both ends of the couch, is wasted dead space, they could have hinged the top to make a small storage compartment. In the control panel, each of the 3 slide-out should be on their own switch!! (Yes, I know about the valves by the propane tank) Bedroom, One of the first things I did was throw the cheap king size mattress away, and put in a good queen bed. Yes, had to cut the base board down. The reading lights above the bed should be closer to the window, more above your head, than out in the middle!! also put on a dimmer would be nice!! Took the metal stops of the closet doors, they were starching the wood frame. Put a L stop bracket on the wall to keep the closet door from smashing an breaking any cords plugged into that electrical plug!! (did you glue the stuff to the top of your dresser?) Don't like the hidden space in the dresser, you have to take everything off dresser to open it. Would rather have 3" deeper drawers. Bathroom, I put a slide out selves in that dungeon. Added 2 more matching hooks above the toilet, that board should be raised up higher, but can't because of the corner molding. Put two towel bars on the side wall an two towel rings next to the sink, one above the other. Added a pop up shelve at the end of the vanity. (Folding Wall Bracket Xintan Tiger Collapsible Brackets 90°) Put a 1/2 shelve under the sink, up against the P-trap. Put in a better shower head. Why did GD move the light switch so far away from the door?? Mine is next the door!! Outside storage, get a slide thru tray for the big storage compartment, (MORryde International, Inc). Lights should come on when you open any storage door, an go off when it's shut!! Under step an front show off lights should be on a switch in the control panel. or just inside the door!! (who wants to go out later to turn them off??) Also did the remote lock for the main door. Why can't GD design a good retractable base for the electric cord? Had to have my stair case rebuilt (warranty) Made them make each step the same distance, they did not like it, but I insisted!! Had to replace two roll up shades.(warranty) Noticed you did not have a shut off valve on the end of your sewer line!! might want to think about that!! Two more complaints for GD. NO backup Lights!! They put them on the toy hauler!! Why not on all trailers?? Backup camera light is on 24/7/365, why not hook it into clearance light wire?? Sorry this is so long, but maybe GD will read this and make a few changes?? Enjoy your video's!! Had a rack (spare room) built for the back slide in hitch, 6' long, 26" deep, 26" wide, store foot pads, tri pod stabilizer, fire pit, fire wood, emergency road kit, tri-angles, etc. added 4 way light bar an reflector tape to the rack for safety. Bought two better fans.(Maxxair 0007000K MaxxFan Deluxe Fan with Remote) A better toilet seat (Wycliffe Round Front Slow-Close Toilet Seat with Non-slip Seat Bumpers) Added 2, (Eaz-Lift Pack of 2, 24" RV Stabilizing Scissor Jacks) to the very back bumper, All the 12 volt lights, inside an out are NOT LED... Changed them all... A must is a (Outdoor/Indoor Smart Security Camera) above the main door. Put a rubber glove box holder inside both big compartment doors. Put this (Clear Plastic Dining Table Protector Cover Waterproof Rectangular PVC Vinyl 24 x 48 Inches) over the TV drop down area to protect the wood, gives you more counter space. If you have not installed a TPMS?? You should asap!! Switched out both TV to smart TV's, One in bedroom several inch's bigger. Hope this is of some help!!
Wow, such a great comment full of such fabulous tips!! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this. We will be taking notes and making some of these upgrades for sure!
And so sorry to hear about you being affected by the Paradise fire. What a tragedy that was. I (liz) actually visited the town as I'd met so many people on the road displaced by the fire. I did a video about it one year after the fire, but you probably don't need to see that as you've lived it. Here's the link for anyone interested: czcams.com/video/4kzyUI3Wruc/video.html
Sounds like you have made the 310GK a nice home with all your conversions. And you got a great deal!
We do love our full body paint. We didn't get the dishwasher, washer dryer or solar. We are now talking about getting solar as it would be handy to have. We do have a generator, but it lives in the truck.
Paul removed the dividers as we are not using the pet drawer as intended. We both felt we would easily trip over it when opened. If we shut it, we could forget to open it back up.
That's a great idea about the wasted space under the trash cans. We have been storing our Costco sized box of trash bags behind the recliner but that is a much better place for them so we will move them there.
Our pantry door doesn't have a strap, has a regular handle. The metal trim on the glass melted upwards (don't know how!) and now the grid to the left is a ski slope. Not sure how to fix that!
Agree 100% about the wasted space on each side of the couch. GD should know better than to have ANY dead space in an RV. Paul could probably do the conversion to make that space usable.
We did our king to queen conversion in the first week. In fact, we took our upgraded queen from our 260RD and left the new king in the dealership. We don't like the little shelf nightstands and wish there were something a little better there. Don't know how the people with kings make their bed. And also how they avoid rolling over into those overhangs!
The stuff on top of the dresser is held in place by museum putty. We don't use that space under there either. I, too, wish that bureau were bigger. We've seen mods that add on corner shelves on the ends. Since this video we've discovered the large space under the couch. We call that our dead body storage and find it holds plenty!
Yep, the bathroom light switch is not in a good spot!
We loved how the Reflection 260RD 150 series (two tiers down from the Solitude) had motion activated lights on all three outside storage bays, the inside entrance hall and the bedroom closet. The 310GK has only one motion light and it is inside the door by the inside steps. It's odd that they stopped doing those motion lights. The 260RD was also a 2020.
EXACTLY!! About the retractable power cable. That reel is such a waste as you can only use it if you remove the entire cord each time. Come on Grand Design, get it together so that the power cable plugs in next to the power reel. Duh!
Good for you on getting the stairs rebuilt. Paul still trips on them occasionally!
We are pretty sure our interior lights are LED. Maybe they changed that for 2020?
We bought some of that protector stuff and fit it to the dining table. We try not to use the TV top as a counter, but do sometimes put dishes there. Were you able to find a piece big enough?
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What kind of TV did you get for the living room? Can you watch CZcams on it without hooking up an HDMI?
Thanks again for your awesome tips!!!!
Hope to meet you on the road someday!
We LOVE the Solitude 310. It was almost the rig we got before deciding on the Reflection 303. I'm sure you're going to love it.
Hi Norm & Kim! We had such a good experience with the Reflection-- we love Grand Design! Enjoy your 303-- Paul and I look forward to meeting up with you on the road someday.
Beautiful Fifth wheel..Love the kitchen..I agree with you on the bed..Having space on the sides for easier making and a small night stand..So much storage space inside and out..You did a great job with the tour..Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..
Hi Gail! Thanks so much, so glad you are enjoying our channel. Yes our Solitude fifth wheel is a dream. So much sweeter to have Paul by my side.
Congrats on the new Rig! It look amazing! Awesome job on the tour too. I really like this model. One day maybe I’ll get one... I’ll Have to catch up on your other videos soon too. It’s been a hectic couple weeks. Hope all is well. Take care, stay safe! -Dean
Hi Dean! Yep, if you are going to fulltime Rv, the 310GK is the one to get. Thanks for watching!
Hello 👋 after you sent me the link I watched it with my wife and she is so excited about it that she said I could go forward to chose a fith wheel rv model and you guys allow me to think about it and get our future RV'S out of the paper and get it done. Thanks again. 😊
Well, this is so exciting! Glad our video helped. Looking forward to seeing you two out on the road. Happy planning!
Outstanding! My wife and I are looking into purchasing our first RV and have found your channel while doing research. Thanks for all the very informative and entertaining videos.
You are so welcome! We love our Grand Design, but it has not been without problems, sadly. Here's our video about that: czcams.com/video/E9YyFFSg_iY/video.html
Thanks for linking your new rig to me. What an awesome upgrade I wish the best for you. My wife and I are leaning toward the momentum 376 toyhauler as I ride my Harley that rig offers more living space which we love, but not making the jump until we are both retired myself in 21 wife in 22 I look forward to watching all your past and future videos. Stay safe and enjoy the journey
Hi again, Wayne! I think a toyhauler is a good choice. Paul misses his garage and tinkering with things there. A toyhauler would have been a good compromise. Plus we've seen a lot of creative uses for toyhaulers as they are so versatile. Thanks for watching our videos and maybe we'll see you on the road one of these days. Happy holidays!
BTW you can use a small Ryobi 18V to 110V inverter to power the recliners while off grid or something like the Inergy Solar Generator (inverter with a lithium battery) as another option for the TV and recliners, just turn off the Converter so you don't waster Solar Generator power. There is a circuit breaker dedicated to the Converter.
That is SUCH a good idea. We actually miss our manual-pull recliners from the old rig. It is starting to feel like a long wait for them to power retract if we suddenly want to pop up and get something. And great tip about the converter!
@@LizAmazing On sale for $20 off not. www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-150-Watt-Powered-Inverter-Generator-for-18-Volt-Battery-RYi150BG/308460871
@@technojerry Thanks for the info!
I use the Jackery 500 watt behind the recliners and plugged in the wall so when I plug into shore power or run the generator it charges back up the Jackery plus I have a power strip so my computer and chargers are plugged into the Jackery
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Congratulations on your new 5th wheel.! My husband and I also bought a 2020 GranNd Design Solitude 310 GK a few months ago. Moved into it full-time on Dec 31, 2019. We love it! We’re looking forward to traveling the country.
Wow! Don't you love the 310GK? We feel like this is our luxury apartment. We got it on March 2, just before we had to hunker down. Feel so lucky to have it. Now...like everyone else, we are waiting until we can travel again. Would be so much fun to meet you on the road someday! Stay safe!
Liz Amazing, yes, it would be fun to meet up on the road some day. Both of you stay safe and healthy.
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Thanks for the tour. I'm a little jealous of all your storage but since we're not full time, the Reflection works great for us. Keep up the good work!💕
Thanks Ruth! We loved our Reflection but when Paul moved in there just wasn't enough room. Happy camping to you!
Paul, your very tolerant. I would have ripped that guy and dealership a new one. I don't tolerate bad customer service from any one! 😤
He darn near walked away from the deal! Sadly, it's rare to find good customer service at RV dealerships. You find someone, let us know! And thanks for your comment!
Beautiful fifth wheel. Congratulations you two!!! Enjoy out there and be safe. : )
Thanks so much! We love our 310GK! You be safe as well. Take care.
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WOW~Your beautiful new rig looks just like a luxury condo, with tons
of cool amenities😎...CONGRATS!!
Enjoy a nice toast with that free bottle of "Apology Wine"🍷🥂:)
Thanks for an excellent tour and look forward to seeing all the adventures ahead with the two of you, well, and "Little Fox", Mango🦊, of course...
Thanks Holly! Yes, Mango is a little fox, isn't he? We really do love our 310GK-- so many nice amenities! I didn't mention the heatpump option for our a/c unit in the living room. The heat is ducted so it heats the whole rig. As a fulltimer, anytime you can use electric heat when at a campground (if the electric is included in the site fee) is a bonus! Thanks for watching-- stay tuned for some good adventures!
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Hi Liz and Paul. I love your video and your new rig! My wife (Lee) and I recently purchased a Grand Design 260RD (your last model). We were inspired by your videos to select that model. We don’t live full time in our RV but we do spend lots, and lots, and lots of time travelling. Stay healthy you guys and enjoy your new rig!
Yay! Congratulations on your 260RD. It truly is the perfect couples camper- as long as you are not like Paul and I-- we don't travel light! Looking forward to meeting you two on the road someday!
@@LizAmazing Hi Liz and Paul. I hope you are both still keeping healthy. I am interested to know if you ever had any problems with your slide in your 260RD? Of course if it doesn’t open in the 260 you cannot get to your bedroom or bathroom 😱. Stay safe!
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Nice new rig. We spent the day negotiating on a 2020 RV as well. We will see if we get the deal together. I am sure there may be things we won't like but most are what we do like. I was shocked to find this one when I was looking for fun and not really serious. But here are trying to upgrade before fulltime. What a spot to be in for us. So happy you two found each other and are still happy together. My husband and i have been married for 36 yrs this July.
Congratulations on your new rig, I hope the deal works out. You can prob make a strong negotiation bc (a) the 2021 models come out next month and (b) tv sales may crater due to the cv’s impact on the economy. And congrats on your 36 years together. Hope to meet you on the road someday!
@@LizAmazing Thank you for the congrats but not celebrating yet but will make one of our first CZcams videos on it if it does come together.
Sounds like a good plan! Wishing you much luck on your negotiations!
@@LizAmazing Thank you The negotiations carry over to tomorrow so we will see.
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We love our grand Design. Of course we have a travel trailer for now
Grand Design DOES make a good product. We were very confident in buying our second GD. They have great customer service, too. Happy travels!
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Absolutely love your new RV! My favorite things are; the island, the fireplace and the electric recliners!!!!!!!!!! Looks so comfortable.....cyndi m.
Thanks so much Cyndi! We are over the moon thrilled with our "luxury condo"-- and we love the Solitude line.
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Nice channel, the tip about Grand Design standing by their products, no matter where you are, is a huge selling point. Be safe.
Yes. That is a huge factor. We would not consider any other brand unless we heard directly from the manufacturer that they will send a tech out to us. And welcome to our channel! Stay tuned...
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Love your new home, I personally would keep the king bed, only because that’s what we have in our home. But if you’re used to a Queen then that’s good too. I love the colours on the outside and the pop up TV. Enjoy. Shaz in OZ. 😀
Hi Shaz! Yep a king bed is a must-have for a lot of people. Glad that it’s now pretty easy to find Rvs that have them. We love our 310GK- thanks for watching.
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Beautiful rig. We just bought a barely used garage kept 2019 Grand Design Reflection 28bh and absolutely love it.
Thanks! We love our new rig. Grand Design makes a good product. As you know, we had a Reflection and were quite pleased. Congrats on yours-- hope you get to get out and use it soon.
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Oooh!!! Did you folks just change the channel pic to show both of you?!! Awwww!!! 👩❤️💋👨
Thank you! We did that when Paul came on board with the DONE video introducing him. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I knew it! Congratulations! So happy to see you in a Solitude. Don't you just love that kitchen? You brought up a lot of great points both pro and con. OK Liz, here's your organization tip. Just got this yesterday and LOVE it: a Closet Complete 80 Pocket Hanging Jewelry Organizer from Amazon. It might require an over-the-door hanger thingie because it can get heavy.
Yes, the kitchen is AWESOME! I baked homemade cookies the other day and it was a great feeling to have decent workspace. Love the jewelry organizer idea! Thanks-- and sounds like you know the 310Gk!
@@LizAmazing I fell in love with Grand Design because of their incredible desk spaces plus the kitchen/center island area. Oh, and the outdoor kitchen! Wish I could do the 34'11" but the 344GK Solitude with the desk is 36'11". The Solitude has dual pane windows, solar options, etc, that really make the difference for full time living. I know you and Paul will love it! :-)
Thank you! Hope to meet you on the road someday!
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I really like your new RV. It is very spacious and attractive. It is frustrating, that they eliminated some of the great features your previous rig had. They probably did cost cutting; as you know, everything is based on the bottom line. Once we get over this major and scary event with the Coronavirus; I wish you many wonderful and adventuresome travels in your new rig.
We love it and we figure we can add motion lights to the places that need it, and we will eventually get used to the placement of the switches. Paul is researching a way to operate the overhead lights above the recliners remotely. Honestly, we are so thankful we got the rig just in time to hunker down in it. We just picked it up on March 2-- whew! Paul and I hope wherever you are that you are safe and well. Thanks again for your comments.
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Wow, it's beautiful, happy living in that luxury appartment on wheels
Thank you! We feel so fortunate. It seems the longer we are on the road, the more we want some of the comforts of home. I just baked homemade cookies in the new rig- felt so good being able to do that in an Tv!
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WOW! What a nice rig! You guys compliment each other real well!!
Awww, thanks so much!
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It pleases me so that you are still together. You seem to work well as a team. I'm glad you found each other. Best wishes!💗 Oh! Love your new rig. It's beautiful!
Awww, thanks so much Brenda. We feel so fortunate to have found each other!
Nice rig
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Looks like you bought your rig from the same dealer we bought our grand design transcend (I noticed the building in the background) but yes there customer service was horrid. Had an appointment to pick our trailer up at 3 PM and they didn’t start till 5 PM. Plus, the spare had a screw in it, was flat and the wrong lug pattern. Took 6 months after a lot of back and forth. Finally I bought it myself and asked them to pay for it. Anyways, love ur vids.
We didn't record at the dealer but we did buy in Nipoma from Trailer Hitch. It was a great price but we won't be back! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tour!👍👍
With all the "stuff" in the front closet, pass through, and front storage bay, on top of the trailer and everything in the living area, you must be getting close to the limit of a 2500. Never been a member of the weight police, just don't want to see you put yourselves in harms way!
Enjoy your new home. 🎉🙂
Yep, we are going to weigh at a CAT scales when we next break camp. We are thinking we are close but (hopefully) not over.
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Beautiful rig, love all the storage and windows in the slide.
Yep-- we don't travel light-- that's for sure! Paul and I hope you are safe and well, wherever you are!
Doing great, plenty to eat and plenty of TP. West Central Georgia. 60 miles sw of Atlanta
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Great choice very beautiful 5th wheel
Thanks so much- we are very pleased with our 310GK!
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Congratulations!! Love your new Fifth Wheel. It will be a great place to be during the down time with the virus and everything it. Stay safe.
Thanks Rachelle. We are glad we got it before the virus struck. Now we’ll spend our shut-in time organizing! Stay safe and well.
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We have a 2020 310Gk also (without the full paint option which I love). Talk with your dealer - we have USB outlets right above the regular outlets on both sides of the bed.
Also, if you get the solar option which includes an inverter, almost all circuits can run off the batteries including the chairs - no running a generator. I’m sure this is a relatively easy change (not counting all the solar options).
Agree with you on the lights - geez what were they thinking. I like the bathroom cabinet but then again I’m 6’3” with monkey long arms. 😉
Hi Paul! So nice to meet someone else with a 310! You must have a newer 2020. For ours, the outlets are not within reach when lying in bed. One is left of the closet and one on the other side is on the wall above the heat vent. Nothing in the slide. And for sure no USBs. So we can use a USB plug-in and a long cord.
How much solar power do you have? How many batteries and what kind? What size inverter? Thanks!
Paul & I would love to meet you on the road someday. Enjoy your 310!
Liz Amazing sounds like our outlets are in the same place, we just have 2 usb outlets above each electrical outlet. Certainly will need a longer cord for our usb devices. I will plug my iPad in to the electrical outlet since it’s a power hog. 5’ cord should be more than enough.
Our rig was built 12/6/19 and then driven 1,900 miles out here to Spokane. If yours was built anywhere close to that date I’d argue it should have it (I hoped to find it listed as a feature on the web site but no luck). If Paul is handy (this Paul is NOT!) he could probably put one in very easy (and use the more powerful plug).
We got the new solar option from Grand Design - 1 300W solar panel, 2000W inverter, plus all the wiring. Pros and cons but it will be fun to test. Our splurge was for 2 Battle Borne 100amp lithium batteries. Got them on a Black Friday sale saving around 15%. Everything can be expanded and upgraded if we want.
We have one of those exact batteries, solar is in the future! Ours was built in October. Sounds like Grand Design is on a track of continuous improvement! Hope to camp side by side with you guys someday!
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Very nice rig. Congratulations to both of you. This may be a bit to early but do you have any concerns with having a single wheel rear axle verses a doolie? The reason I ask is that your model number is the exact floorplan I am interested in and would love to pull it with a diesel pickup with a single rear axle for I am not big on doolies? Let us know.... but in the meantime...Be Safe and Be Well.
Great question! We expected to pull our 310GK with a one ton, we have only pulled it ten miles with our current truck, a 3/4 ton Silverado. It actually pulls GREAT so we are going to wait and see if we need to upgrade. Paul did install some special spring replacement thing-y. I'll let him tell you what that was.
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What a beautiful RV - thanks for the tour!!
Thank you for watching!!
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Oh I LOVE IT!!! you have the same taste as me! big windows; kitchen island; big fridge; good sized tv; tv chairs are nice but i wd likely get some sort of fold up dining rm chrs n table and make or get a couch instead with an ottoman. does it have a closet or space for a stacking washer/dryer? maybe i missed that. or u could get one of those best choice or danby washers; has a washer n spinner in it; then hang up stuff to dry on a vertical rack. with that super deep cabinet shelf in your bathroom paul could install a shelf in the middle that goes right to the back of it; then put a rectangular long basket in each of them and just pull the basket forward when u want anything; that way you have access to all your stored stuff in there easily. with your belly cargo bays you can also install sliding floor racks; same idea; put the heaviest stuff at the back and the lightest stuff in the front; then pull rack forward to gain access to stuff in back of sliding floor rack. I really like it!
Thanks. This Rv is a dream! You know what? I looked at this floorplan a year and a half ago when I really was just dreaming! It turns out Paul had his eye on the 310GK before we got together. That's a good idea replacing the table-- the floorplan is really versatile. I have taken over the table as my work area. The washer dryer space is big enough for a stacking washer-dryer-- yay! We show it in the video after the closet when I open the door at 6:36.
Thanks for the good tips-- yes I will keep Paul busy making some modifications. He's going to work on the bed platform next! Thanks for watching-- glad you like our new rig. Hope to meet you on the road someday, Lauren!
@@LizAmazing I wd love to meet u guys too! will be about 2 to 3 yrs im thinking but california arizona likely our destinations if we dont all leave planet earth before that!! u guys got masks n gloves? Im virtually the ONLY one wearing a mask n gloves in our city lg grocery mega store; people stare at me but I DONT CARE!! i have dust masks and i make a flour water paste that i brush on the outside of the mask then put a layer of ground white salt; let it dry; put a double layer of paper towel inside; cut to fit then staple in place. good effective air intake protection as the CV virus spike breaks when it hits the salt rendering it much less dangerous. end of day brush off the salt layer then reapply the paste and new salt layer. also i put hand sanitizer on my vinyl gloves then hang to dry; dont need to toss everything every day. im also very good at visualizing floor plans!
Good stuff. After the CV diminishes Drive north and head to wine country in Napa. My wife and I are new subscribers and enjoy the action and interaction you offer...and we live in wine country.
Hi! So we are practically neighbors! Welcome to the channel and to the A-Team! We so look forward to exploring this area and Napa. Just have to wait until awhile. Thanks for the kind words!!!
Liz Amazing ...Get this “stay at home situation” past us and it’s no holds barred. How close together are we...? Check us out at Www.seps.com. I bet my radio show could help increase your subscriptions.
Hi again-- sorry I did not get a notification for your reply. I just went to your page. Sounds interesting and I'm sure your radio show has potential to send more people to our channel. If you want to talk further, email us at: liz@lizamazing.com
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Nice accommodations for your needs! You do a great job of recording and editing videos!
I suggest a roll-out for the deep storage behind the shower. 🧐
Oh, thank you so much! Great idea regarding the roll-out. One thing we didn't mention is the wall space outside to the front of storage is not as deep as the storage-- SO-- it would be impossible to install any kind of slide out drawer. And it wouldn't go all the way back. Oh well. We are just tossing tp there now and have a Grabber in there as well! Thanks for watching and for brightening my day with your comment!
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Wow absolutely beautiful..... so happy for y’all ☺️. One day this is going to be me
Thank you. Honestly, I am still pinching myself of how much my life has changed in the past year. Just a year ago I was living in a camper van! I do know that whatever way you can start living the rv life, just do it. There is something so freeing about living on the road!
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For the power cord I mounted two wire feed spools to the front wall of the storage area and I hang the cord on them to keep it up off the floor and out of the way. I did the same for the water hoses as well.
That's a good idea. We removed our power cord reel because the entire cord would always have to be removed each time it is used. Would have loved for Grand Design to have installed the connector by the reel! And a water hose reel sounds awesome! Thanks-- so you must have a 310GK as well? We love the floorplan!
Liz Amazing No I have a 2012 351 SKTS Jayco Eagle fifth wheel. It’s my first camper. The plan is to move into it in about another week or so. I’m totally new to all of this and follow about a half dozen blogs. Yours is about the best one. Your camper is really awesome with all the dark wood and that ginormous fridge. I wish my TV retracted down in behind the fireplace. Hope to see lots more videos from you and Paul.
Your comment made our day- super nice of you to say that. Paul and I are excited for you to be starting the rv life! Hope to meet you on the road someday!
Going to start out slow not moving around much. You guys get to Minnesota look me up. We have a huge state park system with lots of nature trails and cool views.
We hope to get there! It was on our plans but now we are not sure how far we’ll get. If not this year- next!
Love the new rig, congrats! The Knick knacks secured in the bedroom gave me a chuckle. Do you like that hitch? I’ve been eying that one just for ease of removal when not towing.
lol- I love my museum putty for holding down things! We love the Andersen and used it on the previous rig. We did a video about it: czcams.com/video/LB5Z8IPXtug/video.html
Your both are amazing...
Awww, thanks so much!
Nice rig I just bought a 34'forest river towable I thought was nice but yours is a cut above the rest this virus sucks so instead of traveling I'm staying in my friends woods with hookups until this blows over if it does! Good luck to you all
Congrats on your Forest River! My first fifth wheel was a Forest River- had a bath and half! That's the one thing Paul and I would like. Yes, best of luck to you as we all wait until this thing blows over. Be safe and well.
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Did you ever take your 5th wheel to get weighed? My husband and I started full timing just over 2 months ago. We’re in a Class A motorhome, but have been thinking about a 5th wheel for its more “homey” feel. Cargo carrying capacity is definitely important to us! Thanks
What a great rig! We have a 2020 GD Solitude 382WB in the Platinum paint. We did the king to queen conversion as well. I can send you some pics how I cut the platform if you wish. Let me know if you want to connect. 🙂
Your rig sounds nice. Paul says he would LOVE to have that. Please send to him: unintentionaltraveler@gmail.com. He says thank you so much!!!
Liz Amazing I tried the email address but it failed. Is there another one I can send to?
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Love your new home, it’s beautiful!!!!🤗
Awww, thanks so much. Since we are now hunkered down, we are grateful we got our new home just in time. Paul and I hope you are safe and well!
Liz Amazing, Yes we are, stay safe!
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Love your videos. We have an ‘18 310gk and love it as well. But please don’t tell others of all our “hiding places”.
Ok! And we just found another hiding spot- this one is SO huge you could hide a dead body in it! But we won't tell....
Ok darn. I’ve shot my self in the foot. Racking my brain where you mean. Maybe a PM. Give me a clue. We’re in Steinhatchee Fl scalloping before we head north, maybe. Again love your videos. Glad you found each other. Yesterday was our 33rd anniversary. 2nd for us. We’re blessed.
I love Steinhatchee and actually did some drone work there last year- beautiful town. Email me and I’ll tell you where. We just discovered it. Liz@lizamazing.com
You two have a beautiful trailer. However..... I hope you don’t lose sight of why you decided to RV full time in the first place. To simplify your life. The more slides, bells, and whistles you have, the more things you have to break down.
So true! I started out in a camper van! In fact one year ago there I was living in 100 square feet of space in a 2004 Chinook van. It's funny how broadly the Rv life is defined. Happy travels to you...when you can travel again.
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13:53 As for the stairs, inconsistency in step height -- even if it's just fraction of an inch -- can lead to serious tripping problems. This is well-known problem that has been extensively studied. czcams.com/video/L1vqQi5Tl70/video.html
Thanks, great video. Are you aware of the app that comes with the reflection? (we have the 260rd) that controls the slides and lights from the phone app.
Yes, Paul says it’s called InCommand. It’s not in our rig but we think it’s in the new Solitudes. That’s awesome you have the 260RD! We would have kept it if Paul didn’t have so many darn tools and tee shirts!
Love my 310 GK
Yay! Glad to hear that. Would love to meet up with you on the road someday-- when we are back to traveling. We also love our 310GK and are sheltering in place in what we call our luxury condo!
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Looks beautiful! Congratulations
Thanks Fred. We are loving it for sure. Paul and I hope you are safe and well.
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Would like to see more of your dog Mango
Awww. Yes, he does make an appearance in today's video. I think he should star in one someday! Unfortunately he is a little camera shy!
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Hey Liz and Paul. im up at my usual odd hours of the day because of my health issues. I am trying to catch up on your previous videos and learn more about my new friends. It is clear how practical and reasonable both of you are. I can relate to so many issue that you discussed with buying your new "RV". Do you prefer calling it your home? we have never lived in a n RV but i have tried for years to consider alternative lifestyles. Unfortunately i would have trouble getting my wheelchair around and other medical treatment considerations would come into play. However i love your choices and the entire space seems well designed except the light switch issues . Im trying to share and give my point of view to you from a "non familiar" angle. Just for reference, you make me -us feel like with thoughtful buying you can order most any feature that you like to accommodate your taste? You have a beautiful home that looks similar to "Bricks and stick" type homes of today? I really enjoy meeting people unfortunately before the Covid19 stuff; most new friends were health care doctors and staff. Its great to find interest online and speak with people from all walks of life. Paul seems so experienced and logical. I have to have many provide service for me and set in my ways about my expectations. I sincerely appreciate getting what i am paying for but more so enjoy telling people when they get it right from the customer point of view? i like Good service. My wife is the soft spoken type but im more direct though i try to be considerate . i wasnt sure out of High school what i wanted to and was a police officer for 3 years before entering into manufacturing. Then i became a contractor with 10 full time employees. When you are in the customer service business its easier to understand both sides of any issue. I was taught by my father that the "customer is always right" concept and i adhere today on either side of an issue? Well you got better things to do besides read so i will end but great video! you make me want to go out and look for an RV.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and your candor about matters. You channel is great for learning and i love to learn. thanks again for the tour of your new home. im gonna try watching more of your prior videos and try to learn from you both. Sincerely Art in W. Tennessee. God Bless you both.
Hello Art!
So nice to hear from you. Paul and I are getting a slow start to the day out here in California where it is nearly 1pm. We jog most mornings before breakfast, then walk Mango, then I sit down and answer the comments that came in the night before.
Today I have been busy on the phone coordinating matters with my apartment that I rent in Lexington. For the last five years I have been an AirBNB Superhost and have sub-rented it out to guests (with my landlord's approval). It's been a great business that has effectively given me a free apartment and some pocket money. I use the apartment to store things including a couple pieces of furniture.
Well, as you can imagine the guest business completely dried up. My apartment is located in downtown Lexington just 1000 feet from the University of Kentucky campus and a ten minute walk to Rupp arena which holds concerts and sports events. My task today is to start lining things up to have someone pack up my stuff as I won't be renewing the lease. I do think it will be a good long while before universities resume in-person classes, and before we once again have concerts, conferences and sports games. I hope this is not the case but everything I am reading points to that conclusion.
Thanks for touring our new home. We do call the rig "home" and that's what it feels like. Honestly, it feels like a luxury condo and we feel so fortunate to have moved in right before the lockdown came. I keep pinching myself because the 310GK was my dream floorplan back in 2018-- and it turns out this was the very floorplan that Paul had been eyeing all along.
We are big fans of Grand Design for their customer service. We've done a couple tours of the Newmar brand and we feel we would be glad to buy one of their Class A's someday. They bend over backwards for their customers and will allow you to build your own rig using say a counter from one model and flooring from another. Did you know Newmar makes wheelchair friendly rigs?
I had no idea! Look at the Canyon Star model. Fun to look at even if you are not planning to buy. Here's a link:
www.newmarcorp.com/wheelchair-accessible/canyon-star/
Enjoy your day!
@@LizAmazing I consider you my new friends in Ca.. Enjoy the rest of your day!!! Art in W. Tn
We feel the same way! Keep in touch!
You should trade both vehicles in and buy a F450 . You will have problems down the road towing with a 3/4 ton truck.
You may be right. We have essentially a one-ton now with the modifications we made. If/when it comes time to replace it, we will skip right over the 350 and get a 450. Here are the mods we made to our 3/4 ton. czcams.com/video/d5Z32tI1Uqg/video.html
Gorgeous rig❣️
Thanks so much! We feel fortunate to be living in this little luxury condo! The best thing is we got this just a few days before the world changed. So we were glad to be locked down in the new much bigger rig.
Great video on the new rig. It`s a beauty! Enjoy it and each other. Lin B
Hi Lin! Thank you. We are thrilled with our new home. I baked cookies in that kitchen the other day, so fun. Paul and I hope you are safe and well.
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Loved your video... your full body paint looks Platinum. Could you confirm the color, please? What are your thoughts on full body paint? We hear they hold heat making it difficult to cool the inside. We’re sold on Solitude, looking at 380FL-R. Thanks in advance !!
Yes it is Platinum. We've not heard anything bad about having full body paint, in fact it is our favorite upgrade. We just love it! We've been in Arizona in triple digits and not had any issues at all. We do have both air conditioners but were not parked in shade. Congratulations!!
Why does Mango only have one drawer? AAaaaaarrrrgggh! Poor Mango! He needs more drawers!
😀 Glad someone is rooting for him. See you in our newest video posting soon- more Mango!
Hi Liz & Paul! We also have/had a GD 260rd and after one year we are trading it for a GD 2930rl. We were going back and forth over the 310gk or 2930rl - and the bath/bed floorplan of the 2930 fit us better.
Anyhow - What are your thoughts/experiences with towing the taller and longer RV? That is the only worry I have about upgrading to the Solitude line...leaving the interstates and worrying about low clearances (yes, we use RV GPS apps and are warned, but you never know if the height has shifted), as well as campgrounds with low tree limbs and the longer RV to maneuver. Maybe you could do a video on the change in height/length?
Hope to see you on the road, but we are mostly on the East coast.
Cindy
Congrats on moving up! We loved the 260RD but needed more storage. We are not familiar with the 2930. Length of the 310GK is not a problem (other than possibly not fitting into campgrounds). The height has taken some getting used to. We are SO much taller and have been to 5 campgrounds and 1200 miles. We ripped off our cellular booster and broke it a few campgrounds back. We had lowered it below the A:C but evidently a branch whipped into it. Even so, we LOVE the Solitude over the Reflection: real wood cabinets, better counters, better quality all around. Enjoy yours!
Well done, fantastic.............Cheers!
Thanks so much- cheers to you!
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I used a wireless inline switch switch with a remote to allow the overhead light to be remotely controlled.
Oh my gosh! You do have good tips! Paul was happily surprised to learn that. He says: tell me more. Who makes it?
@@LizAmazing This is what I installed, originally so I could cycle power to the overhead fan circuit which is the one the rear camera is powered 24/7 off of. I needed to able to cycle power from the truck cab to get the rear Furrion camera to resync while on the road without pulling over and turning the cutoff switch in the basement. The side benefit second switch was when I installed it also on the primary light circuit of not leaving open the door cabinet in out 2930RL hallway with my wife not seeing it open. This brand I have them cutoff on occasion so you might want to look for other similar switches, but on of the two has been reliable. www.amazon.com/Controller-Wireless-Control-electric-curtains/dp/B081GTHN97/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=wireless+12v+switch&qid=1584744042&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRUFCOUcyUzdYSUkyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTY0NTUzM0dSWFVPUlc0TEIwTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzI1NTE3M1I3TFYxRjZJUDdQRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
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Thanks for the tour , but was wondering if you would comment on the axles and tire size and hitch they gave you . Thanks .
Yes. The axles on our Solitude 310GK are 7k and the tires are 235/80r16 Thanks for asking!
What dealer did you buy from?
Trailer Hitch Rv Center in Nipomo, CA
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Beautiful Rig. A couple questions. Have you weighed the rig after adding all the full time stuff? The GVWR is 15,000 pounds which doesn't leave as much payload as we thought we might need. (the Montana has 16,500 and over 4k payload) Also have you found the payload capacity of the bed of the truck to be adequate? This trailer is on our short list and those were a couple concerns we had.
So that gives us about 3,000 pounds for cargo, including tanks. Our 3/4 ton is rated at 15,800 and so we are open to buying a one ton. We've only driven it about ten miles but it has towed like a dream. We are going to wait and see before deciding if we need to upsize our truck. One thing Paul did before purchasing was to install a Timbrin suspension enhancement system. Cheaper than airbags and every bit as good: amzn.to/398DKvs
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How did you install the towel bar and Hand towel ring...what type of hardware, knowing there is a pocket door behind the bar and the curved wall by the ring.?
Paul used the hardware that came with it. Yes there is a pocket door behind it but the screws were short. If you are going to do this with your camper, double check the screw length for sure. Thanks for watching our 310GK tour!
Thanks for the video.
Thank you-- and happy travels to you!
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What truck did you use to pull your 260RD ? And ...did you need to upgrade your truck for the 310GK?
We have a 2500HD Silverado that we pulled the 260RD with. We thought for sure we were going to have to buy a bigger truck for the 310GK. Instead, Paul did this $300 mod that turned our truck into effectively a one ton. Here's what he did: czcams.com/video/d5Z32tI1Uqg/video.html
Love your new home. I wonder if they make a light to wear like a wrist watch that wouldn't be uncomfortable to sleep with? Eight inch step is horrible for folks hips. Over 8" wood be a no go for me. Be nice to have a lift there instead. But then electricity?
"wood" ? would Oh, just noticed it's past my bed time LOL
Ah, that happens to the best of us! It's funny about the stairs, I never noticed it but Paul stumbles just about every day! I hope he'll get used to it. I like your idea about a wearable light. Thanks again!
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I use the Jackery 500 watt behind the recliners and plugged in the wall so when I plug into shore power or run the generator it charges back up the Jackery plus I have a power strip so my computer and chargers are plugged into the Jackery.
Now I like that. We definitely will need to do something, thanks!
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Have you had any tight turning problems with your Solitude using the Andersen hitch? I am picking up my new 310 on Saturday and am trying to decide on which hitch to purchase. Thank you!
Hands down the Andersen hitch. We can turn very tight. I'll have Paul chime in on how far we can turn. Here's our video on the Andersen: czcams.com/video/LB5Z8IPXtug/video.html
And CONGRATULATIONS on your 310. Welcome to the 310 Club! We love ours!
Hi Jesse, I was worried when we got the new rig that we might have an issue, especially when backing, but I've had it at a pretty steep angle - low 80 degrees - and have still been comfortable with the cap to cab clearance.
Enjoy your new rig!
HI LIZ NICE RIDE. I'VE A QUESTION; DID YOU EVER HAVE ISSUES GETTING WARRANTY WORK DONE ON YOUR 260 FROM DEALERS OTHER THAN THE ONE YOU PURCHASED IT??? MY WIFE AND I ARE SHOPPING AND THE 260'S HAVE AS MUCH AS 10K DOLLAR PRICE DIFFERENCE ALL OVER THE U.S. THANKS FOR THE HELP
Hi! I bought the 260RD as a solo fulltime Rver. Can’t say enough good things about it or Grand Design. After I bought it, I stayed in town for three weeks and got minor work done. Wherever you buy, do plan to stay in place for a few weeks. The dealer you buy from will put you ahead of the line before any other dealer.
Once on the road, any issues I had were handled by mobile techs. I never had to go to a dealer. GD sent me a new counter extension and stovetop- things typically have to be done through the dealer.
Prices will vary the further the dealer is from Indiana. I do recommend Northside Rv in Lexington Ky. Ask for Matt.
Excited for you on getting a 260RD. Get the new colors which came out in mid-2020 model year. Improvements over the classic colors (mine) include auto-levels and Norcold fridge. The newest floorplans now have kitchen cabinets up to ceiling.
The Dometic fridge really struggles at temps over 80.
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Can you please tell me why no carpet in slides is a good thing? I don't understand that. Thanks!
RV design is following the housing trends where carper is not desirable. People like the look and less maintenance of vinyl flooring. Also, carpet wears faster. We had carpet in our slide of our last rig, the 260RD. It showed wear fast. Replacing carpet in a slide may be more complicated. Ours was under the fridge.
In this video you mention GD sending a mobile tech right to you...we have had no refrigerator on our 2020 310GK ...4th time out using it and are 30 minutes from the GD manufacture near Middlebury IN and they won’t send anyone out! Do you happen to have a contact # we can call someone?
Sorry to hear this.
Each time I explained I was fulltime and needed a mobile tech. They agreed to reimburse the tech, and tech had to call GD before doing any service.
This happened three times with our 2020 Reflection. Different folks with the Solitude but I think any would help. If you are not fulltime then that might be the difference. Wishing you best of luck.
What do you pull your RV with? We are considering a GD Solitude like yours and expect to buy a Dodge 3500 turbo diesel, and your input would be very helpful. Would a 2500 pull the rig safely and with enough power? Thanks!!
We expected to buy a one ton but not needed as we are under our tow capacity, GCWR, etc. We pull with a Chevy Silverado 2500 and it pulls just fine. In our case, the difference between the 2500 and 3500 is slightly heavier springs in the back and that's it. Same engine, same trans, same everything else. We installed these to beef up the rear springs: amzn.to/38abwBL We plan a video about this soon. Thanks for asking and enjoy your Solitude!
@@LizAmazing Thank you!!
Just started looking at RV travel channels. Thinking about trying it out next winter for a few months. Do you need a special license to pull an RV that heavy?
Nope. Anyone can do it but I recommend getting some instruction as it isn't easy. This Rv is #8 for me. If you are buying your first Rv, I recommend perhaps renting first to make sure this is the lifestyle for you. A camper van might be a good first Rv, so nimble, and less intimidating. This video may help you match the right Rv to your style of camping. czcams.com/video/clPVWVFnQ2k/video.html
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Improper rise/ run and non uniform rise for all steps is a pet peeve of mine and really inexcusable in a rig of this class. Improper staircase rise /run should never happen especially from the design phase. Any properly trained architect knows this. C'mon Grand Design, you can do better.
Paul is constantly tripping on them. It's really not right. When you said, C'mon Grand Design, it reminded me of this video where we said something very similar. We made this video about some of the problems we've had with our 310GK: czcams.com/video/E9YyFFSg_iY/video.html
No Blue Tooth for the light , awning, HVAC controls?
No I don't believe so. Would be nice.
Very nice home.
Thanks so much! We love our 310GK and highly recommend it.
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Nice rig
Thank you- we are excited!
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What dealership did you go through for your purchase.
TrailerHitchRV. Sales process (and great price!) was fine. As with most RV dealers, the service and follow-up was subpar.
What did you use to hang your pictures.
Command hooks and velcro dots. Easy!
Well you got that rig really loaded down. Is your truck able to handle the load.
Great question! We are open to getting a one-ton. When we drove it from the dealership (just ten miles) the truck did really well. We will wait and see how it goes. Thanks!
I was concerned about the extra weight so I added a set of Timbren SES springs and it felt very stable.
Here is the link to the Timbren suspension system. Paul says: cheaper than airbags and just as good. amzn.to/398DKvs
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You both have 💙 beautiful home. I'm with Paul in that customer service is very important to me especially on such a large purchase as your new home was. Maybe they can some motion sensor lights since the old rig had it. You 2 are amazing and you both are still gleaming with love for each other. Congrats
Awww, thanks so much. We feel so lucky to have found each other. I think we will just pick up some motion lights somewhere for the bathroom anyway. Stay safe out there!
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Did yall have to upgrade on ur tow vehicle
We don't know for sure. Have only driven it for ten miles and have been on lockdown ever since. Paul added Timbren rubber springs to the Chevy suspension-- made a big difference and it drove like a dream. We'll know more once we start traveling again.
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What did you say you backed the cupboard windows with?
We used foam core purchased at an office supply store. They are held in place with tape.
@@LizAmazing thank you😊
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Cant you use your smart phone to switch on your lights, move your slides out
Nope. I bet there's a way to add that. But honestly, I don't want to move my slides remotely. Would DEFINITELY love that feature for the lights!
@@LizAmazing I have a 2018 Astoria 5th wheel and I find it easier to open my slides when Im stand outside I dont have toppers yet so after I have swept off the leaves from the slides I can close them from the rooftop
I guess you do what you can to make you life easy when setting up camp
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What did you do with the F250?
Gone! Paul says just a fond memory. We chose to keep the Chevy for it's higher tow rating and shorter wheelbase. Thanks for asking. Paul has since switched out the stereo and beefed up the suspension (amzn.to/32vCe6Q) so he is making his.
Good choice. The Chevy may have the better specs for your needs, but the Ford just had that rugged presence.
Congratulations very beautiful
Thank you so much! I have to keep pinching myself. Paul and I hope you are safe and well wherever you are.
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Thank you for the tour. Music was too intrusive for me. If I adjust audio for voice, then music was too loud. Enjoy your channel.
Sorry about that. Thanks for the feedback.
If you still have the 2500 truck it's too small.
It did great. Did a video about it comparing it to a 3500. Check it out here: czcams.com/video/d5Z32tI1Uqg/video.html Thanks for watching.
Plug in some nite lights??
Good idea! Thanks. They even make motion sensor ones.
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Nicer than my house. Adopt me and my dogs?
Awww, thanks! We feel pretty lucky! Started out with an $1100 truck camper and worked my way up. What I love about RV life is you can start where you are with what you can afford. Thanks for watching and give your dogs snuggles from me!
The bests endorsement for a company is CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thanks so much for letting us know how GD is treating you! I'm a single 70yr old male thinking about getting into "The Life", your videos are really helpful, thanks !
Hi! Yes, Grand Design absolutely takes care of their customers, and they understand the realities of fulltime RV life. They don't force us to dealerships, instead they will ship the parts directly to us and pay for a mobile tech. Excited for you that you are considering hitting the road. Hope to meet ya out here!
Just out of curiosity, what pin weight was listed on the documentation that came with the rig and have you actually weighed it?
We haven't taken it to a scale yet, but we will. It's 12,100 dry with a GVWR of 15,000. We are now in place for a while. When we do move the CAT Scales will be our first stop. We do love our 310GK!
JayD D jay - mine from the factory shows 2,428 unloaded. I don’t have a generator or generator prep, but I do have the manufactures solar option.
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